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 | 978-1-4471-5624-6 | Biomedicine | Balali-Mood | [NAME], Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; [NAME], Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran | Basic and Clinical Toxicology of Organophosphorus Compounds |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 259 | Hard cover | Book | I, 259 p. 26 illus., 5 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | Pharmacology/Toxicology | SCB21007 | MMG | Emergency Medicine | SCH22000 | MMK | Biomedicine | Professional book | Springer London | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Chemistry and classification of [NAME] of use and epidemiology of organophosphorus poisoning.- Acute toxicity of organophosphorus compounds.- Chronic toxicity of organophosphorus compounds.- Toxicity and novel biomarkers of OP exposure.- Clinical management of acute OP pesticide poisoning.- Clinical management of organophosphorus nerve agents’ poisonings.- Occupational and environmental aspects of organophosphorus compounds.- Summary, discussion and conclusions. | This book explains the chemistry of Organophosphorus compounds (OPs), their mechanism of toxicity and the history of OPs from their initial discovery to the development of new compounds such as Novichoks. It details the harmful effects to human health both as a result of acute and chronic OP exposure and the necessary clinical management of affected patients to reduce their toxic side effects. The book also explains the detrimental effect that OPs have had on the environment and the efforts being made to prevent this in the future. Finally, the book looks at the incidents where OPs have been used as chemical warfare agents. Basic and Clinical Toxicology of Organophosphorus Compounds aims to act as a comprehensive guide to all aspects of OPs and is a key resource for clinical toxicologists and related health professionals involved in the prevention, diagnosis and clinical management of OP patients, toxicologists and other scientists involved in research on OPs including regulatory issues and postgraduate students in Toxicology and related fields. | <p>A comprehensive reference for clinical toxicologists and emergency physicians involved in teaching and research on the health effects of organophosphorus compounds</p><p>Provides updated information on different aspects of organophosphorus compounds including neurological complications of exposure</p><p>A basic guide to organophosphorus compounds for regulatory authorities in agriculture, works, environment, industries, military and health</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4899-8010-6 | Biomedicine | Bar-Shalom | [NAME], University of Copenhagen, , Denmark; [NAME], klausrose Consulting, Riehen, Switzerland | Pediatric Formulations | A Roadmap | AAPS Advances in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Series | 11 | 1 | 2014 | 480 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 480 p. 42 illus., 25 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology | [NAME] | TDCW | Pharmacy | SCF00008 | MQP | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Pediatric Development: Anatomy.- Age, Weight, Body Surface and Stature, Organ Development.- Pediatric Development: Physiology. Enzymes, Drug Metabolism, [NAME] and Pharmacodynamics.- Pediatric Development – Gastrointestinal.- How to Estimate the Dose to be Given for the First Time to Pediatric Patients.- The Clinical Relevance of Pediatric Formulations.- General Considerations for Pediatric Oral Drug Formulation.- Orosensory Perception.- Flavor Is Not Just Taste: Taste Concealing.- Liquid Formulations.- Paediatric Solid Formulations.- Semi-Solid Formulations.- The Challenge of Automated Compounding.- Pediatric Formulations in Clinical Testing and the Challenge of Final Market Formulation.- Buccal/Sublingual Drug Delivery for the Paediatric Population.- Topical and Transdermal.- Parenteral Liquids for Intravenous and Transdermal Use.- The Challenges of Paediatric Pulmonary Drug Delivery.- Nasal, Ocular and Otic Drug Delivery.- Rectal Drug Delivery.- Intraosseous Infusions in Infants and Neonates.- Compounding for Children – The Compounding Pharmacist.- Food Ingredients.- Excipients and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).- Clinical Testing in Children.- Pediatric Formulations and Dosage Forms and Future Opportunities: Impact of Regulations in the United States and Implementation of Quality by Design.- Pediatric Pharmaceutical Legislation and its impact on Adult and Pediatric Drug Development: The EU Regulatory View.- Pediatric Pharmaceutical Legislation in USA and EU and their impact on Adult and Pediatric Drug Development.- Checks and Balances in the EU: The Role of the European Ombudsman, with a Focus on the Paediatric Regulation.- The Dangerous Business Of Predicting The Future. | Until the 1990s, it was generally accepted that medicines were first developed for adults and their use in children was investigated later, if at all. One of the main tasks of hospital pharmacies was the manufacturing of child-appropriate formulations in a more or less makeshift way. The first change came in 1997 with U.S. legislation that rewarded manufacturers to do voluntary pediatric research. Ten years later, the European Union passed legislation that required manufacturers to discuss all pediatric aspects, including formulations, with the regulatory authorities as a condition of starting the registration procedure. In consequence, manufacturers must now cover all age groups, including the youngest ones. So far, pediatric formulations were more a focus for academic researchers. Through the changed regulatory environment, there is now a sudden high commercial demand for age-appropriate formulations. This book begins by highlighting the anatomical, physiological and developmental differences between adults and children of different ages. It goes on to review the existing technologies and attempts to draw a roadmap to better, innovative formulations, in particular for oral administration. The regulatory, clinical, ethical and pharmaceutical framework is also addressed. | <p>Provides a comprehensive treatment of pediatric drug development</p><p>Highlights the anatomical, physiological and developmental differences between adults and children</p><p>Draws a roadmap to better, innovative formulations, in particular for oral administration</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-007-7605-0 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME], University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; [NAME], Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA; [NAME], Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany | An Introduction to Markov State Models and Their Application to Long Timescale Molecular Simulation |  | Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology | 797 | 1 | 2014 | 139 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 139 p. 65 illus., 48 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | Molecular Medicine | SCB1700X | MBGR | Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics | SCP19005 | PHU | Biomedicine | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | An overview and practical guide to building [NAME] state models.- Markov model theory.- Estimation and Validation of Markov models.- Uncertainty estimation.- Analysis of Markov models.- Transition Path Theory.- Understanding Protein Folding using [NAME] state models.- Understanding Molecular Recognition by Kinetic Network Models Constructed from Molecular Dynamics Simulations.- [NAME] and Diffusive Stochastic Models in Electron Spin Resonance.- Software for building [NAME] state models. | The aim of this book volume is to explain the importance of [NAME] state models to molecular simulation, how they work, and how they can be applied to a range of problems.The [NAME] state model (MSM) approach aims to address two key challenges of molecular simulation:1) How to reach long timescales using short simulations of detailed molecular models.2) How to systematically gain insight from the resulting sea of data.MSMs do this by providing a compact representation of the vast conformational space available to biomolecules by decomposing it into states sets of rapidly interconverting conformations and the rates of transitioning between states. This kinetic definition allows one to easily vary the temporal and spatial resolution of an MSM from high-resolution models capable of quantitative agreement with (or prediction of) experiment to low-resolution models that facilitate understanding. Additionally, MSMs facilitate the calculation of quantities that are difficult to obtain from more direct MD analyses, such as the ensemble of transition pathways.This book introduces the mathematical foundations of [NAME] models, how they can be used to analyze simulations and drive efficient simulations, and some of the insights these models have yielded in a variety of applications of molecular simulation. | <p>In-depth review of the mathematical underpinnings of [NAME] state models</p><p>Practical insight into applying [NAME] state models to molecular systems</p><p>Points readers to freely available software for constructing [NAME] state models</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-007-7904-4 | Biomedicine | Carlberg | [NAME], University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; [NAME], University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland | Mechanisms of Gene Regulation |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 210 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 210 p. 83 illus., 64 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | SCB12010 | MFN | Protein Structure | SCL14050 | PSBC | Biomedicine | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Overview: What is gene expression?.- The impact of chromatin.- The basal transcriptional machinery.- Transcription factors.- Linking signal transduction and gene regulation.- Switching genes on and off at the example of nuclear receptors.- Mapping the genome.- Chromatin modifiers.- Genomic imprinting.- The epigenome.- Chromatin remodeling.- Chromatin architecture.- Regulatory RNA. | This textbook aims to describe the fascinating area of eukaryotic gene regulation for graduate students in all areas of the biomedical sciences. Gene expression is essential in shaping the various phenotypes of cells and tissues and as such, regulation of expression is a fundamental aspect of nearly all processes in physiology, both in healthy and in diseased states. This pivotal role for the regulation of gene expression makes this textbook essential reading from students of all the biomedical sciences in order to be better prepared for their specialized disciplines.A complete understanding of transcription factors and the processes that alter their activity is a major goal of modern life science research. The availability of the whole human genome sequence (and that of other eukaryotic genomes) and the consequent development of next-generation sequencing technologies have significantly changed nearly all areas of the biological sciences. For example, the genome-wide location of histone modifications and transcription factor binding sites, such as provided by the ENCODE consortium, has greatly improved our understanding of gene regulation. Therefore, the focus of this book is the description of the post-genome understanding of gene regulation.The purpose of this book is to provide, in a condensed form, an overview on the present understanding of the mechanisms of gene regulation. The authors are not aiming to compete with comprehensive treatises, but rather focus on the essentials. Therefore, the authors have favored a high figure-to-text ratio following the rule which states that “a picture tells more than thousand words”.The content of the book is based on the lecture course, which is given by Prof. [NAME] since 2001 at the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio. The book is subdivided into 4 sections and 13 chapters. Following the Introduction there are three sections, which take a view on gene regulation from the perspective of transcription factors, chromatin and non-coding RNA, respectively. Besides its value as a textbook, Mechanisms of Gene Regulation will be a useful reference for individuals working in biomedical laboratories. | <p>Figure-driven textbook, i.e. ratio of text to figures is low</p><p>Expertly written textbook on a modern field of general interest, based on 10 years experience of teaching the course for which the textbook is designed</p><p>Many figures are based on real protein structures, i.e. not only on schemes</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-007-7868-9 | Biomedicine | Cleophas | [NAME], [NAME], Sliedrecht, The Netherlands; [NAME], Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Machine Learning in Medicine | Part Three |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 224 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 224 p. 41 illus. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Biomedicine | Biomedicine general | SCB0000X | MBGR | Medicine/Public Health, general | SCH00007 | MB | Biomedicine | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer Netherlands | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-26 00:00:00 |  | Preface.- Introduction to Machine Learning Part Three.- Evolutionary Operations.- Multiple Treatments.- Multiple Endpoints.- Optimal Binning.- Exact P-Values.- Probit Regression.- Over - dispersion.10 Random Effects.- Weighted Least Squares.- Multiple Response Sets.- Complex Samples.- Runs Tests.- Decision Trees.- Spectral Plots.- Newton's Methods.- Stochastic Processes, [NAME] Stochastic Processes, [NAME] Models.- Machine Learning and Unsolved Questions.- Index. | Machine learning is concerned with the analysis of large data and multiple variables. It is also often more sensitive than traditional statistical methods to analyze small data. The first and second volumes reviewed subjects like optimal scaling, neural networks, factor analysis, partial least squares, discriminant analysis, canonical analysis, fuzzy modeling, various clustering models, support vector machines, Bayesian networks, discrete wavelet analysis, association rule learning, anomaly detection, and correspondence analysis. This third volume addresses more advanced methods and includes subjects like evolutionary programming, stochastic methods, complex sampling, optional binning, Newton's methods, decision trees, and other subjects. Both the theoretical bases and the step by step analyses are described for the benefit of non-mathematical readers. Each chapter can be studied without the need to consult other chapters. Traditional statistical tests are, sometimes, priors to machine learning methods, and they are also, sometimes, used as contrast tests. To those wishing to obtain more knowledge of them, we recommend to additionally study (1) Statistics Applied to Clinical Studies 5th Edition 2012, (2) SPSS for Starters Part One and Two 2012, and (3) Statistical Analysis of Clinical Data on a Pocket Calculator Part One and Two 2012, written by the same authors, and edited by Springer, New York. | <p>Electronic health records of modern health facilities, are increasingly complex and systematic assessment of these records is virtually impossible without special computationally intensive methods</p><p>Clinicians and other health professionals are not familiar with these methods, and this book is the first publication that systematically reviews such methods, particularly, for this audience</p><p>The book is written as a hand-hold presentation also accessible to non-mathematicians, and as a must-read publication for those new to the methods</p><p>The book includes step by step data analyses in SPSS, and can, therefore, also be used as a cookbook-like guide for those starting with the novel methodologies machine learning</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-9523-9 | Biomedicine | das Neves | [NAME], University of Porto Faculty of Pharmacy, , Portugal; [NAME], Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Pharmaceutical Technology, Gandra, Portugal | Mucosal Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals | Biology, Challenges and Strategies |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 789 | Hard cover | Book | I, 789 p. 134 illus., 23 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology | [NAME] | TDCW | Pharmacology/Toxicology | SCB21007 | MMG | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer US | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Concepts in Mucosal Immunity and Mucosal Vaccines.- Mucoadhesion and Characterization of Mucoadhesive Properties.- Mucus as a Barrier for Biopharmaceuticals and Drug Delivery Systems.- Epithelial Permeation and Absorption Mechanisms of Biopharmaceuticals.- Oral Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals.- Buccal Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals: Vaccines and Allergens.- [NAME] of Biopharmaceuticals.- Nasal Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals.- Ocular Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals.- Vaginal Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals.- Nanoparticles-in-Microsphere Oral Delivery Systems (NiMOS) for Nucleic Acid Therapy in the Gastrointestinal Tract.- Bacteria-Based Vectors for Oral Gene Therapy.- Self-Assembled Polysaccharide Nanogels for Nasal Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals.- Pheroid™ Vesicles and Microsponges for Nasal Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals.- Delivery Strategies for Developing siRNA-Based Vaginal Microbicides.- Delivery Strategies for Developing Vaginal DNA Vaccine Combining Cell-Penetrating Peptides and [NAME] Injection.- Vaccine Delivery Systems for Veterinary Immunization.- Eligen® Technology for Oral Delivery of Proteins and Peptides.- The RapidMist™ System for Buccal Delivery of Insulin.- The Pharmaceutical Development of rhDNase ([NAME]) for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis.- Development of the Exubera® [NAME] System.- Technosphere®: An Inhalation System for Pulmonary Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals.- ChiSys® as a Chitosan-Based Delivery Platform for Nasal Vaccination.- Development of a Cationic Nanoemulsion Platform ([NAME]) for Ocular Delivery.- Regulatory Aspects and Approval of Biopharmaceuticals for Mucosal Delivery: Quality, Toxicology and Clinical Aspects. | Biopharmaceutical medicines, the newest class of therapeutics, are quite heterogeneous and include a range of molecules such as proteins, peptides, vaccines and nucleic acids, with use in virtually all therapeutic fields (e.g. cancer and infectious diseases, vaccination, metabolic dysfunctions) and diagnostics. This edited book gives a concise and up-to-date overview of the biological features justifying the use of different human mucosa as delivery routes for biopharmaceuticals, the technological strategies that have been followed so far regarding the optimization of mucosal potentialities as well as the challenges that arise with the advent of new biopharmaceutical drugs and alternative means of administration. Following a brief introduction, the first section addresses general aspects of the biology of mucosal tissues and their unique aspects toward beneficial or deleterious interaction with biopharmaceuticals and their delivery systems. The second part reviews the different delivery strategies that have recently been investigated for different mucosal sites. The third section describes the development and clinical applications of drug delivery systems and products enclosing biopharmaceuticals for mucosal delivery, with a focus on the most successful case studies of recent years. The last section briefly centers on relevant aspects of the regulatory, toxicological and market issues of mucosal delivery of biopharmaceuticals.​ Scientists and researchers in the fields of drug delivery, material science, biomedical science and bioengineering as well as professionals, regulators and policy makers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare industries will find in this book an important compendium of fundamental concepts and practical tools for their daily research and activities. | <p>Explores the biology of mucosal tissues and their interactions with biopharmaceuticals and their delivery systems</p><p>Highlights the biological features justifying the use of different human mucosa as delivery routes for biopharmaceuticals</p><p>Examines technological strategies and challenges of creating new biopharmaceutical drugs </p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-9433-1 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME], School of Pharmacy-Faculty of Medicine The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, , Israel; [NAME], School of Pharmacy-Faculty of Medicine The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel | Focal Controlled Drug Delivery |  | Advances in Delivery Science and Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 736 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 736 p. 99 illus., 75 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology | [NAME] | TDCW |  |  |  | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer US | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Biodegradable Polymers for Focal Delivery Systems.- Implantable Medical Devices.- Systemic Targeting Systems-EPR Effect, Ligand Targeting Systems.- Liposomal formulations for Focal and Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer and Other Diseases.- Polymer Drug Conjugate in Focal Drug Delivery.- Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Aspects of Focal and Targeted Delivery of Drugs.- Treatment of Brain Tumors.- Intranasal Delivery of Neuropeptide-Loaded Nanoparticles and Their Application to Nervous System Therapeutics.- Focal Drug Delivery in Inner Ear Therapy.- Nanotechnology Based Ophthalmic Drug Delivery System.- Site Specific Ocular Nucleic Acid Delivery.- Topical Iontophoresis for Targeted Local Drug Delivery to the Eye and Skin.- Local Drug Delivery to the Oral Cavity.- Focal Drug Delivery for Management of Oral Infections.- Segmental-Dependent Drug Absorption and Delivery: The Stomach.-  Segmental-Dependent Drug Absorption and Delivery: The Intestinal Tract.- Nanotechnology Applications in Local Arterial Drug Delivery.- Drug Eluting Stents.- Drug-Eluting Vascular Grafts.- Delivery Systems for Lymphatic Targeting.- Spatio-temporal Focal Delivery of Dual Regenerating Factors for Osteochondral Defect Repair.- Spatio-temporal Focal Delivery of Dual Regenerating Factors for Osteochondral Defect Repair.- Polymer Based Drug Delivery Systems for Solid Tumor Treatment.- Topical Nanointerventions for Therapeutic and Cosmeceutical Applications.- Focal Drug Delivery to the Nail.- Drug Delivery to Wounds, [NAME] and Diabetes Related Ulcers.- Vaginal Drug Delivery.- Prolonged Duration Local Anesthesia. | The concept of focal controlled drug delivery has been applied for treating illnesses that are localized to a certain tissue or organ. These delivery systems are applied directly to the diseased site and deliver a desired dose for an extended time period while minimizing systemic distribution of toxic drug. Controlled drug delivery systems have been focused on oral extended release formulations and on systemic delivery of small drugs and peptides. Despite the upsurge of interest in focal targeted drug delivery, there is currently no single reference text on the subject. By comparison, there are numerous authored and edited books on oral, systemic and transdermal drug delivery or books on biodegradable polymers as drug carriers. Thus, the aim of Focal Drug Delivery is to bring together leading experts and researchers in the field to provide an authoritative account of the essential pharmaceutical, technological, physiological and biological sciences underpinning the topic. In addition, the book will review advances in treatment options for diseases localized at a certain tissue or organ. | <p>Includes fundamental introductory chapters for focal drug delivery</p><p>Describes drug delivery to body sites/system</p><p>Provides an authoritative account of the essential pharmaceutical, technological, physiological and biological sciences</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-2-8178-0471-2 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME], [NAME], France; [NAME], [NAME], France; [NAME], Claude Bernard University, Lyon, France | [NAME] in Laboratory Rodent | Handbook on Best Practices |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 228 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 228 p. 146 illus., 128 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 139 | Biomedicine | Neurosciences | SCB18006 | PSAN | Neurobiology | SCL25066 | PSAN | Neurosurgery | Handbook | Springer Paris | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Regulatory and Ethical Considerations.- Elements of Descriptive Neuroanatomy.- Elements of Functional Neuroanatomy: The Major Neurotransmitter Systems.- Stereotaxic Approach of a Target Structure.- Preparation of the Stereotaxic Surgical Procedure.- Post-mortem examination of animals. | Stereotaxic neurosurgery in rodents is used by a variety of people working at research laboratories (research staff, technicians, students at animal facilities...). The present handbook presents all the steps necessary to complete a stereotaxic neurosurgery protocol in accordance with current animal welfare guidelines. This book will guide surgeons step by step, from anesthesia to the post-surgery recovery procedures, including asepsis of the surgical tools and surgical zone, [NAME], correctly identifying the reference points on the skull and brain targets, etc. In keeping with the current international trends, the authors above all focus on the following points: the consideration of pain and how to best treat it depending on the type of surgery; and ensuring asepsis. This book will serve as an important reference work and valuable guidebook for the scientific community. | <p>Short introductions to descriptive and functional neuroanatomy</p><p>Numerous step-by-step tutorials </p><p>The methods are described in accordance with the current international welfare guidance’s</p> | Professionals | Medical (6) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-9104-0 | Biomedicine | Hammarlund-Udenaes | [NAME], Uppsala University Pharmacokinetics and Drug Therapy, Uppsala, Sweden; [NAME], Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands; [NAME], University of Wisconson, [NAME], WI, USA | Drug Delivery to the Brain | Physiological Concepts, Methodologies and Approaches | AAPS Advances in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Series | 10 | 1 | 2014 | 707 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 707 p. 150 illus., 126 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 239 | Biomedicine | Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology | [NAME] | TDCW | Biomedicine general | SCB0000X | MBGR | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Anatomy and physiology of the blood-brain barriers.- Recent Progress in Blood-Brain Barrier and Blood-CSF Barrier Transport Research: Pharmaceutical Relevance for Drug Delivery to the Brain.- Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Pharmacoproteomics: A New Research Field Opened up by Quantitative Targeted Absolute Proteomics (QTAP).- Drug Metabolism at the Blood-Brain and Blood-CSF Barriers.- Pharmacokinetic Concepts in Brain Drug Delivery.- In vitro models of blood-brain barriers.- In situ and in vivo animal models.- Principles of PET and its Role in Understanding Drug Delivery to the Brain.- PKPD Aspects of Brain Drug Delivery in a Translational Perspective.- Drug Discovery Methods for Studying Brain Drug Delivery and Distribution.- Prediction of Drug Exposure in the Brain from the Chemical Structure.- Integrated Approach to Optimizing CNS Penetration in Drug Discovery: From the old to the new Paradigm and Assessment of Drug-Transporter Interactions.- Pharmacoeconomic Considerations in CNS Drug Development.- Intranasal Drug Delivery to the Brain.- Blood-To-Brain Drug Delivery using Nanocarriers.- Development of new Protein Vectors for the Physiologic Delivery of Large Therapeutic Compounds to the CNS- CNS [NAME] Administered Viral Vectors.- Neurosurgical Approaches: Drug Infusion Directly into the Parenchyma or Cerebrospinal Fluid.- Osmotic Opening of the BBB for Drug Treatment of Brain Tumors (Focus on Methodological Issues).- Emerging Engineering Technologies for Opening the BBB.- Disease Influence on BBB Transport in Inflammatory Disorders.- Disease Influence on BBB Transport in Neurodegenerative Disorders.- Drug Delivery in the Context of Stroke and Brain Trauma.- Which Drug or Drug Delivery Method can change Clinical Practice for Brain Tumor Therapy?. | The development of new CNS drugs is notoriously difficult. Drugs must reach CNS target sites for action and these sites are protected by a number of barriers, the most important being the blood –brain barrier (BBB). Many factors are therefore critical to consider for CNS drug delivery, e.g. active/passive transport across the BBB, intra-brain distribution, and central/systemic pharmacokinetics, to name a few. Neurological disease and trauma conditions add further complexity because CNS barriers, drug distribution and pharmacokinetics are dynamic and often changed by disease/trauma. Knowledge of all these factors and their interplay in different conditions is of utmost importance for proper CNS drug development and disease treatment. In recent years much information has become available for a better understanding of the many factors important for CNS drug delivery and how they interact to affect drug action. This book describes small and large drug delivery to the brain with an emphasis on the physiology of the BBB and the principles and concepts for drug delivery across the BBB and distribution within the brain. It contains methods descriptions for studying drug delivery, routes and approaches of administering drugs into the brain, the influence of disease, and drug industry perspectives. Therewith, it contributes to an in-depth understanding of the interplay between brain (patho)-physiology and drug characteristics. Furthermore, the content is designed to be both cutting-edge and educational, so that the book can be used in high-level training of academic and industry scientists with full references to original publications.     ​ | <p>Describes small and large drug delivery to the brain with emphasis on the physiology and concepts for drug delivery across the BBB and brain distribution</p><p>Contains methods for studying drug delivery, routes, and approaches of drug administration and drug industry perspectives</p><p>Cutting-edge and at the same time educational, so that the book can be used in high-level training of academic and industry scientists</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-45105-8 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME], [NAME] for Molecular Medici, Berlin, Germany; [NAME], Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA | Neurotrophic Factors |  | Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology | 220 | 1 | 2014 | 613 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 613 p. 37 illus., 27 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 459 | Biomedicine | Pharmacology/Toxicology | SCB21007 | MMG | Molecular Medicine | SCB1700X | MBGR | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | The Neurotrophin Family: NGF, BDNF, NT3 and NT4.- Deciphering Proneurotrophin Actions.- Spatio-Temporal Intracellular Dynamics of Neurotrophins and Their Receptors. Implications for Neurotrophin Signaling and Neuronal Function.- Neurotrophins: Transcription and Translation.- Neurotrophin Receptors: Trk Receptors.- The Biological Functions and Signaling Mechanisms of the p75 Neurotrophin Receptor.- Sortilins in Neurotrophic Factor Signaling.- The Biology of Neurotrophins: Neurotrophins in the Regulation of Cellular Survival and Death.- BDNF and Synaptic Plasticity, Cognitive Function and Dysfunction.- Nerve Growth Factor and Nociception: From Experimental Embryology to New Analgesic Therapy.- Neurotrophins and the Regulation of Energy Balance and Body Weight.- The Biology of Neurotrophins: Cardiovascular Function.- Neurotrophin signalling and transcription programs interactions in the development of somatosensory neurons.- Neurotrophins in Pathological Conditions: Huntington’s Disease.- Motoneuron Disease.- Neurotrophic Factors in Spinal Cord Injury.- Neurotrophins and Psychiatric Disorders.- Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Rett Syndrome.- Modulation of Neurotrophin Signaling by Monoclonal Antibodies. | This book provides critical reviews of the role of neurotrophins and their receptors in a wide variety of diseases including neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s syndrome, cognitive function, psychiatric disorders such as clinical depression, [NAME] syndrome, motoneurone disease, spinal cord injury, pain, metabolic disease and cardiovascular disease. It also contains contributions from leaders in the field dealing with the basic biology, transcriptional and post-translational regulation of the neurotrophins and their receptors. The present book will review all recent areas of progress in the study of neurotrophins and their biological roles. | <p>The relevance of neurotrophins in a variety of diseases ranging from inflammatory pain, to neurodegeneration and metabolic disease is comprehensively reviewed</p><p><p>The successful pharmacological avenues used for manipulating neurotrophin signalling in disease as well as future perspectives for their modulation is extensively reviewed</p><p>World renowned experts are revealing future perspectives for new therapies based on neurotrophin signalling and their downstream targets</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-40005-6 | Biomedicine | Marani | [NAME], EWI, MIRA, University Twente Dept Biomedical Signals and Systems, Enschede, The Netherlands; Wijnand F.R.M. [NAME], Medisch Centrum Alkmaar [NAME], Alkmaar, The Netherlands | The Pelvis | Structure, Gender and Society |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 541 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 541 p. 203 illus., 80 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | Human Physiology | SCB13004 | MFG | Gynecology | SCH26006 | MJT | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | The Pelvis or My Pelvis.- “Construction Plan” of the Bony Pelvis.- The Pelvis at War.- The Birth Canal.- History.- Concepts and [NAME] in the Study of the Pelvis.- Sexual Organs and Society.- Anatomy of the Pelvic Wall.- The Development of Uropoetic Structures.- Physiotherapy for Pelvic Muscles.- The Sub and Retroperitoneal Space.- Vision and Waist-to-Hip Ratio.- Male and [NAME] Bladder.- The Pelvis and Herbal Medicine.- Innervation of the Mature Human Pelvis.- Electromyography of Smooth Muscle of Bladder and Uterus.- Reflexes or Controller Action?.- The Connective Tissue in the Pelvis.- Sitting a Pelvic Function?.- Sphincters.- Catheters.- The Pelvis During Childhood and Puberty.- The Pelvis and Aging. | This book offers a critical review of the pelvic sciences—past, present and future—from an anatomical and physiological perspective and is intended for researchers, medical practitioners and paramedical therapists in the fields of urology, gynecology and obstetrics, proctology, physiotherapy, as well as for patients. The book starts with a “construction plan” of the pelvis and shows its structural consequences. The historical background of pelvic studies proceeds from medieval and early Italian models to the definitive understanding of the pelvic anatomy in the Seventeenth century. During these eras of pelvic research, concepts and approaches developed that are illustrated with examples from comparative anatomy and from mutations, also with regard to the biomechanics of pelvic structures. Perceptions of the pelvis as an important element in sexual arousal and mating conduct are discussed, as well as attitudes to circumcision, castration and other mutilations, in its anthropological, social context. The anatomy and physiology of the pelvic wall and its organs as well as the development of these pelvic organs are covered as a prerequisite to understanding, for example, the spread of pelvic carcinoma and male and female bladder muscle function. Connective pelvic tissue is examined in its reinforcing capacity for pelvic structures, but also as a “hiding place” for infections. Innervations and reflexes relayed through the pelvic nerves are discussed in order to explain incontinence, sphincter function and the control of smooth and striated muscles in the pelvis. Catheters and drugs acting on pelvic function are described, and a critical review of alternative clinical methods for treating pelvic dysfunctions is provided. | <p>Provides in depth information about pelvic physiology and anatomy</p><p>Includes chapters highlighting pelvic dysfunction and corresponding therapeutic interventions</p><p>Combines basic research and clinical application and provides a historic perspective of research on pelvic anatomy and physiology</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-319-02758-6 | Biomedicine | Peltola | [NAME], Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland | Clinical Management of Partial-Onset Seizures in Epilepsy |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Soft cover | Book | Approx. 100 p. 35 illus., 25 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 49.99 | Biomedicine | Neurosciences | SCB18006 | PSAN | Medicine/Public Health, general | SCH00007 | MB | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-03-30 00:00:00 |  |  | ​Introduction to partial-onset epilepsy.-Definition and classification of epileptic seizures.-Diagnosis and prognosis of epileptic syndromes.-Treatment options and long-term management. | While tonic-clonic seizures are the most commonly recognized, approximately 60% of patients with epilepsy actually have partial-onset seizures, with one side of the brain being affected. While clinicians regularly see patients with partial-onset seizures, in both the community or office setting, it is often challenging to determine what the type of epilepsy is being experienced and which treatment should be administered. Written by a Dr [NAME], a renowned key thought leader, this concise high-quality pocket-sized book will be aimed at educating non-specialists how to accurately diagnose and classify partial-onset seizures, with a special focus on currently available and emerging treatments. | <p>Concise pocket book designed to support physicians and neurologists in their day-to-day practice </p><p>Written by a leading thought leader and developed using the latest clinical evidence and guidelines </p><p>High quality full-color supportive illustrations, tables, and graphs enable complicated concepts to be made clear to readers with different levels of background understanding</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-017-8034-6 | Biomedicine | Ribatti | [NAME], University of Bari Medical School, [NAME], Italy | Angiogenesis and Anti-Angiogenesis in Hematological Malignancies |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 142 | Hard cover | Book | I, 142 p. 44 illus., 30 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 139 | Biomedicine | Cancer Research | SCB11001 | MJCL | Oncology | SCH43008 | MJCL | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Introduction.- Angiogenesis in multiple myeloma.- Angiogenesis in lymphomas.- Angiogenesis in leukemia.- Antiangiogenesis.- Concluding remarks.- References. | It has been generally accepted that angiogenesis is involved in the pathogenesis of hematological malignancies, like acute and chronic leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms and multiple myeloma. The extent of angiogenesis in the bone marrow has been correlated with disease burden, prognosis and treatment outcome. Reciprocal positive and negative interactions between tumor cells and bone marrow stromal cells, namely hematopoietic stem cells, fibroblasts, osteoblasts/osteoclasts, endothelial cells, endothelial progenitor cells, T cells, macrophages and mast cells, mediated by an array of cytokines, receptors and adhesion molecules, modulate the angiogenic response in hematological tumors. More recently, it has been emphasized the pro-angiogenic role of the so called “vascular niche”, indicating a site rich in blood vessels where endothelial cells and mural cells such as pericytes and smooth muscle cells create a microenvironment that affects the behavior of several stem and progenitor cells, in hematological malignancies. | <p>Describes the critical role Angiogenesis plays in tumor progression and metastasis</p><p>Information on Anti-angiogenesis, one of most promising approaches to the treatment of cancer and metastasis</p>Deals with several anti-angiogenic molecules currently used alone or in combination in the treatment of haematological malignancies | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-41587-6 | Biomedicine | Ruben | [NAME], Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada | Voltage Gated Sodium Channels |  | Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology | 221 | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 400 p. | 0 | final | 419 | Biomedicine | Pharmacology/Toxicology | SCB21007 | MMG | Neurosciences | SCB18006 | PSAN | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Overview: biophysical properties and structure of sodium channels.- The voltage sensor module in sodium channels.- Slow inactivation of Na+ channels.- Regulation/modulation of sensory neuron sodium channels.- Ubiquitylation of voltage-gated sodium channels.- Probing gating mechanisms of sodium channel using pore blockers.- Animal toxins influence voltage-gated sodium channel function.- Voltage-sensor trapping toxins: Iso form-specific ligands for sodium channels.- Pharmacological insights and quirks of bacterial sodium channels.- The role of non-pore-forming β subunits in physiology and pathophysiology of voltage-gated sodium channels.- The role of late INa in development of cardiac arrhythmias.- Proton modulation of cardiac INa: A potential arrhythmogenic trigger.- Altered sodium channel gating as molecular basis for pain: Contribution of activation, inactivation and resurgent currents. | A number of techniques to study ion channels have been developed since the electrical basis of excitability was first discovered. Ion channel biophysicists have at their disposal a rich and ever-growing array of instruments and reagents to explore the biophysical and structural basis of sodium channel behavior. Armed with these tools, researchers have made increasingly dramatic discoveries about sodium channels, culminating most recently in crystal structures of voltage-gated sodium channels from bacteria. These structures, along with those from other channels, give unprecedented insight into the structural basis of sodium channel function. This volume of the Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology will explore sodium channels from the perspectives of their biophysical behavior, their structure, the drugs and toxins with which they are known to interact, acquired and inherited diseases that affect sodium channels and the techniques with which their biophysical and structural properties are studied. | <p>Gives unprecedented insight into the structural basis of sodium channel function</p><p>Explores sodium channels from the perspectives of their biophysical behavior</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-007-7644-9 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME], University of London, London, UK | Solving the Mind-Body Problem by the CODAM Neural Model of Consciousness? |  | Springer Series in Cognitive and Neural Systems | 9 | 1 | 2013 | 270 | Hard cover | Book | XXI, 270 p. 28 illus., 16 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | Neurosciences | SCB18006 | PSAN | Evolutionary Biology | SCL21001 | PSAJ | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- The Story of Consciousness.- The Search for Consciousness in the Brain.- Attention and Consciousness: Fused or Independent?.- Past & Current Neural Models of Consciousness.- The Control Nature of Attention.- The Full CODAM Model.- The Owner and CODAM.- Does I Really Exist?.- Does the Corollary Discharge of Attention Exist?.- Understanding Mental Diseases.- The Escape from Life through Meditation.- The Evolution of Human Consciousness.- Animal Consciousness.- Understanding Consciousness and Emotions.- Solving the Mind-Body Problem through CODAM.- Is there Free Will in CODAM?.- Beyond Consciousness?. | This book details a model of consciousness supported by scientific experimental data from the human brain. It presents how the Corollary Discharge of Attention Movement (CODAM) neural network model allows for a scientific understanding of consciousness as well as provides a solution to the Mind-Body problem. The book provides readers with a general approach to consciousness that is powerful enough to lead to the inner self and its ramifications for the vast range of human experiences. It also offers an approach to the evolution of human consciousness and features chapters on mental disease (especially schizophrenia) and on meditative states (including drug-induced states of mind). Solving the Mind-Body Problem bridges the gap that exists between philosophers of mind and the neuroscience community, allowing the enormous weight of theorizing on the nature of mind to be brought to earth and put under the probing gaze of the scientific facts of life and mind. | <p>CODAM is the first model of consciousness to be supported by detailed scientific experimental data from the human brain</p><p>CODAM provides an approach to the evolution of human consciousness over the eons, thereby also providing a unique understanding of possible animal consciousnesses as evolved on the way to the human variety</p><p>CODAM provides a framework in which to understand the whole area of human meditation experiences, including pure consciousness and more complete meditative states</p><p>CODAM provides an understanding of a range of mental diseases, especially the key one of schizophrenia (but also including Alzheimer’s disease and aspects of autism)</p><p>The ultimate application of [NAME] is to understand, from the unique viewpoint of the brain basis for human consciousness, humans in society, this is given in terms of their emotional and intellectual needs by a developing CODAM-based brain</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-007-7831-3 | Chemistry | Baranska | Malgorzata Baranska, Jagiellonian University, Ingardena 3, Krakow, Poland | Optical Spectroscopy and Computational Methods in Biology and Medicine |  | Challenges and Advances in Computational Chemistry and Physics | 14 | 1 | 2014 | 540 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 540 p. 204 illus., 134 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 349 | Chemistry | Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | SCC25007 | PNRP | Medical Biochemistry | SCH35005 | PSB | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  | Worldwide rights | From the Contents: Raman and FT-IR spectroscopy: theory and general overview on application in biology and medicine.- Overview on computational techniques used for analysis of biological systems lub.- Application of computational techniques – quantum and molecular modeling – to study dynamics and spectroscopic properties of fluorescence probes in biological systems.- Raman imaging: experimental techniques and chemometric [NAME] and quantitative FT-Raman analysis of plants.- Structural analysis of carotenoids in a single cells monitored by Raman spectroscopy supported by computational methods.- EMSC corrected Raman spectra used for medical diagnosis.- Raman polarization methods as a tool for visualization of various structures and pathology loci in tissue.- Structural studies on drug molecules. | This multi-author contributed volume gives a comprehensive overview of recent progress in various vibrational spectroscopic techniques and chemometric methods and their applications in chemistry, biology and medicine. In order to meet the needs of readers, the book focuses on recent advances in technical development and potential exploitations of the theory, as well as the new applications of vibrational methods to problems of recent general interest that were difficult or even impossible to achieve in the not so distant past. Integrating vibrational spectroscopy and computational approaches serves as a handbook for people performing vibrational spectroscopy followed by chemometric analysis hence both experimental methods as well as procedures of recommended analysis are described. This volume is written for individuals who develop new methodologies and extend these applications to new realms of chemical and medicinal interest. | <p>Aimed at experimentalists and theoreticians</p><p>Useful for multivariate data analysis users</p><p>Presents recent developments and applications in vibrational spectroscopy and chemometrics</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-44987-1 | Chemistry | Bhanage | [NAME], Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India; [NAME], Hokkaido University Faculty of Engineering, Sapporo, Japan | Transformation and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide |  | Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 390 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 390 p. 101 illus., 41 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Chemistry | Catalysis | SCC29000 | PNRD | Renewable and Green Energy | SC111000 | THX | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Chemical Reactions.- Valorization of Carbon Dioxide to Organic Products with Organocatalysts.- Direct Transformation of Carbon Dioxide to Value-Added Products over Heterogeneous Catalysts.- Indirect Utilization of Carbon Dioxide in Organic Synthesis for Valuable Chemicals.- Hydrogenation and Related Reductions of Carbon Dioxide with Molecular Catalysts.- Latest Advances in the Catalytic Hydrogenation of Carbon Dioxide to Methanol/Dimethylether.- Syngas Production Using Carbon Dioxide Reforming: Fundamentals and Perspectives.- Carbon Dioxide as C-1 Block for the Synthesis of Polycarbonates.- Part II Photocatalytic, Electrochemical and Inorganic Reactions.- Fixation of Carbon Dioxide Using Molecular Reactions on Flexible Substrates.- Reductive Conversion of Carbon Dioxide Using Various Photocatalyst Materials.- Electrochemical Fixation of Carbon Dioxide.- Accelerated Carbonation Processes for Carbon Dioxide Capture, Storage and Utilization.- Part III Biological Reactions.- Carbon Dioxide Sequestration by Biological Processes.- Part IV Reactions in/under Dense Phase Carbon Dioxide.- Homogeneous Catalysis Promoted by Carbon Dioxide.- Multiphase Catalytic Reactions in/under Dense Phase Carbon Dioxide: Utilization of Carbon Dioxide as a Reaction Promoter. | Transformation and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide shows the various organic, polymeric and inorganic compounds which result from the transformation of carbon dioxide through chemical, photocatalytic, electrochemical, inorganic and biological processes. The book consists of twelve chapters demonstrating interesting examples of these reactions, depending on the types of reaction and catalyst. It also includes two chapters dealing with the utilization of carbon dioxide as a reaction promoter and presents a wide range of examples of chemistry and chemical engineering with carbon dioxide. Transformation and Utilization of Carbon Dioxide is a collective work of reviews illustrative of recent advances in the transformation and utilization of carbon dioxide. This book is interesting and useful to a wide readership in the various fields of chemical science and engineering.Bhalchandra Bhanage is a professor of industrial and engineering chemistry at Institute of Chemical Technology, India.[NAME] is a professor of chemical engineering at Hokkaido University, Japan. | <p>A useful book on the transformation and utilization of carbon dioxide covering a broad range of subjects in chemistry and chemical engineering </p><p>Introduces the latest developments and new applications available in the area of carbon dioxide based reactions including catalytic, photocatalytic, electrochemical, inorganic, and biological reactions producing small molecules and polymers </p><p>Presents various examples of multiphase reaction media and processes in the presence of carbon dioxide using homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts </p><p>A multidisciplinary approach with significant contributions from eminent scientists actively working on the transformation and utilization of carbon dioxide</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-907343-86-5 | Chemistry | Dhir | Vannet Dhir, Sikh National College Qadian, Lahore, India | Physiochemical Interactions of Amino Acids and [NAME] in Aqueous Media |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 300 p. 100 illus. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | SCC21001 | PNR | Protein Structure | SCL14050 | PSBC | Chemistry | Monograph | Cambridge International Science Publishing Ltd. | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: General Introduction.- Structure of Water.- Forces that Stabilize the Protein Structure.- Outline of the Present Research Work.- Review of Literature.- Experimental.- Sources & Grades of Chemicals.- Experimental Techniques.- Theoretical Background of Physico-Chemical Properties.- Results and Discussion.- Apparent Molar Volumes of a-Amino Acids and [NAME] in Aqueous Sodium Nitrate at Different Temperatures (T=288.15-318.15)K.- Apparent Molar Volumes of a-Amino Acids and [NAME] in Aqueous Potassium Nitrate at Different Temperatures (T=288.15-318.15)K.- Apparent Molar Volumes of a-Amino Acids and [NAME] in Aqueous Magnesium Nitrate Hexahydrate at Different Temperatures (T=288.15-318.15)K. | The present work covers in detail the results of measurements of apparent molar volumes, viscosities and apparent molar adiabatic isothermal compressibility  of various -amino acids and peptide in water and in aqueous sodium nitrate (NaNO3), potassium nitrate (KNO3) and magnesium nitrate hexahydrate [Mg(NO3)2.6H2O] solutions at different temperatures as follows. These data have been used to arrive at the various parameters like partial molar volumes, partial molar adiabatic compressibility capacities and viscosity B-coefficients and their corresponding transfer functions, side chain contributions, interaction coefficients, activation parameters and hydration numbers. These parameters have been used to rationalize the nature of interactions amongst various -amino acids/ diglycine (solutes) and water (solvent) in the presence of  NaNO3, KNO3 and  Mg(NO3)2.6H2O (cosolute).  This work will be of interest to researchers working with amino acids and peptides. | <p>Provides detailed thermodynamic data for amino acids and peptides </p><p>Treats both solute and solvent and effects on amino acids </p><p>Includes temperature-dependent effects</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-45157-7 | Chemistry | Eibl | [NAME], [NAME] für [NAME].Wissensch Life Sciences und Facility Management, Wädenswil, Switzerland; [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Switzerland | Disposable Bioreactors II |  | Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology | 138 | 1 | 2014 | 283 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 283 p. | 0 | final | 309 | Chemistry | Biotechnology | SCC12002 | TCB | Cell Biology | SCL16008 | PSF | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  |  | Dynamic Single-Use Bioreactors Used in Modern Liter- and [NAME] Processes: Engineering Characteristics and Scaling Up, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] , Dieter EiblOrbitally Shaken Single-Use Bioreactors, by [NAME], [NAME], Jochen BüchsTherapeutic Human Cells: Manufacture for Cell Therapy/Regenerative Medicine by [NAME] den [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]Use VLP Vaccine Productions Based on Insect Cells and the Baculovirus Expression Vector System: Influenza as Case Study by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Dieter EiblMicrobial High Cell Density Fermentations in a Stirred Single-Use Bioreactor by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Gerhard GrellerQuorus Bioreactor: A New Perfusion-Based Technology for Microbial Cultivation by [NAME], Christian EndresCultivation of Marine Microorganisms in Single-Use Systems by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Biomanufacturing Processes that Address the Needs of the Future by [NAME], [NAME], Thorsten PeukerAn Approach to Quality and Security of Supply for Single-Use Bioreactors by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Risk Analysis for Production Processes with Disposable Bioreactors by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]. | <p>Covers trends in modern biotechnology </p><p>All aspects of this interdisciplinary technology, where knowledge, methods and expertise are required from chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, chemical engineering and computer science, are treated </p><p>More information as well as the electronic version available at springer.com</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-907343-83-4 | Chemistry | Fedotov | [NAME], Boreskov Catalysis Institute, Novosibirsk, Russia | NMR in Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 380 p. 100 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | SCC16008 | PNK | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | SCZ17000 | TGMT | Chemistry | Monograph | Cambridge International Science Publishing Ltd. | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Nuclear magnetic resonance – methodology and experiments.- Nuclear magnetic resonance of non-transitional elements.-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of Transition Elements.- Some applications of NMR. | The present text provides detailed information for the application of  NMR  in inorganic and coordination chemistry. Detailed, yet clear derivations of all relevant equations are provided throughout. These offer not only a very good introductory basis for those new to NMR, but also many practical work-ups for those already familiar with this technique but who wish  to apply it to specific inorganic compounds. The reader is given in-depth background on NMR methods, its restrictions and advantages over other  characterization  methods. A convenient  listing for isotopes of  each element  is provided as a handy reference. NMR data  for compounds of all elements  with numerous examples of NMR applications in analytic and physical  chemistry are presented. | <p>Covers theory and background of nuclear magnetic resonance in an accessible yet thorough manner<br> <br>Specific methods and work-ups for isotopes are provided </p><p>Demonstrates uses of NMR for investigation in inorganic and coordination chemistry </p><p>Covers latest developments in inorganic NMR techniques</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-45289-5 | Chemistry | Gatti | [NAME], [NAME], Montpellier Cedex, France | Molecular Quantum Dynamics | From Theory to Applications | Physical Chemistry in Action |  | 1 | 2014 | 286 | Hard cover | Book | X, 286 p. 100 illus., 62 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | Theoretical and Computational Chemistry | SCC25007 | PNRP | Physical Chemistry | SCC21001 | PNR | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Introduction and Conceptual Background.- Elementary Molecule-Surface Scattering Processes relevant to Heterogeneous Catalysis: Insights from Quantum Dynamics Calculations.- Tunneling in Unimolecular and Bimolecular Reactions.- Reactive Scattering and Resonance. | This book focuses on current applications of molecular quantum dynamics. Examples from all main subjects in the field, presented by the internationally renowned experts, illustrate the importance of the domain. Recent success in helping to understand experimental observations in fields like heterogeneous catalysis, photochemistry, reactive scattering, optical spectroscopy, or femto- and attosecond chemistry and spectroscopy underline that nuclear quantum mechanical effects affect many areas of chemical and physical research. In contrast to standard quantum chemistry calculations, where the nuclei are treated classically, molecular quantum dynamics can cover quantum mechanical effects in their motion. Many examples, ranging from fundamental to applied problems, are known today that are impacted by nuclear quantum mechanical effects, including phenomena like tunneling, zero point energy effects, or non-adiabatic transitions. Being important to correctly understand many observations in chemical, organic and biological systems, or for the understanding of molecular spectroscopy, the range of applications covered in this book comprises broad areas of science: from astrophysics and the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere, over elementary processes in chemistry, to biological processes (such as the first steps of photosynthesis or vision). Nevertheless, many researchers refrain from entering this domain. The book 'Molecular Quantum Dynamics' offers them an accessible introduction. Although the calculation of large systems still presents a challenge - despite the considerable power of modern computers - new strategies have been developed to extend the studies to systems of increasing size. Such strategies are presented after a brief overview of the historical background. Strong emphasis is put on an educational presentation of the fundamental concepts, so that the reader can inform himself about the most important concepts, like eigenstates, wave packets, quantum mechanical resonances, entanglement, etc. The chosen examples highlight that high-level experiments and theory need to work closely together. This book thus is a must-read both for researchers working experimentally or theoretically in the concerned fields, and generally for anyone interested in the exciting world of molecular quantum dynamics. | <p>An educational and accessible introduction to the field of molecular quantum dynamics</p><p>Illustrates the importance of the topic for broad areas of science: from astrophysics and the physics of the atmosphere, over elementary processes in chemistry, to biological processes</p><p>Presents chosen examples of striking applications, highlighting success stories, summarized by the internationally renowned experts</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-2139-9 | Chemistry | Ge | [NAME], Cranfield University, [NAME], [NAME]; [NAME], Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, People's Republic; [NAME], Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China, People's Republic | [NAME] | Principles and Perspectives | Nanostructure Science and Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 600 | Hard cover | Book | 600p. 65 illus., 25 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Chemistry | Biotechnology | SCC12002 | TCB | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME]: a revolutionary interdiscipline.- From biotechnology to nanotechnology.- Nanostructure design and computational modelling.- Nanobiology in medicine.- Medical nanomaterials.- Nanotechnology in regenerative medicine.- Medical nanobiosensors.- Nano-theranostics and imaging.- Nanotechnology and medical devices.- Nanopharmaceuticals.- Nanotoxicology and safety concerns.- Nanoethics and regulations. | Nano-scale science and technology have revolutionized medicine by enabling researchers to gain a deeper understanding of many diseases and offers new insights in fields as diverse as diagnostics, therapy, imaging, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine. Increasing demand and awareness of applications of nanotechnology in medicine has resulted in the emergence of a new fast-growing discipline – nanomedicine.   This book offers a comprehensive and diverse perspective on the new discipline. It aims to bridge the gap between nanotechnology and medicine through contributions by world-renowned experts from academia, industry, government agency and the healthcare system. Each contribution will integrate knowledge from a wide range of areas to present the basic fundamentals on new applications and products of nanotechnology in medicine. This book can well serve as an reference for students, researchers, engineers, clinicians, government agency, and healthcare professionals. | <p>Up-to-date, in-depth, and integrated knowledge of nanotechnology applications to medicine</p><p>Academia, industry, government agencies, and the health care system all represented among the contributors</p><p>The book’s format is based on the established and renowned graduate course at Cranfield University along with series of worldwide short courses/conferences on nanomedicine</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-90-481-3837-1 | Chemistry | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Arizona Dept. Chemistry, Tucson, AZ, USA | Sulfur's Role in the Modern World |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 350 p. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | SCC19007 | PNN | Environmental Chemistry | SCU15000 | RNP | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Review of Chemical Principles Relevant to Sulfur’s Properties.- Use of Sulfur in Organic Synthesis.- Metal-Sulfur Compounds.- Occurrence and Role of Sulfur in Biochemistry: Sulfur, the Life of the Party.- Sulfur and the Origin of Life.- Sulfur Compounds in Medicine and Health.- Toxicology and Sulfur.- [NAME] in Food: The Taste and Smell of Sulfur.- Sulfur in Nanotechnology and Materials Science: From Pigments to Quantum Dots.- Sulfur Cycles – Atmospheric Impact. | This book connects the chemistry and biochemistry of sulfur in order to understand these impacts and to inspire the rational discovery of further beneficial applications. Compounds and materials containing sulfur have an important impact on medicine and health, foods, new materials as well as our atmosphere. After a review of the chemical principles which provide the foundation for sulfur’s unique contributions to the properties of its compounds, these principles will be used to interpret the application of these compounds. This book will not only provide a fundamental understanding of the properties of sulfur compounds but more importantly, inform about the rational development of new applications. This monograph will inspire new technologies that exploit sulfur’s unique properties, availability and low cost. Sulfur in the Modern World will be useful to researchers synthetic, organic, bioorganic, bioinorganic chemists, and materials scientists. Postgraduates and undergraduate students of chemistry, biochemistry, geochemistry, and the atmospheric sciences will also find this monograph beneficial. | <p>The only single author monograph to present the interdisciplinary perspective of sulfur science</p><p>Provides a fundamental understanding of the properties of a variety of sulfur compounds </p><p>Presents the rational development of new applications</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-03879-7 | Chemistry | [NAME] | [NAME], Queretaro Autonomous University, Querétaro, Mexico; Irineo Torres-Pacheco, Queretaro Autonomous University, Querétaro, Mexico | Biosystems Engineering | Biofactories for Food Production in the XXI Century |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 300 p. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | Food Science | SCC15001 | TDCT | Industrial and Production Engineering | SCT22008 | TGP | Food Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Plant Biosystems: From conventional to new Food production systems.- Agriculture for nutraceuticals.- The Plant immune system and Food Production.- Mathematical modelling for Biosystems.- Plant Biotronics as tool for Food Production Biosystems.-Exploring aquaculture as Food Biosystem.- Prototypes for aquaculture-plant Biosystems.- b.3. Aquaculture Biotronics.- Perspectives of Biosystems as sustainable strategy for Food Production in century XXI.- [NAME]. | This book presents new food production systems (for plants and animals) involving agrochemicals that increase in a controlled manner the bioactives content, under greenhouse conditions. Moreover, conception and design of new instrumentation for precision agriculture and aquiculture contributing in food production is also highlighted in this book. | <p>Wide audience in both Biotechnology and Mechatronics fields together</p><p>Proposes novel Food production systems with both yield and nutraceutical value</p><p>Exposes basic sciences knowledge to develop Biosystems as potential Biofactories at industrial level (not only at laboratory level as in other books)</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-0-387-76791-8 | Chemistry | [NAME] | [NAME], University of South Carolina Dept. Chemical Engineering, Columbia, SC, USA | Modeling and Simulation of Polymerization Reactions |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 500 p. 100 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 99 | Chemistry | Polymer Sciences | SCC22008 | PNNP | Math. Applications in Chemistry | SCC17004 | PDE | Materials Science / Chemistry | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction to polymerization reactions.- Functions with distributed variables.- Properties of z-transforms.- Conservation of moments.- Models for elementary reactions.- Modeling addition polymerization systems with the method of Moments.- Modeling diffusion-controlled polymerization reactions.- Simulation of reactions by the Monte Carlo method.- Monte Carlo simulation of branching in emulsion polymerization of [NAME] simulation of degradation of porous poly(lactide) scaffolds.- The statistical method of Markov chain.- Modeling copolymerization by the method of a Markovian process. | While there are many excellent textbooks and reference books covering the chemistry, physics, rheology, processing, and characterization of polymers, this textbook is the first treatment in one place of the modeling and simulation of polymerization reactions.  This is the very model of a textbook; not only is it single-authored, but also it comes with chapter introductions, chapter summaries, worked examples, exercises, and many references to the literature.  In addition, this book will serve as a reference for students, researchers, post-doctoral workers, and polymer scientists both inside and outside of academia. Courses using the book may be found in departments of polymer engineering & science, chemical engineering, bioengineering, and chemistry. | <p>A single source for information on modeling of polymermization reactions</p><p>In-depth and step-by-step derivation of equations for modeling these reactions</p><p>Single -authored reference and textbook<br></p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-9175-0 | Chemistry | [NAME] | [NAME], Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka, Japan; [NAME], Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, OR, USA; [NAME], University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA; [NAME], Industrial Technology Support Institute, Osaka Prefecture, Japan | Copper Electrodeposition for Nanofabrication of Electronics Devices |  | Nanostructure Science and Technology | 171 | 1 | 2014 | 282 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 282 p. 190 illus., 75 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | Electrochemistry | [NAME] | PNRH | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Chemistry | Professional book | Springer New York | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-21 00:00:00 |  | Copper Electrodeposition.- Suppression Effect and Additive Chemistry.- Acceleration Effect.- Modeling and Simulation.- Frontiers of Cu Electrodeposition and Electroless Plating for On-Chip Interconnects.- Microstructure of Evolution of Copper in Nano-scale Interconnect Features.- Direct Copper Plating.- Through Silicon Via.- Build-up Printed Wiring Boards.- Copper Foil Smooth on Both Sides for Lithium Ion Battery.- Through Hole Plating. | This book discusses the scientific mechanism of copper electrodeposition and it's wide range of applications. The book will cover everything from the basic fundamentals to practical applications. In addition, the book will also cover important topics such as: • ULSI wiring material based upon copper nanowiring • Printed circuit boards [NAME] semiconductors • Through Silicon Via • Smooth copper foil for Lithium-Ion battery electrodes. This book is ideal for nanotechnologists, industry professionals, and practitioners. | <p>Focuses on wide range of microelectronics application</p><p>Describes scientific mechanism of copper electrodeposition</p><p>Modern and basic knowledge about [NAME]> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-94-007-7944-0 | Chemistry | [NAME] | Wieslaw [NAME], Instytut Szkła I Materiałów Budowlanych, [NAME], Poland | Cement and Concrete Chemistry |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 496 | Hard cover | Book | X, 496 p. 465 illus. | 0 | final | 229 | Chemistry | Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering | SCC27000 | TDC | Ceramics, [NAME], Composites, Natural Methods | SCZ18000 | TDCQ | Chemistry | Handbook | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME] and Principles of their Classification.- Portland Cement Clinker.- Hydration of Clinker Phases.- Cement Hydration.- The Properties of Cement Paste.- Concrete Properties.- Mineral Additions for Cement Production.- Hydration of Cements with Mineral Additions.- Special Cements.- New Concretes. | This monograph describes cement clinker formation. It covers multicomponent systems, clinker phase structures and their reactions with water, hydrate composition and structure, as well as their physical properties. The mineral additions to cement are described as are their influence on cement-paste properties. Special cements are also discussed. The microstructure of concrete is then presented, and special emphasis is given to the role of the interfacial transition zone, and the corrosion processes in the light of cement-phase composition, mineral additions and w/c ratio. The admixtures' role in modern concrete technology is described with an emphasis on superplasticizer chemistry and its cement-paste rheological modification mechanism. Cement with atypical properties, such as calcium aluminate, white, low energy and expansive cements are characterized. The last part of the book is devoted to special types of concrete such as self compacting and to reactive powders. | <p>Unbiased, contains a critique of documented hypotheses </p><p>Useful to those working in the sustainable development of the building industry </p><p>Presents theoretical and experimental perspectives </p><p>Includes material on corrosion </p><p>Complete description of clinker formation and cement production, including different types of binders </p><p>Richly annotated with 500 figures and diagrams to aid the understanding of complicated problems encountered by researchers </p><p>Includes 1700 references </p><p>An exhaustive analysis of the field </p><p>For students, researchers, and practicing scientists alike </p><p>Aimed at applied chemists working in cement and concrete science </p><p>For civil engineers with an interest in concrete technology </p><p>Single author monograph <br></p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4899-8058-8 | Chemistry | Lavacchi | Alessandro Lavacchi, ICCOM-CNR, [NAME], Italy; [NAME], ICCOM-CNR, [NAME] (FI), Italy; Francesco Vizza, ICCOM-CNR, [NAME], Italy | Nanotechnology in Electrocatalysis for Energy |  | Nanostructure Science and Technology | 170 | 1 | 2014 | 333 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 333 p. 131 illus., 48 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 349 | Chemistry | Electrochemistry | [NAME] | PNRH | Energy Systems | SC115000 | TH | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- A bird’s eye view of energy related electrochemistry.- Electrochemical device for energy conversion and storage.- Factors affecting design.- [NAME] based nanomaterials.- Other Support Nanomaterials.- Supported metal [NAME] and structure controlled metal [NAME] decorated core shell and hollow [NAME] complexes in electrocatalysis for energy production and storage.- Concluding Remarks. | This book focuses on nanotechnology in electrocatalysis for energy applications. In particular the book covers nanostructured electrocatalysts for low temperature fuel cells, low temperature electrolyzers and electrochemical valorization. The function of this book is to provide an introduction to basic principles of electrocatalysis, together with a review of the main classes of materials and electrode architectures. This book will illustrate the basic ideas behind material design and provide an introductory sketch of current research focuses. The easy-to-follow three part book focuses on major formulas, concepts and philosophies. This book is ideal for professionals and researchers interested in the field of electrochemistry, renewable energy and electrocatalysis. | <p>Combines nanotechnology and electrocatalysis</p><p>Explains High Index Faceted Nanoparticles</p><p>Discusses supported organometallic compounds</p><p>Results are accessible to readers from a wide range of disciplines</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-03978-7 | Chemistry | [NAME] | [NAME], University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA | Name Reactions | A Collection of Detailed Mechanisms and Synthetic Applications Fifth Edition |  |  | 5 | 2014 | 700 | Hard cover | Book | 700 p. 5000 illus. | 0 | final | 119 | Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | SCC19007 | PNN | Inorganic Chemistry | SCC16008 | PNK | Chemistry | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Alder ene reaction.- Baran Reagents.- Bargellini Reaction.- [NAME]–Zard reaction.- Beirut reaction.- Boyland–Sims oxidation.- Cattallani Reaction.- Danheiser annulation.- [NAME] Reaction.- Larock Indole Synthesis.- [NAME] Reaction.- [NAME] Catalyst.- Meth-Cohn Quinoline Synthesis.- [NAME] Reagent.- [NAME] Rearrangement.- Stork–Danheiser alkylation.- Weinreb Amide.- [NAME] Activation.- [NAME] Elimination.- Zinin Benzidine Rearrangement (Semidine Rearrangement). | In this fifth edition of [NAME] seminal 'Name Reactions', the author has added twenty-seven new name reactions to reflect the recent advances in organic chemistry. As in previous editions, each reaction is delineated by its detailed step-by-step, electron-pushing mechanism and supplemented with the original and the latest references, especially from review articles. Now with addition of many synthetic applications, this book is not only an indispensable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, but is also a good reference book for all organic chemists in both industry and academia.Unlike other books on name reactions in organic chemistry, Name Reactions, A Collection of Detailed Reaction Mechanisms and Synthetic Applications focuses on the reaction mechanisms. It covers over 320 classical as well as contemporary name reactions. | <p>Outlines 20 new name reactions in addition to the material of the previous edition</p><p>Highlights the latest synthetic applications of name reactions</p><p>Provides biographical sketches of the chemists who discovered or developed the name reactions</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4020-4458-8 | Chemistry | Margadonna | [NAME], University of Edinburgh Dept. Chemistry, Edinburgh, UK | Fullerene-Related Materials |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book |  | 0 | final | 399 | Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | SCC19007 | PNN | Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics | SCP24009 | PHM | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Synthesis and Application of open-cage fullerenes.- Open Cage fullerene derivatives.-Formation processes of fullerenes and single wall nanotubes.- Covalent and non covalent modification of [60] fullerene for material science applications.- Pressure-induced polymers of C60.- Expanded fullerides and [NAME] transition.- Negative Thermal expansion and valence transition in rare-earth fullerides.- Photoemission spectroscopy of fullerene derivatives.- Theoretical aspects of highly correlated fullerides: metal insulator transition.- [NAME] and disorder in magnetic fullerides.- FETs based on fullerenes and related materials. | 'Fullerene-Related Materials' provides an in-depth coverage of the essential break-throughs in the Chemistry and Physics of fullerene related materials over the last five years. It includes materials such as:  Metal intercalated fullerides Endohedral fullerenes Higher fullerenes Non-conventional carbon cages. The first part of the text explores the structural, electronic and magnetic phase diagrams of fullerene derivatives and pays special attention to metal intercalated fullerenes. The second part covers the recent advances in synthesis, reactivity and applications of fullerene related materials. 'Fullerene-Related Materials' forms an invaluable resource for academics and researchers in the field of functional molecular materials and also material scientists who are looking into implementing fullerene compounds in different types of devices. | <p>Essential breakthroughs in fullerene science over the past 5 years</p><p>Draws together advances in fullerene-related materials from both Chemistry and Physics</p><p>For materials scientists who are looking into implementing fullerene compounds in different types of devices</p><p>For those working in the field of functional molecular materials<br></p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-90-481-3868-5 | Chemistry | [NAME] | [NAME], University College London Dept. Chemistry, London, UK; [NAME], Rousselot - Expertise Center R&D Laboratory, Gent, Belgium | High Pressure Chemistry and Biology |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 300 p. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | SCC21001 | PNR | Materials Science, general | SCZ00000 | TGM | Chemistry | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Basic principles of high pressure.- Solid state chemistry, geochemistry and [NAME] chemistry: electronic structure and reaction pathways.- Biological molecules under pressure.- New directions.- Epilogue. | A monograph spanning solid state and materials chemistry. Aimed to prime those who have just entered the research field (must have a thorough grounding in theory); also beneficial to researchers with a focus on new directions in HPC. | <p>Features an elegant exploration of the many facets of high pressure chemistry, for both graduates and postgraduates<br></p><p>Presents a study that includes applications to inorganic solid state chemistry, organic chemistry, biomolecules as well as basic principles of HPC</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-4-431-54603-0 | Chemistry | Omae | Iwao Omae, Omae Research Laboratories, Sayama, Japan | Cyclometalation Reactions | Five-Membered Ring Products as Universal Reagents |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 252 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 252 p. 270 illus., 1 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | Organometallic Chemistry | SCC19020 | PNND | Catalysis | SCC29000 | PNRD | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Discovery of Intramolecular-Coordination Bonds in Cyclometalation Reactions with Main Group Metal Compounds.- Verification of the Formation of Intramolecular-Coordination Bonds in Cyclometalation Reactions with Transition Metal Compounds.- Organometallic Intramolecular-Coordination Compounds.- Characteristics of Cyclometalation Reactions for Organometallic Intramolecular-Coordination Five-Membered Ring Compounds.- Reasons That Organometallic Intramolecular-Coordination Five-Membered Ring Compounds Are Very Easily Synthesized Through Cyclometalation Reactions.- Applications. | This book provides a review of cyclometalation reactions and organometallic intramolecular-coordination five-membered ring products, the most active type of reactions in synthetic organic reactions and their products. Included is the discovery of intramolecular-coordination bonds in cyclometalation reactions and the characteristics of those reactions, as well as the reasons that their five-membered ring compounds are very easily synthesized through such reactions. In addition, the applications of cyclometalation reactions and five-membered ring products, synthetic applications, catalysts, and other products are described. These topics are of special interest for industrial researchers. | <p>First book-length and comprehensive treatment of cyclometalation reactions </p><p>Explains the development of research in cyclometalation reactions since the 1960s</p><p>Provides many equations and schemes of reactions</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-02513-1 | Chemistry | Pekař | Miloslav Pekař, University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic; [NAME], Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague 6, Czech Republic | The Thermodynamics of Linear Fluids and [NAME] |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 308 | Hard cover | Book | X, 308 p. 3 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | SCC21001 | PNR | Thermodynamics | SCP21050 | PHH | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-16 00:00:00 |  | Thermodynamics and its Concepts in Non-equilibrium.- Thermodynamics of Uniform Systems.- Continuum Thermodynamics of a Single Fluid.- Continuum Thermodynamics of Mixtures of Linear Fluids. | In this book, Samohýl and Pekař offer a consistent and general non-equilibrium thermodynamic description for a model of chemically reacting mixtures. This type of model is frequently encountered in practice and up until now, chemically reacting systems (out of equilibrium) have rarely been described in books on non-equilibrium thermodynamics. Readers of this book benefit from the systematic development of the theory; this starts with general principles, going through the applications to single component fluid systems, and finishing with the theory of mixtures, including chemical reactions. The authors describe the simplest mixture model – the linear fluid – and highlight many practical and thermodynamically consistent equations for describing transport properties and reaction kinetics for this model. Further on in the book, the authors also describe more complex models. Samohýl and Pekař take special care to clearly explain all methodology and starting axioms and they also describe in detail applied assumptions and simplifications. This book is suitable for graduate students in chemistry, materials science and chemical engineering as well as professionals working in these and related areas. | <p>Consistent, unique and integrated thermodynamic and kinetic description of chemically reacting systems often encountered in practice</p><p>Development is based on general principles (balances) and clearly defined mixture model</p><p>Transport processes are naturally included and combined with chemical reactions with no specific presumptions on their coupling</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-04000-4 | Chemistry | Wambugu | [NAME], Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya; [NAME], Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya | Biotechnology in Africa | Emergence, Initiatives and Future | Science Policy Reports | 7 | 1 | 2014 | 380 | Hard cover | Book | 380 p. 150 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Chemistry | Biotechnology | SCC12002 | TCB | R & D/Technology Policy | SCW12170 | [NAME] | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-03-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction: The Importance of Political Will in furthering Agricultural Biotechnology for Economic Growth, Food and Nutritional Security in Africa.- Commercialized Genetically Modified Crops: Biotech (Bt) Cotton in Burkina Faso Demonstrates that Political Will is Key for Biotechnology to Benefit Commercial Agriculture in Africa.- Opportunities and Challenges of Commercializing Biotech Products in Egypt: Biotech (Bt) Maize: A Case Study.- Genetically Modified Crops Commercialized in South Africa.- Building the Bio-economy and Commercialization Challenges: Moving Africa Towards a Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy.- Biotechnology Success Stories by the Consultative Group on International Agriculture Research (CGIAR) System.- [NAME] the Impact of Tissue Culture Banana in Kenya.- Technologies in Development: The Use of African Indigenous Genes in the Development of Transgenic Maize Tolerant to Drought and Resistant to Maize Streak Virus.-Biotechnology of Nutritionally Enhanced Food Crops Targeting Malnutrition in Rural Agricultural Populations: The Case Study of Africa Biofortified Sorghum.-Capacity Development: The Role of African Universities on Training and Mentorship of Biotechnology Scientists to Embark on Future Challenges in Africa.- Elements of an Enabling Biosafety and Regulatory Environment.- Harmonization of regional bio safety and regulatory services to remove future trade barriers in the (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) COMESA region.- Communication and Community Engagement: Social Audits and their role in stakeholder-oriented innovation and fostering accountability and trust in agricultural biotechnology development programs.- Why communication and issues management must occupy a central role in GM projects: Case study of the Africa Biofortified Sorghum (ABS) Project.- Political Challenges: Does Africa need Political will to overcome impediments to GM crop biotechnology applications for agricultural economic growth and development as in the case of Brazil, Argentina and India.- Influencing politicians and policy makers to pave the way for a viable biotechnology sector: A case study of the Nigerian [NAME] drafting, passage, experiences and lessons learnt at the Parliament.- The Way Forward. | In this book, [NAME] and [NAME] of Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International bring together expert African authorities to critique various biotechnology initiatives and project future developments in the field in Africa. For the first time, African voices from multidisciplinary fields as diverse as economics, agriculture, biotechnology, law, politics and academia, demand to be allowed to set the continent’s biotech development agenda. This book argues that there is a great future for biotechnology in Africa which sidesteps western interests that do not match those of the local populace. In these diverse chapters, Africa’s political and scientific leaders demand a greater say in how research and development funds are allocated and spent. They argue that Africa’s political leaders must see both clear benefits and have elbow-room to drive the change required. This is the way that African governments can employ workable policies, suitable biosafety legislation and regulation and respond effectively to public-private partnerships. Wambugu and Kamanga show that biotechnology has the potential to improve food security and standard of living as well as mitigate the detrimental effects of climate change on the African continent. | <p>Biotechnology in Africa summarised by African experts</p><p>Mix of science and policy critiques and recommendations</p><p>Multidisciplinary incorporating elements of economics, agriculture, law and pharmacy</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4419-9576-6 | Energy | Chakrabartty | Shantanu Chakrabartty, Michigan State University Dept. Electrical & Computer Engineering, East Lansing, MI, USA | CMOS Integrated Circuits for Self-powered and Energy-scavenging Systems |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200p. 75 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Energy | Energy Systems | SC115000 | TH | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Overview of energy scavenging and self-powering sensors.- CMOS devices for energy scavenging.- Energy scavenging sensors and transducers.- Piezoelectric energy scavengers.- Principles of optimal energy scavenging.- Micro-energy storage techniques.- Micro-energy Conditioning Circuits.- Micro-energy Conversion Circuits.- DSP Techniques for Energy Scavenging.- ASP Techniques for Energy Scavenging.- Sensor Telemetry and Interrogation.- Case study: Self-powered Fatigue Monitoring Sensors.- Conclusions and Discussions. | This book describes the fundamental principles of designing integrated circuits used for sensors that operate by scavenging energy from the environment. Although energy scavenging and self-powering is an area which spans several engineering and scientific disciplines, this book focuses on fundamental principles of energy scavenging circuits and therefore should be accessible to any researcher working in the area of integrated circuits. This book will be a valuable reference for anyone interested in designing sensors and systems that can operate without batteries by scavenging ambient energy. It will also be beneficial to designers working on ultra-low power analog and digital signal processing circuits that can operate at fundamental limits of energy-efficiency and energy-scavenging. | <p>Describes fundamentals of energy scavenging, using concepts from different engineering disciplines and unifying them from the perspective of an electrical engineer</p><p>Presents examples of CMOS circuits used in energy scavenging and discusses their performance limitations</p><p>Includes case studies of energy harvesting integrated circuits which have been successfully applied to biomedical engineering and structural health monitoring<br></p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-94-007-6897-0 | Energy | [NAME] | [NAME], Institute of Process Engineering, CAS, Beijing, People's Republic of China | Biotechnology of Lignocellulose | Theory and Practice |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 569 | Hard cover | Book | X, 569 p. 71 illus., 28 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Energy | Renewable and Green Energy | SC111000 | THX | Plant Breeding/Biotechnology | SCL24060 | PSTL | Life Sciences | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  | Distribution rights in China: Chemical Industrial Press | Brief Introduction to the Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Chemical Composition and Structure of Natural Lignocellulose.- Biological Fundamentals for Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Pretreatment and Primary Refining of Lignocelluloses.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Ecological Agriculture.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Bioenergy.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Chemical Industry.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Chemical Industry.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Other Industries.- Ecological Industry Model for Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Research Methods for the Biotechnology of Lignocellulose. | This book presents and summarizes the new thoughts, new methods and new achievements that have emerged in the biotechnology of lignocellulose in recent years. It proposes new concepts including the primary refining, fractionation, multi-level utilization and selective structural separation of lignocellulose, etc. By approaching lignocellulose as a multi-level resource, biotechnology could have a significant effect on ecological agriculture, bio-energy, the chemical and paper making industries, etc., ultimately establishing distinctive eco-industrial parks for lignocellulose. Additionally, this book provides systematic research methods for the biotechnology of lignocellulose including investigation methods for the primary refining of lignocellulose, for microbial degradation and enzymatic hydrolysis, for cellulose fermentation and for lignocellulose conversion processes. It offers an excellent reference work and guide for scientists engaging in research on lignocellulose.  Dr. [NAME] is a Professor at the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.​ | <p>New concepts and progresses on the bio-refinery of lignocellulose</p><p>Application of ecological industry thoughts in the total-biomass utilization of lignocellulose Typical examples for ecological industry model of biotechnology of lignocellulose </p><p>Systematic research methods for the biotechnology of lignocellulose       ​</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4471-5588-1 | Energy | Das | [NAME], Mumbai, India; [NAME], Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Chemistry Division, Trombay, Mumbai, India | [NAME]-based [NAME] | Thermophysical and Thermodynamic Properties, Fabrication, Reprocessing, and Waste Management | Green Energy and Technology |  | 1 | 2013 | 418 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 418 p. 173 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Energy | Nuclear Energy | SC113000 | THK | Nuclear Engineering | SCT25040 | THK | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Ch 1 Introduction.- Ch 2 Thermophysical properties -thermal expansion and thermal diffusivity.- Ch 3 Phase stability, thermodynamic properties and oxygen potential of [NAME] based oxide fuels with relevance to the fuel behaviour in handling & during irradiation.- Ch 4 Thermochemistry of fuel and fission products interactions with burnup.- Ch 5 Transport and release characteristics of gaseous and volatile fission products.- Ch 6 Fuel fabrication and characterizations.- Ch 7 Fuel reprocessing.- Ch 8 Waste management in the oxide fuels. | This book presents the state of the art on thermophysical and thermochemical properties, fabrication methodologies, irradiation behaviours, fuel reprocessing procedures, and aspects of waste management for oxide fuels in general and for thoria-based fuels in particular. The book covers all the essential features involved in the development of and working with nuclear technology. With the help of key databases, many of which were created by the authors, information is presented in the form of tables, figures, schematic diagrams and flow sheets, and photographs. This information will be useful for scientists and engineers working in the nuclear field, particularly for design and simulation, and for establishing the technology. One special feature is the inclusion of the latest information on thoria-based fuels, especially on the use of thorium in power generation, as it has less proliferation potential for nuclear weapons. Given its natural abundance, thorium offers a future alternative to uranium fuels in nuclear technology. In closing, the latest information on conventional uranium and plutonium fuels is also provided. | <p>Covers the essential information on thermophysical, thermodynamic and transport properties of oxide fuels </p><p>Focuses on [NAME] based fuels, fabrication and characterization procedures of the fuels, and reprocessing and waste management of the reactor irradiated fuels </p><p>Contains technological features of oxide fuels with particular reference to [NAME] based fuels, their thermophysical and thermochemical properties and salient details of fabrications, in pile behaviour, recycling and waste management in the context of power generations in PWR, AHWR FBR type reactors</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-1-4899-8061-8 | Energy | Imanishi | [NAME], Mie University, [NAME], Japan; [NAME], SUNCAT Center for Interface Science and, Menlo Park, CA, USA; [NAME], University of St Andrews, St. Andrews, UK | The Li-Air Battery | Fundamentals |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 342 | Hard cover | Book | X, 342 p. 164 illus., 100 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 149 | Energy | Energy Storage | SC116000 | THRH | Electrochemistry | [NAME] | PNRH | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Non-aqueous Electrolytes.- Cathode Electrochemistry in Non-aqueous Li-air Batteries.- The Kinetics and Product Characteristics of Oxygen Reduction and Evolution in Li-O2 Batteries.-Atomistic and First Principles -Computational Studies of Li-O2 Batteries.- Lithium-air Batteries Based on Protected Lithium Electrodes.- Air Electrodes for [NAME] Batteries.- [NAME] for Aqueous Lithium-air Batteries.- A Solid State, Rechargeable Lithium-Oxygen Battery.- Primary Lithium-Air Batteries.- Overview of Li/O2 Battery Systems, with a Focus on Oxygen Handling Requirements and Technologies | Lithium/air rechargeable batteries are the best candidate for a power source for electric vehicles, because of their high specific energy density. In this book, the history, scientific background, status and prospects of the lithium/air system are introduced by specialists in the field. This book will contain the basics, current statuses, and prospects for new technologies. This book is ideal for those interested in electrochemistry, energy storage, and materials science. | <p>First book devoted solely to Lithium-Ion Air batteries</p><p>Edited by recognized well-respected experts in the field</p><p>A comprehensive text about an important technological subject that has been drawing huge amounts of global interest but has yet to be satisfactorily covered</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-1-4614-9477-5 | Energy | [NAME] | [NAME], Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA; [NAME], Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA | Wood-Based Energy in the Northern Forests |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 231 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 231 p. 63 illus., 40 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Energy | Renewable and Green Energy | SC111000 | THX | Energy Policy, Economics and Management | SC112000 | TH | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction and Overview.- Forestry in the Northeast.- Biomass Availability, Supply and Demand.- Carbon Cycle Implications of Forest Bioenergy Production.- Breeding and Genetics for Future Feedstocks.- Biomass Harvesting Systems and Logistics.- Residential Wood Heat in the Northeast.- Commercial Combustion and CHP systems.- The Wood Pellet Industry in the Northeast.- Biofuel Production.- Emissions and Health Impacts of Wood Biomass Combustion.- Social Considerations.- Financing for Project Development. | This unique book provides the first comprehensive overview of wood based bioenergy in the northern hardwood forests of the Eastern United States. This includes a holistic look at the topic of wood based bioenergy, as well as focused analyses of key topics. This book is relevant to engineers, project developers, foresters, economists, sociologists, environmental scientists and natural resource managers. Most chapters also provide practical hands-on advice for the practitioner, and provide a valuable resource for anyone who is considering developing a woody bioenergy project. | <p>Addresses key aspects of the emerging bioenergy economy<br>Covers critical facets of wood based bioenergy projects  including environmental, economic, and technological implications and requirements<br>Discusses the various types of wood based bioenergy and how they can be implemented effectively</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-1-4939-0301-6 | Energy | [NAME] | [NAME], U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD, USA; [NAME], Driving Biological Discovery using Prote, Adelphi, MD, USA; [NAME], U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD, USA; [NAME], Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Yokohama, Japan | Electrolytes for Lithium and Lithium-ion Batteries |  | Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry |  | 1 | 2014 | 10 | Hard cover | Book | X, 10 p. 100 illus. | 0 | approx. | 189 | Energy | Energy Storage | SC116000 | THRH | Electrochemistry | [NAME] | PNRH | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  |  | Electrolytes for Lithium and Lithium-ion Batteries provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific understanding and technological development of electrolyte materials in the last 10 years. This book covers not only the key electrolytes such as LiPF6 salt in mixed-carbonate solvents with additives for the state-of-the-art Li-ion batteries but also the new electrolyte materials developed recently that potentially lay the foundation for future advances. Characterization of electrolyte materials for their transport properties, structures, phase relationships, stabilities, and impurities is reviewed. Advances in the understanding of the electrode-electrolyte interactions and interphasial chemistries that are key for the successful use of the electrolyte in practical devices is also discussed. The Quantum Mechanical and Molecular Dynamical calculations that has proved to be so powerful in understanding and predicating behavior and properties of materials is a valuable part of the book. | <p>The only up-to-date book that focuses on electrolytes for lithium and lithium-ion batteries</p><p>Discusses methods of characterization electrolyte-electrode interphasial chemistry, and the use of computational chemistry</p><p>Provides a comprehensive review of recent advances covering all aspects of the electrolytes</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-1-4471-5609-3 | Energy | [NAME] | [NAME], Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, Helsinki, Finland | Cost Optimal and Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEB) | Definitions, Calculation Principles and Case Studies | Green Energy and Technology |  | 1 | 2013 | 176 | Hard cover | Book | IX, 176 p. 84 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Energy | Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings) | SC118000 | TH | Building Construction | SCT23012 | TNK | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-21 00:00:00 |  | Nearly zero energy buildings nZEB definitions and calculation frameworks.- Present energy performance requirements and future targets in some selected countries.- Cost optimal energy performance.- Indoor climate and standard building use input data for energy calculations.- Energy calculation methods with relevant accuracy for nZEB buildings.- Case studies of office and public nZEB buildings.- How to include nZEB and low carbon targets in architectural competitions.- Lessons learnt and future prospective. | Cost optimal and nearly zero energy performance levels are principles initiated by the European Union’s (EU) Energy Performance of Buildings Directive which was recast in 2010. These will be major drivers in the construction sector in the next few years, because all new buildings in the EU from 2021 onwards are expected to be nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB).This book introduces the technical definitions, system boundaries, energy calculation methodology and input data needed to set primary energy based minimum/cost optimal and nZEB requirements in national energy frames. Worked examples are provided to illustrate the calculation of delivered, exported and primary energy, and renewable energy contribution. Five case studies of high performance nZEB office buildings across Europe are reported to show alternative technical solutions and to draw some general design rules based on completed nZEB buildings. Specific features of the nZEB design process, especially in the early stages, and architectural competitions are included. These describe important design issues in the scoping and conceptual design phase, allowing design streams to be controlled so that specified targets can be met.This book is intended for readers who need to be aware of or are working with the energy performance of buildings – for decision makers in public and private sectors, architects, engineers, construction clients, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and students.The editor of this book, Professor [NAME] has made major contributions to the preparation of the European REHVA nZEB technical definition and has developed energy calculation frames for current Estonian and Finnish energy performance regulations. He is the leader of nZEB research at Tallinn University of Technology in Estonia and Aalto University in Finland, and he has over 300 publications. | <p>Introduces cost optimality and nearly zero energy principles to wider audience, including decision makers in public and private sector, engineers, students etc </p><p>Gives technical definitions and system boundaries needed for energy calculations of such buildings</p><p>Discusses energy calculation input data and availability and suitability of calculation methods</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-3-642-42221-8 | Energy |  | [NAME], Tsinghua University, Beijing, People's Republic of China; [NAME], Tsinghua University, Beijing, People's Republic of China; [NAME], Tsinghua University, Beijing, People's Republic of China | Temperature and Humidity Independent Control (THIC) of Air-conditioning System |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 342 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 342 p. 214 illus., 187 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Energy | Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings) | SC118000 | TH | Building Physics, HVAC | SCT23080 | TN | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Characteristics of conventional air-conditioning systems.- The basic idea of the THIC air-conditioning system.- Key components of the THIC system- Indoor terminals.- Key components of the THIC system- Outdoor air handling methods.- Key components of the THIC system- Outdoor air processor using liquid desiccant.- Key components of the THIC system- High temperature cooling sources.- Design and operation of THIC systems.- Application cases of THIC systems.- Development tendencies and perspectives of the THIC systems. | Temperature and Humidity Independent Control (THIC) of Air-conditioning System focuses on temperature and humidity independent control (THIC) systems, which represents a new concept and new approach for indoor environmental control. This book presents the main components of the THIC systems, including dehumidification devices, high-temperature cooling devices and indoor terminal devices. Other relevant issues, such as operation and control strategy and case studies, are also included.This book is intended for air-conditioning system designers and engineers as well as researchers working with indoor environments.[NAME] is an associate professor at the Building Energy Research Center, Tsinghua University, China. [NAME] is a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the director of the Building Energy Research Center, Tsinghua University, China and the director of the China-USA Joint Research Center on Clean Energy. [NAME] is a Ph.D. candidate at the Building Energy Research Center, Tsinghua University, China. | <p>The innovative temperature and humidity independent control (THIC) of air-conditioning systems</p><p>Presents the theoretical analysis, key components, design methodology and building applications of the THIC systems</p><p>Practical and convenient reference content for researchers, designers and engineers </p><p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-1-4614-9262-7 | Energy | [NAME] | [NAME], Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shaanxi, China, People's Republic; [NAME], Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shaanxi, China, People's Republic; [NAME], Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shaanxi, China, People's Republic; [NAME], Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shaanxi, China, People's Republic | Packaging of High Power Semiconductor Lasers |  | [NAME] and Opto-Electronic Materials, Structures, and Systems |  | 1 | 2014 | 400 | Hard cover | Book | 400 p. 300 illus., 100 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Energy | Energy Systems | SC115000 | TH |  |  |  | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-12-24 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: ntroduction of High Power Semiconductor Lasers.- Package Types of High Power Semiconductor Lasers.- Thermal Design and Management in High Power Semiconductor Laser Packaging.- Thermal Stress Failures: Prediction and Prevention.- Optical Design and Beam Shaping in High Power Semiconductor Lasers. | This book introduces high power semiconductor laser packaging design. The challenges of the design and various packaging and testing techniques are detailed by the authors. New technologies and current applications are described in detail. | <p>Describes packaging design for high power semiconductor lasers</p><p>Details prevention techniques for thermal stress failures</p><p>Discusses most recent technology trends in semiconductor laser packaging</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5594-2 | Energy | Michalena | [NAME], Paris Sorbonne and Paris 8 Universities, Paris, France; [NAME], [NAME], Newcastle upon Tyne, UK | Renewable Energy Governance | Complexities and Challenges | Lecture Notes in Energy | 57 | 1 | 2013 | 397 | Hard cover | Book | IX, 397 p. 40 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Energy | Energy Policy, Economics and Management | SC112000 | TH | Energy Economics | SCT25031 | THRB | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction - Renewable Energy Governance – Is it Blocking the Technically Feasible?.- Renewable and Conventional Electricity Generation Systems: Technologies and Diversity of Energy Systems.- Institutional Factors that Determine Energy Transitions: A Comparative Case Study Approach.- Renewable Energy: Urban Centres Lead the Dance in Australia?.- Endogenous Tourism Development Through Renewable Energy Governance: A Questionable Challenge.- Outliers or Frontrunners? Exploring the (Self-) Governance of Community-owned Sustainable Energy in Scotland and the Netherlands.- Renewable Energy Governance in Kenya: Plugging into the Grid, ‘Plugging into Progress’.- Renewable Energy in New Zealand: The Reluctance for Resilience.- The Development of Renewable Energy Governance in Greece. Examples of a Failed (?) Policy.- Lost in the National Labyrinths of Bureaucracy: The Case of Renewable Energy Governance in Cyprus . | This book focuses on Renewable Energy (RE) governance - the institutions, plans, policies and stakeholders that are involved in RE implementation - and the complexities and challenges associated with this much discussed energy area. Whilst RE technologies have advanced and become cheaper, governance schemes rarely support those technologies in an efficient and cost-effective way. To illustrate the problem, global case-studies delicately demonstrate successes and failures of renewable energy governance. RE here is considered from a number of perspectives: as a regional geopolitical agent, as a tool to meet national RE targets and as a promoter of local development. The book considers daring insights on RE transitions, governmental policies as well as financial tools, such as Feed-in-Tariffs; along with their inefficiencies and costs. This comprehensive probing of RE concludes with a treatment of what we call the “Mega-What” question - who is benefitting the most from RE and how society can get the best deal?After reading this book, the reader will have been in contact with all aspects of RE governance and be closer to the pulse of RE mechanisms. The reader should also be able to contribute more critically to the dialogue about RE rather than just reinforce the well-worn adage that “RE is a good thing to happen”. | <p>Identifies the key principles associated with RE governance to explore the concerns and issues associated with energy governance </p><p>Provides case studies to highlight the complexity of energy governance and to consider different solutions </p><p>Includes examples and chapters from across the globe to cover a range of examples and scenarios such as fast developing countries, lesser developing countries, small island developing states</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-3-642-24284-7 | Energy | Schock | Hans-Werner Schock, Helmholtz-Zentrum für [NAME] und Energie, Berlin, Germany; Johannes Windeln, STSM a. Member IBM Academy of Technology Mgr. Technology Center ISC EMEA, Mainz, Germany | Computational Materials Science for Thin-Film Solar Cells | How to Increase Efficiency |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300 p. 55 illus., 5 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Energy | Renewable and Green Energy | SC111000 | THX | Optical and Electronic Materials | SCZ12000 | TJFD | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | High Performance Computing.- [NAME] Functional Theory.- Monte Carlo Simulations.- Cluster Expansions.- Software.- Simulations.- Implications for Thin Film Cell Process Optimizations. | Scientists and engineers in academic and industrial research experience a strong evolving discipline: Computational Materials Science. This discipline provides materials insights that are not readily achievable by experiments, and it offers the opportunity to design materials and composites “ab-initio”.  This book presents the methods and the practical use of Computational Materials Science using two distinct examples: the development of optimized or alternative materials for CIGS (Copper-Indium-Gallium-di-Selenide) photovoltaics and the optimization of CIGS thin film solar cells for maximum efficiency.  After a general introduction the theoretical background of the book is illustrated:  The strategies and principles of High [NAME] (HPC) for materials science are covered and rounded out by a number of examples for highly parallel computing.  Next theory and working principles of solar cells are depicted with emphasis on CIGS.  Finally the theory of the quantum mechanical simulations (Density Functional Theory, [NAME] simulations for canonical and grand-canonical ensembles, cluster expansions) and the software used for these purposes are presented.  In the practical section of the book the simulation work for the various functional layers of the CIGS cell is described in detail:  After general electronic structure calculations for the CIGS photo absorber light is shed on the role of the Indium/Gallium distribution as well as on the influence of vacancies in chalcopyrite structures.  Base requirements for the buffer layer are defined and simulation results from a search for alternative (Cadmium-free) buffer compounds are presented. Experimental results for synthesized replacement materials complete this part of the work. <br />The optimization of the system transparent conductive oxide (TCO) / contact grid for maximum overall cell efficiency is described. The charge transport through TCO/grid is modelled by a Finite Element Method and cell efficiencies are calculated considering ohmic as well as optical losses.  The last section of the book outlines the simulation results implications on the optimization of thin film cell processing. Special emphasis is placed on the influence of process temperatures on film homogeneity and cell efficiency as well as on the requirements for substrate selection. The calculations are validated by experimental results. | <p>The book helps to develop or optimize new materials</p><p>It shows the application of the computational materials science in the field of photovoltaics</p><p>This work is transferable to almost any other field within materials science</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-1-84800-392-7 | Energy | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Idaho, Idaho Falls Dept. Chemical Engineering, Idaho Falls, ID, USA | Hydrogen | Science, Engineering, and Energy Systems |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 600 | Hard cover | Book | 600 p. 115 illus. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Energy | Renewable and Green Energy | SC111000 | THX | Renewable and Green Energy | SCT25023 | THX | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | Planned | 2013-12-01 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME] Hydrogen Characteristics.- Hydrogen Production Principles.- Production from Carbon Compounds.- Production from Water.- Hydrogen Utilization – Transportation and Power.- Hydrogen Storage.- Primary Energy Alternatives.- Environmental Impact of Hydrogen.- Hydrogen Safety.- Infrastructure for Hydrogen Economy.- Techno-Economic Considerations.- The Future of Hydrogen in Energy Systems. | The limitations of fossil fuel supply and the need for decarbonization of energy systems presage the dawn of the hydrogen economy. However, realizing this vision will require developing and implementing solutions to engineering and technology challenges in hydrogen production, storage, utilization and distribution. 'Hydrogen: Science, Engineering, and Energy Systems' presents a comprehensive overview of these issues. Hydrogen production alternatives are examined and the competing options analyzed on the basis of fundamental scientific principles. Similar discussions are included on other aspects of the hydrogen economy, not only answering questions of 'how' and 'what', but also explaining the observed phenomena by seeking answers to questions of 'why' through an understanding of the basic properties of hydrogen. This discussion is integrated with societal energy needs and demands, to enhance an understanding of the place of hydrogen in energy systems. | A comprehensive overview of the issues related to achieving a hydrogen economy | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-4-431-54609-2 | Energy | Yoshikawa | [NAME], Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; [NAME], Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, People's Republic of China | Progress of Nuclear Safety for Symbiosis and Sustainability | Advanced Digital Instrumentation, Control and Information Systems for Nuclear Power Plants |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 304 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 304 p. 229 illus., 155 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Energy | Nuclear Energy | SC113000 | THK | Nuclear Engineering | SCT25040 | THK | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Mitsubishi's computerized HSI and digital I&C system for PWR plants.- Design of an integrated operator support system for advanced NPP MCRs: Issues and perspectives.- Concept of advanced back-up control panel design of digital main control room.- U.S. Department of Energy instrumentation and controls technology research for advanced small modular reactors.- Application of FPGA to nuclear power plant I&C systems.- Prejob briefing using process data and tagout / line-up data on 2D drawings.- Study on modeling of an integrated control and condition monitoring system for nuclear power plants.- A toolkit for computerized operating procedure of complex industrial systems with IVI-COM technology.- Development and design guideline for computerized human-machine interface in the main control rooms of nuclear power plants.- Overview of system reliability analyses for PSA.- A systematic fault tree analysis based on multi-level flow modeling.- Reliability graph with general gates (RGGG): A novel method for reliability analysis.- Design of risk monitor for nuclear reactor plants.- Review of practicing Level-2 probabilistic safety analysis for Chinese nuclear power plants.- Risk monitoring for nuclear power plant applications using Probabilistic Risk Assessment.- Condition monitoring for maintenance support.- Online condition monitoring to enable extended operation of nuclear power plants.- Using condition-based maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance to improve maintenance in nuclear power plants.- Advanced management of pipe wall thinning based on prediction-monitor fusion.- Non-destructive evaluation of material state by acoustic, electromagnetic and thermal techniques.- Non-contact acoustic emission measurement for condition monitoring of bearings in rotating machines using laser interferometry.- Crack growth monitoring by strain measurements.- Acoustic monitoring of rotating machine by advanced signal processing technology.- Acoustic monitoring of rotating machine by advanced signal processing technology.- Virtual and augmented reality in the nuclear plant lifecycle perspective.- A feasibility study on worksite visualization system using augmented reality for Fugen NPP.- Augmented reality for improved communication of construction and maintenance plans in nuclear power plants.- 3D representation of radioisotopic dose rates within nuclear plants for improved radioprotection and plant safety.- Wide area tracking method for augmented reality supporting nuclear power plant maintenance work.- Research on software systems dependability at the OECD Halden Reactor Project.- High level issues in reliability quantification of safety-critical software.- Software reliability analysis in probabilistic risk analysis. | This book introduces advanced methods of computational and information systems allowing readers to better understand the state-of-the-art design and implementation technology needed to maintain and enhance the safe operation of nuclear power plants. The subjects dealt with in the book are (i) Full digital instrumentation and control systems and human–machine interface technologies (ii) Risk  monitoring methods for large and  complex  plants (iii) Condition monitors for plant components (iv) Virtual and augmented reality for nuclear power plants and (v) Software reliability verification and validation for nuclear power plants. The target readers of this book are Ph.D. students, researchers and engineers in the field of nuclear power engineering. | <p>Deals with numerical approaches to maintaining and improving nuclear power plant safety</p><p><p>Improves human-machine interfaces to enhance the reliability of nuclear power plants</p><p><p>Written by the world’s leading experts in the field of measurement control for nuclear energy</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-3-642-45235-2 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], [NAME], Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark | Rock & Pop Venues | Acoustic and Architectural Design |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 400 p. | 0 | approx. | 99.95 | Engineering | Engineering Acoustics | SCT16000 | TTA | Building Types and Functions | SCK13004 | AMC | Engineering | Professional book | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-04-12 00:00:00 |  |  | History of Pop and Rock Sound.- Terms, Language.- The Gallery of Rock, Pop and Jazz Venues.- Acoustical Principles.- Assessment of Real Halls.- Design Principles.- The Acoustics during a Gig. | Popular music plays an substantial role in most people’s life. The demand and financial revenue of Rock and pop concerts is large and still increasing. Though 80% of the music turnover is done in Rock and Pop Music, books assess only Classical concert and opera houses. However, the requirements for pop music halls are different from classical Music and opera houses.This book closes this gap including the following features:In part one, the bookA. Gives a objective methodology to assess Rock and Pop Music VenuesB. Shows essential construction details and choices of building materials in the design of new venues or the renovation of old ones.In part two, the bookC. Presents a set of famous European rock and pop venues, their architecture, their beauty and their properties.D. These Venues are assessed by a new and comparably simple method to objectively rate halls. Subjective data complete the assessment and give a full picture of the sound quality of a venue. | <ul><p></ul><p>Gives a objective methodology to assess Rock and Pop Music Venues</p><p>Shows essential construction details and choices of building materials in the design of new venues or the renovation of old ones</p><p>Presents a set of famous European rock and pop venues, their architecture, their beauty and their properties</p><p>Proposes a new and easy method to objectively rate halls</p><p>Subjective data complete the assessment and give a full picture of the sound quality of a venue</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03409-6 | Engineering | Adhikari | Animesh Adhikari, Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao, India; [NAME], Narayan Zantye College, Bicholim, India; Witold Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada | Data Analysis and Pattern Recognition in Multiple Databases |  | Intelligent Systems Reference Library | 61 | 1 | 2014 | 238 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 238 p. 97 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Pattern Recognition | SCI2203X | UYQP | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Synthesizing Different Extreme Association Rules in Multiple Data Sources.- Clustering items in time-stamped databases induced by stability.- Mining global patterns in multiple large databases.- Clustering Local Frequency Items in Multiple Data Sources.- Mining Patterns of Select Items in Different Data Sources. | Pattern recognition in data is a well known classical problem that falls under the ambit of data analysis. As we need to handle different data, the nature of patterns, their recognition and the types of data analyses are bound to change. Since the number of data collection channels increases in the recent time and becomes more diversified, many real-world data mining tasks can easily acquire multiple databases from various sources. In these cases, data mining becomes more challenging for several essential reasons. We may encounter sensitive data originating from different sources - those cannot be amalgamated. Even if we are allowed to place different data together, we are certainly not able to analyze them when local identities of patterns are required to be retained. Thus, pattern recognition in multiple databases gives rise to a suite of new, challenging problems different from those encountered before. Association rule mining, global pattern discovery and mining patterns of select items provide different patterns discovery techniques in multiple data sources. Some interesting item-based data analyses are also covered in this book. Interesting patterns, such as exceptional patterns, icebergs and periodic patterns have been recently reported. The book presents a thorough influence analysis between items in time-stamped databases. The recent research on mining multiple related databases is covered while some previous contributions to the area are highlighted and contrasted with the most recent developments. | <p>Recent research on Data Analysis and Pattern Recognition in Multiple Databases</p><p>Application of Intelligent Systems Modeling to Multiple Database Analysis</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-7091-1648-7 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], ESPI - European Space Policy Institute, Vienna, Austria; Blandina Baranes, ESPI - European Space Policy Institute, Vienna, Austria; [NAME], ESPI - European Space Policy Institute, Vienna, Austria; [NAME], ESPI - European Space Policy Institute, Vienna, Austria | Yearbook on Space Policy 2011/2012 | Space in Times of Financial Crisis | Yearbook on Space Policy |  | 1 | 2014 | 420 | Hard cover | Book | X, 420 p. 57 illus., 47 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Aerospace Technology and Astronautics | [NAME] | TRP | Political Science, general | SCX18000 | JPA | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Vienna | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Part I European Space Activities in the Global Context.- Developments in Space Policies, Programmes and Technologies throughout the World and in Europe.- Part II The Effect of the Financial Crisis on Political Decision-Making.- The Psychology and Reality of the Financial Crisis in Terms of Space Cooperation.- Part III Chronology: June 2011 – May 2012.- Bibliography of Space Policy Publications July 2011 – June 2012. | The Yearbook on Space Policy is the reference publication analyzing space policy developments. Each year it presents issues and trends in space policy and the space sector as a whole. Its scope is global and its perspective is European. The Yearbook also links space policy with other policy areas. It highlights specific events and issues, and provides useful insights, data and information on space activities. The Yearbook on Space Policy is edited by the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) based in Vienna, Austria. It combines in-house research and contributions of members of the European Space Policy Research and Academic Network (ESPRAN), coordinated by ESPI. The Yearbook is designed for government decision-makers and agencies, industry professionals, as well as the service sectors, researchers and scientists and the interested public. | <p>Collection of unique facts and figures for the year</p><p>Perspective on selected issues by international experts in the fields</p><p>Summary and analysis of the main policy issues of the year</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11648 | Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
 | 978-3-319-01996-3 | Engineering | Alioto | [NAME], Universitá di Siena, Siena, Italy; [NAME], Maxim Integrated Catania Design Center, Catania, Italy; Gaetano Palumbo, University of Catania, Catania, Italy | Flip-Flop Design in Nanometer CMOS - | from High Speed to Low Energy |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300 p. 150 illus. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electronic Circuits and Devices | SCP31010 | TJFC | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | The Logical Effort Method.- Design in the Energy-Delay Space.- Clocked Storage Elements.- Flip-Flop Optimized Design.- Analysis and Comparison in the Energy Delay-Area Domain.- Energy-Efficient Clock Slope.- Ultra-Fast and Energy-Efficient Pulsed Latch Topologies.- Impact of Variations and Comparative Analysis. | This book provides a unified treatment of Flip-Flop/latch design and selection in nanometer CMOS VLSI systems. The design aspects related to the energy-delay tradeoff in Flip-Flops and latches are discussed, given their optimal selection according to the application, and the detailed circuit design in nanometer CMOS VLSI systems. Design strategies are derived in a coherent framework that includes explicitly nanometer effects, including leakage, layout parasitics and process/voltage/temperature variations. The related design tradeoffs are explored in a wide range of applications and energy-performance targets. A wide range of existing and recently proposed [NAME]-flop and latch topologies are discussed. Theoretical foundations are provided to set the stage for the comprehension of the design guidelines, and emphasis is given on practical aspects and consequences of the presented results. Analytical models and derivations are introduced when needed to gain an insight into the inter-dependence of design parameters under practical constraints. | <p>Provides a unified treatment of Flip-Flop/latch design and selection in nanometer CMOS VLSI systems</p><p>Offers a comprehensive treatment of Flip-Flop design, including nanometer effects and the consequent design tradeoffs for current and future VLSI systems</p><p>Presents a comprehensive analysis, by considering more than 20 topologies covering all relevant classes of circuits</p><p>Uses a rigorous framework based on novel methodologies to include layout parasitics within the circuit design loop</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5663-5 | Engineering | Amato | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Italy; [NAME], Università degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Napoli, Italy; [NAME], Università degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Napoli, Italy; [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Italy; [NAME], Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy | Finite-Time Stability and Control |  | Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences | 453 | 1 | 2014 | 146 | Soft cover | Book | XII, 146 p. 37 illus., 14 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Systems Theory, Control | SCM13070 | GPFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Linear Systems.- Finite-time Stability Analysis of Continuous-Time Linear Systems.- Controller Design for the Finite-Time Stabilization of Continuous-Time Linear Systems.- Robustness Issues.- Finite-time Stability of Discrete-Time Linear Systems.- Finite-time Stability Analysis via PQLFs.- Part II: Hybrid Systems.- Finite-time Stability of Impulsive Dynamical Linear Systems.- Controller Design for the Finite-time Stability of Impulsive Dynamical Linear Systems.- Robustness Issues for  Impulsive Dynamical Linear Systems. | Finite-time stability (FTS) is a more practical concept than classical [NAME] stability, useful for checking whether the state trajectories of a system remain within pre-specified bounds over a finite time interval. In a linear systems framework, FTS problems can be cast as convex optimization problems and solved by the use of effective off-the-shelf computational tools such as LMI solvers. Finite-time Stability and Control exploits this benefit to present the practical applications of FTS and finite-time control-theoretical results to various engineering fields. The text is divided into two parts:·         linear systems; and·         hybrid systems.The building of practical motivating examples helps the reader to understand the methods presented.Finite-time Stability and Control is addressed to academic researchers and to engineers working in the field of robust process control. Instructors teaching graduate courses in advanced control will also find parts of this book useful for their courses. | <p>Shows a spread of practical applications for techniques which have until recently been of theoretical interest</p><p>Techniques presented lend themselves to easy implementation with off-the-shelf software</p><p>One of the chief methods used – the linear matrix inequality – is a popular technique that can be generalized to work in other types of system</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40008-7 | Engineering | Ammari | [NAME], University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, USA | The Art of Wireless Sensor Networks | Volume 1: Fundamentals | Signals and Communication Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 829 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 829 p. 293 illus., 146 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Engineering | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-16 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Introduction and Applications.- Part II Wireless Communications and Medium Access Control.- Part III Routing.- Part IV Topology and [NAME] Management.- Part V Localization and Task Management.- Part VI Data Management.- Part VII Data Gathering.- Part VIII Security.- Part IX Middleware.- Part X Sensor Technology, Standards, and Operating Systems. | During the last one and a half decades, wireless sensor networks have witnessed significant growth and tremendous development in both academia and industry.  “The Art of Wireless Sensor Networks: Volume 1 - Fundamentals” focuses on the fundamentals concepts in the design, analysis, and implementation of wireless sensor networks. It covers the various layers of the lifecycle of this type of network from the physical layer up to the application layer. Its rationale is that the first volume covers contemporary design issues, tools, and protocols for radio-based two-dimensional terrestrial sensor networks. All the book chapters in this volume include up-to-date research work spanning various classic facets of the physical properties and functional behavior of wireless sensor networks, including physical layer, medium access control, data routing, topology management, mobility management, localization, task management, data management, data gathering, security, middleware, sensor technology, standards, and operating systems. This book will be an excellent source of information for both senior undergraduate and graduate students majoring in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or any related discipline. In addition, computer scientists, researchers, and practitioners in both academia and industry will find this book useful and interesting. | First comprehensive survey of the theory and practice of wireless sensor networks <br>In-depth overview of the state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice of wireless sensor networks, where theory and practice are equally considered <br>Written by leading experts in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40065-0 | Engineering | Ammari | [NAME], University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, USA | The Art of Wireless Sensor Networks | Volume 2: Advanced Topics and Applications | Signals and Communication Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 724 | Hard cover | Book | X, 724 p. 250 illus., 151 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 279 | Engineering | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Introduction and Stochastic Modeling.- Part II Barrier and Spatiotemporal Coverage.- Part III Tracking, Estimation, and Counting.- Part IV Coverage and Localization in Three-Dimensional Wireless Sensor Networks.- Part V Topology Control and Routing in Three-Dimensional Wireless Sensor Networks.- Part VI Underground and [NAME] Networks.- Part VII Multimedia and [NAME] Networks.- Part VIII Social Sensing. | During the last one and a half decades, wireless sensor networks have witnessed significant growth and tremendous development in both academia and industry. “The Art of Wireless Sensor Networks: Volume 2 - Advanced Topics and Applications” focuses on the advanced topics and applications of wireless sensor networks. Our rationale is that the second volume has all application-specific and non-conventional sensor networks, emerging techniques and advanced topics that are not as mature as what is covered in the first volume. Thus, this second volume deals with three-dimensional, underground, underwater, body-mounted, and societal networks. All the book chapters in this volume include up-to-date research work spanning various topics, such as stochastic modeling, barrier and spatiotemporal coverage, tracking, estimation, counting, coverage and localization in three-dimensional sensor networks, topology control and routing in three-dimensional sensor networks, underground and underwater sensor networks, multimedia and body sensor networks, and social sensing. Most of these major topics can be covered in an advanced course on wireless sensor networks. This book will be an excellent source of information for graduate students majoring in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or any related discipline. Furthermore, computer scientists, researchers, and practitioners in both academia and industry will find this book useful and interesting. | First comprehensive survey of the theory and practice of wireless sensor networks <br>In-depth overview of the state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice of wireless sensor networks, where theory and practice are equally considered <br>This second volume is focusing on advanced topics of wireless sensor networks <br>Written by leading experts in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-7091-1773-6 | Engineering | Angelillo | [NAME], University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy | Mechanics of Masonry Structures |  | CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences | 551 | 1 | 2014 | 350 | Hard cover | Book | VI, 350 p. 170 illus. | 0 | final | 209 | Engineering | Structural Mechanics | SCT15028 | TGB | [NAME] and Mechanics of Materials | SCT1501X | TG | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Vienna | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Masonry behavior and modeling.- Mathematics of the masonry-like model and limit analysis.- A numerical method for solving BVP of masonry-like solids.- Practical applications of unilateral models to Masonry Equilibrium.- Modeling the interfaces in masonry structures.- Micro, macro and multiscale models for masonry [NAME] and seismic assessment: review and recent trends. | The experience of people working with different perspectives in different fields of masonry modeling, from mathematics to applied engineering and practice, is brought together in this book. It presents both the theoretical background and an overview of the state-of-the-art in static and dynamic masonry modeling. | <p>Recent advances in functional analysis and homogenization applied to masonry are transformed into reliable analytical tools for practitioners</p><p>Includes more than 50 examples helping the reader in training with unilateral models and interface models</p><p>A special introductory chapter introduces the reader to singular stress field approximations and homogenization</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02876-7 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Università di Cassino e [NAME], Cassino, Italy | [NAME] |  | Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics | 96 | 3 | 2014 | 279 | Hard cover | Book | XXVII, 279 p. 151 illus., 62 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | Robotics and Automation | SCT19020 | TJFM1 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-23 00:00:00 |  | Modelling of Underwater Robots.- Dynamic Control of 6-DOF AUVs.- Fault Detection/Tolerance Strategies for AUVs and ROVs.- Experiments of Dynamic Control of a 6-DOF AUV.- Kinematic Control of UVMSs.- Dynamic Control of UVMSs.- Interaction Control of UVMSs.- Dynamic Control of 6-DOF AUVs.- Fault Detection/Tolerance Strategies for AUVs and ROVs.- Experiments of Dynamic Control of a 6-DOF AUV.- Kinematic Control of UVMSs.- Dynamic Control of UVMSs.- Interaction Control of UVMSs. | This book, now at the third edition, addresses the main control aspects in underwater manipulation tasks. The mathematical model with significant impact on the control strategy is discussed. The problem of controlling a 6-degrees-of-freedoms autonomous underwater vehicle is deeply investigated and a survey of fault detection/tolerant strategies for unmanned underwater vehicles is provided. Inverse kinematics, dynamic and interaction control for underwater vehicle-manipulator systems are then discussed. The code used to generate most of the numerical simulations is made available and briefly discussed. | <p>Top class research in underwater robotics </p><p>Underwater Robots represents the state of the art in dynamic robotic dynamic control of underwater vehicles, offering a mathematical model with significant impact on the control strategy </p><p>The third edition is substantially improved and includes expanded theory and improved simulations </p><p>Written by a leading expert in the field </p><p>Includes a rewritten simulator which will be available for download</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-3954-3 | Engineering | Arslan | Hüseyin Arslan, University of South Florida Department of Electrical Engineering, Tampa, FL, USA | Modeling, Simulation, Testing, and Measurements of Wireless Communication Systems | A Laboratory-Based Approach |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300p. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Coding and Information Theory | SCI15041 | GPJ | Electrical Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Radios and SDR – relation to Lab equipments.- Modern Measurement Tools and Equipments.- Understanding Various System.- Measurements and Techniques Testing a basic radio system, sub-system, and components.- Digital Modulation.- Pulse Shaping Filtering.- Multi-Dimensional Signal Analysis.- Joint Time-Frequency Analysis.- Radio Channel and sounding.- Synchronization to digital signals.- [NAME] and its effect on the system.- Impairments in communication systems and modeling the impairments.- Understanding nonlinear distortions in the RF front end. | The high demand for communications anywhere and anytime has been the driving force for the development of wireless services and technologies. Wireless technologies and services have evolved significantly over the last couple of decades, from simple paging to real-time voice communication and recently to very high rate data communications. This dramatic change has an effect on society in many aspects, enabling people to communicate in ways unimaginable in the past and contributing to the quality of life that is enjoyed today by many.   In this book, wireless communication systems and concepts are introduced from a practical and laboratory perspective with a goal to provide readers with the experience and knowledge to design, test, and simulate wireless systems (along with wireless circuits) using modern instrumentation and computer aided design software. | <p>Appeal and audience of book: Universities<br></p><p>Major Benefit: Help understanding concepts, provide future research perspectives, provide intuitive feeling and practical aspects<br></p><p>University graduate and undergraduate education<br></p><p>Major Benefit: Help understanding concepts, provides a through overview, providing practical aspects, hands on experience<br></p><p>Relating different concepts to understand the big picture<br></p><p>Industrial research<br></p><p>Major Benefit: Help understanding concepts, provides a through overview, helps the practical aspects for product development<br></p><p>Industry development, education , marketing, business<br></p><p>Major Benefit: Provides guidelines for product development, provides practical issues, challenges<br></p><p>The book is expected to be a reference book that can be used by a varied audience as well as in classrooms</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-7737-2 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Budapest University of Technology and, Budapest, Hungary; [NAME], Budapest University of Technology and Ec, Budapest, Hungary; Pin-Han Ho, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada | Internet Optical Infrastructure | Issues on Monitoring and Failure Restoration |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300 p. 80 illus. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | [NAME] | TJFN | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-03-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Fault Management under Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS).- GMPLS for Internet Control and Management – An Overview.- Fault Management under GMPLS.- Part II Monitoring and Failure Localization in All-Optical Networks.- Failure Localization via a Central Controller.- Distributed Failure Localization.- [NAME] (m-burst).- Part III An All-Optical Restoration Framework with M-Trails.- Framework Introduction.- Monitoring Resource Hidden. | This book covers the issues of monitoring, failure localization, and restoration in the Internet optical backbone, and focuses on the progress of state-of-the-art in both industry standard and academic research. The authors summarize, categorize, and analyze the developed technology in the context of Internet fault management and failure recovery under the Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS), via both aspects of network operations and theories. | <p>Examines monitoring, failure localization, and failure restoration in the Internet backbone </p><p>Includes problem formulations based on combinatorial group testing and topology coding </p><p>Covers state-of-the-art development for the Internet backbone fault management and failure recovery</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | [PHONE]-25-2 | Engineering | Baek | [NAME], Boise State University, Boise, IN, USA; [NAME], University of Waikato, [NAME], New Zealand; [NAME], [NAME], Townsville, QLD, Australia | Trends and Applications of Serious Gaming and Social Media |  | Gaming Media and Social Effects |  | 1 | 2014 | 180 | Hard cover | Book | 180 p. 50 illus., 20 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction | SCI18067 | UYZG | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Singapore | Planned | 2014-03-30 00:00:00 |  |  | The Future of Serious Games and Immersive Technologies and their Impact on Society.- The road to e-services: online and mobile games as enablers.- Achievement Systems Explained Identifying Triggers within Persuasive Technology and Games For Saving and Money Management.- Malware Analytics for Social Networking.- Serious Games and the Gamification of Mental Health Interventions.- Educational Implications Of Social Network Games.- An Analysis Of A Social Network Game In View Of Consumption Education Class.- Learning subject knowledge and acquiring 21st century skills through game development in the classroom.- Learning with World of Warcraft: A Study with MMORPG Brazilian Players.- Learning through playing in Hong Kong classrooms | This book highlights the challenges and potential of educational learning or industry-based training using serious games and social media platforms. In particular, the book addresses applications used in businesses and education-related organizations in Asia, where the framework and experience of serious games have been used to address specific problems in the real world. The topics that will be present in this book includes future of serious games and immersive technologies and their impact on society; online and mobile games; achievement systems in serious games; persuasive technology and games for saving and money management; malware analytics for social networking; serious games for mental health interventions; educational implications of social network games; learning and acquiring subject knowledge using serious games in classrooms. The target audience for this book includes scientists, engineers and practitioners involved in the field of Serious Games. The major part of this book comprises of papers that have been presented at the Serious Games and Social Connect 2012 conference held in Singapore (October 4, 2012). All the contributions have been peer reviewed and by scientific committee members with report about quality, content and originality. | <p>Highlights the challenges and potential of educational learning and industry training in Asia using serious games and social media platforms</p><p>Covers many different applications of educational games used in Asian classrooms</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03016-6 | Engineering | Balasubramanian | [NAME], Oregon State University, [NAME], OR, USA; [NAME], Arizona State University Graduate Faculty of Biomedical Engin, Tempe, AZ, USA | The Human Hand as an Inspiration for Robot Hand Development |  | Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics | 95 | 1 | 2014 | 427 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 427 p. 210 illus., 97 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Robotics and Automation | SCT19020 | TJFM1 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Constraints and Flexibility in Cortical Control of the Hand.- Synergistic Control of Hand Muscles Through Common Neural Input.- Transmission of Musculotendon Forces to the Index Finger.- The Control and Perception of Finger Forces. | “The Human Hand as an Inspiration for Robot Hand Development” presents an edited collection of authoritative contributions in the area of robot hands. The results described in the volume are expected to lead to more robust, dependable, and inexpensive distributed systems such as those endowed with complex and advanced sensing, actuation, computation, and communication capabilities. The twenty-four chapters discuss the field of robotic grasping and manipulation viewed in light of the human hand’s capabilities and push the state-of-the-art in robot hand design and control. Topics discussed include human hand biomechanics, neural control, sensory feedback and perception, and robotic grasp and manipulation. This book will be useful for researchers from diverse areas such as robotics, biomechanics, neuroscience, and anthropologists. | <p>Carefully edited collection of authoritative contributions in the area of robot hands</p><p>The results described in the volume are expected to lead to more robust, dependable, and inexpensive distributed systems such as those endowed with complex and advanced sensing, actuation, computation, and communication capabilities</p><p>Discusses the field of robotic grasping and manipulation viewed in light of the human hand’s capabilities</p><p>Pushes the state-of-the-art in robot hand design and control</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4939-0297-2 | Engineering | Benson | [NAME], Plymouth, MA, USA | The Art of Software Thermal Management for Embedded Systems |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 137 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 137 p. 51 illus., 2 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | SCT24027 | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer New York | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction to Software Thermal Management.- Landscape: History, Present Barriers and The Road Forward.- Roots: a Bedrock of Giants.- Techniques: Putting the Silicon to Work.- [NAME]: Choreographing the Parts.- Frontiers: The Future of Software Thermal Management. | This book introduces Software Thermal Management (STM) as a means of reducing power consumption in a computing system in order to manage heat, improve component reliability and increase system safety. Readers will benefit from this pragmatic guide to the field of STM for embedded systems and its catalog of software power management techniques. Since thermal management is a key bottleneck in embedded systems design, this book focuses on root cause of heat in embedded systems: power. Since software has an enormous impact on power consumption in an embedded system, this book urges software engineers to manage heat effectively by understanding, categorizing and developing new ways to reduce static and dynamic power consumption. Whereas most books on thermal management describe mechanisms to remove heat, this book focuses on ways for software engineers to avoid generating heat in the first place. | <p>Explains fundamentals of software thermal management as well as techniques and frameworks to make it happen</p><p>Positions software engineers alongside electrical engineers and mechanical engineers when it comes to thermal management in complex embedded systems</p><p>Focuses on power management as a way to forego the generation of heat and provides a catalog of pragmatic approaches for doing so</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03706-6 | Engineering | Bestaoui Sebbane | [NAME] Sebbane, Université d'Evry Val-D'Essone, [NAME], France | Planning and Decision Making for Aerial Robots |  | Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering | 71 | 1 | 2014 | 439 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 439 p. 17 illus., 14 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Control, Robotics, Mechatronics | SCT19000 | TJFM | Aerospace Technology and Astronautics | [NAME] | TRP | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Motion Planning.- 3 Deterministic Decision Making.- 4 Decision Making Under Uncertainty.- 5 Multi Aerial Robot Planning.- 6 General Conclusions.- Index. | This book provides an introduction to the emerging field of planning and decision making for aerial robots. An aerial robot is the ultimate form of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, an aircraft endowed with built-in intelligence, requiring no direct human control and able to perform a specific task. It must be able to fly within a partially structured environment, to react and adapt to changing environmental conditions and to accommodate for the uncertainty that exists in the physical world. An aerial robot can be termed as a physical agent that exists and flies in the real 3D world, can sense its environment and act on it to achieve specific goals. So throughout this book, an aerial robot will also be termed as an agent.Fundamental problems in aerial robotics include the tasks of spatial motion, spatial sensing and spatial reasoning. Reasoning in complex environments represents a difficult problem. The issues specific to spatial reasoning are planning and decision making. Planning deals with the trajectory algorithmic development based on the available information, while decision making determines priorities and evaluates potential environmental uncertainties.The issues specific to planning and decision making for aerial robots in their environment are examined in this book and categorized as follows: motion planning, deterministic decision making, decision making under uncertainty and finally multi-robot planning. A variety of techniques are presented in this book, and a number of relevant case studies are examined. The topics considered in this book are multidisciplinary in nature and lie at the intersection of Robotics, Control Theory, Operational Research and [NAME]. | <p>Provides an introduction to the emerging field of planning and decision making for aerial robots</p><p>Examines the issues specific to planning and decision making for aerial robots in their environment</p><p>Presents a variety of techniques and developes some case studies</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03658-8 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Tyndall National Institute, Cork, Ireland; [NAME], University College Cork, Cork, Ireland | Noise-Shaping All-Digital Phase-Locked Loops | Modeling, Simulation, Analysis and Design | Analog Circuits and Signal Processing |  | 1 | 2014 | 194 | Hard cover | Book | X, 194 p. 145 illus., 79 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | SCT24051 | TTBM | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Phase Digitization in All-Digital PLLs.- A Unifying Framework for TDC Architectures.- Analytical Predictions of Phase Noise in ADPLLs.- Advantages of Noise Shaping and Dither.- Efficient Modeling and Simulation of Accumulator-Based ADPLLs.- Modelling and Estimating Phase Noise with [NAME]. | This book presents a novel approach to the analysis and design of all-digital phase-locked loops (ADPLLs), technology widely used in wireless communication devices. The authors provide an overview of ADPLL architectures, time-to-digital converters (TDCs) and noise shaping. Realistic examples illustrate how to analyze and simulate phase noise in the presence of sigma-delta modulation and time-to-digital conversion. Readers will gain a deep understanding of ADPLLs and the central role played by noise-shaping. A range of ADPLL and TDC architectures are presented in unified manner. Analytical and simulation tools are discussed in detail. [NAME] code is included that can be reused to design, simulate and analyze the ADPLL architectures that are presented in the book. | <p>Discusses in detail a wide range of all-digital phase-locked loops architectures</p><p>Presents a unified framework in which to model time-to-digital converters for ADPLLs</p><p>Explains a procedure to predict and simulate phase noise in oscillators and ADPLLs</p><p>Describes an efficient approach to model ADPLLS</p><p>Includes Simulink and [NAME] code to reproduce the examples in the book</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4020-8687-8 | Engineering | Breugel | [NAME], Delft University of Technology Section of Hydraulic Engineering, Delft, Netherlands; [NAME], Delft University of Technology Section of Hydraulic Engineering, Delft, Netherlands | Testing, Modelling and Engineering of Young Concrete | From Fundamentals to Practical Application |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 195 p. | 0 | approx. | 109 | Engineering | Building Materials | SCT23047 | TNK | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | SCZ17000 | TGMT | Materials Science / Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Temparature and shrinkage deformations.- Development of mechanical properties.-Stresses and Cracking in Early-Age Concrete.- Cracking probability of hardening concrete.- Reinforced high strength concrete.- Permeability.- From micro to macrolevel.- Practical application of theoretical models. | The book contains an overview and description of the main issues that go along with the hardening process of early age concrete.  The book contains 9 chapters which, in general terms, reflect the main results deduced from work done by the authors in collaboration with their PhD students. The purpose of the work is to provide researchers and PhD students a general basis of knowledge in the field of hardening concrete and to bridge the gap between academic research results and applicability in practice.  The book is intended for academic students and practitioners. | <p>The major feature of the book that makes it unique is that the theories and models provided are based on different level of observation (multi-scale approach)<br></p><p>Besides this, the research results and models are applicable<br></p><p>This makes the book interesting for both researchers who work on a lower scale level (micro, meso) and engineers who can apply the (lower scale) knowledge and models provided<br></p><p> It bridges the gap between micro-level models and macro-level application</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-45431-8 | Engineering | Brooks | [NAME], Aalborg University, Esbjerg, Denmark; Sheryl Brahnam, Missouri State University, Springfield, USA; [NAME], University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia | Technologies of Inclusive Well-Being | Serious Games, Alternative Realities, and Play Therapy | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 536 | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 300 p. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part 1: Technologies for Rehabilitation .- Part 2: Technologies for Music Therapy and Expression .- Part 3: Technologies for Well-Being .- Part 4: Technologies for Education & Education for Rehabilitative Technologies .- Part 5: Disruptive Innovation. | This book is the first single volume that brings together the topics of serious games, alternative realities, and play therapy. The focus is on the use of digital media for the therapeutic benefit and well-being of a wide range of people−spanning those with special needs to the elderly to entire urban neighborhoods. This book brings together these topics to demonstrate the increasing trans/inter/multi-disciplinary initiatives apparent today in science, medicine, and academic research−interdisciplinary initiative that are already profoundly impacting society. | <p>Latest research on emerging intelligent paradigms in the field of Serious Games, Alternative Realities, and Play Therapy</p><p>Introduces and describes the latest intelligent technologies offering therapy, rehabilitation, and more general well-being care</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-20617-7 | Engineering | C.I.R.P. | C.I.R.P., C.I.R.P. Office International Institution, Paris, France | CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 1500 |  | eReference work | 1500 p. 400 illus., 250 illus. in color. eReference. | 1 | final | 949 | Engineering | Industrial and Production Engineering | SCT22008 | TGP | Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management | SCW23113 | KJMV5 | Engineering | Encyclop(a)edia | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Cutting.- Forming.- Assembly.- Manufacturing Systems.- Engineering Design.- Electro-Physical and Chemical Processes.- Abrasive Processes.- Machine Tools.- Precision Engineering and Metrology.- Surface Engineering. | The CIRP Encyclopedia covers the state-of-art of advanced technologies, methods and models for production, production engineering and logistics. While the technological and operational aspects are in the focus, economical aspects are addressed too. The entries for a wide variety of terms were reviewed by the CIRP-Community, representing the highest standards in research. Thus, the content is not only evaluated internationally on a high scientific level but also reflects very recent developments. | <p>Presents comprehensive knowledge which includes definitions, explanations and reviews </p><p>Covers all aspects of production engineering</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-20618-4 | Engineering | C.I.R.P. | C.I.R.P., C.I.R.P. Office International Institution, Paris, France | CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 1500 | Hard cover | Book + Online Access | 1500 p. 400 illus., 250 illus. in color. Print + eReference. | 1 | final | 1100 | Engineering | Industrial and Production Engineering | SCT22008 | TGP | Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management | SCW23113 | KJMV5 | Engineering | Encyclop(a)edia | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Cutting.- Forming.- Assembly.- Manufacturing Systems.- Engineering Design.- Electro-Physical and Chemical Processes.- Abrasive Processes.- Machine Tools.- Precision Engineering and Metrology.- Surface Engineering. | The CIRP Encyclopedia covers the state-of-art of advanced technologies, methods and models for production, production engineering and logistics. While the technological and operational aspects are in the focus, economical aspects are addressed too. The entries for a wide variety of terms were reviewed by the CIRP-Community, representing the highest standards in research. Thus, the content is not only evaluated internationally on a high scientific level but also reflects very recent developments. | <p>Presents comprehensive knowledge which includes definitions, explanations and reviews </p><p>Covers all aspects of production engineering</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-20616-0 | Engineering | C.I.R.P. | C.I.R.P., C.I.R.P. Office International Institution, Paris, France | CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 1500 | Hard cover | Book | 1500 p. 400 illus., 250 illus. in color. In 2 volumes, not available separately. | 1 | final | 949 | Engineering | Industrial and Production Engineering | SCT22008 | TGP | Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management | SCW23113 | KJMV5 | Engineering | Encyclop(a)edia | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Cutting.- Forming.- Assembly.- Manufacturing Systems.- Engineering Design.- Electro-Physical and Chemical Processes.- Abrasive Processes.- Machine Tools.- Precision Engineering and Metrology.- Surface Engineering. | The CIRP Encyclopedia covers the state-of-art of advanced technologies, methods and models for production, production engineering and logistics. While the technological and operational aspects are in the focus, economical aspects are addressed too. The entries for a wide variety of terms were reviewed by the CIRP-Community, representing the highest standards in research. Thus, the content is not only evaluated internationally on a high scientific level but also reflects very recent developments. | <p>Presents comprehensive knowledge which includes definitions, explanations and reviews </p><p>Covers all aspects of production engineering</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02614-5 | Engineering | Castaldo | [NAME], University of Salerno, [NAME], Italy | Integrated Seismic Design of Structure and Control Systems |  | Springer Tracts in Mechanical Engineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 220 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 220 p. 236 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | SCT15036 | TGMD4 | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-26 00:00:00 |  | Passive Structural Control.- Passive Energy Dissipation Devices.- Dynamic Response of Systems Equipped with Viscous and Viscoelastic Dampers.- Modeling of Viscoelastic Dissipative Bracing Systems.- Integrated Design of Proportionally Damped Framed Structural Systems Equipped with Viscous Dampers.- Applying the Optimal Integrated Design Methodology. | The structural optimization procedure presented in this book makes it possible to achieve seismic protection through integrated structural/control system design. In particular, it is explained how slender structural systems with a high seismic performance can be achieved through inclusion of viscous and viscoelastic dampers as an integral part of the system. Readers are provided with essential introductory information on passive structural control and passive energy dissipation systems. Dynamic analyses of both single and multiple degree of freedom systems are performed in order to verify the achievement of pre-assigned performance targets, and it is explained how the optimal integrated design methodology, also relevant to retrofitting of existing buildings, should be applied. The book illustrates how structural control research is opening up new possibilities in structural forms and configurations without compromising structural performance. | <p>Explains how to achieve seismic protection through integrated design of structural systems including viscous and viscoelastic dampers</p><p>Includes introductory chapters on passive structural control and passive energy dissipation devices</p><p>Describes how to apply the optimal integrated design methodology and its relevance to retrofitting of existing buildings</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02728-9 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Université Paris-Est, ESIEE Paris, Noisy-le-Grand, France; [NAME], IFP New Energy, Rueil-Malmaison, France; [NAME], Northeastern University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China; Silviu-Iulian Niculescu, Supélec, Gif-sur-Yvette, France | Optimal Design of Distributed Control and Embedded Systems |  | Communications and Control Engineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 288 | Hard cover | Book | XXIV, 288 p. 94 illus., 60 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Control Structures and Microprogramming | SCI12018 | UMB | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Part I Abstract Model of Distributed Control and Embedded Systems:- Introduction to Distributed Control and Embedded Systems.- Part II Optimal Co-design of Distributed Control and Embedded Systems.- Optimal Integrated Control and Scheduling of Resource-constrained Systems.- Part III Insights in DECS and Delayed Systems.- Stability Analysis of Distributed Control and Embedded Systems Subject to State and Control Delays. | Optimal Design of Distributed Control and Embedded Systems focuses on the design of special control and scheduling algorithms based on system structural properties as well as on analysis of the influence of induced time-delay on systems performances. It treats the optimal design of distributed and embedded control systems (DCESs) with respect to communication and calculation-resource constraints, quantization aspects, and potential time-delays induced by the associated communication and calculation model.Particular emphasis is put on optimal control signal scheduling based on the system state. In order to render this complex optimization problem feasible in real time, a time decomposition is based on periodicity induced by the static scheduling is operated. The authors present a co-design approach which subsumes the synthesis of the optimal control laws and the generation of an optimal schedule of control signals on real-time networks as well as the execution of control tasks on a single processor. The authors also operate a control structure modification or a control switching based on a thorough analysis of the influence of the induced time-delay system influence on stability and system performance in order to optimize DCES performance in case of calculation and communication resource limitations. Although the richness and variety of classes of DCES preclude a completely comprehensive treatment or a single “best” method of approaching them all, this co-design approach has the best chance of rendering this problem feasible and finding the optimal or some sub-optimal solution. The text is rounded out with references to such applications as car suspension and unmanned vehicles.Optimal Design of Distributed Control and Embedded Systems will be of most interest to academic researchers working on the mathematical theory of DCES but the wide range of environments in which they are used also promotes the relevance of the text for control practitioners working in the avionics, automotive, energy-production, space exploration and many other industries. | <p>Provides the reader with a unified approach to the analysis and design of distributed and embedded control systems</p><p>Explains the well-known optimal pointer placement algorithm as a solution to complexity reduction problem</p><p>Example applications such as car suspension and a UAV assist the reader’s understanding of the techniques propounded</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-41571-5 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China; [NAME], Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China | Nonlinear Estimation and Control of Automotive Drivetrains |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 260 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 260 p. 110 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Automotive Engineering | SCT17047 | TRC | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  | Distribution rights in China mainland: Science Press | Introduction.- Pressure estimation of wet clutch.- Torque phase control of clutch-to-clutch shift process.- Inertia phase control of clutch-to-clutch shift process.- Torque estimation of vehicle drive shaft.- Clutch disengagement timing control of AMT gear shift.- Clutch engagement control of AMT gear shift.- Data-driven start-up control of AMT vehicle.- Appendix. | Nonlinear Estimation and Control of Automotive Drivetrains discusses the control problems involved in automotive drivetrains, particularly in hydraulic Automatic Transmission (AT), Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) and Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). Challenging estimation and control problems, such as driveline torque estimation and gear shift control, are addressed by applying the latest nonlinear control theories, including constructive nonlinear control (Backstepping, Input-to-State Stable) and Model Predictive Control (MPC). The estimation and control performance is improved while the calibration effort is reduced significantly. The book presents many detailed examples of design processes and thus enables the readers to understand how to successfully combine purely theoretical methodologies with actual applications in vehicles.The book is intended for researchers, PhD students, control engineers and automotive engineers.[NAME] is a professor at the State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, and the Department of Control Science and Engineering at Jilin University. [NAME] is an associate professor at the State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control at Jilin University. | <p>Focusing on nonlinear control of automotive drivetrain</p><p>Nonlinear methods suitable for automotive drivetrain control are sorted out from a large basis of control theory</p><p>Presents a variety of original applications</p><p>Large amount of parameter values and simulation results of the powertrains of passenger cars and commercial trucks</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02635-0 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Aboubekr Belkaid, Chetouane, Tlemcen, Algeria; Brahim Cherki, University of Aboubekr Belkaid, Chetouane, Tlemcen, Algeria; Mohamed Djemai, University of Valenciennes and Hainaut-Cambrésis, Valenciennes, France; [NAME], Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK | Analysis and Control of Underactuated Mechanical Systems |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 138 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 138 p. 55 illus., 10 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Robotics and Automation | SCT19020 | TJFM1 | Robotics and Automation | SCT19020 | TJFM1 | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-15 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- Generalities and State-of-the-Art on the Control of Underactuated Mechanical Systems.- Underactuated Mechanical Systems from the Langrangian formalism.- Classification of Underactuated Mechanical Systems.- Control Design Schemes for Underactuated Mechanical Systems.- Appendices: Theoretical Background on Nonlinear System Stability and Control.- Limits of Linearization and Dangers of Destabilization.- Differential Geometry.- Controllability of Continuous Systems. | This monograph provides readers with tools for the analysis, and control of systems with fewer control inputs than degrees of freedom to be controlled, i.e., underactuated systems. The text deals with the consequences of a lack of a general theory that would allow methodical treatment of such systems and the ad hoc approach to control design that often results, imposing a level of organization whenever the latter is lacking.The authors take as their starting point the construction of a graphical characterization or control flow diagram reflecting the transmission of generalized forces through the degrees of freedom. Underactuated systems are classified according to the three main structures by which this is found to happen—chain, tree, and isolated vertex—and control design procedures proposed. The procedure is applied to several well-known examples of underactuated systems: acrobot; pendubot; Tora system; ball and beam; inertia wheel; and robotic arm with elastic joint.The text is illustrated with MATLAB®/Simulink® simulations that demonstrate the effectiveness of the methods detailed.Readers interested in aircraft, vehicle control or various forms of walking robot will be able to learn from Underactuated Mechanical Systems how to estimate the degree of complexity required in the control design of several classes of underactuated systems and proceed on to further generate more systematic control laws according to its methods of analysis. | <p>Shows the reader how to impose an ordered method of control and observer design on a group of systems that usually require a case-by-case approach, saving time, computational effort and expense</p><p>Extensively illustrated with MATLAB®/Simulink® simulations exemplifying the effectiveness of the methods described</p><p>Applicable to a disparate group of systems ranging from walking robots to aircraft</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-44906-2 | Engineering | Cipolla | [NAME], University of Cambridge Department of Engineering, Cambridge, UK; Sebastiano Battiato, Università di Catania Dipartimento di Matematica e Informatica, Catania, Italy; Giovanni Maria Farinella, Università di Catania Dipartimento di Matematica e Informatica, Catania, Italy | Registration and Recognition in Images and Videos |  | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 532 | 1 | 2014 | 283 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 283 p. 111 illus., 81 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Image Processing and Computer Vision | SCI22021 | UYT | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-14 00:00:00 |  | The Visual Field: Simultaneous Order in Immediate Visual Awareness.- A Primer for Colour Computer Vision Descriptor learning for omnidirectional image matching.- Visual Correspondence, the Lambert-Ambient Shape Space and the Systematic Design of Feature Descriptors.-Classemes: a Compact Image Descriptor for Efficient Novel-Class Recognition and Search.- The Enhanced Flock of Trackers Registration and Segmentation in Medical Imaging.- Clustering Games About 3D Faces Socially-driven Computer Vision for Group Behavior Analysis .-Mobile Computational Photography with FCam. | Computer vision is the science and technology of making machines that see. It is concerned with the theory, design and implementation of algorithms that can automatically process visual data to recognize objects, track and recover their shape and spatial layout.The International Computer Vision Summer School - ICVSS was established in 2007 to provide both an objective and clear overview and an in-depth analysis of the state-of-the-art research in Computer Vision. The courses are delivered by world renowned experts in the field, from both academia and industry and cover both theoretical and practical aspects of real Computer Vision problems. The school is organized every year by University of Cambridge (Computer Vision and Robotics Group) and University of Catania (Image Processing Lab). Different topics are covered each year.This edited volume contains a selection of articles covering some of the talks and tutorials held during the last editions of the school. The chapters provide an in-depth overview of challenging areas with key references to the existing literature. | Latest research on Registration, Recognition and Reconstruction in Images and Videos <br>New developments in Computer Vision <br>Written by leading experts in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02483-7 | Engineering | Concha | [NAME], University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile | Solid-Liquid Separation in the Mining Industry |  | Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications | 105 | 1 | 2014 | 431 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 431 p. 324 illus., 189 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 99 | Engineering | Engineering Fluid Dynamics | SCT15044 | TGMF | Computational Science and Engineering | [NAME] | PDE | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Theory of Mixtures.- 3 Particulate Systems.- 4 Sedimentation of Particulate Systems.- 5 Kynch Theory of Sedimentation.- 6 Flow Through Rigid Porous Media.- 7 Particle Aggregation by Coagulation and Flocculation.- 8 Thickening.- 9 Filtration.- 10 Suspension Rheology.- 11 Transporting Concentrates and Tailings. | This book covers virtually all of the engineering science and technological aspects of separating water from particulate solids in the mining industry. It starts with an introduction to the field of mineral processing and the importance of water in mineral concentrators. The consumption of water in the various stages of concentration is discussed, as is the necessity of recovering the majority of that water for recycling. The book presents the fundamentals under which processes of solid-liquid separation are studied, approaching mixtures of discrete finely divided solid particles in water as a basis for dealing with sedimentation in particulate systems. Suspensions, treated as continuous media, provide the basis of sedimentation, flows through porous media and filtration. The book also considers particle aggregations, and thickening is analyzed in depth. Lastly, two chapters cover the fundamentals and application of rheology and the transport of suspensions.   This work is suitable for researchers and professionals in laboratories and plants, and can also serve as additional reading for graduate courses on solid liquid separation as well as for advanced undergraduate and graduate level students for courses of fluid mechanics, solid-liquid separation, thickening, filtration and transport of suspensions in tubes and channels. | <p>There is no other book on solid-liquid separation with applications to the mining industry</p><p>Contains numerous solved problems extracted from consulting within the mining industry</p><p>Includes the latest developments in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-5601-8 | Engineering | Dai | [NAME], University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; [NAME], University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; Diganta Das, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; [NAME], University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA | Optimum Cooling of Data Centers | Application of Risk Assessment and Mitigation Techniques |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 186 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 186 p. 74 illus., 36 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Building Construction | SCT23012 | TNK | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-21 00:00:00 |  | Overview of Telecom Industry and Data Centers.- Cooling Methods to Improve Energy Efficiency in Telecom Industry and Data Centers.- Free Air Cooling.- Standards for Telecom Equipment and Data Centers.- Risks of Free Air Cooling.- Steps to Assess Parts for use under Free Air Cooling Condition.- Guidelines for Part Reliability Assessment.- Introduction to PHM.- Development of Sub-system and System for Free Air Cooling.- Future Trends. | This book describes the use of free air cooling to improve the efficiency of, and cooling of, equipment for use in telecom infrastructures. Discussed at length is the cooling of communication installation rooms such as data centers or base stations, and this is intended as a valuable tool for the people designing and manufacturing key parts of communication networks. This book provides an introduction to current cooling methods used for energy reduction, and also compares present cooling methods in use in the field. The qualification methods and standard reliability assessments are reviewed, and their inability to assess the risks of free air cooling is discussed. The method of identifying the risks associated with free air cooling on equipment performance and reliability is introduced. A novel method of assessment for free air cooling is also proposed that utilizes prognostics and health management (PHM).This book also: Describes how the implementation of free air cooling can save energy for cooling within the telecommunications infrastructure.Analyzes the potential risks and failures of mechanisms possible in the implementation of free air cooling, which benefits manufacturers and equipment designers.Presents prognostics-based assessments to identify and mitigate the risks of telecommunications equipment under free air cooling conditions, which can provide the early warning of equipment failures at operation stage without disturbing the data centers' service.[NAME] is an ideal book for researchers and engineers interested in designing and manufacturing equipment for use in telecom infrastructures. | <p>Discusses various telecommunication infrastructures, with an emphasis on data centers and base stations<br>Covers the most commonly known energy and power management techniques, as well as emerging cooling solutions for data centers<br>Describes the risks to the electronic equipment fitted in these installations and the methods of risk mitigation<br>Devotes  a particular focus to an up-to-date review of the emerging cooling methods (such as free air cooling and direct liquid immersion cooling) and tools and best practices for designers, technology developers, installation operators, and owners<br>Informs installation designers and manufacturers of the benefits and limitations of the most common existing and emerging cooling methods</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03418-8 | Engineering | Dascălu | [NAME], Politehnica University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania | Analyzing Discourse and Text Complexity for Learning and Collaborating | A Cognitive Approach Based on Natural Language Processing | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 534 | 1 | 2014 | 279 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 279 p. 75 illus., 4 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Language Translation and Linguistics | SCI21041 | UYQL | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-26 00:00:00 |  | Individual Learning.- Collaborative Learning.- Overview of Empirical Studies.- Dialogism. | With the advent and increasing popularity of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) and e-learning technologies, the need of automatic assessment and of teacher/tutor support for the two tightly intertwined activities of comprehension of reading materials and of collaboration among peers has grown significantly. In this context, a polyphonic model of discourse derived from Bakhtin’s work as a paradigm is used for analyzing both general texts and CSCL conversations in a unique framework focused on different facets of textual cohesion.As specificity of our analysis, the individual learning perspective is focused on the identification of reading strategies and on providing a multi-dimensional textual complexity model, whereas the collaborative learning dimension is centered on the evaluation of participants’ involvement, as well as on collaboration assessment.Our approach based on advanced Natural Language Processing techniques provides a qualitative estimation of the learning process and enhances understanding as a “mediator of learning” by providing automated feedback to both learners and teachers or tutors. The main benefits are its flexibility, extensibility and nevertheless specificity for covering multiple stages, starting from reading classroom materials, to discussing on specific topics in a collaborative manner and finishing the feedback loop by verbalizing metacognitive thoughts. | <p>Presents an integrated approach for assessing textual complexity, learning strategies as well as learners collaborative contributions</p><p>Introduces a model that provides automated feedback to both learners and teachers thus increasing understanding by acting as a "mediator of learning"</p><p>Implements the polyphonic model starting from Bakhtin's dialogism through the use of cohesive links within the discourse</p><p>Interdisciplinary research on e-learning including aspects of informatics, cognitive psychology, educational sciences and philosophy</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-45175-1 | Engineering | Davim | [NAME], University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal | Modern Mechanical Engineering | Research, Development and Education | Materials Forming, Machining and Tribology |  | 1 | 2014 | 477 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 477 p. 360 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | SCT17004 | TGB | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Sustainability in mechanical engineering discipline.- Application of solar distillation and solar drying technologies with phase change material storage.- Magneto-rheological fluid technology.- Tribological behaviour of rare-earth lubricating oils.- Structural dynamics and viscoelastic passive damping treatments.- Thermomechanical modeling of multiphase steels: Classical and modern engineering analysis.- Optimal real-time management automated production lines.- Modeling optimization of mechanical systems and processes.- [NAME]: Exploring possibilities for the future of advanced manufacturing.- Optimum CNC free-form surface machining through design of experiments in CAM software.- Modeling of micromachining.- Micromilling.- Digital image processing in machining.- Formability and simulative tests in modern sheet metal forming education.- Multimedia resources in engineering education. | This book covers modern subjects of mechanical engineering such as nanomechanics and nanotechnology, mechatronics and robotics, computational mechanics, biomechanics, alternative energies, sustainability as well as all aspects related with mechanical engineering education. The chapters help enhance the understanding of both the fundamentals of mechanical engineering and its application to the solution of problems in modern industry.This book is suitable for students, both in final undergraduate mechanical engineering courses or at the graduate level. It also serves as a useful reference for academics, mechanical engineering researchers, mechanical, materials and manufacturing engineers, professionals in related with mechanical engineering. | <p>Describes modern aspects of a classical discipline</p><p>Very interdisciplinary, with chapters covering topics from robotics to biomechanics</p><p>Special chapter on nanomechanics</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03969-5 | Engineering | Derby | [NAME], University of Manchester Materials Science Center, Manchester, UK; [NAME], University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK | Mechanical Properties of Aging Soft Tissues |  | Engineering Materials and Processes |  | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300 p. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | SCT2700X | MQW | Geriatrics/Gerontology | SCH2500X | MJX | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-03-25 00:00:00 |  |  |  | This book is unique because it is the first to focus on both the structure and mechanics of ageing soft tissues, encompassing a range of tissues including skin, tendons, vasculature and plantar soft tissues. This book provides an overview of in vivo and in vitro measurement techniques including state-of-the-art methodologies, as well as focusing on the structural changes that occur within the main components of these tissues resulting in the detrimental mechanical property changes.The book is highly beneficial to a range of disciplines including materials scientists and engineers interested in biomechanics, structural biologists and clinicians. The book does not focus on one particular tissue type, experimental technique or structural component and therefore will command a wide readership. | <p>Discusses the structure and mechanics of aging soft tissues, encompassing a range of tissues including skin, tendons, vasculature and plantar soft tissues</p><p>Provides an overview of in vivo and in vitro measurement techniques including state-of-the-art methodologies</p><p>Highly beneficial to a range of disciplines including materials scientists and engineers interested in biomechanics, structural biologists and clinicians</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-40153-4 | Engineering | Dewar | [NAME], Australian National University, Research School of Biology, Canberra, ACT, Australia; [NAME], Australian National University, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Earth Sciences, Canberra, ACT, Australia; [NAME], University of New South Wales at ADFA, Canberra, ACT, Australia; [NAME], University of Western Australia, CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering, Crawley, WA, Australia | Beyond the Second Law | Entropy Production and Non-equilibrium Systems | Understanding Complex Systems |  | 1 | 2014 | 434 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 434 p. 99 illus., 19 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Complexity | SCT11022 | GPFC | Nonlinear Dynamics | SCP33020 | PBWR | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Theoretical perspectives on entropy production.- Applications to non-equilibrium systems. | The Second Law, a cornerstone of thermodynamics, governs the average direction of dissipative, non-equilibrium processes. But it says nothing about their actual rates or the probability of fluctuations about the average. This interdisciplinary book, written and peer-reviewed by international experts, presents recent advances in the search for new non-equilibrium principles beyond the Second Law, and their applications to a wide range of systems across physics, chemistry and biology. Beyond The Second Law brings together traditionally isolated areas of non-equilibrium research and highlights potentially fruitful connections between them, with entropy production playing the unifying role. Key theoretical concepts include the Maximum Entropy Production principle, the Fluctuation Theorem, and the Maximum Entropy method of statistical inference. Applications of these principles are illustrated in such diverse fields as climatology, cosmology, crystal growth morphology, Earth system science, environmental physics, evolutionary biology and technology, [NAME], microbial biogeochemistry, plasma physics, and radiative transport, using a wide variety of analytical and experimental techniques. Beyond The Second Law will appeal to students and researchers wishing to gain an understanding of entropy production and its central place in the science of non-equilibrium systems – both in detail and in terms of the bigger picture. | <p>An up-to-date, coherent and balanced account of the study of entropy production in non-equilibrium systems</p><p>With particular emphasis on the theoretical basis of MaxEP, its relation to other non-equilibrium principles such as Minimum Entropy Production and the Fluctuation Theorem, and its many applications to diverse fields that include cosmology, Earth system science, climatology, fluid mechanics, biological function and evolution</p><p>Written by world-leading experts from diverse disciplines</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01401-2 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Rome, Italy; [NAME], France | Cognitive Communication and Cooperative HetNet Coexistence |  | Signals and Communication Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 349 | Hard cover | Book | X, 349 p. 129 illus., 7 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | SCT24051 | TTBM | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Recent Advances on Wideband Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio.- Complexity of Spectrum Activity and its effect on Opportunistic Access.- Analysis and Optimization of Energy Detection for Non-Flat Spectral Characteristics.- Spectrum Sensing Algorithms for Cognitive White-Space Systems.- New Blind Free Bands Detectors Exploiting Cyclic Autocorrelation Function Sparsity.- Intersystem Coexistence and Cooperation Through Cognitive Control Channels.- Cooperative Spectrum Sensing with Censoring of Cognitive Radios in Rayleigh Fading Under Majority Logic Fusion.- Medium Access Control in Cognitive Impulse Radio UWB networks.- Integration of Heterogeneous Spectrum Sensing Devices Towards Accurate REM Construction.- Cellular Coverage Optimization: A Radio Environment Map for Minimization of Drive Tests.- Use of Learning, Game Theory and Optimization as Biomimetic Approaches for Self-Organization in Macro-Femtocell Coexistence .- Detection of Primary user Emulation (PUE) Attacks Based on Cooperative Localization.- Cognition as a tool for Green Next generation Networks.- Testbeds and Implementation Issues. | This book, written by experts from universities and major industrial research laboratories, is devoted to the very hot topic of cognitive radio and networking for cooperative coexistence of heterogeneous wireless networks. Selected highly relevant advanced research is presented on spectrum sensing and progress toward the realization of accurate radio environment mapping, biomimetic learning for self-organizing networks, security threats (with a special focus on primary user emulation attack), and cognition as a tool for green next-generation networks. The research activities covered include work undertaken within the framework of the European COST Action IC0902, which is geared towards the definition of a European platform for cognitive radio and networks. Communications engineers, R&D engineers, researchers, and students will all benefit from this complete reference on recent advances in wireless communications and the design and implementation of cognitive radio systems and networks. | <p>Covers recent advances in wideband spectrum sensing for cognitive radio</p><p>Presents the use of several bio-inspired approaches for the design of self-organizing networks in heterogeneous scenarios</p><p>Discusses the main security threats to cognitive radio networks</p><p>Explores learning, game theory, and optimization as biomimetic approaches for self-organization in macro-femtocell coexistence</p><p>Considers cognition as a tool for green next-generation networks</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01717-4 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; [NAME], Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark; [NAME], Supeléc, Paris, France; [NAME], École Supérieure d'Électricité, Rennes, France; [NAME], Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy | Cognitive Radio and Networking for Heterogeneous Wireless Networks | Recent Advances and Visions for the Future | Signals and Communication Technology |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 300 p. 120 illus. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Engineering | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-03-07 00:00:00 |  |  | New types of air interface based on Filter Banks for spectrum sharing and coexistence by Medjahdi Y et al.- Cognitive Interference Alignment for Spectral Coexistence Interference Management Techniques by [NAME] et al.- Cooperative Spectrum Sensing in Cognitive Radio Networks by [NAME] T, et al.- Medium Access Control Protocols in Cognitive Radio Networks by Gavrilovska L et al.- Dynamic Channel Selection for Cognitive Femtocells by Cattoni A et al .- Challenges Towards a Cloud-RAN Realization by [NAME] A et al.- Automatic best wireless network selection based on Key Performance Indicators by [NAME] et al.- Towards Cognitive Internet: an Evolutionary Vision by Malheiros N et al.- A Regulatory Perspective on Cognitive Radio, Spectrum Sharing and Dynamic Spectrum Access by [NAME] a Cognitive Radio Test Bed: Practical Approaches by [NAME] al | This book, written by leading experts from academia and industry, offers a condensed overview on hot topics among the Cognitive Radios and Networks scientific and industrial communities (including those considered within the framework of the European COST Action IC0902) and presents exciting visions for the future. Examples of the subjects considered include the design of new filter bank-based air interfaces for spectrum sharing, medium access control design protocols, the design of cloud-based radio access networks, an evolutionary vision for the development and deployment of cognitive TCP/IP, and regulations relevant to the development of a spectrum sharing market. The concluding chapter comprises a practical, hands-on tutorial for those interested in developing their own research test beds. By focusing on the most recent advances and future avenues, this book will assist researchers in understanding the current issues and solutions in Cognitive Radios and Networks designs. | <p>Explains current issues and possible solutions in the design of cognitive networks </p><p>Includes a hands-on tutorial on how to build test beds for experimentation</p><p>Offers guidance on relevant regulatory issues </p><p>Written by leading European experts from academia and industry</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-04038-7 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], [NAME] Roma, Rome, Italy; [NAME], [NAME] Roma, Rome, Italy; Renato Natal Jorge, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; [NAME], Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal | Computational Modeling of Objects Presented in Images | Fundamentals, Methods and Applications | Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics | 15 | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300 p. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | SCT24051 | TTBM | Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics | SCI22005 | UYQV | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- The surveying and representation process applied to archaeology: a quest for invariants in a highly variable context, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] heritage and 3D models, by [NAME], Stefano Brusaporci and Vittorio Lucchese.- Flow patterns in aortic circulation associated to the Mustard procedure, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Alessandro Palombo, [NAME], [NAME], Mauro Grigioni.-  Fuzzy image segmentation: an automatic unsupervised method, by [NAME], Sonia Nardotto.- The e-slide in the e-Laboratory of cytology: where are we?, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME],  [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]   and [NAME] Giovagnoli.- Fatigue loading of a ferritic ductile cast iron: damaging characterization, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Rossi.- Adaptive sampling and reconstruction for Sparse Magnetic Resonance Imaging, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME] Placidi.- Driver’s Hand Detection and Tracking based on Address Event Representation (AER), by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Enrique Cabello.- Determination of in-plane and off-plane surface displacements with grids virtually applied to digital images, by [NAME], [NAME], Pietro Salvini.- Can numerical modelling help surgeons in abdominal hernia surgery?, by [NAME], E. Peña, G. Pascual, [NAME], B. Calvo.- Current research results on depth map interpolation techniques, by  [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Scarano.- Iris Image Correction Method from Unconstrained Images, by Frigerio Eliana, Marcon Marco.- Texture Image Segmentation by Weighted Image Gradient Norm Terms based on Local Histogram and Active Contours, by [NAME] of the Prognostic Relevance of Longitudinal Brain Atrophy in Post-traumatic Diffuse Axonal Injury using Graph-based MRI Segmentation Techniques, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Balbi.- The development of a hybrid solution to replacement of clouds and shadows in remote sensing images, by Ana Carolina Siravenha, [NAME], Evaldo Pelaes.- Echocardiographic Image Processing, by [NAME]. | This book contains extended versions of selected papers from the 3rd edition of the International Symposium CompIMAGE.These contributions include cover methods of signal and image processing and analysis to tackle problems found in medicine, material science, surveillance, biometric, robotics, defence, satellite data, traffic analysis and architecture, image segmentation, 2D and 3D reconstruction, data acquisition, interpolation and registration, data visualization, motion and deformation analysis and 3D vision. | <p>Multidisciplinary approach</p><p>Includes novel methods, techniques and applications</p><p>Addresses several key applications in Medical Image, Computational Vision and Computer Vision</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03157-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], German Aerospace Center (DLR), Göttingen, Germany; [NAME], Airbus Deutschland, Bremen, Germany; [NAME], University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany; [NAME], Institut für Aerodynamik und [NAME], Göttingen, Germany; [NAME], TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Ulrich Rist, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany | New Results in Numerical and Experimental Fluid Mechanics IX | Contributions to the 18th STAB/DGLR Symposium, Stuttgart, Germany, 2012 | Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design | 124 | 1 | 2014 | 551 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 551 p. 427 illus., 105 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Engineering | Engineering Fluid Dynamics | SCT15044 | TGMF | Numerical and Computational Physics | SCP19021 | PHU | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Airplane Aerodynamics.- Optimization.- [NAME] and Transition.- Rotorcraft Aerodynamics.- Convective Flows.- Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics of Ground Vehicles.- Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics.- Numerical Simulation.- Experimental Simulation and Test Techniques.- Aeroacoustics.- Biofluid Mechanics. | This book presents contributions to the 18th biannual symposium of the German Aerospace Aerodynamics Association (STAB). The individual chapters reflect ongoing research conducted by the STAB members in the field of numerical and experimental fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, mainly for (but not limited to) aerospace applications, and cover both nationally and EC-funded projects. By addressing a number of essential research subjects, together with their related physical and mathematics fundamentals, the book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the current research work in the field, as well as its main challenges and new directions. Current work on e.g. high aspect-ratio and low aspect-ratio wings, bluff bodies, laminar flow control and transition, active flow control, [NAME], aeroelasticity, aeroacoustics and biofluid mechanics is exhaustively discussed here. | <p>Latest research in numerical and experimental fluid mechanics and aerodynamics for (but not limited to) aerospace applications</p><p><p>Collection of contributions presented during the 18th Symposium of the STAB (German Aerospace Aerodynamics Association), held in Stuttgart, Germany, in November 2012</p><p><p>Edited and written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-4300-1 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi, Greece | Microarchitecture of Network-on-Chip Routers |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 300 p. 150 illus. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | SCT24027 | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-11-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Link-level flow control.- Link sharing.- Step-by-step [NAME] Design.- [NAME] design techniques.- Virtual-Channel-based Routers.- Pipelined Routers.- Allocators micro-architecture.- Merged Switch allocation and traversal.- [NAME] tradeoffs. | This book provides a unified overview of network-on-chip router micro-architecture, the corresponding design opportunities and challenges, and existing solutions to overcome these challenges. The discussion focuses on the heart of a NoC, the NoC router, and how it interacts with the rest of the system. Coverage includes both basic and advanced design techniques that cover the entire router design space including router organization, flow control, pipelined operation, buffering architectures, as well as allocators’ structure and algorithms. Router micro-architectural options are presented in a step-by-step manner beginning from the basic design principles. Even highly sophisticated design alternatives are categorized and broken down to simpler pieces that can be understood easily and analyzed.  This book is an invaluable reference for system, architecture, circuit, and EDA researchers and developers, who are interested in understanding the overall picture of NoC routers' architecture, the associated design challenges, and the available solutions. | <p>Designed pedagogically, explaining basic functionality of each NoC router and design block, relating it to the role it plays in the system</p><p>Performance-enhancing features are added in a step-by-step manner </p><p>Justifies and explains every design choice, including the less attractive options </p><p>Includes detailed examples presenting the flow of information inside the router on a cycle-by-cycle basis, highlighting the operation of each part under regular or worst-case traffic scenarios</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5555-3 | Engineering | Dolan | [NAME], University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA; [NAME], [NAME], Livermore, CA, USA; [NAME], Chevy Chase, MD, USA; [NAME], Idaho Falls, ID, USA; [NAME], Champaign, IL, USA | Magnetic Fusion Technology |  | Lecture Notes in Energy | 19 | 1 | 2014 | 799 | Hard cover | Book w. online files/update | XXV, 799 p. 505 illus. With online files/update. | 0 | final | 279 | Engineering | Nuclear Engineering | SCT25040 | THK | Nuclear Energy | SC113000 | THK | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Technology Issues.- Pulsed and Water-Cooled Magnets.- Superconducting Magnets.- Plasma Heating and Current Drive.- First Wall, Blanket, and Shield.- Control Systems.-Materials Issues.- Vacuum Systems.- Cryogenic Systems.- Plasma Diagnostic Systems.- Safety and Environment.- Power Plant Designs.- Fusion-Fission Hybrids. | Magnetic Fusion Technology describes the technologies that are required for successful development of nuclear fusion power plants using strong magnetic fields. These technologies include: • magnet systems, • plasma heating systems, • control systems, • energy conversion systems, • advanced materials development, • vacuum systems, • cryogenic systems, • plasma diagnostics, • safety systems, and • power plant design studies. Magnetic Fusion Technology will be useful to students and to specialists working in energy research. | <p>Informs readers about the technology issues of magnetic fusion research</p><p>Full revision of successful first edition updated to reflect the developments in technology since 1982</p><p>Includes numerous illustrations to help the reader's understanding</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9595-6 | Engineering | Dorfmann | [NAME], Tufts University, Medford, USA; [NAME], University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK | Nonlinear Theory of Electroelastic and Magnetoelastic Interactions |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 300 p. 20 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Electrical Engineering | SCT24000 | THR | Theoretical and Applied Mechanics | SCT15001 | TGMD | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer US | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Electromagnetic Theory.- Nonlinear Elasticity Background.- Nonlinear Electroelastic Interactions.- Electroelastic Boundary-Value Problems.- Nonlinear Magnetoelastic Interactions.- Magnetoelastic Boundary-Value Problems.- Variational Formulations in Electroelasticity and Magnetoelasticity.- Incremental Equations.- Electroelastic Stability.- Magnetoelastic Wave Propagation.- Basic Vector and Tensor Operations.- Index. | This book provides a unified theory on nonlinear electro-magnetomechanical interactions of soft materials capable of large elastic deformations. The authors include an overview of the basic principles of the classic theory of electromagnetism from the fundamental notions of point charges and magnetic dipoles through to distributions of charge and current in a non-deformable continuum, time-dependent electromagnetic fields and Maxwell’s equations. They summarize relevant theories of continuum mechanics, required to account for the deformability of material and present a constitutive framework for the nonlinear magneto-and electroelastic interactions in a highly deformable material. The equations contained in the book formulate and solve a variety of representative boundary-value problems for both nonlinear magnetoelasticity and electroelasticity. | <p>This book will provide a range of topics and up-to-date notations on the subject whereas many monographs available in the marketplace do not; the main reference for magnetoelasticity was published in 1966 and no longer available</p><p>Nonlinear mechanics of magneto- and electro-sensitive materials is at the frontier of solid mechanics and has a profound impact on material science</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40016-2 | Engineering | Dua | [NAME], Louisiana Tech University Dept. Computer Science, Ruston, LA, USA; U. Rajendra Acharya, [NAME], Singapore, Singapore; Prerna Dua, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA | [NAME] in Healthcare Informatics |  | Intelligent Systems Reference Library | 56 | 1 | 2014 | 332 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 332 p. 119 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents.- Introduction to Machine Learning in Healthcare Informatics.- Wavelet-Based Machine Learning Techniques for ECG Signal Analysis.- Application of Fuzzy Logic Control for Regulation of Glucose Level of Diabetic Patient.- A Study on Machine Learning in EEG Signal Analysis. | The book is a unique effort to represent a variety of techniques designed to represent, enhance, and empower multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional machine learning research in healthcare informatics. The book provides a unique compendium of current and emerging machine learning paradigms for healthcare informatics and reflects the diversity, complexity and the depth and breath of this multi-disciplinary area. The integrated, panoramic view of data and machine learning techniques can provide an opportunity for novel clinical insights and discoveries. | <p>Provides a unique compendium of current and emerging machine learning paradigms for healthcare informatics</p><p>First reference in the interdisciplinary area of healthcare informatics and machine learning</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-2082-8 | Engineering | Dutta | [NAME], Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, MI, USA | Optoelectronics and Photonics Engineering |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 950 | Hard cover | Book | 950p. | 0 | approx. | 99.95 | Engineering | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | [NAME] | TJFN | Laser Technology, Photonics | SCP31030 | TTBL | Electrical Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction to Optoelectronics and Photonics Technologies.- Fundamentals of Light.- Optoelectronic and Photonic Materials.- Light Sources.- Photodetectors.- Solar Cells.- Optical Waveguides and Fibers.- Light Modulation.- Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits (OEICs).- Optoelectronic and Photonic Systems. | Optoelectronics and Photonics Engineering presents the fundamental physics concepts for modern optoelectronic and photonic devices. Rather than taking a traditional physics based approach to optoelectronics,  the material presented  here not only takes into consideration the underlying physics principles, but offers an engineering system design based approach. Coverage includes device designs necessary for various technological applications such as solid state lighting, light wave communication, display and photovoltaic energy generation. In addition, material presented encompasses integration processes for optical, electrical and opto-electronic components for specific systems application. Technical gaps and grand challenges in the areas of materials, devices, system designs and manufacturing processes are presented that pave the path for future research directions for developing energy efficient products and green technologies that incorporate advanced materials, multi-functional devices and intelligent operational protocols. | <p>Discusses methods for integrating a variety of optoelectronic and photonic science and technologies have been presented in this book</p><p>Covers a wide variety of hands-on case studies such as designing an energy efficient solid state lamp, designing a laser diode based welding machine and designing commercial solar panels</p><p>Demonstrates the “technology-push” approach for emerging systems</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-4246-2 | Engineering | Emam | [NAME], Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium; [NAME], Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium; [NAME], Université Catholique de Louvain Microwave Laboratory, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium | RF Semiconductor Devices |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 300 p. 150 illus. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | [NAME] | TJFN | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 |  |  | High frequency behavior of semiconductor [NAME] characterization methodology: Hands-on.- A wide variety of MOSFET Technologies.- Integration of RF Passive Elements.- Towards a Successful RF Circuit Design. | This book covers the RF domain from the very basics to the more complicated, from the device level to the integrated circuits level. The discussion takes the reader from the beginning of conceiving an optimized silicon wafer for RF applications, through the RF oriented device conception and the in-depth RF device characterization, in order to achieve a fully optimized, RF integrated circuit. Throughout this cycle, performance optimization is addressed from various perspectives, including high temperature (an unavoidable side effect in today’s devices), low power consumption (required in all portable applications), noise, nonlinearities, crosstalk, etc. | Provides a single-source reference to RF electronics, from devices to circuits <br>Includes physical background as well as hands-on practical aspects of device characterization and circuit design for a variety of RF applications <br>Shows readers how to optimize RF performance for factors such as temperature, noise, crosstalk, nonlinearities, etc. <br>Uses real examples (both measured and simulated data) of current technologies | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-6271-1 | Engineering | Framiñán Torres | [NAME], Universidad de Sevilla Escuela Superior de Ingenieros, Isla de la Cartuja, Sevilla, Spain; [NAME], Universität Duisburg-Essen FB Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Duisburg, Germany; Rubén Ruiz García, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia Depto. [NAME] e Investigación, [NAME], Spain | Manufacturing Scheduling Systems | An Integrated View on Models, Methods and Tools |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 456 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 456 p. 106 illus., 51 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Industrial and Production Engineering | SCT22008 | TGP | Operations Research/Decision Theory | SCW23067 | KJT | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Introduction and Context.- Introduction to Manufacturing Scheduling.- Manufacturing Scheduling in Context.- Part II: Scheduling Models.- Introduction to Scheduling Models.- Scheduling Constraints.- Objectives.- Part III: Scheduling Methods.- Overview of Scheduling Methods.- Exact Procedures.- Approximate Methods.- Multiobjective Scheduling.- Part IV: Scheduling Tools.- Introduction to Scheduling Tools.- Advanced Design of Scheduling Tools.- Part V: Scheduling Systems.- Overview of Scheduling Systems.- A Roadmap for Developing Scheduling Systems. | The book is devoted to the problem of manufacturing scheduling, which is the efficient allocation of jobs (orders) over machines (resources) in a manufacturing facility. It offers a comprehensive and integrated perspective on the different aspects required to design and implement systems to efficiently and effectively support manufacturing scheduling decisions. Obtaining economic and reliable schedules constitutes the core of excellence in customer service and efficiency in manufacturing operations. Therefore, scheduling forms an area of vital importance for competition in manufacturing companies. However, only a fraction of scheduling research has been translated into practice, due to several reasons. First, the inherent complexity of scheduling has led to an excessively fragmented field in which different sub problems and issues are treated in an independent manner as goals themselves, therefore lacking a unifying view of the scheduling problem. Furthermore, mathematical brilliance and elegance has sometimes taken preference over practical, general purpose, hands-on approaches when dealing with these problems. Moreover, the paucity of research on implementation issues in scheduling has restricted translation of valuable research insights into industry.'Manufacturing Scheduling Systems: An Integrated View on Models, Methods and [NAME]' presents the different elements constituting a scheduling system, along with an analysis the manufacturing context in which the scheduling system is to be developed. Examples and case studies from real implementations of scheduling systems are presented in order to drive the presentation of the theoretical insights. The book is intended for an ample readership including industrial engineering/operations post-graduate students and researchers, business managers, and readers seeking an introduction to the field. | <p>Integrates different elements of a fragmented field in order to provide a new perspective on manufacturing scheduling</p><p>Exemplified by case studies from real implementations of scheduling systems</p><p>Accessible to a wide readership including students, researchers and professionals</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03190-3 | Engineering | Frisco | [NAME], Heriot-Watt University, [NAME], UK; [NAME], University of Sheffield, City, UK; [NAME], University of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain | Applications of Membrane Computing in Systems and Synthetic Biology |  | Emergence, Complexity and Computation | 7 | 1 | 2014 | 265 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 265 p. 100 illus., 61 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: A P Systems based Tool for Systems and Synthetic Biology.- Statistical Model Checking of Membrane Systems with Peripheral Proteins: Quantifying the Role of Estrogen in Cellular Mitosis and DNA Damage.- Molecular Diffusion and Compartmentalization in Signal Transduction Pathways: An Application of Membrane Systems to the Study of Bacterial Chemotaxis. | [NAME] was introduced as a computational paradigm in Natural Computing. The models introduced, called Membrane (or P) Systems, provide a coherent platform to describe and study living cells as computational systems. Membrane Systems have been investigated for their computational aspects and employed to model problems in other fields, like: Computer Science, Linguistics, Biology, Economy, Computer Graphics, Robotics, etc. Their inherent parallelism, heterogeneity and intrinsic versatility allow them to model a broad range of processes and phenomena, being also an efficient means to solve and analyze problems in a novel way.[NAME] has been used to model biological systems, becoming with time a thorough modeling paradigm comparable, in its modeling and predicting capabilities, to more established models in this area. This book is the result of the need to collect, in an organic way, different facets of this paradigm.The chapters of this book, together with the web pages accompanying them, present different applications of Membrane Systems to Biology. Deterministic, non-deterministic and stochastic systems paired with different algorithms and methodologies show the full potential of this framework.The book is addressed to researchers interested in applications of discrete biological models and the interplay between Membrane Systems and other approaches to analyze complex systems. | <p>Presents applications of membrane computing in systems and synthetic biology</p><p>Collects in an organic way, different facets of the membrane computing paradigm</p><p>Shows the full potential of the membrane computing framework incl. deterministic, non-deterministic and stochastic systems paired with different algorithms and methodologies</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-6325-1 | Engineering | Fu | [NAME], The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China; [NAME], The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China | Micro-scaled Products Development via Microforming | Deformation Behaviours, Processes, Tooling and its Realization | Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 170 p. 190 illus., 131 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Nanotechnology and Microengineering | SCT18000 | TDPB | Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk | SCT22032 | TGPR | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME] in Mirco-scaled Plastic Deformation.- Size Effect in Interfacial Friction Behavior.- Microforming Processes.- Microformed Product Quality.- BMG Microparts Fabrication.- [NAME]. | ‘Micro-scaled Products Development via Microforming’ presents state-of-the-art research on microforming processes, and focuses on the development of micro-scaled metallic parts via microforming processes. Microforming refers to the fabrication of microparts via micro-scaled plastic deformation and  presents a promising micromanufacturing process. When compared to other  micromanufacturing processes, microforming offers advantages such as high productivity and good mechanical properties of the deformed microparts. This book provides extensive and informative illustrations, tables and photos in order to convey this information clearly and directly to readers.Although the knowledge of macroforming processes is abundant and widely used in industry, microparts cannot be developed by leveraging existing knowledge of macroforming because the size effect presents a barrier to this knowledge transfer. Therefore systematic knowledge of microforming needs to be developed. In tandem with product miniaturization, the demand on microparts has been increased for their wide applications in many industries, including automotive, bio-medical, aerospace and consumer electronics industries. Micromanufacturing technologies have thus become more and more important. This book is intended for postgraduates, manufacturing engineers and professionals working in the areas of manufacturing and materials processing. | <p>Presents the state-of-the-art research outcomes and achievements in the microforming process</p><p>Develops an in-depth understanding of the processes involved in microparts design, microforming process determination, tooling design and product quality assurance</p><p>Includes extensive and informative illustrations, tables and photos</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5582-9 | Engineering | Futerer | [NAME], Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, OH, USA | Lean Six Sigma Case Studies in the Healthcare Enterprise |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 390 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 390 p. 315 illus., 159 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing | SCT22016 | TBC | Organization/Planning | SCW23075 | KJU | Engineering | Professional book | Springer London | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-26 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- Underlying Concepts Evolving to Business Architecture.- Phase I: Enterprise Planning.- Phase II: Strategic Business Process Architecture Modeling.- Lean Six Sigma.- Conclusions. | This book provides a detailed description of how to apply Lean Six Sigma in the health care industry, with a special emphasis on process improvement and operations management in hospitals. The book begins with a description of the Enterprise Performance Excellence (EPE) improvement methodology developed by the author that links several methodologies including systems thinking, theory of constraints, Lean and Six Sigma to provide an enterprise-wide prioritization and value-chain view of health care. The EPE methodology helps to improve flow at the macro or value-chain level, and then identifies Lean Six Sigma detailed improvements that can further improve processes within the value-chain.The book also provides real-world health care applications of the EPE and Lean Six Sigma methodologies that showed significant results on throughput, capacity, operational and financial performance. The Enterprise Performance Excellence methodology is described, and also the Six Sigma DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) problem solving approach which is used to solve problems for health care processes as they are applied to real world cases. The case studies include a wide variety of processes and problems including: emergency department throughput improvement; operating room turnaround; operating room organization; CT imaging diagnostic test reduction in an emergency department; linen process improvement; implementing sepsis protocols in an emergency department; critical success factors of an enterprise performance excellence program. | <p>Provides a detailed description of how to apply Lean Six Sigma in the Health Care industry, with a special emphasis on hospital operational improvements including a description of the Enterprise Performance Excellence (EPE) improvement methodology developed by the author</p><p>Explains the real-world Health Care applications of the EPE and Lean Six Sigma methodologies that showed significant results on throughput, capacity, operational and financial performance</p><p>Includes a range of case studies on a variety of processes and problems including emergency department throughput improvement and operating room turnaround</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-8551-9 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], [NAME], Torino, Italy; [NAME], Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy; [NAME], [NAME], Torino, Italy; [NAME], Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy | The Motor Car | Past, Present and Future | Mechanical Engineering Series |  | 1 | 2014 | 662 | Hard cover | Book | XXIV, 662 p. 418 illus. | 0 | final | 139 | Engineering | Automotive Engineering | SCT17047 | TRC | Industrial and Production Engineering | SCT22008 | TGP | Engineering | Professional book | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Economic figures.- Vehicle and parts manufacturers.- Impact on economy.- Product development and marketing.- Vehicle diffusion.- Regulations.- Type approval and production conformity.- Environmental protection.- Occupants and pedestrians safety.- Body.- Body in white.- Interiors.- Body systems.- Chassis.- Tire.- Suspension.- Steering system.- Braking system.- Powertrain mounts.- Transmission.- Powertrain.- ICE working cycles.- ICE design.- ICE ancillaries.- Manual gearboxes.- Automatic gearboxes.- Full electric powertrains.- Hybrid powertrains.- Production systems and materials and materials.- Steel mill.- Body presswork.- Body welding.- Body painting.- Iron and aluminum foundry.- Plastic materials.- Fuels and lubricants.- Body.- Separated body.- Unitized body.- Body systems.- Vehicle architecture.- Future developments. | This book is an introduction to automotive engineering, to give freshmen ideas about this technology. The text is subdivided in parts that cover all facets of the automobile, including legal and economic aspects related to industry and products, product configuration and fabrication processes, [NAME] and future developments.The first part describes how motor vehicles were invented and evolved into the present product in more than 100 years of development. The purpose is not only to supply an historical perspective, but also to introduce and discuss the many solutions that were applied (and could be applied again) to solve the same basic problems of vehicle engineering. This part also briefly describes the evolution of automotive technologies and market, including production and development processes.The second part deals with the description and function analysis of all car subsystems, such as:· vehicle body,· chassis, including wheels, suspensions, brakes and steering mechanisms,· diesel and gasoline engines,· electric motors, batteries, fuel cells, hybrid propulsion systems,· driveline, including manual and automatic gearboxes.This part addresses also many non-technical issues that influence vehicle design and production, such as social and economic impact of vehicles, market, regulations, particularly on pollution and safety.In spite of the difficulty in forecasting the paths that will be taken by automotive technology, the third part tries to open a window on the future. It is not meant to make predictions that are likely to be wrong, but to discuss the trends of automotive research and innovation and to see the possible paths that may be taken to solve the many problems that are at present open or we can expect for the future.The book is completed by two appendices about the contribution of computers in designing cars, particularly the car body and outlining fundamentals of vehicle mechanics, including aerodynamics, longitudinal (acceleration and braking) and transversal (path control) motion. | <p>Covers all aspects of present automotive technology </p><p>Describes the historical evolution of automotive technology</p><p>Supplies tools to analyze vehicle performance</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-017-8010-0 | Engineering | Gillispie | [NAME], Princeton, NJ, USA; [NAME], University of Nantes, Nantes, France | Lazare and Sadi Carnot | A Scientific and Filial Relationship | History of Mechanism and Machine Science | 19 | 2 | 2014 | 490 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 490 p. 72 illus., 18 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | Engineering, general | SCT00004 | TBC | History of Science | SCA12000 | PDX | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Biographical Sketch of Lazare Carnot.- The Science Of Machines: Summary of [NAME] sur les machines en général.- Geometric motions.- Moment–of –Momentum.- Moment–of–Activity–The concept of work.- Practical conclusions.- The Development Of Carnot's Mechanics: Argument of the 1778 Memoir on theory of machines.- Argument of the 1780 Memoir. | Lazare Carnot was the unique example in the history of science of someone who inadvertently owed the scientific recognition he eventually achieved to earlier political prominence. He and his son Sadi produced work that derived from their training as engineering and went largely unnoticed by physicists for a generation or more, even though their respective work introduced concepts that proved fundamental when taken up later by other hands. There was, moreover, a filial as well as substantive relation between the work of father and son. Sadi applied to the functioning of heat engines the analysis that his father had developed in his study of the operation of ordinary machines. Specifically, Sadi's idea of a reversible process originated in the use his father made of geometric motions in the analysis of machines in general.This unique book shows how the two Carnots influenced each other in their work in the fields of mechanics and thermodynamics and how future generations of scientists have further benefited from their work. | <p>Unique book on the two Carnots</p><p>Their influence on mechanics and thermodynamics</p><p>Their scientific relationship and their legacy to future generations of scientists</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-1483-4 | Engineering | Giorgi | [NAME], University of Siena, Siena, Italy | Multi-core and Many-core Computers | [NAME] in Teradevice Computing |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300p. 125 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | SCT24027 | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | PRO3D.- APPLE-CORE.- SoOS.- ENCORE.- COMCAS.- IOLANES.- ADVANCE.- HiPEAC.- EUROCLOUD.- PEPPHER.- 2PARMA.- EURETILE. | This book provides the most up-to-date overview of EU-funded research on Multi- and Many-core Computing Systems. Several relevant projects are considered, each of them providing a unique integrated or focused team involving leading European Universities, Institutions and Industries that attack the challenges and provide different solutions to realize future computers. | <p>Provides a single-source reference to the most recent advances in EU-funded research on Multi-cores and Many-cores: a key technology for current and future computing systems</p><p>Describes a new programming and execution model based on data-flow instead of traditional control-flow</p><p>Integrates essential information about the entire tool chain, encompassing reliability, appropriate architecture and resource management (accounting for power, temperature, faults) and simulates a Teradevice system</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03709-7 | Engineering | González-Prida Díaz | [NAME], Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain; Adolfo [NAME], Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain | After–sales Service of Engineering Industrial Assets | A Reference Framework for Warranty Management |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 429 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 429 p. 106 illus., 4 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk | SCT22032 | TGPR | Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing | SCT22016 | TBC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Introduction.- 2. Current Issues in Warranty Management.- 3. A [NAME] for Warranty Management.- 4. Development of the Framework Stages.- 5. Extensions to the Framework.- 6. Results and Conclusions. | This book explores the practical implementation of an advanced after-sales management framework devoted to warranty management. The framework is intended for companies producing either standardized or customized products and such a management tool will facilitate organizational improvement and support innovative decision making processes for technical assistance in after-sales services.“After–sales Service of Engineering Industrial Assets” comprises a proposal for a warranty management framework, with an account of the different methods that can be used to improve decision making in the different stages of the after-sales service management process, and strategies for strengthening the structure and foundations of the framework. A review of the fundamental issues and current research topics in warranty management and after sales services is also provided, which is exemplified by a case study. This book is intended for postgraduates, researchers and engineers who are interested in after sales management, assets engineering and warranty management. | <p>Reviews and outlines after sales management concepts and characterizes the important factors dealing with warranty organization in complex industrial assets</p><p>Develops a basic foundation of knowledge and understanding to create effective asset management strategies</p><p>Includes case studies to illustrate modern management tools to support warranty planning and control</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-81-322-1676-6 | Engineering | Gopi | [NAME], National Institute of Technology, Trichy, Trichy, India | Digital Speech Processing Using Matlab |  | Signals and Communication Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 182 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 182 p. 103 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | SCT24051 | TTBM | Pattern Recognition | SCI2203X | UYQP | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer India | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Pattern Recognition for Speech Detection.- Speech Production Model.- Feature Extraction of the Speech Signal.- Speech Compression.- [NAME]: Constrained Optimization using Lagrangian Techniques.- Appendix B: Expectation-Maximization Algorithm.- Appendix C: Diagonalization of the Matrix.- Appendix D: Condition Number.- Appendix E: Spectral Flatness.- Appendix F: Functional Blocks of the Vocal Tract and the Ear. | Digital Speech Processing Using [NAME] deals with digital speech pattern recognition, speech production model, speech feature extraction, and speech compression. The book is written in a manner that is suitable for beginners pursuing basic research in digital speech processing. [NAME] illustrations are provided for most topics to enable better understanding of concepts. This book also deals with the basic pattern recognition techniques (illustrated with speech signals using Matlab) such as PCA, LDA, ICA, SVM, HMM, GMM, BPN, and KSOM. | <p>Useful to beginners doing research in speech processing</p><p>Explains basic concepts of speech processing using Matlab illustrations</p><p>Helps the reader to understand the concepts better</p><p>Uses Matlab illustrations throughout to demonstrate speech processing techniques such as [NAME] frequency cepstral coefficients, hidden [NAME] model, and artificial neural network</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-7883-2 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], ORT Braude College of Engineering, [NAME], Israel | Corrosion in Systems for Storage and Transportation of Petroleum Products and Biofuels | Identification, Monitoring and Solutions |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 243 | Hard cover | Book | X, 243 p. 75 illus., 25 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Engineering Design | SCT17020 | TBD | Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings | SCZ15000 | TGBF | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- 1 Physico-Chemical Properties and Corrosiveness of Crude Oils and Petroleum Products.- 2 Fuel Additives.- 3 Fuel Oxygenates.- 4 Biofuels.- 5 Corrosion of Metallic Constructions and Equipment in Petroleum Products.- 6 Polymeric Materials in Systems for Transportation and Storage of Fuels.- 7 Corrosion Prevention and Control in Systems Containing Fuels.- 8 Monitoring and Nondestructive Testing in Systems Containing Fuels.- 9 Cases of Typical and Unusual Corrosion of Tanks.- 10 History of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products.- Appendices.- Index. | This book treats corrosion as it occurs and affects processes in real-world situations, and thus points the way to practical solutions. Topics described include the conditions in which petroleum products are corrosive to metals; corrosion mechanisms of petroleum products; which parts of storage tanks containing crude oils and petroleum products undergo corrosion; dependence of corrosion in tanks on type of petroleum products; aggressiveness of petroleum products to polymeric material; how microorganisms take part in corrosion of tanks and pipes containing petroleum products; which corrosion monitoring methods are used in systems for storage and transportation of petroleum products; how leakage of petroleum products can be detected; what corrosion control measures should be chosen; how to choose coatings for inner and outer surfaces of tanks containing petroleum products; and how different additives (oxygenates, aromatic solvents) to petroleum products and biofuels influence metallic and polymeric materials. The book is of interest to corrosion engineers, materials engineers, oil and gas engineers, petroleum engineers, chemists, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, failure analysts, scientists, and students, designers of tanks, pipelines and other systems for storage and transportation fuels, technicians.The book is of interest to corrosion engineers, materials engineers, oil and gas engineers, petroleum engineers, chemists, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, failure analysts, scientists, and students, designers of tanks, pipelines and other systems for storage and transportation fuels, technicians.The book is of interest to corrosion engineers, materials engineers, oil and gas engineers, petroleum engineers, chemists, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, failure analysts, scientists, and students, designers of tanks, pipelines and other systems for storage and transportation fuels, technicians. | <p>Includes a clear explanation why petroleum products are corrosive, especially biofuels</p><p>Describes corrosion control</p><p>Addresses monitoring methods in storage and transportation systems of petroleum products</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-017-8532-7 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], [NAME], Pisa, Italy | The Science of Vehicle Dynamics | Handling, Braking, and Ride of Road and Race Cars |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 378 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 378 p. 255 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Automotive Engineering | SCT17047 | TRC | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | SCT15036 | TGMD4 | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Vehicle Definition.- 1.2 Vehicle Basic Scheme.- References.- 2 Mechanics of the Wheel with Tire.- 2.1 The Tire as a Vehicle Component.- 2.2 Rim Position and Motion.- 2.3 Carcass Features.- 2.4 Contact Patch.- 2.5 Footprint Force.- 2.5.1 Perfectly Flat Road Surface.- 2.6 Tire Global Mechanical Behavior.- 2.6.1 Tire Transient Behavior.- 2.6.2 [NAME] Behavior.- 2.6.3 Rolling Resistance.- 2.6.4 Speed Independence (Almost).- 2.6.5 Pure Rolling (not Free Rolling).- 2.7 Tire Slips.- 2.7.1 Rolling Velocity.- 2.7.2 Definition of Tire Slips.- 2.7.3 Slip Angle.- 2.8 Grip Forces and Tire Slips.- 2.9 Tire Testing.- 2.9.1 Pure Longitudinal Slip.- 2.9.2 Pure Lateral Slip.- 2.10 Magic Formula.- 2.11 Mechanics of Wheels with Tire.- 2.12 Summary.- 2.13 List of Some Relevant Concepts.- References.- 3 Vehicle Model for Handling and Performance.- 3.1 Mathematical Framework.- 3.2 Vehicle Congruence (Kinematic) Equations.- 3.2.1 Velocities.- 3.2.2 Yaw Angle and Trajectory.- 3.2.3 Velocity Center.- 3.2.4 Fundamental Ratios.- 3.2.5 Accelerations and [NAME] of Curvature.- 3.2.6 Acceleration Center.- 3.2.7 Tire Kinematics (Tire Slips).- 3.3 Vehicle Constitutive (Tire) Equations.- 3.4 Vehicle Equilibrium Equations.- 3.5 Forces Acting on the Vehicle.- 3.5.1 Weight.- 3.5.2 Aerodynamic Force.- 3.5.3 Road–Tire Friction Forces.- 3.5.4 Road–Tire Vertical Forces.- 3.6 Vehicle Equilibrium Equations (more explicit form).- 3.7 Load Transfers.- 3.7.1 Longitudinal Load Transfer.- 3.7.2 Lateral Load Transfers.- 3.7.3 Vertical Loads on each Tire.- 3.8 Suspension First-Order Analysis.- 3.8.1 Suspension Reference Configuration.- 3.8.2 Suspension Internal Coordinates.- 3.8.3 Camber variation.- 3.8.4 Vehicle Internal Coordinates.- 3.8.5 Roll and Vertical Stiffnesses.- 3.8.6 Suspension Internal Equilibrium.- 3.8.7 Effects of a Lateral Force.- 3.8.8 No-Roll Centers and No-Roll Axis.- 3.8.9 Forces at the No-Roll Centers.- [NAME] Jacking.- 3.8.11 Roll Angle and Lateral Load Transfers.- 3.8.12 Explicit Expressions of Lateral Load Transfers.- 3.8.13 Lateral Load Transfers with Rigid Tires.- 3.9 Dependent Suspensions.- 3.10 Sprung and Unsprung Masses.- 3.11 Vehicle Model for Handling and Performance.- 3.11.1 Equilibrium Equations.- [NAME] (Tire) Equations.- 3.11.3 Congruence (Kinematic) Equations.- 3.11.4 Principles of any Differential Mechanism.- 3.12 The Structure of this Vehicle Model.- 3.13 Three-Axle vehicles.- 3.14 Summary.- 3.15 List of Some Relevant Concepts.- References.- 4 Braking Performance.- 4.1 Pure Braking.- 4.2 Vehicle Model for Braking Performance.- 4.3 Equilibrium Equations.- 4.4 Longitudinal Load Transfer.- 4.5 Maximum Deceleration.- 4.6 Brake Balance.- 4.7 All Possible Braking Combinations.- 4.8 Changing the Grip.- 4.9 Changing the Weight Distribution.- 4.10 A Numerical Example.- 4.11 Braking Performance of Formula Cars.- 4.11.1 Equilibrium Equations.- 4.11.2 Longitudinal Load Transfer.- 4.11.3 Maximum Deceleration.- 4.11.4 Braking Balance.- 4.11.5 Typical Formula 1 Braking Performance.- 4.12 Summary.- 4.13 List of Some Relevant Concepts.- 5 The Kinematics of Cornering.- 5.1 Planar Kinematics of a Rigid.- 5.1.1 Velocity Field and Velocity Center.- 5.1.2 Acceleration Field, Inflection Circle and Acceleration Center.- 5.2 The Kinematics of a Turning Vehicle.- 5.2.1 Fixed and Moving Centrodes of a Turning Vehicle.- 5.2.2 Inflection Circle.- 5.2.3 Variable Curvatures.- References.- 6 Handling of Road Cars.- 6.1 Open Differential.- 6.2 Fundamental Equations of [NAME] Handling.- 6.3 Double Track Model.- 6.4 Single Track Model.- 6.4.1 Governing Equations of the Single Track Model.- 6.4.2 Axle Characteristics.- 6.5 Alternative State Variables.- 6.6 Inverse Congruence Equations.- 6.7 Vehicle in Steady-State Conditions.- 6.7.1 The Role of the Steady-State Lateral Acceleration.- 6.7.2 Steady-State Analys | Vehicle dynamics is often perceived as a quite intuitive subject. As a matter of fact, lots of people are able to drive a car. Nevertheless, without a rigorous mathematical formulation it is very difficult to truly understand the physical phenomena involved in the motion of a road vehicle.In this book, mathematical models of vehicles are developed, always paying attention to state the relevant assumptions and to provide explanations for each step. This approach allows for a deep, yet simple, analysis of the dynamics of vehicles, without having to resort to foggy concepts. The reader will soon achieve a clear understanding of the subject, which will be of great help both in dealing with the challenges of designing and testing new vehicles and in tackling new research topics.However, there is much more than that. Quite surprisingly, it is shown that several classical concepts, such as the understeer gradient or the roll axis are either wrong or inadequate and need to be replaced.The book covers handling and performance of both road and race cars. A new approach, called MAP (Map of Achievable Performance), is presented and thoroughly discussed. It provides a global and intuitive picture of the handling features of a vehicle. Moreover, the book also deals with several relevant topics in vehicle dynamics that have never been discussed before. Even very experienced people should find the book interesting and stimulating.[NAME] is professor of Applied Mechanics at the Università di Pisa, where he also teaches Vehicle Dynamics in the MS degree program in Vehicle Engineering. | <p>Clear, deep explanation of all relevant aspects of the topics covered</p><p>Rigorous, yet simple, mathematical formulation of all vehicle models</p><p>Accessible style of writing</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9268-9 | Engineering | Hamidzadeh | [NAME], Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, USA; Liming Dai, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada; Reza N Jazar, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia | Wave Propagation in Solid and Porous Half-Space Media |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 400 | Hard cover | Book | 400 p. 50 illus. | 0 | approx. | 179.95 | Engineering | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | SCT15036 | TGMD4 | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | [NAME] | TJFN | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Wave Propagation in Solid Media.- Introduction.- Dynamic Response of the Surface of an Elastic Half-Space due to an External Harmonic Disturbance.- Response of the Surface of an Elastic Half-Space due to a Vertical Harmonic Point Force.- Response of the Surface of an Elastic Half-Space due to a Horizontal Harmonic Point Force.- Dynamic Response of a Rigid Massive Base on an Elastic Half-Space.- Coupled Horizontal and Rocking Vibration of Rectangular Footing.- Response of Two Massive Bases on an Elastic Half-Space Medium.- Laboratory Model for Elastic Half-Space Medium. | This book covers advanced topics in dynamic modeling of soil-foundation interaction, as well as the response of elastic semi-infinite media from an applications viewpoint. Advanced concepts such as solutions for analysis of elastic semi-infinite mediums, [NAME] in porous media, and nonlinearities in dynamic behavior are explained in great detail. Related theories and numerical analysis for vertical vibration, and rocking vibration of a rigid rectangular mass-less plate, and horizontal vibration of a rigid mass-less plate are presented. Throughout the book, a strong emphasis is placed on applications, and a laboratory model for elastic half-space medium is provided. | <p>Provides a systematic solution for analysis of elastic semi-infinite mediums when subjected to different loading conditions<br></p><p>Offers a solution for the continuous elastic medium that is also extended to visco-elastic media by considering complex elastic modules</p><p><br>Presents advanced concepts in wave propagation from a practical and application-based standpoint so that readers can use the theories in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-45351-9 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Dresden, Germany; [NAME], Radeburg, Germany | High-Voltage Test and Measuring Techniques |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 300 p. 350 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks | SCT24070 | THRD | Energy Technology | SCP31020 | TH | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-04-14 00:00:00 |  |  | Basics of HV Test Techniques.- Tests with High [NAME] (HVAC).- Tests with High Direct Voltages (HVDC).- Tests with High Lightning and Switching Voltages (LI/SI).- Tests with Combined and Composite Test Voltages.- HV Test Laboratories and Testing Site. | It is the intent of this book to combine high-voltage (HV) engineering with HV testing technique and HV measuring technique. Based on long-term experience gained by the authors as lecturer and researcher as well as member in international organizations, such as IEC and CIGRE, the book will reflect the state of the art as well as the future trends in testing and diagnostics of HV equipment to ensure a reliable generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. The book is intended not only for experts but also for students in electrical engineering and high-voltage engineering. | <p>Reflects the unit of both HV testing and measuring technique<br>Intended as an “application guide” for the relevant IEC standards<br>Refers also to future trends in HV testing and measuring technique<br>With numerous illustrations</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-04122-3 | Engineering | [NAME] | Anh-Van A. Ho, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan; Shinichi Hirai, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan | Mechanics of Localized Slippage in Tactile Sensing and Application to Soft Sensing Systems |  | Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics | 99 | 1 | 2014 | 270 | Hard cover | Book | 270 p. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | -       Chapter 1: Introduction.--       Chapter 2: Two Dimensional Beam Bundle Model of a Frictional Sliding Soft Fingertip.--       Chapter 3: Three-Dimensional Beam Bundle Model of a Sliding Soft Fingertip.--       Chapter 4: Modeling of a Sliding Human Fingertip.--       Chapter 5: Tactile Sensing via Micro Force/Moment Sensor.--       Chapter 6: Slip Perception via Soft Robotic Skin Made of Electroconductive Yarn.--       Chapter 7: Slip Perception using a Tactile Array Sensor.--       Chapter 8: Concluding Remarks.--       Appendix A: Continuous Modeling 2D Elastic Deformation.--       Appendix B: Numerical Integration of Ordinary Differential Equations.--       Appendix C: Integral over Triangle. | Localized slippage occurs during any relative sliding of soft contacts, ranging from human fingertips to robotic fingertips. Although this phenomenon is dominant for a very short time prior to gross slippage, localized slippage is a crucial factor for any to-be-developed soft sensing system to respond to slippage before it occurs. The content of this book addresses all aspects of localized slippage, including modeling and simulating it, as well as applying it to the construction of novel sensors with slip tactile perception. | <p>Presents Mechanics of Localized Slippage in Tactile Sensing</p><p>Offers for the first time a full description of a slippage of a soft fingertip by the proposed beam bundle model</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-04119-3 | Engineering | Ito | [NAME], Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan | Thought-Evoking Approaches in Engineering Problems |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 245 | Hard cover | Book w. online files/update | V, 245 p. 265 illus., 144 illus. in color. With online files/update. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Engineering | Engineering Design | SCT17020 | TBD | Innovation/Technology Management | SCW23121 | [NAME] | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Tangential Force Ratio and Its Applications to Industrial Technologies – Anti-vibration steel plate for refrigerator and derailment of rolling stock.- 2. In-process Measurement for Machining States – Sensing technology in noisy space.- 3. Ultrasonic Waves Method for Interface Pressure Measurement – What is Acceptable Definition of Interface Pressure.- 4. The Painless Injection Tube – From bio-mimetic technology to medical engineering.- 5. Water-jet Machining and Its Applications - Relaxation of stress concentration in cylindrical roller bearing and preferable finish of artificial joints.- 6. Heat Sinks in Computers.- 7. Noise, Vibration and Pulsation Problems in Oil Hydraulic Components and Systems.- 8. Design and Development of Construction Equipment.- 9. Remanufacturing in Machinery – Reuse and Disposal of Swarf.- 10. Similarity Evaluation for Flexible Manufacturing Cell – An Interesting Application of Graph Theory to Manufacture.- 11. [NAME] within Enterprise – A Challenging Trial for Virtual Concentration of Production Bases.- 12. Leverage between Industrial and Engineering Designs in Enclosure of Machine Tools.- 13. Clarification for Essential Features of Scraped Slideway by Step-land [NAME] to Industrial Technology. | In creating the value-added product in not distant future, it is necessary and inevitable to establish a holistic and though-evoking approach to the engineering problem, which should be at least associated with the inter-disciplinary knowledge and thought processes across the whole engineering spheres. It is furthermore desirable to integrate it with trans-disciplinary aspects ranging from manufacturing culture, through liberal-arts engineering and industrial sociology.The thought-evoking approach can be exemplified and typified by representative engineering problems: unveiling essential features in ‘Tangential Force Ratio and Interface Pressure’, prototype development for ‘Bio-mimetic Needle’ and application of ‘Water-jet Machining to Artificial Hip Joint’, product innovation in ‘Heat Sink for Computer’, application of ‘Graph Theory’ to similarity evaluation of production systems, leverage among reciprocity attributes in ‘Industrial and Engineering Designs for Machine Enclosure’ and academic interpretation of skills of mature technician in ‘Scraping’.The book is intended to cultivate the multi-talented engineer of the next generation by providing them with the future perspective and ideas for challenging research and development subjects. | <p>Explores practical ways to integrate different fields to improve and inspire the design of value-added products based on specific examples of product development and application</p><p>Covers a range of engineering fields including bio-mechanical, medical and liberal-arts engineering to explore different applications and requirements for each case</p><p>Provides a guideline for post-graduate students and young academics about how to handle the engineering problems of the next generation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-41964-5 | Engineering | Ivanović | Mirjana Ivanović, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia; [NAME], University of Canberra, Canberra, SA, Australia | E-Learning Paradigms and Applications | Agent-based Approach | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 528 | 1 | 2014 | 271 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 271 p. 97 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME]: A Framework for Experiments with Simulated Humanoid Robots.- Designing Intelligent Agent in Multilevel Game-based [NAME] for E-Learning Computer Science courses.- E-Learning and the Process of Studying in Virtual Contexts.- Inter-university Virtual Learning Environment.- An Agent based E-learning Framework for Grid Environment.- Determining the Usability Effect of Pedagogical Interface Agents on Adult Computer Literacy Training.- MASECO a Multi-Agent System for Evaluation and Classification of OERs and OCW Based on Quality Criteria. | Teaching and learning paradigms have attracted increased attention especially in the last decade. Immense developments of different ICT technologies and services have paved the way for alternative but effective approaches in educational processes.Many concepts of the agent technology, such as intelligence, autonomy and cooperation, have had a direct positive impact on many of the requests imposed on modern e-learning systems and educational processes.This book presents the state-of-the-art of e-learning and tutoring systems and discusses their capabilities and benefits that stem from integrating software agents.We hope that the presented work will be of a great use to our colleagues and researchers interested in the e-learning and agent technology. | <p>Latest research in e-learning paradigms and their practical applications</p><p>Includes various case studies to validate the usefulness of the presented paradigms</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-6286-5 | Engineering | Janić | Milan Janić, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands | Advanced Transport Systems | Analysis, Modeling, and Evaluation of Performances |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 288 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 288 p. 101 illus., 16 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Automotive Engineering | SCT17047 | TRC | Transportation | SC119000 | THRB | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Advanced Transport Systems – GENERAL.- 2. Advanced Transport Systems - OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES.- 3. Advanced Transport Systems - OPERATIONS AND ECONOMICS.- 4. Advanced Transport Systems - TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT.- 5. Advanced Transport Systems - INFRASTRUCTURE, TECHNOLOGIES, OPERATIONS, ECONOMICS, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY/POLICY.- 6. Advanced Transport Systems – FUTURE CONCEPTS.- 7. Advanced Transport Systems – CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY. | This book provides a systematic analysis, modeling and evaluation of the performance of advanced transport systems. It offers an innovative approach by presenting a multidimensional examination of the performance of advanced transport systems and transport modes, useful for both theoretical and practical purposes. Advanced transport systems for the twenty-first century are characterized by the superiority of one or several of their infrastructural, technical/technological, operational, economic, environmental, social and policy performances as compared to their conventional counterparts. The advanced transport systems considered include: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) systems in urban area(s), electric and fuel cell passenger cars, high speed tilting trains, High Speed Rail (HSR), Trans Rapid Maglev (TRM), Evacuated Tube Transport system (ETT), advanced commercial subsonic and Supersonic Transport Aircraft (STA), conventionally- and Liquid Hydrogen (LH2)-fuelled commercial air transportation, advanced Air Traffic Control (ATC) technologies and procedures for increasing the airport runway capacity, Underground Freight Transport (UFT) systems in urban area(s), Long Intermodal Freight Train(s) (LIFTs), road mega trucks, large advanced container ships and freight/cargo aircraft and advanced freight/goods collection distribution networks. This book is intended for postgraduates, researchers, professionals and policy makers working in the transport industry. | <p>Explains modeling and evaluation of the performance of advanced transport systems</p><p>Offers an innovative approach by focusing on multidimensional examination of advanced transport systems</p><p>Considers infrastructural, technical, operational, economic, environmental, and social/policy performances of these systems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-37002-1 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Aker Solutions, Bergen, Norway | Essentials of Applied Dynamic Analysis |  | Risk Engineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 661 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 661 p. 283 illus., 9 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Engineering | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | SCT15036 | TGMD4 | Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk | SCT22032 | TGPR | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction, dynamic vs static.- Governing equation of motions.-Free vibrations.- Practical eigen-analysis and structural health monitoring.- Solving eigen-problem for continuous systems.- [NAME] and buckling under axial loading.- Eigenfrequencies of non-uniform beams, shallow and deep foundations.- Deterministic and stochastic motions.- Time domain to frequency domain.- Statistics of motions and loads.- Power spectra of wave, wind, ice and earthquake loading.- Forced vibrations.- Vibration of multi-degrees-of-freedom systems.- Damping.- Nonlinear dynamics.- Structural response due to environmental excitations.- Dynamic analysis for fatigue assessment.- Human body vibrations.- Vehicle-structure interactions. | This book presents up-to-date knowledge of dynamic analysis and its applications in engineering world. It covers the relevant topics in analytical, numerical and experimental aspects. To facilitate the understanding of the topics by readers with various backgrounds, general principles are linked to their applications from different angles. Special interesting topics such as statistics of motions and dynamic loading, damping modeling and measurement, nonlinear dynamics, finite element analysis, computer systems for calculation efficiency, structural health monitoring and human body vibrations etc., are also presented. The target readers include industry professionals in civil, marine and mechanical engineering as well as researchers and students in this area. | <p>Covers a wide range of topics within applied dynamic analysis</p><p>Presents up-to-date knowledge with an intention to allow their direct applications</p>All chapters are addressed to practitioner engineers, researchers and university students | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-907343-80-3 | Engineering | Kachapi | [NAME] Hashemi Kachapi, Sari, Iran; Davood [NAME], [NAME], Iran | Nonlinear Equations | Analytical Methods and Applications |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 275 p. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Engineering | Complexity | SCT11022 | GPFC | Nonlinear Dynamics | SCP33020 | PBWR | Engineering | Monograph | Cambridge International Science Publishing Ltd. | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Exp –Function Method.- F-Expansion Method.- (G' G) -Expansion Method.- Sine-Cosine Function Method.- Tanh-Coth Method.- Homotopy Perturbation Method.- Variational Iteration Method.- Coupled Method of Homotopy Perturbation and Variational Method.- Homotopy Analysis Method.- Adomian’s Decomposition Method.- Differential Transformation Method.- Energy Balance Method.- Applied Problems in Engineering and Applied sciences. | The present text reflects developments in the literature on nonlinear systems, while retaining a reader-friendly presentation. It has been developed from problems on nonlinear differential equations given over several years in the nonlinear dynamics team  at the Mechanical Department of Babol Noshirvani University of Technology.  A large variety of applied processes in both linear and nonlinear forms for important nonlinear differential equations are covered, enabling readers to  solve  problems without needing  to refer to other sources.  An introduction to  systems in the context of nonlinear differential equations is provided and is suitable for courses of varying emphasis. The chapters  are designed to be self-contained so readers can easily navigate to the material of interest.  Emphasis is given to direct applications of the subject matter, and will therefore be of particular  interest  to students of engineering, mathematics and the natural sciences.  The most recent analytic methods and developments are included and  over 300 references are given. In addition to discussing  linear and nonlinear problems, demonstrated solutions  are provided. | <p>Over 300 references <br><br></p><p>Provides examples of applications for the methods discussed <br><br></p><p>Introduces and discusses different methods in separate chapters and provides examples for each method described</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-30573-3 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand | Springer Handbook of Bio-/Neuro-Informatics |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 1200 p. 500 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 499 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-01-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Part A ([NAME]. [NAME]) Understanding Information Processes in Biological Systems.- Part B  ([NAME].: [NAME]) Molecular Biology, Genome and Proteome Informatics.- Part C (Eds: [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]) [NAME] Methods.- Part D  (Eds: [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]) Modeling Regulatory Networks: The Systems Biology Approach.- Part E ([NAME].: [NAME])  Bioinformatics Databases and Ontologies.- Part F (Eds: [NAME], [NAME])  Bioinformatics in Medicine, Health and Ecology.- Part G ([NAME].: [NAME]) Understanding Information Processes in the Brain and the Nervous System.- Part H ([NAME].: [NAME])  Advanced Signal Processing Methods for Brain Signal Analysis and Modeling.- Part I (Eds: [NAME], [NAME]) Information Modeling of Perception, Sensation and Cognition.- Part J (Eds: Shiro Usui, [NAME])  Neuroinformatics Databases and Ontologies.- Part K (Eds: [NAME], [NAME])  Information Modeling for Brain Diseases.- Part L  (Eds: [NAME], [NAME]) Nature Inspired Integrated Information Technologies Glossary Appendix A Methods of Information Science Appendix B The Human Genome Appendix C Brain Genes and Diseases Acknowledgements.- About the Authors.- Subject Index. | The Springer Handbook of Bio-/Neuro-Informatics is the first published book in one volume that explains together the basics and the state-of-the-art of two major science disciplines in their interaction and mutual relationship, namely: information sciences, bioinformatics and neuroinformatics. Bioinformatics is the area of science which is concerned with the information processes in biology and the development and applications of methods, tools and systems for storing and processing of biological information thus facilitating new knowledge discovery. Neuroinformatics is the area of science which is concerned with the information processes in biology and the development and applications of methods, tools and systems for storing and processing of biological information thus facilitating new knowledge discovery.  The text contains 62 chapters organized in 12 parts, 6 of them covering topics from information science and bioinformatics, and 6 cover topics from information science and neuroinformatics. Each chapter consists of three main sections: introduction to the subject area, presentation of methods and advanced and future developments. The Springer Handbook of Bio-/Neuroinformatics can be used as both a textbook and as a reference for postgraduate study and advanced research in these areas. The target audience includes students, scientists, and practitioners from the areas of information, biological and neurosciences.With Forewords by Shun-ichi Amari of the Brain Science Institute, RIKEN, Saitama and [NAME] of the University of Heidelberg, Kirchhoff-Institute of Physics and Co-Director of the Human Brain Project. | <p>A research- and application-oriented handbook that covers two of the hottest topics in science and technology</p><p>A timely and up-to-date reference, edited by an internationally renowned expert</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02963-4 | Engineering | Kaveh | [NAME], Iran University of Science and Technology, Teheran, Iran | Computational Structural Analysis and Finite Element Methods |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 418 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 418 p. 305 illus., 90 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Structural Mechanics | SCT15028 | TGB | Graph Theory | SCM29020 | PBV | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Basic concepts of structural analysis and graph theory.- Optimal force method of structural analysis.- Optimal displacement method of structural analysis.- Ordering for optimal patterns of structural matrices: graph theory methods. | Graph theory gained initial prominence in science and engineering through its strong links with matrix algebra and computer science. Moreover, the structure of the mathematics is well suited to that of engineering problems in analysis and design. The methods of analysis in this book employ matrix algebra, graph theory and meta-heuristic algorithms, which are ideally suited for modern computational mechanics. Efficient methods are presented that lead to highly sparse and banded structural matrices. The main features of the book include: application of graph theory for efficient analysis; extension of the force method to finite element analysis; application of meta-heuristic algorithms to ordering and decomposition (sparse matrix technology); efficient use of symmetry and regularity in the force method; and simultaneous analysis and design of structures. | <p>Efficient methods leading to highly sparse and banded structural matrices</p><p>Application of graph theory for efficient analysis of skeletal structures</p><p>Many worked examples and exercises will help the reader to appreciate the theory</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40887-8 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Sharda University, Greater Noida, India; [NAME], Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan; [NAME], Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt; [NAME], Machine Intelligence Research Labs, Auburn, NY, USA | Embedded and Real Time System Development: A Software Engineering Perspective | Concepts, Methods and Principles | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 520 | 1 | 2014 | 330 | Hard cover | Book | X, 330 p. 192 illus., 13 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Software Engineering | SCI14029 | UMZ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-20 00:00:00 |  | PART I Embedded Software Development Process.- PART II Design Patterns and Development Methodology.- PART III Modeling framework.- PART IV Performance analysis, Power Management and Deployment. | Nowadays embedded and real-time systems contain complex software. The complexity of embedded systems is increasing, and the amount and variety of software in the embedded products are growing. This creates a big challenge for embedded and real-time software development processes and there is a need to develop separate metrics and benchmarks.“Embedded and Real Time System Development: A Software Engineering Perspective: Concepts, Methods and Principles” presents practical as well as conceptual knowledge of the latest tools, techniques and methodologies of embedded software engineering and real-time systems. Each chapter includes an in-depth investigation regarding the actual or potential role of software engineering tools in the context of the embedded system and real-time system. The book presents state-of-the art and future perspectives with industry experts, researchers, and academicians sharing ideas and experiences including surrounding frontier technologies, breakthroughs, innovative solutions and applications. The book is organized into four parts “Embedded Software Development Process”, “Design Patterns and Development Methodology”, “Modelling Framework” and “Performance Analysis, Power Management and Deployment” with altogether 12 chapters. The book is aiming at (i) undergraduate students and postgraduate students conducting research in the areas of embedded software engineering and real-time systems; (ii) researchers at universities and other institutions working in these fields; and (iii) practitioners in the R&D departments of embedded system. It can be used as an advanced reference for a course taught at the postgraduate level in embedded software engineering and real-time systems. | <p>Present a software engineering perspective to Embedded and Real Time System Development</p><p>Presents software engineering principles in embedded and real time software domain </p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03244-3 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, USA; [NAME], Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium | Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete | State-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM Technical Committee 228-MPS on Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete | RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports | 14 | 1 | 2014 | 240 | Hard cover | Book | 240 p. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Engineering | Building Materials | SCT23047 | TNK | Structural Materials | SCZ11000 | TGM | Materials Science / Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2013-12-17 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- List of Authors.- 1. Introduction and [NAME], by [NAME] and K.H. Khayat.- 2. Mechanical Properties, by [NAME], [NAME], B. Craeye and [NAME] Itterbeeck.- 3. Creep and Shrinkage, by [NAME] and P. Lura.- 4. [NAME], by [NAME] and [NAME] Desnerck.- 5. Structural Behaviour, by [NAME], A.A.A. [NAME], [NAME] and M. Sonebi.- 6. [NAME] (FR-SCC), by L. Ferrara.- 7. Specialty Self-Compacting Concrete, by [NAME], [NAME], M. Sonebi and C. Shi.- 8. Summary and Conclusions, [NAME] and [NAME]. | The State-of-the-Art Report of RILEM Technical Committee 228-MPS on Mechanical properties of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) summarizes an extensive body of information related to mechanical properties and mechanical behaviour of SCC. Due attention is given to the fact that the composition of SCC varies significantly. A wide range of mechanical properties are considered, including compressive strength, stress-strain relationship, tensile and flexural strengths, modulus of elasticity, shear strength, effect of elevated temperature, such as fire spalling and residual properties after fire, in-situ properties, creep, shrinkage, bond properties and structural behaviour. A chapter on fibre-reinforced SCC is included, as well as a chapter on specialty SCC, such as light-weight SCC, heavy-weight SCC, preplaced aggregate SCC, special fibre reinforced SCC and underwater concrete. | <p>Brings together state of the art on a specific topic</p><p>Works as a practical source of accessible information</p><p>Sets the stage for future research<br></p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-017-8538-9 | Engineering | [NAME] | Ki-Han Kim, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA, USA; [NAME], Dynaflow, Inc., Jessup, MD, USA; Jean-Pierre Franc, Laboratoire des Ecoulements Géophysiques et Industriels (LEGI), [NAME], France; [NAME], Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland | Advanced Experimental and Numerical Techniques for Cavitation Erosion Prediction |  | Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications | 106 | 1 | 2014 | 418 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 418 p. 290 illus., 220 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Engineering Fluid Dynamics | SCT15044 | TGMF | Fluid- and Aerodynamics | SCP21026 | PHDF | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Foreword.- Preface.- Part I: Cavitation and Cavitation Erosion - Computational and Experimental Approaches.- 1 Cavitation and Cavitation Erosion.- 2 Laboratory Testing Methods of Cavitation Erosion.- 3 Pitting and Incubation Period.- 4 Cavitation Impulsive Pressures.- 5 Mass Loss and Advanced Periods of Erosion.- 6 Modeling of Cavitation Dynamics and Interaction with Material.- 7 Modeling of Material Response.- Part II: Selected Papers from the International Workshop on Advanced Experimental and Numerical Techniques for Cavitation Erosion Prediction (Grenoble, March 1-2, 2011).- 1 Hydrodynamic Processes Controlling Cavitation Erosion.- 2 On the Kinematics of Sheet and Cloud Cavitation and Related Erosion.- 3 Investigations into Dependence Between Cavitation Structures and Cavitation Erosion.- 4 Recent Investigations on Cavitation Erosion at the University of Fukui.- 5 Effect of Nozzle Geometry on Aggressivity of Cavitating Jet for Cavitation Erosion Test and Applications.- 6 Prediction of Cavitation Erosion and Residual Stress of Material Using Cavitating Flow Simulation with Bubble Flow Model.- 7 Assessment of Erosion Sensitive Areas via Compressible Simulation of Unsteady Cavitating Flows.- 8 Scaling of Cavitation Bubble Cloud Dynamics on Propellers.- 9 Numerical Simulations of Shock Emission by Bubble Collapse near a Rigid Surface.- Index. | This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the cavitation erosion phenomenon and state-of-the-art research in the field. It is divided into two parts. Part 1 consists of seven chapters, offering a wide range of computational and experimental approaches to cavitation erosion. It includes a general introduction to cavitation and cavitation erosion a detailed description of facilities and measurement techniques commonly used in cavitation erosion studies, an extensive presentation of various stages of cavitation damage (including incubation and mass loss) and insights into the contribution of computational methods to the analysis of both fluid and material behavior. The proposed approach is based on a detailed description of impact loads generated by collapsing cavitation bubbles and a physical analysis of the material response to these loads. Part 2 is devoted to a selection of nine papers presented at the International Workshop on Advanced Experimental and Numerical Techniques for Cavitation Erosion Prediction (Grenoble, France, 1-2 March 2011) representing the forefront of research on cavitation erosion. Innovative numerical and experimental investigations illustrate the most advanced breakthroughs in cavitation erosion research. | <p>Comprehensive treatment of both fluid and material aspects of cavitation erosion</p><p>Includes the most relevant experimental methods and computational approaches to study cavitation erosion</p><p>Includes a didactic and instructive presentation that can be used as a textbook for graduate students</p><p>Presents state-of-the-art research useful for engineers and researchers in the field</p><p>Provides predictive techniques of cavitation damage in hydraulic machineries such as propellers and pumps</p><p>Describes cavitation damage in terms of microscopic and macroscopic phenomena in solid state plasticity</p><p>Offers experimental and numerical inverse method tools to estimate impulsive pressures from materials damage</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-9445-4 | Engineering | Knecht | [NAME], University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA; Tiffany R. Walsh, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia | Bio-inspired Nanotechnology | From Surface Analysis to Applications |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 250 p. 150 illus. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Engineering | Nanotechnology and Microengineering | SCT18000 | TDPB | Biomaterials | SCZ13000 | TGM | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME]; Possibilities, [NAME], Societal Benefits.- Basic Concepts of the bio/materials interface.- [NAME] Characterization.- Quantitative Binding Characterization.- Structure-Function Relationships at the Bio-interface.- Interfacial Structure Determination.- Nucleation, Growth and Assembly.- Informatics approaches.- Molecular and Mesoscale Simulation.- Application 1 – catalysis.- Application 2 – energy.- Application 3 – biomedical.- Application 4 – optical/plasmonic.- Application 5 – green/recyclable/sustainable.- Outlook, Future and re-cap of Grand Challenges in context of the Applications. | This book focuses on the use of bio-inspired and biomimetic methods for the fabrication and activation of nanomaterials. This includes studies concerning the binding of the biomolecules to the surface of inorganic structures, structure/function relationships of the final materials, and extensive discussions on the final applications of such biomimetic materials in unique applications including energy harvesting/storage, biomedical diagnostics, and materials assembly. | <p>Covers the sustainable features of bio-inspired nanotechnology </p><p>Includes studies on the unique applications of biomimetic materials, such as energy harvesting and biomedical diagnostics </p><p>Covers the binding of the biomolecules to the surface of inorganic structures, and structure/function relationships of the final materials</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03193-4 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Universität Bielefeld and Honda Research Center (HRI-EU), Bielefeld, Germany; [NAME], Technische Universitaet Darmstadt and Max-Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Darmstadt, Germany | Learning Motor Skills | From Algorithms to Robot Experiments | Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics | 97 | 1 | 2014 | 191 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 191 p. 56 illus., 54 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | Robotics and Automation | SCT19020 | TJFM1 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-23 00:00:00 |  | Reinforcement Learning in Robotics: A Survey.- Movement Templates for Learning of Hitting and Batting.- Policy Search for Motor Primitives in Robotics.- Reinforcement Learning to Adjust Parameterized Motor Primitives to New Situations.- Learning Prioritized Control of Motor Primitives. | This book presents the state of the art in reinforcement learning applied to robotics both in terms of novel algorithms and applications. It discusses recent approaches that allow robots to learn motor.skills and presents tasks that need to take into account the dynamic behavior of the robot and its environment, where a kinematic movement plan is not sufficient. The book illustrates a method that learns to generalize parameterized motor plans which is obtained by imitation or reinforcement learning, by adapting a small set of global parameters and appropriate kernel-based reinforcement learning algorithms. The presented applications explore highly dynamic tasks and exhibit a very efficient learning process. All proposed approaches have been extensively validated with benchmarks tasks, in simulation and on real robots. These tasks correspond to sports and games but the presented techniques are also applicable to more mundane household tasks. The book is based on the first author’s doctoral thesis, which won the 2013 EURON Georges Giralt PhD Award. | <p>Presents an overview of reinforcement learning as applied to robotics</p><p>Provides novel algorithms and novel applications for learning motor skills</p><p>Extensively evaluates the applications of the approaches on benchmark and robot tasks (including ball-in-a-cup, darts, table-tennis, throwing and ball-bouncing) with simulated and real robots</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03205-4 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary; Claudiu R. Pozna, Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary; [NAME], Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland | Issues and Challenges of Intelligent Systems and Computational Intelligence |  | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 530 | 1 | 2014 | 283 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 283 p. 131 illus., 55 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Fuzzy Systems: Theory.- Part II Fuzzy Systems: Application.- Part III Neural Network.- Part IV Clustering and Image Processing.- Part V Robotic Systems.- Part VI Data Manipulation.- Part VII Control. | This carefully edited book contains contributions of prominent and active researchers and scholars in the broadly perceived area of intelligent systems. The book is unique both with respect to the width of coverage of tools and techniques, and to the variety of problems that could be solved by the tools and techniques presented. The editors have been able to gather a very good collection of relevant and original papers by prominent representatives of many areas, relevant both to the theory and practice of intelligent systems, artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, soft computing, and the like. The contributions have been divided into 7 parts presenting first more fundamental and theoretical contributions, and then applications in relevant areas. | <p>Recent research in intelligent systems and computational intelligence</p><p>Unique book both with respect to the width of coverage of tools and techniques, and to the variety of problems that could be solved by the tools and techniques presented</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03421-8 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], [NAME] of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany | A Brief Introduction to Continuous Evolutionary Optimization |  | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 94 | Soft cover | Book | XI, 94 p. 29 illus., 24 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 54.99 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Foundations.- Part II Advanced Optimization.- Part III Learning.- Part IV Appendix. | Practical optimization problems are often hard to solve, in particular when they are black boxes and no further information about the problem is available except via function evaluations. This work introduces a collection of heuristics and algorithms for black box optimization with evolutionary algorithms in continuous solution spaces. The book gives an introduction to evolution strategies and parameter control. Heuristic extensions are presented that allow optimization in constrained, multimodal and multi-objective solution spaces. An adaptive penalty function is introduced for constrained optimization. Meta-models reduce the number of fitness and constraint function calls in expensive optimization problems. The hybridization of evolution strategies with local search allows fast optimization in solution spaces with many local optima. A selection operator based on reference lines in objective space is introduced to optimize multiple conflictive objectives. Evolutionary search is employed for learning kernel parameters of the Nadaraya-Watson estimator and a swarm-based iterative approach is presented for optimizing latent points in dimensionality reduction problems. Experiments on typical benchmark problems as well as numerous figures and diagrams illustrate the behavior of the introduced concepts and methods. | <p>Collection of heuristics and algorithms for black box optimization with evolutionary algorithms in continuous solution spaces</p><p>Introduction to evolution strategies and parameter control</p><p>Presents heuristic extensions that allow optimization in constrained, multimodal and multi-objective solution spaces</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-11992-7 | Engineering | Küchler | [NAME], FH Würzburg - Schweinfurt, Schweinfurt, Germany | High Voltage Engineering | Fundamentals - Technology - Applications |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 600 | Hard cover | Book | 600p. 400 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 239 | Engineering | Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks | SCT24070 | THRD |  |  |  | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME] in Dielectrics.- Dielectric Strength.- System Properties of Dielectrics.- Insulating Materials.- Testing, Measuring, Diagnosis.- Applications, Insulating Systems. | High voltage engineering is not only a key technology for a safe, economic and sustainable electric power supply. Furthermore, a broad spectrum of applications includes most of the innovative fields in engineering and science, such as medical engineering, laser technology, industrial production, automotive engineering, food technology, bioengineering, nanotechnology, environmental protection, recycling, electromagnetic compatibility, scientific research or superconductivity.   'High Voltage Engineering: Fundamentals – Technologies – Applications' is based on the 3rd edition of the leading German standard work '[NAME]', which is both a textbook for students and a reference book for engineers. It provides a unique and successful combination of scientific foundations, basic principles, modern technologies and practical applications, clearly illustrated by many figures, examples and exercises. It is considered that new challenges for high voltage engineering are brought about by emerging technologies and global development of economies and electricity supply infrastructure, especially in the fast developing countries. | <p>Provides a unique and successful combination of scientific foundations, basic principles, modern technologies and practical applications</p><p>Clearly illustrated by many figures, examples and exercises</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03903-9 | Engineering | Laviers | [NAME], Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA; Magnus Egerstedt, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA | Controls and Art | Inquiries at the Intersection of the Subjective and the Objective |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 228 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 228 p. 106 illus., 72 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Arts | SCV30000 | AB | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-03-16 00:00:00 |  |  | Metric Preference Learning with Applciations to Motion Imitation.- In the Dance Studio: An Art and Engineering Exploration of Human Flocking.- [NAME]: The Control Theory of Communication Through Movement.- So You Think You Can Dance?: Rhythmic Flight Performances with Quadrocopters.- [NAME] and the Engineering of Autonomous Theatre.- The Artistic Geometry of Consensus Protocols.- Generating Music from Flocking Dynamics.- 'Are We There Yet?': Visual Tracking of Visitors Under Variable Lighting.- Style-based Robotic Motion in Contemporart Dance Performance. | Dancing humanoids, robotic art installations, and music generated by mathematically precise methods are no longer science fiction; in fact they are the subject of this book. This first-of-its-kind anthology assembles technical research that makes such creations possible. In order to mechanize something as enigmatic and personal as dance, researchers must delve deeply into two distinct academic disciplines: control theory and art. Broadly, this research uses techniques from the world of art to inspire methods in control, enables artistic endeavours using advanced control theory and aids in the analysis of art using metrics devised by a systems theoretic approach.To ensure that artistic influences are well represented, the individual chapters are focused so that they relate their contribution to the arts meaningfully and explicitly. Specially composed introductions set up the contributions either in terms of inspiration by artistic principles or their contribution to the arts through new analysis tools. To facilitate this, the majority of the chapters are authored jointly by experts in control theory and by artists, including dancers, choreographers, puppeteers and painters. Connections between controls and art then permeate the text so that these important relationships play a central role in the book.Controls and [NAME] surveys current projects in this area—including a disco dancing robot, a reactive museum exhibit and otherworldly music—and illuminates open problems and topics for research in this emerging interdisciplinary field. It will draw attention both from experts in robotics and control interested in developing the artistic side of their creations and from academics studying dance, theater, music and the visual arts with an interest in avant-garde means of production. | <p>The first book that documents and highlights the connections between systems theory and art as an important avenue of [NAME]’s increasing importance in STEM education will attract a new audience to science, technology and mathematics</p><p>(science, technology, engineering and math)</p><p>Demonstrates how technical analyses of artistic pieces and performance can inspire the creation of new artistic forms</p><p>Broadens the purview of systems and control from the purely technical and technological to the artistic and imaginative</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-38549-0 | Engineering | Lech | [NAME], RMIT University School of Electrical and, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; [NAME], [NAME] University Australia, School of Business and IT, Singapore, Singapore; [NAME], University of California, [NAME], Sacramento, CA, USA; [NAME], Psychology Network Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia | Mental Health Informatics |  | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 491 | 1 | 2014 | 253 | Hard cover | Book | X, 253 p. 85 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-20 00:00:00 |  | Mental Health Informatics: Current approaches.- The Rise of Person-Centered Healthcare and the Influence of Health Informatics and Social Network Applications on Mental Health Care.- The Changing Doctor-Patient Relationship – a Move to Anytime, Anywhere.- Novel Approaches to Clinical Care in Mental Health - from Asynchronous Telepsychiatry to Virtual Reality.- Speech Analysis for Mental Health Assessment using Support Vector Machines.- Social Networks and Automated Mental Health Screening.- [NAME] from Support Vector Machines for Psychological Classifications.- An Alternative Method of Analysis in the Absence of Control Group.- Stress and Emotion Recognition using Acoustic Speech Analysis. | This book introduces approaches that have the potential to transform the daily practice of psychiatrists and psychologists. This includes the asynchronous communication between mental health care providers and clients as well as the automation of assessment and therapy. [NAME] and language are particularly interesting from the viewpoint of psychological assessment. For instance, depression may change the characteristics of voice in individuals and these changes can be detected by a special form of speech analysis. Computational screening methods that utilize speech and language can detect subtle changes and alert clinicians as well as individuals and caregivers. The use of online technologies in mental health, however, poses ethical problems that will occupy concerned individuals, governments and the wider public for some time. Assuming that these ethical problems can be solved, it should be possible to diagnose and treat mental health disorders online (excluding the use of medication). [NAME] and language are particularly interesting from the viewpoint of psychological assessment. For instance, depression may change the characteristics of voice in individuals and these changes can be detected by a special form of speech analysis. Computational screening methods that utilize speech and language can detect subtle changes and alert clinicians as well as individuals and caregivers. The use of online technologies in mental health, however, poses ethical problems that will occupy concerned individuals, governments and the wider public for some time. Assuming that these ethical problems can be solved, it should be possible to diagnose and treat mental health disorders online (excluding the use of medication). | <p>First book on "Mental Health Informatics" on the market</p><p>Presents computational methods in mental health</p><p>Written by a leading expert in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-7840-5 | Engineering | Leech | [NAME], Windsor House, Congleton, UK | The Modelling and Analysis of the Mechanics of Ropes |  | Solid Mechanics and Its Applications | 209 | 1 | 2014 | 121 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 121 p. 79 illus., 38 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Engineering, general | SCT00004 | TBC |  |  |  | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-27 00:00:00 |  | 1 Introduction.- 2 Fibre Geometry and Fibre Mechanics.- 3 Component Path Geometries.- 4 Transversely [NAME] Structures.- 5 Hierarchical Structures.- 6 Transversely Discrete Structures.- 7 Contact Force and Friction.- 8 Component Wear, Life and Heating.- Appendix - Tentative Scaling Relations. | This book considers the modelling and analysis of the many types of ropes, linear fibre assemblies. The construction of these structures is very diverse and in the work these are considered from the modelling point of view. As well as the conventional twisted structures, braid and plaited structures and parallel assemblies are modelled and analysed, first for their assembly and secondly for their mechanical behaviour. Also since the components are assemblies of components, fibres into yarns, into strands, and into ropes the hierarchical nature of the construction is considered.The focus of the modelling is essentially toward load extension behaviour but there is reference to bending of ropes, encompassed by the two extremes, no slip between the components and zero friction resistance to component slip. Friction in ropes is considered both between the rope components, sliding, sawing and scissoring, and within the components, dilation and distortion, these latter modes being used to model component set, the phenomenon instrumental in rope proofing. The exploitation of the modelling is closed by the suggested modelling and analysis of component wear and life limitation and also of rope steady state heating. These will require extensive experimentation to extract the necessary coefficients, achievable by parallel testing of prototypes and similar structures.This development is focused on the modelling and analysis of ropes and other similar structures. All the modelling is based on the Principle of Virtual Work and admissible modes of deformation. Finally this book is directed towards the various industries involved in design, manufacture and use of ropes, stays and other similar structures. | <p>Details the various analyses and mathematical models that can be used to quantify the behaviour of linear fibre structures <br><br>Serves textile technologists as a tool to be used to reinforce their experimental research<br><br>Presents the various models and associated model behaviour that can help in understanding the performance of linear fibre structures</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5573-7 | Engineering | Lewis | [NAME], University of Texas, Arlington Automation & Robotics Research Institute, Fort Worth, TX, USA; [NAME], Southwest Jiaotong University School of Electrical Engineering, Chengdu, People's Republic of China; [NAME], University of Texas at Arlington, Fort Worth, USA; [NAME], Danfoss Power Solutions (US) Company, Ames, IN, USA | Cooperative Control of Multi-Agent Systems | Optimal and Adaptive Design Approaches | Communications and Control Engineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 307 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 307 p. 80 illus., 59 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction to Synchronization in Nature and Physics and Cooperative Control for Multi-agent Systems on Graphs.- Algebraic Graph Theory and Cooperative Control Consensus.- Part I Distributed Optimal Design for Cooperative Control in Multi-agent Systems on Graphs.- Local Optimal Design for Cooperative Control in Multi-agent Systems on Graphs.- Riccati Design for Synchronization of Discrete-Time Systems.- Cooperative Globally Optimal Control for Multi-agent Systems on Directed Graph Topologies.- Graphical Games: Distributed Multi-player Games on Graphs.- Part II Distributed Adaptive Control for Multi-agent Cooperative Systems.- Graph Laplacian Potential and Lyapunov Functions for Multi-agent Systems.- Cooperative Adaptive Control for Systems with First-Order Nonlinear Dynamics.- Cooperative Adaptive Control for Systems with Second-Order Nonlinear Dynamics.- Cooperative Adaptive Control for Higher-Order Nonlinear Systems. | Cooperative Control of Multi-Agent Systems extends optimal control and adaptive control design methods to multi-agent systems on communication graphs. It develops Riccati design techniques for general linear dynamics for cooperative state feedback design, cooperative observer design, and cooperative dynamic output feedback design. Both continuous-time and discrete-time dynamical multi-agent systems are treated. Optimal cooperative control is introduced and neural adaptive design techniques for multi-agent nonlinear systems with unknown dynamics, which are rarely treated in literature are developed. Results spanning systems with first-, second- and on up to general high-order nonlinear dynamics are presented.Each control methodology proposed is developed by rigorous proofs. All algorithms are justified by simulation examples. The text is self-contained and will serve as an excellent comprehensive source of information for researchers and graduate students working with multi-agent systems. | <p>Gives the reader convenient Riccati-based design techniques for a various forms of control with single- to high-order dynamics </p><p>Demonstrates the reliability of the methods described with rigorous stability analysis and detailed control design algorithms  </p><p>Self-contained providing the reader with solid background and comprehensive cutting-edge research in the same source</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03812-4 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], GE Healthcare and University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada; [NAME], Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal | Shape Analysis in Medical Image Analysis |  | Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics | 14 | 1 | 2014 | 438 | Hard cover | Book | VII, 438 p. 220 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | SCT2700X | MQW | Image Processing and Computer Vision | SCI22021 | UYT | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Part I: Methods and Models.- 1. Shape Analysis for Brain Structures: A Review, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Shi.- 2. Shape Analysis in Molecular Imaging, by [NAME], [NAME]. Variational Shape Representation for Modeling, Elastic Registration and Segmentation, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] 4. Image [NAME] on Bayesian Models, by [NAME], [NAME]. Shape-Constrained Deformable Models and Applications in Medical Imaging, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Jochen Peters.- Part II: Application Cases.- 6. Accurate Pathology Segmentation in FLAIR MRI for Robust Shape Characterization, by [NAME], [NAME], Anastasios Venetsanopoulos.- 7. Groupwise Registration of Brain Images, by [NAME], Yong Fan.- 8. Modeling of [NAME] from LDCT of the Human Chest: Algorithms and Evaluation for CAD Systems, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Farag.- 9. Analyzing the Shape and Motion of the Lung and Heart in Dynamic Pulmonary Imaging, by [NAME], [NAME], Demetri Terzopoulos.- 10. [NAME] via [NAME], by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Rittscher.- 11. Computational Modeling of the Spine, by [NAME], S. Kadoury, C. Lorenz.- 12. Shape Constraints for the Left Ventricle Segmentation from Cardiac Cine MRI Based on Snake Models, by [NAME], [NAME], Yunde Jia.- 13. An Optical Flow Approach to Assessment of Ventricular Shape Change Based on Echocardiography, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME]. | This book contains thirteen contributions from invited experts of international recognition addressing important issues in shape analysis in medical image analysis, including techniques for image segmentation, registration, modelling and classification and applications in biology, as well as in cardiac, brain, spine, chest, lung and clinical practice.This volume treats topics such as for example, anatomic and functional shape representation and matching; shape-based medical image segmentation; shape registration; statistical shape analysis; shape deformation; shape-based abnormity detection; shape tracking and longitudinal shape analysis; machine learning for shape modeling and analysis; shape-based computer-aided-diagnosis; shape-based medical navigation; benchmark and validation of shape representation, analysis and modeling algorithms.This work will be of interest to researchers, students and manufacturers in the fields of artificial intelligence, bioengineering, biomechanics, computational mechanics, computational vision, computer sciences, human motion, mathematics, medical imaging, medicine, pattern recognition and physics. | First book to cover this topic in the field so comprehensively <br>Detailed attention is given to sub-topics too <br>Medical imaging is a topic that affects many and has wide applications | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-6283-4 | Engineering | Lim | [NAME], Samsung Techwin RD Center, Seongnam-si, Korea, Republic of (South Korea); [NAME], Intellicass Inc., Montreal, QC, Canada; A [NAME], University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA | Process Control for Sheet-Metal Stamping | Process Modeling, Controller Design and Shop-Floor Implementation | Advances in Industrial Control |  | 1 | 2014 | 183 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 183 p. 79 illus., 67 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment | SCT22040 | TGXW | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Equipment and Material Flow Control.- Recent Advances in Stamping Control.- Machine Control.- Laboratory Development of Process Control.- Process Control.- Auto-Tuning and Adaptive Control.- Direct and Indirect Adaptive Process Control. | Process Control for Sheet-Metal Stamping presents a comprehensive and structured approach to the design and implementation of controllers for the sheet metal stamping process. The use of process control for sheet-metal stamping greatly reduces defects in deep-drawn parts and can also yield large material savings from reduced scrap. Sheet-metal forming is a complex process and most often characterized by partial differential equations that are numerically solved using finite-element techniques. In this book, twenty years of academic research are reviewed and the resulting technology transitioned to the industrial environment. The sheet-metal stamping process is modeled in a manner suitable for multiple-input multiple-output control system design, with commercially available sensors and actuators. These models are then used to design adaptive controllers and real-time controller implementation is discussed. Finally, experimental results from actual shop floor deployment are presented along with ideas for further improvement of the technology. Process Control for Sheet-Metal Stamping allows the reader to design and implement process controllers in a typical manufacturing environment by retrofitting standard hydraulic or mechanical stamping presses and as such will be of interest to practising engineers working in metal-working, automotive and aeronautical industries. Academic researchers studying improvements in process control and how these affect the industries in which they are applied will also find the text of value. | <p>For the practitioner, describes the shopfloor implementation of a technology effective at reducing defects and scrap-metal generation</p><p>Provides the academic reader with the theoretical necessities for modelling the complex sheet-metal-stamping process</p><p>Describes adaptive control techniques that handle real-world uncertainties in a real stamping plant</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-3156-5 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Michigan State University Dept. Electrical & Computer Engineering, East Lansing, MI, USA; [NAME], Michigan State University Dept. Electrical & Computer Engineering, East Lansing, MI, USA; Shantanu Chakrabartty, Michigan State University Dept. Electrical & Computer Engineering, East Lansing, MI, USA | Forward Error-Correcting Biosensors | Principles, Modeling and Fabrication |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 200 p. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design | [NAME] | UGC | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Fundamentals of Biosensors; Reliability of Biosensors.- Design of Forward Error-Correction Biosensors: Biosensor Encoder.- Design of Forward Error-Correction Biosensors: Biosensor Decoder.- Biosensor Instrumentation.- System Integration and BioMEMs.- Summary and Conclusions. | This book explores a new area in the interface of biomedical devices and information engineering, describing an error-free biosensor technology, which employs error-correcting techniques to improve the reliability and accuracy of biosensors and biochips.  It is the first comprehensive book to introduce the application of error-correcting methods into bionanotechnology, in order to achieve error-free performance. | First book to demonstrate the design of biosensor encoders based on forward error-correcting principles <br><br>Explores a new area in the interface of biomedical devices and information engineering <br><br>Provides an invaluable reference to forward error-correcting principles to a multidisciplinary audience of researchers in bionanotechnolgoy | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-7091-1767-5 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland; Alexis Rusinek, National Engineering School, [NAME], France | Constitutive Relations under Impact Loadings | Experiments, Theoretical and Numerical Aspects | CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences | 552 | 1 | 2014 | 286 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 286 p. 172 illus. | 0 | final | 169 | Engineering | [NAME] and Mechanics of Materials | SCT1501X | TG | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | SCZ17000 | TGMT | Materials Science / Engineering | Monograph | Springer Vienna | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Testing with bars from dynamic to quasi-static.- Dynamic testing of materials.- Material behavior under dynamics loading, modeling and experiments.- Analysis of some high-speed impact problems in the aircraft industry.- Computer estimation of plastic strain localization and failure for large strain rates using viscoplasticity.- Inelastic flow and failure of metallic solids accounting for asymmetry of elastic range and micro-shear banding. | The book describes behavior of materials (ductile, brittle and composites) under impact loadings and high strain rates. The three aspects: experimental, theoretical and numerical are in the focus of interest. [NAME] bars are mainly used as experimental devices to describe dynamic behavior of materials. The precise description of experimental techniques and interpretation of wave interaction are carefully discussed. Theoretical background refers to rate dependent thermoviscoplastic formulation. This includes the discussion of well posedness of initial boundary value problems and the solution of the system of governing equations using numerical methods. Explicit time integration is used in computations to solve dynamic problems. In addition, many applications in aeronautic and automotive industries are exposed. | <p>Numerous step-by-step tutorials help the reader to learn quickly</p><p>A special chapter on next generation [NAME] prepares readers for the future</p><p>Includes ten tips on how to protect flash sites from hackers</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02299-4 | Engineering | Ma | [NAME], Honeywell, Golden Valley, MN, USA; [NAME], West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA | Support Vector Machines Applications |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 297 | Hard cover | Book | VI, 297 p. 85 illus., 61 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | SCT24051 | TTBM | Computer Communication Networks | SCI13022 | UKN | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Augmented-SVM for gradient observations with application to learning multiple-attractor dynamics.- Multi-class Support Vector Machine.- Novel Inductive and Transductive Transfer Learning Approaches Based on Support Vector Learning.- Security Evaluation of Support Vector Machines in Adversarial Environments.- Application of SVMs to the Bag-of-features Model— A Kernel Perspective.- Support Vector Machines for Neuroimage Analysis: Interpretation from Discrimination.- Kernel Machines for Imbalanced Data Problem and the Use in Biomedical Applications.- Soft Biometrics from Face Images using Support Vector Machines. | Support vector machines (SVM) have both a solid mathematical background and practical applications. This book focuses on the recent advances and applications of the SVM, such as image processing, medical practice, computer vision, and pattern recognition, machine learning, applied statistics, and artificial intelligence. The aim of this book is to create a comprehensive source on support vector machine applications. | <p>Focus on current developments in the field of Support Vector Machines </p><p>Illustrates critical applications of support vector machines to important real world problems</p><p>Provides critical review of the state-of-the-art techniques on SVM, such as domain transfer SVM, object recognition, soft biometrics, and biomedical applications</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-34906-5 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK | Advances in Solar Sailing |  | Springer Praxis Books |  | 1 | 2014 | 963 | Hard cover | Book | VI, 963 p. 607 illus., 477 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Aerospace Technology and Astronautics | [NAME] | TRP | Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences | [NAME] | TTDS | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  |  | This book presents the best contributions of the the Third International Symposium on Solar Sailing Glasgow, 11 – 13 June 2013. It is a rapid snap-shot of the state-of-the art of solar sail technology in 2013 across the globe, capturing flight programs, technology development programs and new technology and application concepts. The book contains contributions from all of the leading figures in the field, including NASA, JAXA, ESA & DLR as well as university and industry experts. It therefore provides a unique reference point for the solar sail technology. The book also includes key contributions from the prospective users of solar sail technology, which will allow the technology to be considered by the user in this unique context. | Gives a  rapid snap-shot of the state-of-the art of solar sail technology across the globe, capturing flight programs, technology development programs and new technology and application concepts<br><br>Presents  contributions from all of the leading figures in the field, including NASA, JAXA, ESA &amp; DLR as well as university and industry experts <br><br>Provides a unique reference point for the solar sail technology<br><br>Includes key contributions from the prospective users of solar sail technology, which will allow the technology to be considered by the user in this unique context | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02617-6 | Engineering | Machado | Carolina Machado, University of Minho, [NAME], Portugal; [NAME], University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal | Human Resource Management and Technological Challenges |  | Management and Industrial Engineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 170 | Hard cover | Book | VII, 170 p. 16 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing | SCT22016 | TBC | Innovation/Technology Management | SCW23121 | [NAME] | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | HRM politics and practices.- Technological impact  and consequences in HRM.- Communication, participation and involvement.- Equal opportunities.- Health and safety.- How work is changing.- Matching human and technological [NAME] people in a technological environment.- [NAME] management in the new technologies [NAME] leadership skills.- Global management.- Matching human and technological needs.- Strategic management.- Innovation and change.- Entrepreneurship.- Employee motivation.- Learning skills and styles in technology innovation.- Training effectiveness. | This book focuses on the challenges and changes that new technologies bring to human resources (HR) of modern organizations. It examines the technological implications of the last changes taking place and how they affect the management and motivation of human resources belonging to these organizations. It looks for ways to understand and perceive how organizational HR, individually and as a team, conceptualize, invent, adapt, define and use organizational technology, as well as how they are constrained by features of it. The book provides discussion and the exchange of information on principles, strategies, models, techniques, methodologies and applications of human resources management and technological challenges and changes in the field of industry, commerce and services. | <p>Provides a channel of communication to disseminate the knowledge of human resources management in the technological age </p><p>Evaluates alternative strategies for improving working conditions </p><p>Presents innovative theories and the latest research activities related to human resource management</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-4956-0 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Auburn University, Auburn, NY, USA | Video over Cognitive Radio Networks | When Quality of Service Meets Spectrum |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 129 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 129 p. 37 illus., 36 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks | SCI13006 | UT | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Video over Cellular CR networks.- Video over Cooperative CR Networks.- Video over Femto CR Networks.- Video over Multi-hop CR Networks.- Conclusion and Open Problems. | This book focuses on the problem of video streaming over emerging cognitive radio (CR) networks. The book discusses the problems and techniques for scalable video streaming over cellular cognitive radio networks, ad hoc CR networks, cooperative CR networks, and femtocell CR networks. The authors formulate these problems and propose optimal algorithms to solve these problems. Also the book analyzes the proposed algorithms and validates the algorithms with simulations. | <p>Provides an effective solution to exploiting underutilized spectrum and enhancing the efficiency and access to spectrum for wireless multimedia applications </p><p>Examines Femtocell CR networks and its effectivness on improving network coverage and capacity </p><p>Discusses cross-layer optimization, distributed algorithm design and analysis</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03046-3 | Engineering | Martinez-Guerra | [NAME], CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico, D.F., Mexico; [NAME], Instituto Politecnico Nacional Academia de Mecatronica, Mexico, D.F., Mexico | Fault Detection and Diagnosis in Nonlinear Systems | A Differential and Algebraic Viewpoint | Understanding Complex Systems |  | 1 | 2014 | 128 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 128 p. 31 illus., 11 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | SCT15036 | TGMD4 | Nonlinear Dynamics | SCP33020 | PBWR | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-15 00:00:00 |  | From the Contents: The Fault Detection Problem in Nonlinear Systems using Residual Generators.- Fault Detection in CSTR Using Nonlinear Observers.- Diagnosis of Nonlinear Systems Using the Concept of Differential Transcendence Degree.- On Nonlinear System Diagnosis Via High-Gain Observers: a Case Study. | The high reliability required in industrial processes has created the necessity of detecting abnormal conditions, called faults, while processes are operating. The term fault generically refers to any type of process degradation, or degradation in equipment performance because of changes in the process's physical characteristics, process inputs or environmental conditions. This book is about the fundamentals of fault detection and diagnosis in a variety of nonlinear systems which are represented by ordinary differential equations. The fault detection problem is approached from a differential algebraic viewpoint, using residual generators based upon high-gain nonlinear auxiliary systems (‘observers’). A prominent role is played by the type of mathematical tools that will be used, requiring knowledge of differential algebra and differential equations. Specific theorems tailored to the needs of the problem-solving procedures are developed and proved. Applications to real-world problems, both with constant and time-varying faults, are made throughout the book and include electromechanical positioning systems, the Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR), bioreactor models and belt drive systems, to name but a few. | <p>Authored by leading researchers in the field</p><p>Systematically introduces the residual generator method for fault detection in nonlinear dynamical systems</p><p>Self-contained and tutorial presentation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-04021-9 | Engineering | Medeisis | Arturas Medeisis, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania; [NAME], King's College London, London, UK | Cognitive Radio Policy and Regulation | Techno-Economic Studies to Facilitate Dynamic Spectrum Access | Signals and Communication Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 425 | Hard cover | Book w. online files/update | XII, 425 p. 161 illus., 61 illus. in color. With online files/update. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Innovation/Technology Management | SCW23121 | [NAME] | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-03-11 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Part I State-of-the-Art in Policy and Regulation of the Radio Spectrum: Introduction.- Part II Deployment Scenarios for Cognitive Radio: Introduction.- Part III Technical Approaches for Improved Spectrum Sharing.- Part IV Economic Aspects of CR Policy and Regulation.- Part V Impact Assessment of CR/SDR Regulation.- Part VI Novel Approaches to Spectrum Policy and Regulation for the Age of CR.- Part VII Summary and [NAME]. | This book offers a timely reflection on how the proliferation of advanced wireless communications technologies, particularly cognitive radio (CR) can be enabled by thoroughly-considered policy and appropriate regulation. It looks at the prospects of CR from the divergent standpoints of technological development and economic market reality. The book provides a broad survey of various techno-economic and policy aspects of CR development and provides the reader with an understanding of the complexities involved as well as a toolbox of possible solutions to enable the evolutionary leap towards successful implementation of disruptive CR technology or indeed any other novel wireless technologies. Cognitive Radio Policy and Regulation showcases the original ideas and concepts introduced into the field of CR and dynamic spectrum access policy over nearly four years of work within COST Action IC0905 TERRA, a think-tank with participants from more than 20 countries. The book’s subject matter includes: • deployment scenarios for CR; • technical approaches for improved spectrum sharing; • economic aspects of CR policy and regulation; • impact assessment of cognitive and software-defined radio; and • novel approaches to spectrum policy and regulation for the age of CR. The book will interest researchers in the field of wireless communications, especially those working with standardization and policy issues, as well as industry and regulatory professionals concerned with radio spectrum management and the general development of wireless communications. Considerable complementary reference material such as power point slides and technical reports that illustrates and expands on the contents of the book is provided on the companion website to the book. | <p>Enriches understanding of the interrelationship between technical viability, sound regulation and economic benefit in producing a flourishing real-world deployment environment for novel wireless technologies</p><p>Provides a solid basis for future academic research and professional work in developing telecommunications policy and radio-spectrum management</p><p>Supplementary instructional material will enable teachers and graduate students to exploit the inspiration this book provides for the next generation of researchers in mobile and wireless technologies</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-45308-3 | Engineering | Meyer-Baese | Uwe Meyer-Baese, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA | Digital Signal Processing with Field Programmable Gate Arrays |  | Signals and Communication Technology |  | 4 | 2014 | 750 | Hard cover | Book with DVD | 750 p. With DVD. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | SCT24051 | TTBM | Control Structures and Microprogramming | SCI12018 | UMB | Electrical Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-03-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Computer Arithmetic.- Finite Impulse Response (FIR) Digital Filtres.- Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) Digital Filtres.- Multirate Signal Processing.- Fourier Transforms.- Advanced Topics.- Adaptive Filtres.- Microprocessor Design. | Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are revolutionizing digital signal processing. The efficient implementation of front-end digital signal processing algorithms is the main goal of this book. It starts with an overview of today's FPGA technology, devices and tools for designing state-of-the-art DSP systems. A case study in the first chapter is the basis for more than 40 design examples throughout. The following chapters deal with computer arithmetic concepts, theory and the implementation of FIR and IIR filters, multirate digital signal processing systems, DFT and FFT algorithms, advanced algorithms with high future potential, and adaptive filters. Each chapter contains exercises. The VERILOG source code and a glossary are given in the appendices. This new edition incorporatesOver 10 new system level case studies designed in VHDL and VerilogA new chapter on image and video processingAn [NAME] update and new [NAME] simulationsXilinx [NAME] board and ISIM simulation supportSigned fixed point and floating point IEEE library examplesAn overview on parallel all-pass IIR filter designICA and PCA system level designsSpeech and audio coding for MP3 and ADPCM | <p>Well-established textbook that covers a topic at the forefront of communications technology</p><p>Includes over 10 new system-level case studies designed in VHDL and Verilog</p><p>Covers image and video processing in a whole new chapter</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9337-2 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA; [NAME], . [NAME], Erode Dist., India | Inertial Electrostatic Confinement (IEC) Fusion | Fundamentals and Applications |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 400 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 400 p. 292 illus., 200 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Nuclear Engineering | SCT25040 | THK | Nuclear Fusion | SCP23045 | PHN | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Background, [NAME], and Experimental IECs.- Theory of Potential Well Traps in the IEC.- Gas Discharges in Gridded IECs.- High-Voltage Stalk Design for IECs.- IEC Grid Materials and Construction.- Effect of Grid Geometry on IEC Device Performance.- Space Charge Limited Flow.- Ion and Electron Current Scaling Issues.- Cylindrical and Other IEC Geometries.- Various Other IEC Concepts and Experiments.- IEC Diagnostics.- Potential Applications.- Reactor Confinement Theory and IEC Reactor Visions. | This book provides readers with an introductory understanding of Inertial Electrostatic Confinement (IEC), a type of fusion meant to retain plasma using an electrostatic field. IEC provides a unique approach for plasma confinement, as it offers a number of spin-off applications, such as a small neutron source for Neutron Activity Analysis (NAA), that all work towards creating fusion power. The IEC has been identified in recent times as an ideal fusion power unit because of its ability to burn aneutronic fuels like p-B11 as a result of its non-Maxwellian plasma dominated by beam-like ions. This type of fusion also takes place in a simple mechanical structure small in size, which also contributes to its viability as a source of power. This book posits that the ability to study the physics of IEC in very small volume plasmas makes it possible to rapidly investigate a design to create a power-producing device on a much larger scale. Along with this hypothesis the book also includes a conceptual experiment proposed for demonstrating breakeven conditions for using p-B11 in a hydrogen plasma simulation.This book also:Offers an in-depth look, from introductory basics to experimental simulation, of Inertial Electrostatic Confinement, an emerging method for generating fusion powerDiscusses how the Inertial Electrostatic Confinement method can be applied to other applications besides fusion through theoretical experiments in the textDetails the study of the physics of Inertial Electrostatic Confinement in small-volume plasmas and suggests that their rapid reproduction could lead to the creation of a large-scale power-producing devicePerfect for researchers and students working with nuclear fusion, Inertial Electrostatic Confinement (IEC) Fusion: Fundamentals and Applications also offers the current experimental status of IEC research, details supporting theories in the field and introduces other potential applications that stem from IEC. | <p>Offers an in-depth look, from introductory basics to experimental simulation, of Inertial Electrostatic Confinement, an emerging method for generating fusion power<br>Discusses how the Inertial Electrostatic Confinement method can be applied to other applications besides fusion through theoretical experiments in the text<br>Details the study of the physics of Inertial Electrostatic Confinement in small-volume plasmas and suggests that their rapid reproduction could lead to the creation of a large-scale power-producing device</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-0820-8 | Engineering | Moiseev | Konstantin Moiseev, Intel, Haifa, Israel; [NAME], Technion, Haifa, Israel; [NAME], Technion, Haifa, Israel | Multi-Net Optimization of VLSI Interconnect |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300 p. 100 illus. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | SCT24027 | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-12-01 00:00:00 |  |  | The driving forces behind the interconnect scaling problem: economy and technology.- Interconnect aspects in design methodology and CAD tools.- Scaling dependent electrical modeling of interconnects.- Scaling dependent design metrics and performance goals.- Classification of interconnect sizing problems.- Single-net optimizations.- Multi-net sizing in wire bundles.- Multi-net sizing in general layouts. | This book covers layout design and layout migration methodologies for optimizing multi-net wire structures in advanced VLSI interconnects. Scaling-dependent models for interconnect power, interconnect delay and crosstalk noise are covered in depth, and several design optimization problems are addressed, such as minimization of interconnect power under delay constraints, or design for minimal delay in wire bundles within a given routing area. A handy reference or a guide for design methodologies and layout automation techniques, this book provides a foundation for physical design challenges of interconnect in advanced integrated circuits. | <p>Describes the evolution of interconnect scaling and provides new techniques for layout migration and optimization, focusing on multi-net optimization</p><p>Presents research results that provide a level of design optimization which does not exist in commercially-available design automation software tools</p><p>Includes mathematical properties and conditions for optimality of layout, describes and analyses algorithmic solutions, and supplements analysis with examples taken from state-of-the-art chips</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01245-2 | Engineering | Moreira | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], The Netherlands; [NAME], Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands | Scheduling Real-Time Streaming Applications onto an Embedded Multiprocessor |  | Embedded Systems | 24 | 1 | 2014 | 193 | Hard cover | Book | X, 193 p. 58 illus., 17 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Processor Architectures | [NAME] | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-21 00:00:00 |  | Setting the Stage.- Software Framework.- Data Flow Computation Models.- Temporal Analysis.- Resource Modeling and Compile Time Scheduling.- Mode-Controlled Data Flow.- Resource Manager.- Demonstrator.- Conclusions and Further Work. | This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art, data flow-based techniques for the analysis, modeling and mapping technologies of concurrent applications on multi-processors. The authors present a flow for designing embedded hard/firm real-time multiprocessor streaming applications, based on data flow formalisms, with a particular focus on wireless modem applications. Architectures are described for the design tools and run-time scheduling and resource management of such a platform. | <p>Provides a comprehensive overview of the complete design trajectory, based on data flow programming and analysis for multiprocessor systems</p><p>Describes modeling techniques, with an emphasis on different data flow models for budget schedulers and the modeling of different schedulers</p><p>Discusses other relevant data-flow models of computation, such as cyclo-static data flow and variable-rate data flow</p><p>Includes other analysis and scheduling techniques, such as simulation-based throughput analysis and scenario-aware data flow analysis</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03894-0 | Engineering | Moser | [NAME], LuxSpace Sàrl, [NAME], Luxembourg | Systems Engineering, Systems Thinking, and [NAME] | A Case Study in Space Industry | Understanding Complex Systems |  | 1 | 2014 | 282 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 282 p. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Complexity | SCT11022 | GPFC | Industrial, Organisational and Economic Psychology | [NAME] | JMJ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Introduction of the research project.- Part II Analysis and findings of the empirical studies.- Part III Results, intervention, and contributions. | This book focuses on systems engineering, systems thinking, and how that thinking can be learned in practice. It describes a novel analytical framework based on activity theory for understanding how systems thinking evolves and how it can be improved to support multidisciplinary teamwork in the context of system development and systems engineering. This method, developed using data collected over four years from three different small space systems engineering organizations, can be applied in a wide variety of work activities in the context of engineering design and beyond in order to monitor and analyze multidisciplinary interactions in working teams over time. In addition, the book presents a practical strategy called WAVES (Work Activity for a Evolution of Systems engineering and thinking), which fosters the practical learning of systems thinking with the aim of improving process development in different industries. The book offers an excellent resource for researchers and practitioners interested in systems thinking and in solutions to support its evolution. Beyond its contribution to a better understanding of systems engineering, systems thinking and how it can be learned in real-world contexts, it also introduce a suitable analysis framework that helps to bridge the gap between the latest social science research and engineering research. | <p>Presents a novel framework, based on activity theory, for analysing of multidisciplinary team working</p><p>Gives insight into how systems thinking evolves in practice and how it can be improved</p><p>Presents the development, implementation and partial evaluation of a new strategy (WAVES) to improve evolution of systems thinking in practice</p><p>Contributes to a better understanding of systems engineering, systems thinking, and its learning in practice</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-94-007-7798-9 | Engineering | Müller | [NAME], Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany | An Expedition to [NAME] |  | Solid Mechanics and Its Applications | 210 | 1 | 2014 | 399 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 399 p. 161 illus., 32 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Theoretical and Applied Mechanics | SCT15001 | TGMD | Classical [NAME] | SCP2100X | PHD | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | 1 Prologue.- 2 Coordinate transformations.- 3 Balances (in particular in Cartesian systems.- 4 Spatial derivatives of fields.- 5 Balance equations in skew curvilinear coordinate systems.- 6 Constitutive equations in arbitrary coordinate systems.- 7 A first glance on field equations.- 8 Observers and frames of reference in classical [NAME] 9 Problems of linear elasticity.- 10 Selected problems for Newtonian and Maxwellian fluids.- 11 Introduction to time-independent plasticity theory.- 12 Entropy.- 13 Fundamentals of electromagnetic field theory.- Picture sources.- Subject index. | This book introduces field theory as required in solid and fluid mechanics as well as in electromagnetism. It includes the necessary applied mathematical framework of tensor algebra and tensor calculus, using an inductive approach particularly suited to beginners. It is geared toward undergraduate classes in continuum theory for engineers in general, and more specifically to courses in continuum mechanics. Students will gain a sound basic understanding of the subject as well as the ability to solve engineering problems by applying the general laws of nature in terms of the balances for mass, momentum, and energy in combination with material-specific relations in terms of constitutive equations, thus learning how to use the theory in practice for themselves. This is facilitated by numerous examples and problems provided throughout the text. | <p>Contains many examples and problems </p><p>Teaches continuum theory from a holistic point of view  </p><p>Encompasses the mechanics of solids and fluids as well as electromagnetic aspects of the behavior of matter  </p><p>Teaches tensor algebra and tensor calculus from an applied point of view</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03595-6 | Engineering | Mzyk | [NAME], Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland | Combined Parametric-Nonparametric Identification of Block-Oriented Systems |  | Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences | 454 | 1 | 2014 | 238 | Soft cover | Book | XVI, 238 p. 68 illus. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Systems Theory, Control | SCM13070 | GPFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-20 00:00:00 |  | [NAME] system.- Wiener system.- [NAME] (sandwich) system.- Large-scale interconnected systems.- Structure detection and model order selection.- Time-varying systems.- Simulation studies.- Summary. | This book considers a problem of block-oriented nonlinear dynamic system identification in the presence of random disturbances. This class of systems includes various interconnections of linear dynamic blocks and static nonlinear elements, e.g., [NAME] system, Wiener system, [NAME] ('sandwich') system and additive NARMAX systems with feedback. Interconnecting signals are not accessible for measurement. The combined parametric-nonparametric algorithms, proposed in the book, can be selected dependently on the prior knowledge of the system and signals. Most of them are based on the decomposition of the complex system identification task into simpler local sub-problems by using non-parametric (kernel or orthogonal) regression estimation. In the parametric stage, the generalized least squares or the instrumental variables technique is commonly applied to cope with correlated excitations. Limit properties of the algorithms have been shown analytically and illustrated in simple experiments. | <p>Focuses on a problem of block-oriented nonlinear dynamic system identification in the presence of random disturbances</p><p>The presented class of systems includes various interconnections of linear dynamic blocks and static nonlinear elements, e.g., [NAME] system, Wiener system, [NAME] ("sandwich") system and additive NARMAX systems with feedback</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03109-5 | Engineering | Nedjah | Nadia Nedjah, University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Luiza de Macedo Mourelle, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Hardware for Soft Computing and [NAME] for Hardware |  | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 529 | 1 | 2014 | 198 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 198 p. 124 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-18 00:00:00 |  | Part I Hardware for Soft Computing.- Part II Soft Computing for Hardware. | Single and Multi-Objective Evolutionary Computation (MOEA), [NAME] (GAs), Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), Fuzzy Controllers (FCs), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Ant colony Optimization (ACO) are becoming omnipresent in almost every intelligent system design. Unfortunately, the application of the majority of these techniques is complex and so requires a huge computational effort to yield useful and practical results. Therefore, dedicated hardware for evolutionary, neural and fuzzy computation is a key issue for designers. With the spread of reconfigurable hardware such as FPGAs, digital as well as analog hardware implementations of such computation become cost-effective. The idea behind this book is to offer a variety of hardware designs for soft computing techniques that can be embedded in any final product. Also, to introduce the successful application of soft computing technique to solve many hard problems encountered during the design of embedded hardware designs. Reconfigurable embedded designs for GAs, ANNs, FCs and PSO are presented and evaluated. Also, the application of quantum-based evolutionary computation and multi-objective evolutionary computation as well as ACO are applied to solve hard problems related to circuit synthesis, IP assignment, mapping and routing of applications on Network-On-Chip infrastructures. | <p>Carefully edited book on Hardware for Soft Computing and [NAME] for Hardware</p><p>State-of-the-art research</p><p>Written by leading experts in this field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02826-2 | Engineering | Nguyen | Hoai-Nam Nguyen, Ecole Centrale Paris, Paris, France | Constrained Control of Uncertain, Time-Varying, Discrete-Time Systems | An Interpolation-Based Approach | Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences | 451 | 1 | 2014 | 196 | Soft cover | Book | XIV, 196 p. 97 illus. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Systems Theory, Control | SCM13070 | GPFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Part I Background.- Set-Theoretic Methods in Control.- Optimal and Constrained Control: An Overview.- Part II Interpolating Control.- Interpolating Control: Nominal State Feedback Case.- Interpolating Control: Robust State Feedback Case.- Interpolating Control: Output Feedback Case.- Part III Applications.- High-order Examples.- A Benchmark Problem: The Non-Isothermal Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor. | A comprehensive development of interpolating control, this monograph demonstrates the reduced computational complexity of a ground-breaking technique compared with the established model predictive control. The text deals with the regulation problem for linear, time-invariant, discrete-time uncertain dynamical systems having polyhedral state and control constraints, with and without disturbances, and under state or output feedback. For output feedback a non-minimal state-space representation is used with old inputs and outputs as state variables.Constrained Control of Uncertain, Time-Varying, Discrete-time Systems details interpolating control in both its implicit and explicit forms. In the former at most two linear-programming or one quadratic-programming problem are solved on-line at each sampling instant to yield the value of the control variable. In the latter the control law is shown to be piecewise affine in the state, and so the state space is partitioned into polyhedral cells so that at each sampling interval the cell to which the measured state belongs must be determined. Interpolation is performed between vertex control, and a user-chosen control law in its maximal admissible set surrounding the origin.Novel proofs of recursive feasibility and asymptotic stability of the vertex control law, and of the interpolating control law are given. Algorithms for implicit and explicit interpolating control are presented in such a way that the reader may easily realize them. Each chapter includes illustrative examples, and comparisons with model predictive control in which the disparity in computational complexity is shown to be particularly in favour of interpolating control for high-order systems, and systems with uncertainty. Furthermore, the performance of the two methods proves similar except in those cases when a solution cannot be found with model predictive control at all. The book concludes with two high dimensional examples and a benchmark robust model predictive control problem: the non-isothermal continuously-stirred-tank reactor.For academic control researchers and students or for control engineers interested in implementing constrained control systems Constrained Control of Uncertain, Time-Varying, Discrete-time Systems will provide an attractive low-complexity control alternative for cases in which model predictive control is currently attempted. | <p>Interpolating control methods detailed provide a computationally simpler alternative to the popular model predictive control especially for high-order and uncertain systems</p><p>Reinforces the reader’s learning and understanding of the methods described using many worked examples for imitation and repetition</p><p>Facilitates readers’ solution of their own application problems by providing a library of MATLAB® script files which can be used and adapted for the purpose</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | [PHONE]-95-5 | Engineering | Nijholt | [NAME], University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands | Playful User Interfaces | Interfaces that Invite Social and Physical Interaction | Gaming Media and Social Effects |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 350 p. 100 illus. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction | SCI18067 | UYZG | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Singapore | Planned | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Public Interfaces Requiring Full-Body Interaction.- Multiplayer Mobile Games.- Smart Ball Applications.- New Exertion Games.- Tabletop Interfaces for Children with Autism.- Tabletop Interfaces for Children’s Museum Visits.- Tangible Game Interfaces.- Child-Computer Interaction.- Interactive Playgrounds for Children.- Engagement in Playful Collective Interaction.- Head Up Games. | The book is about user interfaces to applications that have been designed for social and physical interaction. The interfaces are ‘playful’, that is, users feel challenged to engage in social and physical interaction because that will be fun. The topics that will be present in this book are interactive playgrounds, urban games using mobiles, sensor-equipped environments for playing, child-computer interaction, tangible game interfaces, interactive tabletop technology and applications, full-body interaction, exertion games, persuasion, engagement, evaluation and user experience. Readers of the book will not only get a survey of state-of-the-art research in these areas, but the chapters in this book will also provide a vision of the future where playful interfaces will be ubiquitous, that is, present and integrated in home, office, recreational, sports and urban environments, emphasizing that in the future in these environments game elements will be integrated and welcomed. | <p>Caters to scientists, engineers and practitioners involved in the field of playful user interfaces</p><p>Written by top researchers on user interfaces for game and play environments</p><p>Broadens your understanding on the role of games and entertainment in domestic, work and public spaces</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02377-9 | Engineering | Noia | [NAME], Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; Krishnendu Chakrabarty, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA | Design-for-Test and Test Optimization Techniques for TSV-based 3D Stacked ICs |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 245 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 245 p. 133 illus., 115 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Processor Architectures | [NAME] | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-16 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- [NAME] and 3D Memory Test.- Built-in Self-Test for TSVs.- Pre-Bond TSV Test Through TSV Probing.- Pre-Bond TSV Test Through TSV Probing.- Overcoming the Timing Overhead of Test Architectures on Inter-Die Critical Paths.- Post-Bond Test Wrappers and Emerging Test Standards.- Test-Architecture Optimization and Test Scheduling.- Conclusions. | This book describes innovative techniques to address the testing needs of 3D stacked integrated circuits (ICs) that utilize through-silicon-vias (TSVs) as vertical interconnects. The authors identify the key challenges facing 3D IC testing and present results that have emerged from cutting-edge research in this domain. Coverage includes topics ranging from die-level wrappers, self-test circuits, and TSV probing to test-architecture design, test scheduling, and optimization. Readers will benefit from an in-depth look at test-technology solutions that are needed to make 3D ICs a reality and commercially viable. | <p>Provides a comprehensive guide to the challenges and solutions for the testing of TSV-based 3D stacked ICs</p><p>Includes in-depth explanation of key test and design-for-test technologies, emerging standards, and test- architecture and test-schedule optimizations</p><p>Encompasses all aspects of test as related to 3D ICs, including pre-bond and post-bond test as well as the test optimization and scheduling necessary to ensure that 3D testing remains cost-effective</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03924-4 | Engineering | Nuyts | [NAME], Tri ICT, Kessel-Lo, Belgium; [NAME], [NAME], ESAT-MICAS, Heverlee, Germany; [NAME], [NAME], Heverlee, Belgium | Continuous-Time Digital Front-Ends for Multistandard Wireless Transmission |  | Analog Circuits and Signal Processing |  | 1 | 2014 | 328 | Hard cover | Book | XXIII, 328 p. 164 illus., 3 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | SCT24027 | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Digital Transmitter Architectures: Overview.- High-Level Analysis of Fully Digital PWM [NAME] Digital Design Techniques.- A 65-nm CMOS Fully Digital Reconfigurable Transmitter Front-End for Class-E PA based on Baseband PWM.- A 40-nm CMOS Fully Digital Reconfigurable Transmitter with Class-D Pas using Baseband and RF PWM.- Conclusions and Future Work. | This book describes the design of fully digital multistandard transmitter front-ends which can directly drive one or more switching power amplifiers, thus eliminating all other analog components. After reviewing different architectures, the authors focus on polar architectures using pulse width modulation (PWM), which are entirely based on unclocked delay lines and other continuous-time digital hardware. As a result, readers are enabled to shift accuracy concerns from the voltage domain to the time domain, to coincide with submicron CMOS technology scaling. The authors present different architectural options and compare them, based on their effect on the signal and spectrum quality. Next, a high-level theoretical analysis of two different PWM-based architectures – baseband PWM and RF PWM – is made. On the circuit level, traditional digital components and design techniques are revisited from the point of view of continuous-time digital circuits. Important design criteria are identified and different solutions are presented, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Finally, two chips designed in nanometer CMOS technologies are described, along with measurement results for validation. | <p>Describes the design of multistandard digital transmitters and/or continuous-time digital circuits, including theoretical models and adapted implementations of digital building blocks</p><p>Uses a top-down approach, moving from the architectural level, via mathematical models and high-level simulations, down to circuit-level implementation aspects, including parasitic capacitances and variability</p><p>Applies techniques described to the design of two Ghz-range multistandard transmitters</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5666-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Humanitech Laboratory Co. Ltd., Tokushima, Japan | Discrete Control Systems |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 240 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 240 p. 164 illus., 99 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Systems Theory, Control | SCM13070 | GPFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME] and Models.- Discretized Feedback Systems.- Robust Stability Analysis.- Model-Reference Feedback and PID Control.- Multiloop Feedback Systems.- Interval Polynomials and Robust Performance.- Relation to Discrete-Event Systems. | Discrete Control Systems establishes a basis for the analysis and design of discretized/quantized control systems for continuous physical systems. Beginning with the necessary mathematical foundations and system-model descriptions, the text moves on to derive a robust stability condition. To keep a practical perspective on the uncertain physical systems considered, most of the methods treated are carried out in the frequency domain.As part of the design procedure, modified Nyquist–Hall and [NAME] diagrams are presented and discretized proportional–integral–derivative control schemes are reconsidered. Schemes for model-reference feedback and discrete-type observers are proposed. Although single-loop feedback systems form the core of the text, some consideration is given to multiple loops and nonlinearities. The robust control performance and stability of interval systems (with multiple uncertainties) are outlined.Finally, the monograph describes the relationship between feedback-control and discrete event systems. The nonlinear phenomena associated with practically important event-driven systems are elucidated. The dynamics and stability of finite-state and discrete-event systems are defined.Academic researchers interested in the uses of discrete modelling and control of continuous systems will find Discrete Control Systems instructive. The inclusion of end-of-chapter problems also makes the book suitable for use in self study either by professional control engineers or graduate students supplementing a more formal regimen of learning. | <p>Shows how the ubiquitous PID type of control can be implemented by modern computerized controllers</p><p>Provides the reader with a means for treating continuous physical systems with digital control</p><p>End-of-chapter exercises and frequent examples help the reader to assimilate the subject matter</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03400-3 | Engineering | Orlowska-Kowalska | Teresa Orlowska-Kowalska, Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland; [NAME], Aalborg University, Aalborg East, Denmark; [NAME], Universidad Técnica Federico Santa Marìa, Valparaíso, Chile | Advanced and Intelligent Control in Power Electronics and Drives |  | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 531 | 1 | 2014 | 434 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 434 p. 284 illus., 161 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Advanced Power Electronic Control in Renewable Energy Sources<ol>.-</ol>Part II: Predictive Control of Power Converters and Drives<ol>.-</ol>Part III: [NAME] and Nonlinear Control of Power Converters and Drives. | Power electronics and variable frequency drives are continuously developing multidisciplinary fields in electrical engineering and it is practically not possible to write a book covering the entire area by one individual specialist. Especially by taking account the recent fast development in the neighboring fields like control theory, computational intelligence and signal processing, which all strongly influence new solutions in control of power electronics and drives. Therefore, this book is written by individual key specialist working on the area of modern advanced control methods which penetrates current implementation of power converters and drives. Although some of the presented methods are still not adopted by industry, they create new solutions with high further research and application potential. The material of the book is presented in the following three parts:Part I: Advanced Power Electronic Control in Renewable Energy Sources (Chapters 1-4),Part II: Predictive Control of Power Converters and Drives (5-7),Part III: Neurocontrol and Nonlinear Control of Power Converters and Drives (8-11).The book is intended for engineers, researchers and students in the field of power electronics and drives who are interested in the use of advanced control methods and also for specialists from the control theory area who like to explore new area of applications. | Recent research on Advanced and Intelligent Control in Power Electronics and Drives <br>Presents applications of intelligent control to power electronics <br>Written by leading experts in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03909-1 | Engineering | Otegui | [NAME], University of Mar del Plata, [NAME], Argentina | Failure Analysis | Fundamentals and Applications in Mechanical Components |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 295 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 295 p. 236 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | SCT17004 | TGB | [NAME] and Mechanics of Materials | SCT1501X | TG | Engineering | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Tools for Preliminary Analysis of a Mechanical Failure.- Tools for the Microscopic Analysis of a Mechanical Failure.- Damage and Failure Mechanisms.- Characterization and Testing of Materials.- Mechanical Modelling Tools applied to Failure Analysis.- Root Cause Analysis.- Damage and Failure Mechanisms in Machinery.- Mitigation and Life Prediction.- Consequences of a Failure Analysis. | This book addresses the failures of structural elements, i.e. those components whose primary mission is to withstand mechanical loads. The book is intended as a self-contained source for those with different technical grades, engineers and scientists but also technicians in the field can benefit from its reading. | <p>The book gives both theoretical and practical tools to be used by practitioners in the field of failure analysis, mechanical engineering and plant [NAME] recent know how from industry and professional boards worldwide</p><p>Presents many real-life examples which help understanding scope and limitations of the techniques described in each chapter</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-7907-5 | Engineering | Panasyuk | Volodymyr Panasyuk, [NAME], Lviv, Ukraine; Valeriy Marukha, State Enterprise "Engineering Center (Techno-Resurs)", Lviv, Ukraine; [NAME], [NAME], Lviv, Ukraine | Injection Technologies for the Repair of Damaged Concrete Structures |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 230 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 230 p. 50 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | [NAME] and Mechanics of Materials | SCT1501X | TG | Structural Materials | SCZ11000 | TGM | Materials Science / Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1 Introduction.- 2 General characteristics of concretes and reinforced concretes.- 3 Predominant damages and injuries in reinforced concrete structures arising during use.- 4 Implementation of injection technologies for the renewal and restoration of serviceability of concrete or reinforced concrete structures.- 5 Injection materials: Technological, mechanical, and service characteristics.- 6 Serviceability estimations for elements of building structures.- 7 Methods and devices for technical diagnostic of long-term concrete structures.- 8 Implementation of injection technologies in the renewal and restoration of serviceability of concrete and reinforced concrete [NAME]. | This book analyzes the most important achievements in science and engineering practice concerning operational factors that cause damage to concrete and reinforced concrete structures. It includes methods for assessing their strength and service life, especially those that are based on modern concepts of the fracture mechanics of materials. It also includes basic approaches to the prediction of the remaining service life for long-term operational structures.  Much attention is paid to injection technologies for restoring the serviceability of damaged concrete and reinforced concrete structures. In particular, technologies for remedying holes, cracks, corrosion damages etc. The books contains sample cases in which the above technologies have been used to restore structural integrity and extend the reliable service life of concrete and reinforced concrete constructions, especially NPPs, underground railways, bridges, seaports and historical relics. | <p>Presents the main physical and mechanical characteristics of concrete and reinforced concrete materials as well as evaluation methods and typical damage that can be expected over long-term use</p><p>Includes data concerning equipment and appliances used in injection renewal works<br><br>Illustrates the removal of damage and the extension of service life  for certain renewed objects of long-term operation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-39738-7 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Technological Educational Institute of Central Greece, Lamia, Greece | Fuzzy Cognitive Maps for Applied Sciences and Engineering | From Fundamentals to Extensions and [NAME] | Intelligent Systems Reference Library | 54 | 1 | 2014 | 395 | Hard cover | Book w. online files/update | XXVII, 395 p. 147 illus., 2 illus. in color. With online files/update. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Methods and Algorithms for Fuzzy Cognitive Map-based Modeling.- Fuzzy Cognitive Maps as representations of mental models and group beliefs.- FCM Relationship Modeling for Engineering Systems.- Using RuleML for Representing and Prolog for Simulating Fuzzy Cognitive Maps.- Fuzzy Web Knowledge Aggregation, Representation, and Reasoning for Online Privacy and Reputation Management.- Decision Making by Rule-Based Fuzzy Cognitive Maps: An Approach to Implement Student-Centered Education.- Extended Evolutionary Learning of Fuzzy Cognitive Maps for the Prediction of Multivariate Time-Series.- Synthesis and Analysis of Multi-Step Algorithms of Fuzzy Cognitive Maps Learning.- Designing and Training Relational Fuzzy Cognitive Maps.- Cooperative Autonomous Agents Based On Dynamical Fuzzy Cognitive Maps.- FCM-GUI: A graphical user interface for Big Bang-Big.- Crunch Learning for FCM and Evaluation.- JFCM - A [NAME] library for Fuzzy Cognitive Maps.- Use and evaluation of FCM as a tool for long term socio ecological research.- Application of Fuzzy Grey Cognitive Maps for process problems in industry Papageorgiou.- Use and Perspectives of Fuzzy Cognitive Maps in Robotics.- Fuzzy Cognitive Maps for Structural Damage Detection.- Fuzzy cognitive strategic maps for business management.- The Complex Nature of Migration at a Conceptual Level.- Overlook to the Internal Migration Experience in Gebze through Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping Method.- Understanding Public Participation and Combining Perceptions of Stakeholders’ for a Better Management in Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.- Employing Fuzzy Cognitive Map for Periodontal Disease Assessment. | Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCM) constitute cognitive models in the form of fuzzy directed graphs consisting of two basic elements: the nodes, which basically correspond to “concepts” bearing different states of activation depending on the knowledge they represent, and the “edges” denoting the causal effects that each source node exercises on the receiving concept expressed through weights. Weights take values in the interval [-1,1], which denotes the positive, negative or neutral causal relationship between two concepts. An FCM can be typically obtained through linguistic terms, inherent to fuzzy systems, but with a structure similar to the neural networks, which facilitates data processing, and has capabilities for training and adaptation.During the last 10 years, an exponential growth of published papers in FCMs was followed showing great impact potential. Different FCM structures and learning schemes have been developed, while numerous studies report their use in many contexts with highly successful modeling results.  The aim of this book is to fill the existing gap in the literature concerning fundamentals, models, extensions and learning algorithms for FCMs in knowledge engineering. It comprehensively covers the state-of-the-art FCM modeling and learning methods, with algorithms, codes and software tools, and provides a set of applications that demonstrate their various usages in applied sciences and engineering. | Sytematic and comprehensive insight to fundamentals, modeling methodologies, extensions and learning methodologies for Fuzzy Cognitive maps <br><br>Includes algorithms, codes, software tools and applications of fuzzy cognitive maps in applied sciences and engineering <br><br>Presents different case studies of learning algorithms successfully applied to real world problems | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01173-8 | Engineering | Parker | [NAME], Fort Collins, CO, USA | The Boundary-Scan Handbook |  |  |  | 4 | 2014 | 500 | Hard cover | Book | 500 p. 200 illus. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Processor Architectures | [NAME] | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Boundary-Scan Basics and Vocabulary.- Boundary-Scan Description Language (BSDL).- Boundary-Scan Testing.- Advanced Boundary-Scan Topics.- Design for Boundary-Scan Test.- Analog Measurement Basics.- IEEE 1149.4: Analog Boundary-Scan.- IEEE 1149.6: Testing Advanced I/O.- IEEE 1532: In-System Configuration.- IEEE 1149.8.-  Affects of changes for 1149.1. | Aimed at electronics industry professionals, this 4th edition of the Boundary Scan Handbook describes recent changes to the IEEE1149.1 Standard Test Access Port and Boundary-Scan Architecture. This updated edition features new chapters on the possible effects of the changes on the work of the practicing test engineers and the new 1149.8.1 standard. Anyone needing to understand the basics of boundary scan and its practical industrial implementation will need this book. | <p>Provides an overview of the recent changes to the 1149.1 standard and the effect of the changes on the work of test engineers </p><p>Explains the new IEEE 1149.8.1 subsidiary standard and applications </p><p>Describes the latest updates on the supplementary IEEE testing standards</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9298-6 | Engineering | Pautasso | [NAME], University of Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland; [NAME], EMC Corporation, Pleasanton, CA, USA; [NAME], [NAME], Santiago, Chile | REST: Advanced Research Topics and Practical Applications |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 222 | Hard cover | Book | IX, 222 p. 58 illus., 25 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 99 | Engineering | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Information Systems and Communication Service | SCI18008 | UT | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Communication and Capability URLs in COAST-based Decentralized Services.- Interoperability of two RESTful protocols: HTTP and CoAP.- Enabling Real-Time Resource Oriented Architectures with REST Observers.- Survey of Semantic Description of REST APIs.- APIs to A ordances: A New Paradigm for Services on the Web.- [NAME] to Build Hypermedia-Driven Web APIs.- RestML: Modeling RESTful Web Services.- A Lightweight Coordination Approach For Resource-Centric Collaborations.- Connecting the Dots: Using REST and [NAME] to publish Digital Content.- In-Process REST at the BBC. | This book serves as a starting point for people looking for a deeper principled understanding of REST, its applications, its limitations, and current research work in the area and as an architectural style. The authors focus on applying REST beyond Web applications (i.e., in enterprise environments), and in reusing established and well-understood design patterns. The book examines how RESTful systems can be designed and deployed, and what the results are in terms of benefits and challenges encountered in the process. This book is intended for information and service architects and designers who are interested in learning about REST, how it is applied, and how it is being advanced. | <p>Discuses novel application scenarios for REST, highlighting results and challenges encountered in concrete projects </p><p>Examines a more advanced approach for those who want to understand the ongoing research activities around advancing and extending REST </p><p>Presents actual applications and real-world concerns</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02992-4 | Engineering | Pedrycz | Witold Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; [NAME], National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan | Social Networks: A Framework of Computational Intelligence |  | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 526 | 1 | 2014 | 440 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 440 p. 168 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Detecting Community Structures in Networks Using A Linear-Programming Based Approach.- Personalization of Social Networks: Adaptive Semantic Layer Approach.- Social Network and Formal Concept Analysis.- Explaining Variation in State Involvement in Cyber Attacks: A Social Network Approach. | This volume provides the audience with an updated, in-depth and highly coherent material on the conceptually appealing and practically sound information technology of Computational Intelligence applied to the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of social networks. The volume involves studies devoted to key issues of social networks including community structure detection in networks, online social networks, knowledge growth and evaluation, and diversity of collaboration mechanisms. The book engages a wealth of methods of Computational Intelligence along with well-known techniques of linear programming, Formal Concept Analysis, machine learning, and agent modeling. Human-centricity is of paramount relevance and this facet manifests in many ways including personalized semantics, trust metric, and personal knowledge management; just to highlight a few of these aspects. The contributors to this volume report on various essential applications including cyber attacks detection, building enterprise social networks, business intelligence and forming collaboration schemes. Given the subject area, this book is aimed at a broad audience of researchers and practitioners. Owing to the nature of the material being covered and a way it is organized, the volume will appeal to the well-established communities including those active in various disciplines in which social networks, their analysis and optimization are of genuine relevance. Those involved in operations research, management, various branches of engineering, and economics will benefit from the exposure to the subject matter. | <p>Offers introductory chapters both in terms of social networks, graph theory and specialized introduction to Computational Intelligence</p><p>Self-contained book easily accessible to a broad audience</p><p>Systematic exposure of the concepts, design methodology, and detailed algorithms</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02471-4 | Engineering | Ponce Espinosa | [NAME], Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Tlalpan, Mexico; [NAME], Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Tlalpan, Mexico; [NAME], Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Tlalpan, Mexico | Artificial Organic Networks | Artificial Intelligence Based on Carbon Networks | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 521 | 1 | 2014 | 228 | Hard cover | Book w. online files/update | XII, 228 p. 192 illus., 56 illus. in color. With online files/update. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 | 2013-11-13 00:00:00 |  | Introduction to Modeling Problems.- Chemical Organic Compounds.- Artificial Organic Networks.- Artificial Hydrocarbon Networks.- Enhancements of Artificial Hydrocarbon Networks.- Notes on Modeling Problems Using Artificial Hydrocarbon Networks.- Applications of Artificial Hydrocarbon Networks.-Appendices. | This monograph describes the synthesis and use of biologically-inspired artificial hydrocarbon networks (AHNs) for approximation models associated with machine learning and a novel computational algorithm with which to exploit them. The reader is first introduced to various kinds of algorithms designed to deal with approximation problems and then, via some conventional ideas of organic chemistry, to the creation and characterization of artificial organic networks and AHNs in particular.The advantages of using organic networks are discussed with the rules to be followed to adapt the network to its objectives. Graph theory is used as the basis of the necessary formalism. Simulated and experimental examples of the use of fuzzy logic and genetic algorithms with organic neural networks are presented and a number of modeling problems suitable for treatment by AHNs are described:·        approximation;·        inference;·        clustering;·        control;·        classification; and·        audio-signal filtering.The text finishes with a consideration of directions in which AHNs could be implemented and developed in future. A complete LabVIEW™ toolkit, downloadable from the book’s page at springer.com enables readers to design and implement organic neural networks of their own.The novel approach to creating networks suitable for machine learning systems demonstrated in Artificial Organic Networks will be of interest to academic researchers and graduate students working in areas associated with computational intelligence, intelligent control, systems approximation and complex networks. | <p>Clear explanation of the algorithms described in flow diagrams and code</p><p>Demonstrates the new artificial network topologies described through experimental example</p><p>Discusses practical applications of the algorithm and networks presented</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9289-4 | Engineering | Rabbath | C.A. Rabbath, Quebec City, QC, Canada; [NAME], Quebec City, QC, Canada | Discrete-Time Control System Design with Applications |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 171 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 171 p. 105 illus., 20 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Aerospace Technology and Astronautics | [NAME] | TRP | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Control Systems.- Review of Signals and Systems.- Discretization.- Models.- Global Digital Redesign.- Flatness-Based Control.- Digital Redesign of Autopilots. | This unique book provides a bridge between digital control theory and vehicle guidance and control practice. It presents practical techniques of digital redesign and direct discrete-time design suitable for a real-time implementation of controllers and guidance laws at multiple rates and with and computational techniques. The theory of digital control is given as theorems, lemmas, and propositions. The design of the digital guidance and control systems is illustrated by means of step-by-step procedures, algorithms, and case studies. The systems proposed are applied to realistic models of unmanned systems and missiles, and digital implementation. |  | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-3881-6 | Engineering | Ramkumar | [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], India; [NAME], University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ, USA; [NAME], [NAME], Blacksburg, USA; [NAME], [NAME], Blacksburg, VA, USA | Blind Signal Classification Algorithms for Cognitive Radios |  | Analog Circuits and Signal Processing |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 250 p. 125 illus. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | SCT24027 | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Single User Signal Classifier.- Multiuser Signal Classifier.- Combined [NAME] and Signal Classifier.- Combined MIMO Blind Equalizer and Multiuser Classifier.- Distributed Signal Classification. | This book provides a comprehensive tutorial to signal classification, an important signal processing technique that enables cognitive radios to identify the kind of users present in a frequency band, helping a radio to characterize the environment in which it is operating.  Engineers involved in the design and implementation of cognitive radio receivers will benefit from this book’s coverage of a newly developed, [NAME], as well as techniques for design of other components to work in conjunction with the signal classifier, such as blind equalizers, blind channel estimators, and cognitive engines. | <p>Provides a comprehensive tutorial to signal classification for cognitive radios </p><p>Enables design of cognitive radios that can characterize the environment in which they operate </p><p>Guides readers to choose the right signal classification algorithm for a particular scenario </p><p>Includes a newly developed, [NAME], as well as other techniques for design of components to work in conjunction with the signal classifier</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4419-6201-0 | Engineering | Rastello | [NAME], École Normale Supérieure de Lyon CNRS, Lyon CX 07, France | SSA-based Compiler Design |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 290 p. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design | [NAME] | UGC | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Properties and Flavors.- Classical construction/update/destruction algorithms.- Alternative SSA construction/destruction algorithms.- Repair SSA after optimization.- Semantics.- Array SSA.- Hashed SSA form: HSSA.-Extended SSA Numbering.- Memory SSA in GCC.- Concurrent SSA.- Static Single Information Form.- SSRO.- Psi-SSA Form.- Gated SSA.- Predicated SSA.- Value State Dependence Graph.- Propagating information using SSA.- [NAME] elimination in SSA.- Liveliness.- Additional Gain from PSI SSA.- [NAME] analysis value range analysis.- Loop tree.- PRE.- Typestate analysis.-Machine dependent optimizations and codegen.- Register allocation.- The interaction of instruction scheduling and SSA form.- Code selection.- Automatic Parallelization and Sequencialization.- If conversion.- Hardware compilation.- JITS. | The manner in which programs are represented in compilers has a large influence on the efficiency and effectiveness of the compiler. The Static Single Assignment (SSA) form is widely used in modern compilers, even at the code generation level, as it allows for simple yet efficient optimizations and analyses. This book offers the first comprehensive reference on SSA-based compilers. Special emphasis is put on the comparison of SSA-based techniques to their non-SSA counterparts. | <p>Provides overview of basics about SSA, including definitions and different varieties of SSA, as well as properties related to dominance and sparseness</p><p>Includes coverage of extensions that are necessary when handling memory optimizations, such as aliasing, predication, and concurrency</p><p>Presents classical compiler analysis/optimizations using the SSA form, demonstrating advantages and disadvantages of using SSA to optimize a compiler</p><p>Includes redundant expressions analysis and elimination, dead-code elimination, type-state analysis, alias analysis, and bit-width analysis</p><p>Covers constrained optimizations in order to clarify the impact of using SSA for code generation optimizations, hardware compilation, just in time compilation, or automatic parallelization</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-3060-5 | Engineering | Ray | [NAME], University of Texas at Austin, Austin, USA; [NAME], Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Austin, USA | Semiconductor Memories | Design, Modeling, Abstraction, and Verification |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200p. 75 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Processor Architectures | [NAME] | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-12-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Transistor Networks.- CMOS Memory Design.- Non-volatile Memories.- Switch-level Models.- Regular Expressions.- Behavioral Abstraction.- Verification Overview.- Switch-level Verification.- Reductions.- Trace Containment. | This book provides a comprehensive overview of techniques for modeling, abstracting, and formalizing custom memories. It should benefit researchers and practitioners involved either in the design or in the validation of memory circuits. It explains different state-of-the-art transistor technologies used in memory design, and how the design technology affects verification. | <p>Provides a tutorial introduction to the spectrum of research in modeling and verification of semiconductor memories</p><p>Covers verification techniques for semiconductor memories ranging from the traditional CMOS memories to newer non-volatile memories, including flash, MRAM, and FeRAM</p><p>Provides a single source of information for modeling and verification of transistor-level memory implementations, but assumes no previous knowledge either of memory design or hardware verification</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-4077-2 | Engineering | Reis | [NAME], Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), [NAME], Brazil; [NAME], Arizona State University, Tempe, USA; [NAME], Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), [NAME], Brazil | Circuit Design for Reliability |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 127 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 127 p. 72 illus., 54 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk | SCT22032 | TGPR | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  |  | This book presents physical understanding, modeling and simulation, on-chip characterization, layout solutions, and design techniques that are effective to enhance the reliability of various circuit units. | <p>Provides comprehensive review on various reliability mechanisms at sub-45nm nodes</p><p>Describes practical modeling and characterization techniques for reliability</p><p>Includes thorough presentation of robust design techniques for major [NAME] design units</p><p>Promotes physical understanding with first-principle simulations</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-41887-7 | Engineering | Richter | [NAME], HTWK Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, Leipzig, Germany; [NAME], University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa | Recent Advances in the Theory and Application of Fitness Landscapes |  | Emergence, Complexity and Computation | 6 | 1 | 2014 | 553 | Hard cover | Book | XXXVIII, 553 p. 201 illus., 75 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-14 00:00:00 |  | Part I Principles and Perspectives.- Part II Topology, [NAME] and [NAME] Hardness.- Part III Coevolution and Dynamics.- Part IV Visualization and Characterization.- Part V Outlook and Afterthoughts. | This book is concerned with recent advances in fitness landscapes. The concept of fitness landscapes originates from theoretical biology and refers to a framework for analysing and visualizing the relationships between genotypes, phenotypes and fitness. These relationships lay at the centre of attempts to mathematically describe evolutionary processes and evolutionary dynamics.The book addresses recent advances in the understanding of fitness landscapes in evolutionary biology and evolutionary computation. In the volume, experts in the field of fitness landscapes present these findings in an integrated way to make it accessible to a number of audiences: senior undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, theoretical biology, physics, applied mathematics and engineering, but also researcher looking for a reference or/and entry point into using fitness landscapes for analysing algorithms. Also practitioners wanting to employ fitness landscape techniques for evaluating bio- and nature-inspired computing algorithms can find valuable material in the book. For teaching proposes, the book could also be used as a reference handbook. | <p>Recent advances in the theory and application of fitness landscapes</p><p>Focusing on theoretical and practical aspects of fitness landscapes</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field of fitness landscapes</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-36103-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA | Topological Signal Processing |  | Mathematical Engineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 212 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 212 p. 134 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | SCT24051 | TTBM | Topology | SCM28000 | PBP | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction and informal discussion.- Parametrization.- Signals.- Detection.- Transforms.- Noise. | Signal processing is the discipline of extracting information from collections of measurements. To be effective, the measurements must be organized and then filtered, detected, or transformed to expose the desired information. Distortions caused by uncertainty, noise, and clutter degrade the performance of practical signal processing systems.In aggressively uncertain situations, the full truth about an underlying signal cannot be known. This book develops the theory and practice of signal processing systems for these situations that extract useful, qualitative information using the mathematics of topology -- the study of spaces under continuous transformations. Since the collection of continuous transformations is large and varied, tools which are topologically-motivated are automatically insensitive to substantial distortion. The target audience comprises practitioners as well as researchers, but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students. | Presents a systematic treatment of the common research threads on the interface between topology and signal processing <br><br>Includes relevant background materials as well as case studies of topological signal processing applied to actual data <br><br>Written by an expert in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02832-3 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia | Measuring Signal Generators | Theory & Design | Signals and Communication Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 484 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 484 p. 332 illus., 30 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | SCT24051 | TTBM | Measurement Science and Instrumentation | SCP31040 | PDDM | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Theory and Praxis of Measuring Signal Sources: Present and Future.- Synthesis of Mathematical Models for Measuring Signals.- Synthesis of Models for Self-Oscillating Systems of Generators.- Selected Issues of the Theory of Sinusoidal Generators.- Synthesis of Block Diagrams of Measuring Signal Generators.- Optimization of Oscillatory Systems of Generators.- Analog Signal Generators.- Digital Signal Generators.- Practical Design of Measuring Signal Generators. | The book brings together the following issues:Theory of deterministic, random and discrete signals reproducible in oscillatory systems of generators;Generation of periodic signals with a specified spectrum, harmonic distortion factor and random signals with specified probability density function and spectral density;Synthesis of oscillatory system structures;Analysis of oscillatory systems with non-linear elements and oscillation amplitude stabilization systems;It considers the conditions and criteria of steady-state modes in signal generators on active four-pole elements with unidirectional and bidirectional transmission of signals and on two-pole elements; analogues of [NAME] criteria;Optimization of oscillatory system structures by harmonic distortion level, minimization of a frequency error and set-up time of the steady state mode;Theory of construction of random signal generators;Construction of discrete and digital signal generators;Practical design of main units of generators;Practical block diagrams of both analog and digital signal generators. | <p>Presents the issues associated with excitation and setting-in of oscillations in a new way </p><p>Meets high-quality standards of presentation </p><p>Designed for specialists involved in development of electric analog and digital signal generators</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9295-5 | Engineering | Sadhu | Bodhisatwa Sadhu, [NAME], White Plains, NY, USA; [NAME], University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA | Cognitive Radio Receiver Front-Ends | RF/Analog Circuit Techniques | Analog Circuits and Signal Processing | 115 | 1 | 2014 | 79 | Hard cover | Book | VI, 79 p. 57 illus., 47 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | SCT24027 | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Cognitive Radio Architectures.- Wideband Voltage Controlled Oscillator.- [NAME] and Signal Processing.- CRAFT: Charge Re-use Analog Fourier Transform.- Conclusions. | This book focuses on the architecture and circuit design for cognitive radio receiver front-ends. The authors first provide a holistic explanation of RF circuits for cognitive radio systems. This is followed by an in-depth exploration of existing techniques that can be utilized by circuit designers. Coverage also includes novel circuit techniques and architectures that can be invaluable for designers for cognitive radio systems. | <p>Discusses in detail the circuit-level challenges that exist for cognitive radio systems</p><p>Provides readers with a holistic understanding of RF circuits for cognitive radio systems</p><p>Enables communications engineers and systems designers to design better cognitive radio architectures and communication protocols</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-3202-9 | Engineering | Shafai | [NAME], Northeastern University, Boston, USA | System Identification and Adaptive Control |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 500 | Hard cover | Book | 500p. 80 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Engineering | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | SCT15036 | TGMD4 | Systems Theory, Control | SCM13070 | GPFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Systems Indentification.- Introduction.- Signal and System Models.- Nonparametric Identification Methods.- Least Squares Theory.- Input Signals, Persistent Excitation, and Model Parametrizations.- System Identification by [NAME] and [NAME] Estimation.- Instrumental Variable Method.- Prediction Error Method.- Model Validation.- Part II: Adaptive Control.- System Identification and Adaptive Control.- Model Reference Adaptive Control.- Self Tuning Regulator.- [NAME] Placement.- Adaptive Observer.- Robust Adaptive Control. | This book offers comprehensive coverage of identification and adaptive control while familiarizing graduate students and practicing engineers with computational software tools such as MATLAB and SIMULINK and describing the underlying theoretical concepts. Identification is the process of mathematically modeling a system based on measurement data that may be limited or uncertain. Adaptive control is the means whereby a system that is poorly modeled is controlled adequately. Therefore the topical coverage is divided into two parts: Part I describes fundamental topics of system identification independent of adaptive control and discusses nonparametric and parameteric estimation methods while emphasizing least squares techniques instrumental variables and prediction error methods. Part II describes various methods of adaptive control in which the materials discussed in Part I are essential for control purposes, including model reference, adaptive control and self-tuning regulators. | <p>Presents comprehensive coverage of system identification and adaptive control to facilitate the process of learning the topics and allowing the students to simulate their own adaptive systems</p><p>Simplifies the theoretical concepts of system identification and adaptive control by presenting them as separate distinct units</p><p>Integrates MATLAB and SIMULINK throughout the text so that readers see the underlying calculations that drive the solutions</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02134-8 | Engineering | Siddique | Nazmul Siddique, University of Ulster, [NAME], UK | Intelligent Control | A Hybrid Approach Based on Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 517 | 1 | 2014 | 279 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 279 p. 158 illus., 55 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Systems Theory, Control | SCM13070 | GPFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Dynamical Systems.- Control Systems.- Mathematics of Fuzzy Control.- Fuzzy Control.- GA-Fuzzy Control.- [NAME] Control.- GA-Neuro-Fuzzy Control.- Stability Analysis.- Epilogue and Future Work. | Intelligent Control considers non-traditional modelling and control approaches to nonlinear systems. Fuzzy logic, neural networks and evolutionary computing techniques are the main tools used. The book presents a modular switching fuzzy logic controller where a PD-type fuzzy controller is executed first followed by a PI-type fuzzy controller thus improving the performance of the controller compared with a PID-type fuzzy controller. The advantage of the switching-type fuzzy controller is that it uses one rule-base thus minimises the rule-base during execution. A single rule-base is developed by merging the membership functions for change of error of the PD-type controller and sum of error of the PI-type controller. Membership functions are then optimized using evolutionary algorithms. Since the two fuzzy controllers were executed in series, necessary further tuning of the differential and integral scaling factors of the controller is then performed. Neural-network-based tuning for the scaling parameters of the fuzzy controller is then described and finally an evolutionary algorithm is applied to the neurally-tuned-fuzzy controller in which the sigmoidal function shape of the neural network is determined.The important issue of stability is addressed and the text demonstrates empirically that the developed controller was stable within the operating range. The text concludes with ideas for future research to show the reader the potential for further study in this area.Intelligent Control will be of interest to researchers from engineering and computer science backgrounds working in the intelligent and adaptive control. |  | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-00929-2 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], VŠB-TUO Faculty of Electrical Eng. & Comp. [NAME], Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic; [NAME], VŠB-TUO Faculty of Electrical Eng. & Comp. [NAME], Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic; [NAME], Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan; [NAME], Loughborough University, Lougborough, UK | [NAME] in Industrial Applications | Proceedings of the 17th Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications | Advances in Intelligent Systems and [NAME] | 223 | 1 | 2014 | 391 | Soft cover | Book | XIV, 391 p. 130 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-21 00:00:00 |  | From the Contents: Advanced methods for 3D magnetic localization in industrial process distributed data logging with a sparse distance matrix.- Neural Network Ensemble based on Feature Selection for Non-Invasive Recognition of Liver Fibrosis Stage.- Cooperative and Non-Cooperative Equilibrium Problems with Equilibrium Constraints: Applications in Economics and Transportation.- Statistical Genetic Programming: The Role of Diversity. | This volume of Advances in Intelligent Systems and [NAME] contains accepted papers presented at WSC17, the 17th Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications, held from December 2012 to January 2013 on the Internet. [NAME] continues a successful series of scientific events started over a decade ago by the World Federation of Soft Computing. It brought together researchers from over the world interested in the ever advancing state of the art in the field. Continuous technological improvements make this online forum a viable gathering format for a world class conference. The aim of [NAME] was to disseminate excellent research results and contribute to building a global network of scientists interested in both theoretical foundations and practical applications of soft computing. The 2012 edition of the Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications consisted of general track and special session on Continuous Features Discretization for Anomaly Intrusion Detectors Generation and special session on Emerging Theories and Applications in Transportation Science. A total of 33 high quality research papers were accepted after a rigorous review process and are provided in this book. | <p>Recent Research on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications </p><p> </p><p>Proceedings of the “Online Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications, December 03 - 14, 2012”</p><p> </p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02870-5 | Engineering | Sobot | [NAME], The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada | Wireless Communication Electronics by Example |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 292 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 292 p. 158 illus., 89 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 99 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Electrical Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-18 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- Problems.- Basic Terminology.- Electrical Noise.- Electronic Devices.- Electrical Resonance.- Matching Networks.- RF and IF Amplifiers.- Sinusoidal Oscillators.- Frequency Shifting.- Modulation.- Signal Demodulation.- RF Receivers. | This book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students as well as practicing engineers who are involved in design and analysis of radio frequency (RF) circuits. Fully-solved, tutorial-like examples are used to put into practice all major topics required to understand the principles underlying the main sub-circuits required to design an RF transceiver and the whole communication system. Starting with review of principles in electromagnetic (EM) transmission and signal propagation, through detailed practical analysis of RF amplifier, mixer, modulator, demodulator, and oscillator circuit topologies, all the way to the system communication theory behind the RF transceiver operation, this book systematically covers all relevant aspects in a way that is suitable for a single semester university level course. Readers will benefit from the author’s sharp focus on radio receiver design, demonstrated through hundreds of fully-solved, realistic examples, as opposed to texts that cover many aspects of electronics and electromagnetic without making the required connection to wireless communication circuit design. | <p>Offers readers a complete, self-sufficient tutorial style textbook</p><p>Includes all relevant topics required to study and design an RF receiver in a consistent, coherent way with appropriate depth for a one-semester course</p><p>Uses hundreds of fully-solved, realistic examples of radio design technology to demonstrate concepts</p><p>Explains necessary physical/mathematical concepts and their interrelationship</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01164-6 | Engineering | Srivastava | [NAME], Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan, India; [NAME], [NAME]. of Information Technology, Solan, India | MOSFET Technologies for Double-Pole Four-Throw Radio-Frequency Switch |  | Analog Circuits and Signal Processing | 122 | 1 | 2014 | 199 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 199 p. 55 illus., 45 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 | 2013-10-08 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- Design of Double-Pole Four-Throw RF Switch.- Design of Double-Gate MOSFET.- Double-Pole Four-Throw [NAME] on Double-Gate MOSFET.- Cylindrical Surrounding Double-Gate RF MOSFET.- Hafnium Dioxide Based Double-Pole Four-Throw Double-Gate RF CMOS Switch.- Testing of MOSFET Surfaces Using Image Acquisition.- Conclusions and Future Scope. | This book provides analysis and discusses the design of various MOSFET technologies which are used for the design of Double-Pole Four-Throw (DP4T) RF switches for next generation communication systems. The authors discuss the design of the (DP4T) RF switch by using the Double-Gate (DG) MOSFET, as well as the Cylindrical Surrounding double-gate (CSDG) MOSFET. The effect of [NAME] (high dielectric material) in the design of DG MOSFET and CSDG MOSFET is also explored. Coverage includes comparison of Single-gate MOSFET and Double-gate MOSFET switching parameters, as well as testing of MOSFETs parameters using image acquisition. | <p>Provides a single-source reference to the latest technologies for the design of Double-gate MOSFET, Cylindrical Surrounding double-gate MOSFET and [NAME] based MOSFET</p><p>Explains the design of RF switches using the technologies presented and simulates switches</p><p>Verifies parameters and discusses feasibility of devices and switches</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-25196-2 | Engineering | Subic | Aleksandar Subic, RMIT University, Bundoora, Australia; Wulf-[NAME], Koeln, Germany; [NAME], RMIT University, Victoria, Australia; [NAME], RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia | Management and Design of Sustainable Automotive Technologies |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 350 | Hard cover | Book | 350p. 140 illus., 20 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Engineering | Automotive Engineering | SCT17047 | TRC | Engineering Design | SCT17020 | TBD | Engineering | Professional book | Springer [NAME] | Planned |  |  |  | Sustainable Mobility.- Sustainable Vehicle Design.- Vehicle Life Cycle Management.- Alternative Power-train Technologies.- Lightweight Structures and Materials.- End-of-Life Vehicle Management. | Management and Design of Sustainable Automotive Technologies aims to provide a comprehensive treatment of relevant management and design strategies and approaches required for the development of sustainable vehicle technologies. The book features current and emerging technologies and solutions supported by original case studies stemming from contemporary research and industry practice. These include vehicle life-cycle management and design methods and tools, sustainability assessment criteria and tools, development strategies and examples of new and emerging green car technologies such as alternative power-trains and fuels, lightweight structures and materials, end-of-life vehicle treatment options. This book is of relevance to practitioners, researchers, managers and students with interest in sustainable automotive technologies. | Contains approaches required for the development of sustainable vehicle technologies <br><br>With original case studies stemming from contemporary research and industry practice <br><br>Contains solutions to problems <br><br>Written by researchers and practitioners | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-25196-2 | Engineering | Subic | Aleksandar Subic, RMIT University, Bundoora, Australia; Wulf-[NAME], Koeln, Germany; [NAME], RMIT University, Victoria, Australia; [NAME], RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia | Management and Design of Sustainable Automotive Technologies |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 350 | Hard cover | Book | 350p. 140 illus., 20 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Engineering | Automotive Engineering | SCT17047 | TRC | Engineering Design | SCT17020 | TBD | Engineering | Professional book | Springer [NAME] | Planned |  |  |  | Sustainable Mobility.- Sustainable Vehicle Design.- Vehicle Life Cycle Management.- Alternative Power-train Technologies.- Lightweight Structures and Materials.- End-of-Life Vehicle Management. | Management and Design of Sustainable Automotive Technologies aims to provide a comprehensive treatment of relevant management and design strategies and approaches required for the development of sustainable vehicle technologies. The book features current and emerging technologies and solutions supported by original case studies stemming from contemporary research and industry practice. These include vehicle life-cycle management and design methods and tools, sustainability assessment criteria and tools, development strategies and examples of new and emerging green car technologies such as alternative power-trains and fuels, lightweight structures and materials, end-of-life vehicle treatment options. This book is of relevance to practitioners, researchers, managers and students with interest in sustainable automotive technologies. | Contains approaches required for the development of sustainable vehicle technologies <br><br>With original case studies stemming from contemporary research and industry practice <br><br>Contains solutions to problems <br><br>Written by researchers and practitioners | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01025-0 | Engineering | Sucuoglu | [NAME], Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; [NAME], Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey | Earthquake Engineering | From Seismology and Seismic Analysis to Design Principles |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Soft cover | Book | 300 p. 100 illus. | 0 | approx. | 69.99 | Engineering | Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics | SCT23020 | RBP | Structural Mechanics | SCT15028 | TGB | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-03-06 00:00:00 |  |  | Nature of Earthquakes.- Response of Simple Structures to Earthquake Ground Motions.- Response of Building Structures to Earthquake Ground Motions.- Seismic Analysis Procedures in Earthquake Codes.- Seismic Design Principles for RC Structures.- Seismic Hazard Analysis. | This book provides senior undergraduate students and structural engineers lacking a background in the field with core knowledge of structural earthquake engineering that will be invaluable in their professional lives. The basics of seismotectonics, including the causes, magnitude, and intensity of earthquakes, are first explained. Subsequent chapters cover key aspects of the analysis of responses of simple systems and building structures to earthquake ground motions, the adoption of seismic analysis procedures in seismic design codes, and the seismic design of reinforced concrete structures. Helpful worked examples on earthquake-resistant design of frame and frame-shear wall systems are included, most of which can be solved using a hand calculator. The book concludes by introducing basic elements of seismic hazard analysis and presenting the concept of a seismic hazard map for use in seismic design. | <p>Covers the seismic hazard, the basics of seismotectonics, and the fundamentals of earthquake engineering</p><p>Meets the future professional needs of senior undergraduate students by explaining the principles of earthquake-resistant design</p><p>Includes useful sample problems on earthquake-resistant design of frame and frame-shear wall systems</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-33044-5 | Engineering | Supek | [NAME], University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia; [NAME], University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA | Magnetoencephalography | From Signals to Dynamic Cortical Networks |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 250 | Hard cover | Book | 250 p. 10 illus. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | SCT2700X | MQW | Neuroradiology | SCH2903X | MMPH | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Part 1: Measurements, experimental paradigms and analysis approaches.- Part 2: Neuromagnetic studies of brain and multi-modal SQUID-based functional brain imaging.- Part 3: Hot, open and challenging issues. | Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is an invaluable functional brain imaging technique that provides direct, real-time monitoring of neuronal activity necessary for gaining insight into dynamic cortical networks. Our intentions with this book are to cover the richness and transdisciplinary nature of the MEG field, make it more accessible to newcomers and experienced researchers and to stimulate growth in the MEG area. The book presents a comprehensive overview of MEG basics and the latest developments in methodological, empirical and clinical research, directed toward master and doctoral students, as well as researchers. There are three levels of contributions: 1) tutorials on instrumentation, measurements, modeling, and experimental design; 2) topical reviews providing extensive coverage of relevant research topics; and 3) short contributions on open, challenging issues, future developments and novel applications. The topics range from neuromagnetic measurements, signal processing and source localization techniques to dynamic functional networks underlying perception and cognition in both health and disease. Topical reviews cover, among others: development on SQUID-based and novel sensors, multi-modal integration (low field MRI and MEG; EEG and fMRI), Bayesian approaches to multi-modal integration, direct neuronal imaging, novel noise reduction methods, source-space functional analysis, decoding of brain states, dynamic brain connectivity, sensory-motor integration, MEG studies on perception and cognition, thalamocortical oscillations, fetal and neonatal MEG, pediatric MEG studies, cognitive development, clinical applications of MEG in epilepsy, pre-surgical mapping, stroke, schizophrenia, stuttering,  traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, autism, aging and neurodegeneration, MEG applications in cognitive neuropharmacology and an overview of the major open-source analysis tools. | <p>Explains the basic signal processing and source localization techniques</p><p>Includes measurements of  in perceptual and cognitive brain processes</p><p>Discusses hot, open and challenging issues in MEG</p><p>Written by leading experts</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-6256-8 | Engineering | [NAME] | Mi-Ching Tsai, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; [NAME], University of Leicester, Leicester, UK | Robust and Optimal Control | A Two-port Framework Approach | Advances in Industrial Control |  | 1 | 2014 | 280 | Hard cover | Book w. online files/update | XII, 280 p. 222 illus., 130 illus. in color. With online files/update. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Two-port Networks.- Linear Fractional Transformations.- Chain Scattering Descriptions.- Co prime Factorizations.- Algebraic Riccati Equations and Spectral Factorizations.- CSD Approach to Stabilization Control and H2 Optimal Control.- A CSD Approach to H-infinity Controller Synthesis.- Design Examples. | A Two-port Framework for Robust and Optimal Control introduces an alternative approach to robust and optimal controller synthesis procedures for linear, time-invariant systems, based on the two-port system widespread in electrical engineering. The novel use of the two-port system in this context allows straightforward engineering-oriented solution-finding procedures to be developed, requiring no mathematics beyond linear algebra. A chain-scattering description provides a unified framework for constructing the stabilizing controller set and for synthesizing H2 optimal and H∞ sub-optimal controllers. Simple yet illustrative examples explain each step.A Two-port Framework for Robust and Optimal Control  features:·         a hands-on, tutorial-style presentation giving the reader the opportunity to repeat the designs presented and easily to modify them for their own programs;·         an abundance of examples illustrating the most important steps in robust and optimal design; and·         end-of-chapter exercises.To further demonstrate the proposed approaches, in the last chapter an application case study is presented which demonstrates the use of the framework in a real-world control system design and helps the reader quickly move on with their own challenges. MATLAB® codes used in examples throughout the book and solutions to selected exercise questions are available for download.The text will have particular resonance for researchers in control with an electrical engineering background, who wish to avoid spending excessive time in learning complex mathematical, theoretical developments but need to know how to deal with robust and optimal control synthesis problems. | <p>Enables straightforward engineering-oriented solution-finding procedures to be developed, requiring no mathematics beyond linear algebra</p><p>Simple yet illustrative worked examples throughout the book make the underlying ideas easy for the reader to understand</p><p>The framework is general to cover most important topics in robust and optimal control including H2 optimisation, H∞ sub-optimal controller synthesis, etc</p><p>All MATLAB® codes used in the book and solutions to selected exercises are provided and downloadable for the benefit of the reader</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-0-387-31052-7 | Engineering | Udwadia | [NAME], University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, Los Angeles, CA, USA | Introduction to the Theory of Linear Vibrations and its Applications |  | Mathematical Concepts and Methods in Science and Engineering | 51 | 1 | 2014 | 250 | Hard cover | Book | 250p. 40 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 74.95 | Engineering | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | SCT15036 | TGMD4 | Applications of Mathematics | SCM13003 | PBW | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-01-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Basic Mechanics, Single Degree of Freedom Systems.- Undamped Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) Systems, Free Vibrations.- Damped SDOF Systems, Free Vibrations.- Harmonic Excitation of Damped SDOF Systems, Resonance.- Isolation of Instruments and Foundations, Motion Sensing Instrumentation.- Response of Damped SDOF Systems to General Excitations.- Damping in Structural and Mechanical Systems, Viscous, Structural, Bouc-Wen, and Coulomb Damping.- Illustrative Examples and Applications of SDOF Systems.- Laplace Transforms, Complex Frequency Response; Elements of Structural Feeddback Control, Time-Delayed Control.- Two Degree of Freedom Systems, Eigenvalues, [NAME], Modal Frequencies.- Classically and non-classically [NAME] of [NAME] generalized coordinates, Lagrange's Equations, Linearization, and Equivalent linearization; Stability, Examples.- Elements of Feedback Control of MDOF Systems.- Illustrative Examples and Applications of MDOF Systems.- An Introduction to Continuous Systems | Linear vibrations is a topic of central interest in numerous fields of engineering and is widely applicable to civil, mechanical, aerospace, and biomedical engineering. This book deals with the elements of the theory of linear vibrations and its applications.  The theory of linear vibrations is systematically developed starting from the basics. In a systematic manner, the author deals with single-degree of freedom systems before progressing to the more complex multi-degree of freedom systems. Topics such as Laplace transforms, complex frequency responses, elements of feedback control and aspects of time-delayed control and its applications are discussed at the end. A set of graded problems, to exercise the understanding of the student, is provided at the end of each chapter. Numerous illustrative examples are provided in each chapter alongside the development of the theory. In addition, there are two chapters specifically devoted to illustrative examples and applications.  By including topics from stability and control theory, the book aims to provide the student with a broader view of the application areas to which the theory is germane. It is meant to be a text for a one semester, first course, on the subject, suitable for seniors and/or first year graduate students in engineering. Applied mathematicians will also find this book useful. | <P>Set of graded problems, to exercise the understanding of the student, is provided at the end of each chapter</P>  <P>Numerous illustrative examples are provided in each chapter alongside the development of the theory</P>  <P>Two chapters specifically devoted to illustrative examples and applications</P>  <P>Includes topics from stability and control theory to provide the student with a broader view of the applications</P> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11649 | Mathematics and Statistics
 | 978-3-319-03220-7 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Maxim Integrated Corp., Palo Alto, CA, USA; [NAME], IMEC, Heverlee, Belgium | System Level On-Chip ESD Protection |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 500 | Hard cover | Book | 500 p. 200 illus. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electronic Circuits and Devices | SCP31010 | TJFC | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- System Level IC Design.- ESD Test Methods for IC level verification of System Pins.- ESD Devices and Clamps for System Level ESD protection.- Latchup in Case of System Level IC Design.- [NAME] for System Level Conditions.- IC and System ESD Co-Design Methodoloies.- Conclusion. | This book addresses key aspects of analog integrated circuits and systems design related to system level electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. It is an invaluable reference for anyone developing systems-on-chip (SoC) and systems-on-package (SoP), integrated with system-level ESD protection. Coverage focuses on both the design of semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) components with embedded, on-chip system level protection and chip-system co-design. Readers will be enabled to bring the system level ESD protection solutions to the level of integrated circuits, thereby reducing or completely eliminating the need for additional, discrete components on the printed circuit board (PCB) to meet system-level ESD requirements. The authors take a systematic approach, based on IC-system ESD protection co-design, using a detailed structural description of the IC-level test methods and the correlation between IC-level and system-level test results. The IC-level ESD protection design is demonstrated with representative case studies and is based on numerical simulation and test chip experimentation. The overall methodology for chip-system level ESD co-design is presented as a step-by-step procedure that involves both ESD testing and analysis, based on numerical simulations. | <p>Provides a systematic approach to on-chip ESD protection for system-level IC pins</p><p>Describes a system-level co-design methodology, which uses external system level ESD protection components, together with on-chip ESD protection structure</p><p>Includes a comprehensive description of wafer- level and component-level test methodologies</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5265-1 | Engineering | [NAME] | Jan-Erik Vinnem, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway | Offshore Risk Assessment | Principles, Modelling and Applications of QRA Studies | Springer Series in Reliability Engineering |  | 3 | 2014 | 896 | Hard cover | Book | XL, 896 p. 100 illus., 4 illus. in color. 2 volume-set. | 0 | final | 189 | Engineering | Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk | SCT22032 | TGPR | Environmental Management | SCU17009 | RNF | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer London | Available | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 | 2013-09-05 00:00:00 |  |  | Offshore Risk Assessment was the first book to deal with quantified risk assessment (QRA) as applied specifically to offshore installations and operations. Risk assessment techniques have been used for more than three decades in the offshore oil and gas industry, and their use is set to expand increasingly as the industry moves into new areas and faces new challenges in older regions.  This updated and expanded third edition has been informed by a major R&D program on offshore risk assessment in Norway and summarizes research from 2006 to the present day. Rooted with a thorough discussion of risk metrics and risk analysis methodology,  subsequent chapters are devoted to analytical approaches to escalation, escape, evacuation and rescue analysis of safety and emergency systems.  Separate chapters analyze the main hazards of offshore structures: fire, explosion, collision, and falling objects as well as structural and marine hazards. Risk mitigation and control are discussed, as well as an illustration of how the results from quantitative risk assessment studies should be presented. The third second edition has a stronger focus on the use of risk assessment techniques in the operation of offshore installations. Also decommissioning of installations is covered.  Not only does Offshore Risk Assessment describe the state of the art of QRA, it also identifies weaknesses and areas that need further development. This new edition also illustrates applications or quantitative risk analysis methodology to offshore petroleum applications.  A comprehensive reference for academics and students of marine/offshore risk assessment and management, the book should also be owned by professionals in the industry, contractors, suppliers, consultants and regulatory authorities. | <p>Gives a detailed overview of all aspects of QRA is useful for graduate students, researchers, consultants, and authorities</p><p> </p><p>Expands on the practical applications or quantitative risk analysis methodology to offshore petroleum applications from the second edition with new research</p><p> </p><p>Includes new chapters to cover the specific case studies of the US Macondo incident of 2010</p><p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-33032-2 | Engineering | Vogel | [NAME], Lab 6-11, Stuttgart, Germany | How to Gain Gain | A Reference Book on Triodes in Audio Pre-Amps |  |  | 2 | 2013 | 862 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 862 p. 536 illus. | 0 | final | 139 | Engineering | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | SCT24027 | TJF | Acoustics | SCP21069 | PHDS | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Basics - Noise in Triodes - Noise in Components and Other General Noise Effects - The Common Cathode Gain Stage (CCS) - CCS Mathcad Worksheets - The Common [NAME] gain Stage (Cathode Follower CF) - CF Mathcad Worksheets - The Common Grid gain Stage (CGS) - CGS Mathcad Worksheets - The Concertina (Cathodyne) Phase Splitter (CPS) - CPS Mathcad Worksheets - Constant Current Generators (CCG) - CCG Mathcad Worksheets - The Cascode Amplifier (CAS) - CAS Mathcad Worksheets - The Shunt Regulated Push-Pull Gain Stage (SRPP) - SRPP Mathcad Worksheets - The µ-Follower (µF) - µF Mathcad Worksheets - The CCS with Active Anode Load (CCA) - CCA Mathcad Worksheets - The Cascoded Cathode Follower (CCF) - CCF Mathcad Worksheets - The White Cathode Follower (WCF) - WCF Mathcad Worksheets - Triodes In Parallel Operation (PAR) - PAR Mathcad Worksheets - The CCS Followed by a CF (CCSCF) - CCSCF Mathcad Worksheets - Differential Gain Stage (DIF) - DIF Mathcad Worksheets - Feedback (FB) - FB Mathcad Worksheets - Data Sheets and Summaries of Example Gain Stage Calculations (MSC) - Appendices - Index | The 34 chapters of the 2nd edition of How to Gain Gain give a detailed insight into a collection (54) of the most common gain producing, constant current generating possibilities, and electronic noise creation of triodes for audio pre-amplifier purposes. These chapters also offer complete sets of formulae to calculate gain, frequency and phase responses, and signal-to-noise ratios of certain building blocks built-up with this type of vacuum valve (tube). In all cases detailed derivations of the gain formulae are also presented.   All what is needed are the data sheet valve characteristic figures of the triode's mutual conductance, the gain factor and the internal plate (anode) resistance. To calculate frequency and phase responses of gain stages the different data sheet based input and output capacitances have to be taken into account too.  To calculate transfer functions and signal-to-noise ratios for any kind of triode driven gain stage, including all its bias setting, frequency, phase, and electronic noise influencing components, example Mathcad 11 worksheets as an essential simulation tool for each chapter allow easy follow-up and application of the respective formulae. Free download of all worksheets is guaranteed from the editor's web-site. | Summary of all the gain producing possibilities of triodes in one place <br>     <br>Shows how to calculate first and spend money for expensive components later <br>     <br>Gain making elements far away from silicon: [NAME] valves and audio transformers | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-33032-2 | Engineering | Vogel | [NAME], Lab 6-11, Stuttgart, Germany | How to Gain Gain | A Reference Book on Triodes in Audio Pre-Amps |  |  | 2 | 2013 | 862 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 862 p. 536 illus. | 0 | final | 139 | Engineering | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | SCT24027 | TJF | Acoustics | SCP21069 | PHDS | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Basics - Noise in Triodes - Noise in Components and Other General Noise Effects - The Common Cathode Gain Stage (CCS) - CCS Mathcad Worksheets - The Common [NAME] gain Stage (Cathode Follower CF) - CF Mathcad Worksheets - The Common Grid gain Stage (CGS) - CGS Mathcad Worksheets - The Concertina (Cathodyne) Phase Splitter (CPS) - CPS Mathcad Worksheets - Constant Current Generators (CCG) - CCG Mathcad Worksheets - The Cascode Amplifier (CAS) - CAS Mathcad Worksheets - The Shunt Regulated Push-Pull Gain Stage (SRPP) - SRPP Mathcad Worksheets - The µ-Follower (µF) - µF Mathcad Worksheets - The CCS with Active Anode Load (CCA) - CCA Mathcad Worksheets - The Cascoded Cathode Follower (CCF) - CCF Mathcad Worksheets - The White Cathode Follower (WCF) - WCF Mathcad Worksheets - Triodes In Parallel Operation (PAR) - PAR Mathcad Worksheets - The CCS Followed by a CF (CCSCF) - CCSCF Mathcad Worksheets - Differential Gain Stage (DIF) - DIF Mathcad Worksheets - Feedback (FB) - FB Mathcad Worksheets - Data Sheets and Summaries of Example Gain Stage Calculations (MSC) - Appendices - Index | The 34 chapters of the 2nd edition of How to Gain Gain give a detailed insight into a collection (54) of the most common gain producing, constant current generating possibilities, and electronic noise creation of triodes for audio pre-amplifier purposes. These chapters also offer complete sets of formulae to calculate gain, frequency and phase responses, and signal-to-noise ratios of certain building blocks built-up with this type of vacuum valve (tube). In all cases detailed derivations of the gain formulae are also presented.   All what is needed are the data sheet valve characteristic figures of the triode's mutual conductance, the gain factor and the internal plate (anode) resistance. To calculate frequency and phase responses of gain stages the different data sheet based input and output capacitances have to be taken into account too.  To calculate transfer functions and signal-to-noise ratios for any kind of triode driven gain stage, including all its bias setting, frequency, phase, and electronic noise influencing components, example Mathcad 11 worksheets as an essential simulation tool for each chapter allow easy follow-up and application of the respective formulae. Free download of all worksheets is guaranteed from the editor's web-site. | Summary of all the gain producing possibilities of triodes in one place <br>     <br>Shows how to calculate first and spend money for expensive components later <br>     <br>Gain making elements far away from silicon: [NAME] valves and audio transformers | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02995-5 | Engineering | Walloth | [NAME], University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany; [NAME], University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany; [NAME], University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany | Understanding Complex Urban Systems: Multidisciplinary [NAME] to Modeling |  | Understanding Complex Systems |  | 1 | 2014 | 163 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 163 p. 36 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Complexity | SCT11022 | GPFC | Socio- and Econophysics, Population and Evolutionary Models | SCP33030 | JHBC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Introduction: Towards a Transdisciplinary Understanding of Complex Urban Systems.- Multi-method Modeling and Simulation Supporting Urban Planning.- Understanding Effects of Complexity in Cities During Disasters.- Towards Evolutionary Economic Analysis of Sustainable Urban Real Estate:.- Organized and Disorganized Complexities and Socio-Economic Implications in the Northern Ruhr Area. | Understanding Complex Urban Systems takes as its point of departure the insight that the challenges of global urbanization and the complexity of urban systems cannot be understood – let alone ‘managed’ – by sectoral and disciplinary approaches alone. But while there has recently been significant progress in broadening and refining the methodologies for the quantitative modeling of complex urban systems, in deepening the theoretical understanding of cities as complex systems, or in illuminating the implications for urban planning, there is still a lack of well-founded conceptual thinking on the methodological foundations and the strategies of modeling urban complexity across the disciplines.Bringing together experts from the fields of urban and spatial planning, ecology, urban geography, real estate analysis, organizational cybernetics, stochastic optimization, and literary studies, as well as specialists in various systems approaches and in transdisciplinary methodologies of urban analysis, the volume seeks to advance the discussion on multidisciplinary approaches to urban modeling. While engaging with the ‘state of the art’ in their respective fields, the contributions are specifically written for both experts from a broad range of disciplines as well as for urban practitioners who feel the need for new approaches given the uncertainty of current developments. | <p>Provides insight into different approaches to understanding complex urban systems</p><p>The approaches presented in this book range from agent-based to narrative modeling, discussing emergence, disaster resilience, and unpredictability</p><p>Introduction to decision support methods based on statistical optimization and systemic approaches to designing the built environment</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-9286-3 | Engineering | Wang | Gwo-Ching Wang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA; Toh-Ming Lu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA | RHEED [NAME] and Pole Figures | [NAME] and Nanostructure Texture Analysis |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 233 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 233 p. 126 illus., 67 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Nanotechnology and Microengineering | SCT18000 | TDPB | Surfaces and Interfaces, [NAME] | SCZ19000 | TGM | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Crystal Lattices and Reciprocal Lattices.- Kinematic Scattering of Waves and Diffraction Conditions.- RHEED Reflection Mode.- X-Ray Diffraction.- RHEED [NAME] and RHEED Pole Figure.- Instrumentation for RHEED Pole Figure.- Origins of Texture Formation.- Techniques to Control Thin Film Textures.- Applications and Future Direction.- Appendix A: Operational Procedures for RHEED Pole Figure.- Appendix B: RHEED Pattern Simulations. | This unique book covers the fundamental principle of electron diffraction, basic instrumentation of RHEED, definitions of textures in thin films and nanostructures, mechanisms and control of texture formation, and examples of RHEED transmission mode measurements of texture and texture evolution of thin films and nanostructures. Also presented is a new application of RHEED in the transmission mode called RHEED pole figure technique that can be used to monitor the texture evolution in thin film growth and nanostructures and is not limited to single crystal epitaxial film growth. Details of the construction of RHEED pole figures and the interpretation of observed pole figures are presented. Materials covered include metals, semiconductors, and thin insulators. This book also:Presents a new application of RHEED in the transmission mode Introduces a variety of textures from metals, semiconductors, compound semiconductors, and their characteristics in RHEED pole figures Provides examples of RHEED measurements of texture and texture evolution, construction of RHEED pole figures, and interpretation of observed pole figuresRHEED Transmission Mode and Pole Figures: Thin Film and Nanostructure Texture Analysis is ideal for researchers in materials science and engineering and nanotechnology. | <p>Presents a new application of RHEED in the transmission mode<br>Introduces a variety of textures from metals, semiconductors, compound semiconductors, and their characteristics in RHEED pole figures<br>Provides examples of RHEED measurements of texture and texture evolution, construction of RHEED pole figures, and interpretation of observed pole figures</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-1161-1 | Engineering | Wang | [NAME], University of Albany, Albany, USA; [NAME], Chinese Academy of Sciences The Institute of Microelectronics, Beijing, China, People's Republic; [NAME], Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn, NY, USA | Hybrid CMOS/Memristor Nanoelectronics |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200p. 100 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design | [NAME] | UGC | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | CMOS Transistor and Memristor Device; CMOS/memristor Integration.- Combinational Circuit Designs based on CMOS and Memristors.- Sequential Circuit Designs based on CMOS and Memristors.- Design and Simulation Techniques for Hybrid Nanoelectronics.- CMOS/memristor Memory, FPGA, and DSP.-  CMOS/memristor Analog and Neuromorphic Circuits.- CMOS/memristor [NAME] Computing Paradigm Based on CMOS/Memristor. | This book will focus on the new physics of memristors and the integration of CMOS and memristor devices to establish efficient memory, FPGA, DSP, analog, biomedical, and neuromorphic systems.   It will be the first such introduction for the electronics community to the promise of CMOS-nano hybrid structures.   By including a number of new experimental and theoretical results of memristor and CMOS-nano hybrid structures, this book will present a wide range of device, circuit, and system emerging technologies in a timely manner to promote the ever increasing interest in the memristor/CMOS hybrid technology and its many potential uses.  This book provides a single-source reference to the latest developments in CMOS/memristor integration, new architectures of CMOS/memristor memory, FPGA, DSP, and neuromorphic systems, 3D IC methods to implement CMOS/memristor hybrid circuits, and design and simulation techniques suitable for CMOS/memristor hybrid circuits. | <p>Presents new developments in theory and experiments of resistive nanojunction or memristor devices</p><p>Describes latest progress of CMOS/memristor integration</p><p>Demonstrates new architectures of CMOS/memristor memory, FPGA, DSP, and neuromorphic systems</p><p>Explains new 3D IC method to implement CMOS/memristor hybrid circuits</p><p>Desribes new design and simulation techniques suitable for CMOS/memristor hybrid circuits</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9502-4 | Engineering | Wang | [NAME], Tsinghua University Institute of Microelectronics, Beijing, People's Republic of China; [NAME], Tsinghua University Institute of Microelectronics, Beijing, People's Republic of China; Hong Chen, Tsinghua University Institute of Microelectronics, Beijing, People's Republic of China | CMOS IC Design for Wireless Medical and Health Care |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 186 | Hard cover | Book | X, 186 p. 171 illus., 95 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Biomedical Engineering | SCT2700X | MQW | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer New York | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-21 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- System Architecture and Design Considerations.- Biomedical Signal Acquisition Circuits.- WBAN Transceiver Design.- Other Important Circuits.- SoC Design and Application Systems.- Summary. | This book provides readers with detailed explanation of the design principles of CMOS integrated circuits for wireless medical and health care, from the perspective of two successfully-commercialized applications. Design techniques for both the circuit block level and the system level are discussed, based on real design examples. CMOS IC design techniques for the entire signal chain of wireless medical and health care systems are covered, including biomedical signal acquisition, wireless transceivers, power management and SoC integration, with emphasis on ultra-low-power IC design techniques. | <p>Discusses CMOS integrated circuit design for wireless medical and health care, based on two successfully-commercialized medical and health care applications</p><p>Describes design techniques for the entire signal chain of wireless medical and health care systems</p><p>Focuses on techniques for short-range wireless communication systems</p><p>Emphasizes ultra-low-power IC design techniques</p><p>Enables readers to turn a high performance SoC into to a complex, wireless medical and health care product</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03809-4 | Engineering | Wechsung | Ina Wechsung, TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany | An Evaluation Framework for Multimodal Interaction | Determining Quality Aspects and Modality Choice | T-Labs Series in Telecommunication Services |  | 1 | 2014 | 191 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 191 p. 33 illus., 19 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Communications Engineering, Networks | SCT24035 | TJK | User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction | SCI18067 | UYZG | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: What Are Multimodal Systems? Why Do They Need Evaluation? - Theoretical Background.- What to Evaluate? – A Taxonomy of Quality Aspects of Multimodal Interfaces. | This book presents (1) an exhaustive and empirically validated taxonomy of quality aspects of multimodal interaction as well as respective measurement methods, (2) a validated questionnaire specifically tailored to the evaluation of multimodal systems and covering most of the taxonomy‘s quality aspects, (3) insights on how the quality perceptions of multimodal systems relate to the quality perceptions of its individual components, (4) a set of empirically tested factors which influence modality choice, and (5) models regarding the relationship of the perceived quality of a modality and the actual usage of a modality. | <p>Presents an exhaustive and empirically validated taxonomy of quality aspects of multimodal interaction</p><p>Offers a validated questionnaire specifically tailored to the evaluation of multimodal systems</p><p>Includes models regarding the relationship of the perceived quality of a modality and the actual usage of a modality</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-0793-5 | Engineering | Wille | [NAME], University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany; [NAME], Univeristy of Bremen, Bremen, Germany; Rolf Drechsler, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany | Introduction to Reversible and Quantum Circuits | From Basics to Hardware Design |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200p. 75 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | SCT24027 | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Boolean Logic.- Reversible Logic.- Quantum Logic.- Quantum Algorithms.- Low Power Computing.- Synthesis.- Optimization.- Verification and Test. | This book provides a comprehensive and self-contained introduction to reversible and quantum circuits, with which power emissions can be reduced or eliminated and processing can be performed exponentially faster compared to conventional methods.  No previous knowledge of quantum mechanics is assumed, so the presentation will be accessible to students in electrical engineering, computer science, and mathematics as well as professionals new to this field. After a step-by-step introduction, the necessary background on both reversible and quantum computation is presented, core applications and physical realizations are discussed and automatic design methods for the respective circuits are described.  Exercises at the end of each chapter allow the reader to gain deeper insight into the material presented and references are provided to RevKit, an open source toolkit for the design of reversible circuits. This allows the reader to apply the concepts introduced in the book and get hands-on experience by designing their own circuits and algorithms. Presentation slides, covering the content of the book are also available, facilitating the use of the material in courses. | <p>Provides a comprehensive introduction to reversible and quantum computation as well as applications, physical realizations, and automatic design methods </p><p>Presents material in a step-by-step manner, assuming no prior knowledge of quantum mechanics</p><p>Includes examples with references to the open source toolkit RevKit, with which the reader can execute and evaluate their own circuits and algorithms</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-2265-5 | Engineering | Winterholer | [NAME], Cadence Design Systems Inc., Stuttgart, Germany; [NAME], Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil | Embedded Software Verification and Debugging |  | Embedded Systems |  | 1 | 2014 | 400 | Hard cover | Book | 400p. 150 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Processor Architectures | [NAME] | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-02-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Overview of Verification and Debugging Techniques.- Hardware and Software Design Process.- Verification and Debugging Flow.- Test Planning and Management.- Debugging Embedded Software.- Testing.- Model-based Testing.- Metric-driven Software Verification.- Hardware/Software Co-verification.- [NAME]  Verification.- Combining [NAME] and Theorem Proving. | This book provides comprehensive coverage of verification and debugging techniques for embedded software, which is frequently used in safety critical applications (e.g., automotive), where failures are unacceptable.  Since the verification of complex systems needs to encompass the verification of both hardware and embedded software modules, this book focuses on verification and debugging approaches for embedded software with hardware dependencies.  Coverage includes the entire flow of design, verification and debugging of embedded software and all key approaches to debugging, dynamic, static, and hybrid verification.  This book discusses the current, industrial embedded software verification flow, as well as emerging trends with focus on formal and hybrid verification and debugging approaches. | <p>Includes in a single source the entire flow of design, verification and debugging of embedded software</p><p>Addresses the main techniques that are currently being used in the industry for assuring the quality of embedded software</p><p>Includes in-depth coverage of debugging, dynamic, formal and hybrid verification</p><p>Discusses emerging trends which focus on formal and hybrid verification and debugging approaches</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03013-5 | Engineering | Witczak | [NAME], University of Zielona Góra, [NAME], Poland | Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control Strategies for Non-Linear Systems | Analytical and [NAME] | Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering | 266 | 1 | 2014 | 229 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 229 p. 117 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Robust fault diagnosis.- Part II Integrated fault diagnosis and control. | This book presents selected fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control strategies for non-linear systems in a unified framework. In particular, starting from advanced state estimation strategies up to modern soft computing, the discrete-time description of the system is employed Part I of the book presents original research results regarding state estimation and neural networks for robust fault diagnosis. Part II is devoted to the presentation of integrated fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant systems. It starts with a general fault-tolerant control framework, which is then extended by introducing robustness with respect to various uncertainties. Finally, it is shown how to implement the proposed framework for fuzzy systems described by the well-known Takagi–Sugeno models.This research monograph is intended for researchers, engineers, and advanced postgraduate students in control and electrical engineering, computer science, as well as mechanical and chemical engineering. | <p>Presents selected fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control strategies for non-linear systems in a unified framework</p><p>Starts from advanced state estimation strategies up to modern soft computing by [NAME] to implement the proposed framework for fuzzy systems described by the well-known Takagi–Sugeno models</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-6250-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Okayama Prefectural University, Okayama, Japan; [NAME], Okayama University, Okayama, Japan | Control Design and Analysis for Underactuated Robotic Systems |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 338 | Hard cover | Book w. online files/update | XVIII, 338 p. 111 illus., 94 illus. in color. With online files/update. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Control | [NAME] | TJFM | Robotics and Automation | SCT19020 | TJFM1 | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Fundamental Background.- Directly Driven Acrobat.- Remotely Driven Acrobat.- Pendubot.- Rotational Pendulum.- Counter-Weighted Acrobot.- Variable Length Pendulum.- 2-Link Underactuated Robot with [NAME] Joint.- 3-Link Planar Robot with Passive First Joint.- n-Link Planar Robot with Passive First Joint.- n-Link Planar Robot with Single Passive Joint.- Two Parallel Pendulums on a Cart.- Double Pendulum on a Cart.- 3-Link Planar Robot with Two Passive Joints.- 2-Link Flying Robot. | The last two decades have witnessed considerable progress in the study of underactuated robotic systems (URSs). Control Design and Analysis for Underactuated Robotic Systems presents a unified treatment of control design and analysis for a class of URSs, which include systems with multiple-degree-of-freedom and/or with underactuation degree two. It presents novel notions, features, design techniques and strictly global motion analysis results for these systems. These new materials are shown to be vital in studying the control design and stability analysis of URSs.Control Design and Analysis for Underactuated Robotic Systems includes the modelling, control design and analysis presented in a systematic way particularly for the following examples:l  directly and remotely driven  Acrobotsl  Pendubotl  rotational penduluml  counter-weighted Acrobot2-link underactuated robot with flexible elbow jointl  variable-length penduluml  3-link gymnastic robot with passive first jointl  n-link planar robot with passive first jointl  n-link planar robot with passive single jointdouble, or two parallel pendulums on a cartl  3-link planar robots with underactuation degree two2-link free flying robotThe theoretical developments are validated by experimental results for the remotely driven [NAME] and the rotational pendulum.Control Design and Analysis for Underactuated Robotic Systems is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in the area of control systems, mechanical and robotics systems, nonlinear systems and oscillation. This text will not only enable the reader to gain a better understanding of the power and fundamental limitations of linear and nonlinear control theory for the control design and analysis for these URSs, but also inspire the reader to address the challenges of more complex URSs. | <p>Related source files available for download for the convenience of the reader</p><p>Enables the reader to analyze the behaviour of these systems and to develop new control designs for these systems numerically and analytically</p><p>Inspires the reader to address the challenges of more complex underactuated robotic systems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03403-4 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Pretoria, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Pretoria, South Africa; [NAME], [NAME] and Manufacturing Co., Ltd, Xianghe, People's Republic of China | Innovative Computational Intelligence: A Rough Guide to 134 Clever Algorithms |  | Intelligent Systems Reference Library | 62 | 1 | 2014 | 453 | Hard cover | Book | XXXIX, 453 p. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Image Processing and Computer Vision | SCI22021 | UYT | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I.- Part II Biology-based CI Algorithms.- Part III Physics-based CI Algorithms.- Part V Mathematics-based [NAME]. | The first notable feature of this book is its innovation: Computational intelligence (CI), a fast evolving area, is currently attracting lots of researchers’ attention in dealing with many complex problems. At present, there are quite a lot competing books existing in the market. Nevertheless, the present book is markedly different from the existing books in that it presents new paradigms of CI that have rarely mentioned before, as opposed to the traditional CI techniques or methodologies employed in other books. During the past decade, a number of new CI algorithms are proposed. Unfortunately, they spread in a number of unrelated publishing directions which may hamper the use of such published resources. These provide us with motivation to analyze the existing research for categorizing and synthesizing it in a meaningful manner. The mission of this book is really important since those algorithms are going to be a new revolution in computer science. We hope it will stimulate the readers to make novel contributions or even start a new paradigm based on nature phenomena. Although structured as a textbook, the book's straightforward, self-contained style will also appeal to a wide audience of professionals, researchers and independent learners. We believe that the book will be instrumental in initiating an integrated approach to complex problems by allowing cross-fertilization of design principles from different design philosophies.The second feature of this book is its comprehensiveness: Through an extensive literature research, there are 134 innovative CI algorithms covered in this book. | <p>Comprehensive Introduction to Innovative Computational Intelligence</p><p>Presents new paradigms of Computational Intelligence that have rarely been mentioned before</p><p>Although structured as a textbook, the book's straightforward, self-contained style appeals to a wide audience of professionals, researchers and independent learners</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03397-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME], Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China; [NAME], Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China | Fuzzy-Like Multiple Objective Multistage Decision Making |  | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 533 | 1 | 2014 | 349 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 349 p. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Multiple Objective Multistage Decision Making.- Elements of Fuzzy-Like MOMSDM.- Fuzzy MOMSDM for Dynamic Machine Allocation.- Fuzzy MOMSDM for Closed [NAME] Networks.- Fuzzy Random MOMSDM for Inventory Management.- Fuzzy Random MOMSDM for Facilities Planning.- Fuzzy Random MOMSDM for Transportation Assignment. | Decision has inspired reflection of many thinkers since the ancient times. With the rapid development of science and society, appropriate dynamic decision making has been playing an increasingly important role in many areas of human activity including engineering, management, economy and others. In most real-world problems, decision makers usually have to make decisions sequentially at different points in time and space, at different levels for a component or a system, while facing multiple and conflicting objectives and a hybrid uncertain environment where fuzziness and randomness co-exist in a decision making process. This leads to the development of fuzzy-like multiple objective multistage decision making. This book provides a thorough understanding of the concepts of dynamic optimization from a modern perspective and presents the state-of-the-art methodology for modeling, analyzing and solving the most typical multiple objective multistage decision making practical application problems under fuzzy-like uncertainty, including the dynamic machine allocation, closed multiclass queueing networks optimization, inventory management, facilities planning and transportation assignment. A number of real-world engineering case studies are used to illustrate in detail the methodology. With its emphasis on problem-solving and applications, this book is ideal for researchers, practitioners, engineers, graduate students and upper-level undergraduates in applied mathematics, management science, operations research, information system, civil engineering, building construction and transportation optimization | <p>Recent research on Fuzzy-Like Multiple Objective Multistage Decision Making</p><p>Carefully written monograph</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-0544-3 | Engineering | Yahya | [NAME], TIMA, Grenoble Institute of Technology, GRENOBLE Cedex, France; [NAME], Tiempo, Montbonnot [NAME], France; [NAME], TIMA, Grenoble Institute of Technology, GRENOBLE Cedex, France | Performance Modeling, Analysis and Optimization for Asynchronous Circuits:Static and Statistical Analysis Approaches |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200p. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design | [NAME] | UGC | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-12-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Asynchronous Circuits Performance Modeling and Analysis: Static Analysis Approach.- Asynchronous Circuits Performance Modeling and Analysis: Statistical Static Analysis Approach.- Asynchronous Circuit Optimization.- Handshaking Protocol Effect.- [NAME] ([NAME] Modeling and Optimization Tool-set). | Asynchronous circuits provide efficient solutions for many of the recent nanometric technologies, although the lack of analysis and optimization tools has limited the commercial spread of this technology. This book helps readers to understand the difficulties of modeling and analyzing asynchronous circuits. A new modeling methodology is introduced; it is used to build Asynchronous Static Timing Analysis (ASTA) and Asynchronous Statistical Static Timing Analysis (ASSTA). These fast and accurate methods are used to optimize the circuit speed against its hardware size. In addition, the book investigates the handshaking protocol effect on different asynchronous circuit performance metrics (speed, power consumption, EMI and robustness against process variability). The book is accompanied by AHMOSE ([NAME] Modeling and Optimization Tool-set), a demonstrative software, which provides to the user a better understanding and usage of the explained methods. | <p>Provides clear understanding of performance analysis, modeling and optimization of asynchronous circuits</p><p>Demonstrates first method to support general asynchronous structures and delay variability</p><p>Includes new, efficient methods and demonstrative software tools</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-44898-0 | Engineering | Yan | [NAME], Northeastern University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China; [NAME], Northeastern University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China; [NAME], Northeastern University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China | Fuzzy XML Data Management |  | Studies in Fuzziness and [NAME] | 311 | 1 | 2014 | 210 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 210 p. 55 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Computational Intelligence | SCT11014 | UYQ | Database Management | SCI18024 | UN | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-25 00:00:00 |  | Databases and XML for Data Management.- Fuzzy Sets and [NAME] Models.- Fuzzy XML Data Models.- Fuzzy XML Queries and Index.- Fuzzy XML Extraction from Fuzzy Database Models.- Reengineering Fuzzy XML into Fuzzy Database Models. | This book presents an exhaustive and timely review of key research work on fuzzy XML data management, and provides readers with a comprehensive resource on the state-of-the art tools and theories in this fast growing area.  Topics covered in the book include: representation of fuzzy XML, query of fuzzy XML, fuzzy database models, extraction of fuzzy XML from fuzzy database models, reengineering of fuzzy XML into fuzzy database models, and reasoning of fuzzy XML. The book is intended as a reference guide for researchers, practitioners and graduate students working and/or studying in the field of Web Intelligence, as well as for data and knowledge engineering professionals seeking new approaches to replace traditional methods, which may be unnecessarily complex or even unproductive. | <p>Recent advances of fuzzy XML data management</p><p>The book serves as a useful guide for researchers, practitioners and graduate students in theory research, design implementation, as well as application development of intelligent information systems and Web intelligence</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40685-0 | Engineering | Yoshida | [NAME], Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan; [NAME], Tohoku University Graduate School of Information Sciences, Sendai, Japan | Field and Service Robotics | Results of the 8th International Conference | Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics | 92 | 1 | 2014 | 658 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 658 p. 426 illus., 367 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Engineering | Robotics and Automation | SCT19020 | TJFM1 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | SCI21017 | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Disaster Response.- Service/Entertainment Robots.- Inspection/Maintenance Robots.- Mobile Robot Navigation.- Agricultural Robots.- Robots for Excavation, Planetary Exploration.- Large Area Mapping.- SLAM for Outdoor Robots.- and Elemental Technology for Mobile Robots. | FSR, the International Conference on Field and Service Robotics, is the leading single track conference of robotics for field and service applications. This book presents the results of FSR2012, the eighth conference of Field and Service Robotics, which was originally planned for 2011 with the venue of Matsushima in Tohoku region of Japan. However, on March 11, 2011, a magnitude M9.0 earthquake occurred off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, and a large-scale disaster was caused by the Tsunami which resulted, therefore the conference was postponed by one year to July, 2012. In fact, this earthquake raised issues concerning the contribution of field and service robotics technology to emergency scenarios. A number of precious lessons were learned from operation of robots in the resulting, very real and challenging, disaster environments. Up-to-date study on disaster response, relief and recovery was then featured in the conference. This book offers 43 papers on a broad range of topics including: Disaster Response, Service/Entertainment Robots, Inspection/Maintenance Robots, [NAME], Agricultural Robots, Robots for Excavation, Planetary Exploration, Large Area Mapping, SLAM for Outdoor Robots, and Elemental Technology for Mobile Robots. | <p>Recent leading research in Field and Service Robotics</p><p>Edited outcome of the 8th International conference on Field and Service Robotics, held at July 20-22, 2011, Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-03145-3 | Engineering | Zgurovsky | [NAME], National Technical University of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine; [NAME], Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia | Continuous and Distributed Systems | Theory and Applications | Solid Mechanics and Its Applications | 211 | 1 | 2014 | 333 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 333 p. 33 illus., 14 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | Theoretical and Applied Mechanics | SCT15001 | TGMD | Systems Theory, Control | SCM13070 | GPFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-26 00:00:00 |  | From the Contents: Part I Abstract Algebra and Applications.- Part II Mechanics and Numerical Methods.- Part III Long-time Forecasting in Multidisciplinary Investigations.- Part IV Control Theory and Decision Making.- Part V Short Communications. | In this volume, the authors close the gap between abstract mathematical approaches, such as abstract algebra, number theory, nonlinear functional analysis, partial differential equations, methods of nonlinear and multi-valued analysis, on the one hand, and practical applications in nonlinear mechanics, decision making theory and control theory on the other.Readers will also benefit from the presentation of modern mathematical modeling methods for the numerical solution of complicated engineering problems in hydromechanics, geophysics and mechanics of continua. This compilation will be of interest to mathematicians and engineers working at the interface of these field. It presents selected works of the open seminar series of Lomonosov Moscow State University and the National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”. The authors come from Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Ukraine, and the USA. | <p>Closes the gap between mathematical approaches and practical applications</p><p>International team of experienced authors</p><p>Concise presentation of the subject</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01004-5 | Engineering | Zhang | [NAME], The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, People's Republic | Wearable Medical Sensors and Systems |  | Biomedical and Health Informatics |  | 1 | 2014 | 350 | Hard cover | Book | 350 p. 50 illus., 10 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | SCT2700X | MQW | Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics | SCI22005 | UYQV | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  |  | This contributed volume covers a broad spectrum of wearable sensing techniques and their applications in m-Health. The book includes design methodologies of wearable sensors and systems that are end-to-end integrated and connected into worn items such as intelligent textile cloth. Moreover, the book provides review materials on sensing technologies, signal processing, power harvest and signal transmission. Applications in m-health are discussed, as well as the connection to fields such as sports, entertainment and military applications. The target audience primarily comprises of researchers and practitioners, but the book may also be beneficial to graduate students. | Focuses on special design characteristics of wearable systems<br><br>Covers a broad spectrum of topics<br><br>Written by leading experts in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01636-8 | Materials Science | Brigante | [NAME], Olympus FRP - BRIGANTE ENGINEERING Group, Napoli, Italy | New Composite Materials | Selection, Design, and Application |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 179 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 179 p. 88 illus., 77 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Materials Science | Ceramics, [NAME], Composites, Natural Methods | SCZ18000 | TDCQ | Building Materials | SCT23047 | TNK | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 | 2013-11-12 00:00:00 |  | Composite Materials.- Manufacturing Processes.- Choice of the Composite System.- Strengthening of Existing Structures.- Technical Standards.- Strengthening of Reinforced and Pre-Stressed Reinforced Concrete Structures.- Strengthening of Masonry Structures.- Strengthening of Steel Structures.- Characterization and Monitoring.- Application Techniques.- Examples of Application. | This timely volume presents a range of critical topics on the use of composite materials in civil engineering; industrial, commercial, and residential structures; and historic buildings. Structural strengthening techniques based on composite materials, including, but not limited to, fiber-reinforced polymers, fiber-reinforced glasses, steel-reinforced polymers, and steel-reinforced glasses represent a practice employed internationally and have become an important component in the restoration of buildings impacted by natural hazards and other destructive forces. New Composite Materials: Selection, Design, and Application stands as a highly relevant and diverse effort, distinct from other technical publications dealing with building issues. The book focuses extensively on characterization of techniques employed for structural restoration and examines in detail an assortment of materials such as concrete, wood, masonry, and steel. | <p>Provides engineers and architects a lucid explanation of how to easily design an innovative system of structural reinforcement with composite materials</p><p>Presents detail for readers to readily assess the feasibility of reinforcement applications</p><p>Includes a section for construction managers written to facilitate installation of composite structural reinforcement materials with maximum efficiency and cost-benefit</p><p>Features many examples of applications and construction details to help engineers and architects realize their projects</p><p>Offers a comparative analysis among various international technical standards</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-9547-5 | Materials Science | [NAME] | Nikhilesh Chawla, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; [NAME], University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA | Metal Matrix Composites |  |  |  | 2 | 2013 | 369 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 369 p. 277 illus., 55 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Materials Science | Metallic Materials | SCZ16000 | TDM | Ceramics, [NAME], Composites, Natural Methods | SCZ18000 | TDCQ | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Introduction.- Reinforcements.- Matrix Materials.- Processing.- Interface.- Micromechanics.- Monotonic Behavior.- Cyclic Fatigue.- Creep.- Wear and Corrosion.- Applications.- Author Index.- Subject Index. | This work focuses on the fundamentals of MMCs for engineers and designers. The new edition addresses new issues and developments in the areas of automotive, aerospace, electronics and consumer applications. These include continuous fiber reinforced MMCs for cables in power transmission, high temperature superconducting wires, particulate MMCs in civilian aircraft and automotive applications, and high volume fraction, high thermal conductivity substrates for electronic packaging. The coverage is thorough and cohesive, and emphasizes the synergistic relationships among processing, structure and properties of metal matrix composites. | <p>Introduces up-to-date developments of metal matrix composites, particularly in 3D characterization and nano-composites</p><p>Focuses on the synergistic relationships among processing, microstructure, and properties of metal matrix composites</p><p>Describes the latest in applications of common matrix materials</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-45354-0 | Materials Science | [NAME] | Haobo Cheng, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China | Independent Variables for Optical Surfacing Systems | Synthesis, Characterization and Application |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 175 p. 100 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Materials Science | Optical and Electronic Materials | SCZ12000 | TJFD | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | [NAME] | TJFN | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Basic theory of optical surfacing systems.- Tool influence functions.- Finishing paths.- Dwell time map. | Independent Variables for Optical Surfacing Systems discusses the characterization and application of independent variables of optical surfacing systems and introduces the basic principles of surfacing technologies and common surfacing systems. All the pivotal variables influencing surface quality are analyzed; evaluation methods for surface quality, the removal capability of tool influence functions, and a series of novel optical surfacing systems are introduced. The book also particularly focuses on the multi-path mode and dwell time used for deterministic surfacing. Researchers and graduate students working in optical engineering will benefit from this book; optical engineers in the industry will also find it a valuable reference work. Haobo Cheng is a professor at Beijing Institute of Technology. | <p>Comprehensively covers the principles and applications of optical surfacing systems</p><p>Analyzes all the pivotal variables influencing surface quality</p><p>Presents tens of path mode, four dwell time mode and multiple tool influence mode</p><p>Introduces and investigates a series of novel optical surfacing systems based on different principles and structures</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-40263-0 | Materials Science | Correia | Tatiana Correia, National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK; [NAME], Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK | Electrocaloric Materials | New Generation of Coolers | Engineering Materials | 34 | 1 | 2014 | 253 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 253 p. 141 illus., 36 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Materials Science | Surfaces and Interfaces, [NAME] | SCZ19000 | TGM | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | SCZ17000 | TGMT | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Electrocaloric effect: An Introduction.- Constitutive Modeling of Electrothermal Properties in Polar Dielectric Materials and Thin Films.- Electrocaloric Effect in [NAME]-based Materials.- Electrocaloric Effect in Multilayer Structures.- Electrocaloric Polymers.- Lead-free and exotic Electrocaloric Materials.- Indirect and Direct Measurements of the Electrocaloric Effect.- New Approaches to Electrocaloric-Based Multilayer Cooling.- Energy Harvesting from Temperature: use of Pyroelectric and Electrocaloric Properties. | Since the 1997 Kyoto protocol of reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the development of novel refrigerators has been a priority within the scientific community. Although magnetocaloric materials are promising candidates, they still need a large magnetic field to induce a giant ΔT as well as powerful and costly magnets. However, in electrocaloric materials (ECMs) a temperature change may be achieved by applying or removing an electric field. Since a giant electrocaloric effect on ferroelectric thin films was reported in Science in 2006, researchers have been inspired to explore such effect in different ferroelectric thin films. This book reviews electrocaloric effects observed in bulk materials as well as recent promising advances in thin films, with special emphasis on the ferroelectric, antiferroelectric and relaxor nature of ECMs. It reports a number of considerations about the future of ECMs as a means of achieving an efficient, ecologically sustainable and low cost refrigerator. | <p>First book on this subject</p><p>Introduces a new generation of materials</p><p>Written and edited by pioneers in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-0-387-28319-7 | Materials Science | Fauchais | [NAME], Université de Limoges, Limoges, France; [NAME], University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; [NAME], University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada | Thermal Spray Fundamentals | From Powder to Part |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 1570 | Hard cover | Book | XXVIII, 1570 p. 953 illus., 235 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 279 | Materials Science | Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings | SCZ15000 | TGBF | Engineering Fluid Dynamics | SCT15044 | TGMF | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer US | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Overview of thermal spray.- Basic concepts of combustion and thermal plasma.- Flame or plasma - partivcle interactions.- Combustion spraying systems.- Cold spray.- D.C. plasma spraying.- R.F. induction plasma spraying.- Wire arc spraying.- [NAME] transferred arc depositon (PTA).- Nano- or finely-structured coatings.- Conventional deposit formation.- Surface preparation.- Process diagnostics and on-line control.- Coating characterizations.- Powder, wire and rods production and characteristics.- Process integration.- Industrial applications of thermal spraying technology. | This book provides readers with the fundamentals necessary for understanding thermal spray technology. Coverage includes in-depth discussions of various thermal spray processes, feedstock materials, particle-jet interactions, and associated yet very critical topics: diagnostics, current and emerging applications, surface science, and pre and post-treatment. This book will serve as an invaluable resource as a textbook for graduate courses in the field and as an exhaustive reference for professionals  involved in thermal spray technology. | <p>Provides a complete overview of the relationship between process parameters and coating properties</p><p>Covers both the qualitative material of the fundamental physics principles involved, and at the same time provides sufficient quantitative information for prediction of effects of process parameter changes</p><p>Includes the latest thermal spray technology developments, including new d.c. plasma and wire arc spray torch developments, r.f. induction plasma spraying, combustion based spray technologies and cold spray, particle-jet interactions and process diagnostics and on-line control methods as well as a review of current and in-development industrial applications</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-41085-7 | Materials Science | [NAME] | [NAME], CNR National Institute of Optics, Pozzuoli, Italy; [NAME], CNR National Institute of Applied Optics, Pozzuoli, Italy; [NAME], CNR National Institute of Optics, Arcetri, Italy | Ferroelectric Crystals for Photonic Applications | Including Nanoscale Fabrication and Characterization Techniques | Springer Series in Materials Science | 91 | 2 | 2014 | 493 | Hard cover | Book | XXII, 493 p. 309 illus., 43 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Materials Science | Optical and Electronic Materials | SCZ12000 | TJFD | Laser Technology, Photonics | SCP31030 | TTBL | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-20 00:00:00 |  | From the Contents: Part I Fabrication.- Micro-structuring and ferroelectric domain engineering of single crystal lithium Niobate.- Fabrication and characterization of self-assembled ferroelectric linear and nonlinear photonic crystals: GaN and LiNbO3.- Part II Characterization.- Light aided domain patterning and rare earth emission based imaging of ferroelectric domains.- Part III Applications.- Nonlinear Interactions in Periodic and Quasi-Periodic Nonlinear Photonic Crystals.- Domain-engineered ferroelectric crystals for nonlinear and quantum optics. | This book deals with the latest achievements in the field of ferroelectric domain engineering and characterization at micro- and nano-scale dimensions and periods. The book collects the results obtained in the last years by world scientific leaders in the field, thus providing a valid and unique overview of the state-of-the-art and also a view to future applications of those engineered and used materials in the field of photonics. The second edition covers the major aspects of ferroelectric domain engineering and combines basic research and latest updated applications such as challenging results by introducing either new as well as extended chapters on Photonics Crystals based on Lithium Niobate and Lithium Tantalate crystals; generation, visualization and controlling of THz radiation; latest achievements on Optical Parametric Oscillators for application in precise spectroscopy. Further more recent advancements in characterization by probe scanning microscopy and optical methods with device and technological orientation. A state-of-the-art report on periodically poled processes and their characterization methods are provided on different materials (LiNbO3, [NAME]) furnishing update research on ferroelectric crystal by extending materials research and applications. | <p>Features basic research and hot topics applications from photonics bandgap based devices</p><p>Presents the latest non-linear optics paradigm of Quasi-Phase-Matching interactions, generation of THz radiation and wavefront manipulation</p><p>Represents a state-of-the-art report of materials research and applications of ferroelectric-crystals-based devices in photonics</p><p>Combines basic research of magnetic materials with device and production orientation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-0-387-09784-8 | Materials Science | [NAME] | [NAME], Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos Neutron Science Center, Los Alamos, NM, USA; Sunil Sinha, University of California, San Diego Dept. Physics, La Jolla, CA, USA | Neutrons and Nanoscience |  | Neutron Scattering Applications and Techniques |  | 1 | 2014 | 225 | Hard cover | Book | 225p. 100 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 119 | Materials Science | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | SCZ17000 | TGMT | [NAME] and Mechanics of Materials | SCT1501X | TG | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer US | Planned | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction to Nanoscience, Nanomaterials, and Nanotechnology.- Neutron Scattering Techniques for Nanoscience, Sources and User Programs.- Thin Film Magnetism and Nanoscience.- Biomembrane Nanoscience.- Nanostructure Studies of Metals, Ceramics, and Polymers.- High Pressure Synthesis and Behavior of Nanomaterials.- Correlated Electron Nanomaterials.- Nano-Bio Interface and Energy Landscapes.- Neutrons and Photons in Nanoscience Studies.- Geo-Nanoscience.- Polymer [NAME] and Templating.- Future Directions for Neutrons in Nanoscience. | Neutrons and Nanoscience offers a unique introduction to the use of neutron scattering methods to characterize and evaluate materials at the nanoscale, a technique of increasing value to materials research, condensed matter physics, biological physics and geosciences. An instructional overview of nanoscience and nanomaterials, paired with the fundamentals and techniques of neutron scattering and instrumentation, provides readers with an authoritative background applicable to a wide scope of scientific disciplines. Applications for thin film magnetism, biomembrane nanoscience, and the nanostructure studies of metals, ceramics and polymers are covered. Analytical treatment of the nano-bio interface, neutrons, photons, and geo-nanoscience complete this up-to-date reference, while providing an informative perspective of neutron capabilities in the future. | <p>Provides a cohesive reference to neutron scattering methods in the emerging field of nanoscience</p><p>Offers tutorial treatment of fundamentals behind this technique, making it available to a wide scope of engineers and researchers involved with materials</p><p>Edited and written by experts in the field, from both academia and industry</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40716-1 | Materials Science | [NAME] | [NAME], Brown University, Barrington, RI, USA; [NAME], Brown University, Barrington, RI, USA | Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers as Red Cell Substitutes |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 746 | Hard cover | Book | XXIII, 746 p. 130 illus., 77 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Materials Science | Biomaterials | SCZ13000 | TGM | Molecular Medicine | SCB1700X | MBGR | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Brief historical account of HBOC development.- Physiology of respiration.- [NAME] transport to tissues.- Pathophysiology of acute anemia.- Global blood safety and need for safe blood supply.- Blood transfusion and its limitations.- Scientific basis and design of HBOCs.- HBOCs: a regulatory perspective.- Current HBOC products in development.- Clinical indications and clinical trials of HBOCs.- HBOCs and adverse events observed in clinical trials.- HBOC-mediated vasoactivity and hypertension.- HBOC and oxygen and nitrogen radical mediated toxicity.- HBOCs and clinical laboratory interference.- Animal models for HBOC studies.- New emerging Technologies for universal RBCs.- Future prospects. | Currently, hemoglobin (Hb)-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) are leading candidates as red blood cell substitutes. In addition, HBOCs are also potential oxygen therapeutics for treatment of patients with critical ischemic conditions due to atherosclerosis, diabetes and other conditions. This book will provide readers a comprehensive review of topics involved in the HBOC development. It focusses on current products and clinical applications as well as on emerging technologies and future prospects. | <p>Focus on Hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs)</p><p>Up to date information on progress of existing products, new emerging products/technologies</p><p>In-depth treatise covering rationale, scientific and clinical basis,  ideal characteristics of  HBOCs, approaches to HBOC products, scale up and manufacturing, preclinical and clinical studies for safety and efficacy evaluations, current challenges and future directions</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-8720-3 | Materials Science | Larson | [NAME], Cameca Instruments, Inc., [NAME], WI, USA; [NAME], CAMECA Instruments, Inc., [NAME], WI, USA; [NAME], CAMECA Instruments, Inc., [NAME], WI, USA; [NAME], CAMECA Instruments, Inc., [NAME], WI, USA; [NAME], Cameca Instruments, Inc., [NAME], WI, USA | Local Electrode Atom Probe Tomography | A User's Guide |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 320 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 320 p. 164 illus., 54 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Materials Science | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | SCZ17000 | TGMT | Nanoscale Science and Technology | SCP25140 | TBN | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- Abbreviations.- Chapter 1. History of APT and LEAP.- Chapter 2. [NAME] Preparation.- Chapter 3. Design & Instrumentation.- Chapter 4. Data Collection.- Chapter 5. Data Processing and Reconstruction.- Chapter 6. Selected Analysis Topics.- Chapter 7. Applications of the Local Electrode Atom Probe.- [NAME] Evaporation.- Appendix C. Reconstruction Geometry.- [NAME] Performance.- [NAME] LEAP Operation.- Glossary.- Index. | This book is the first, single-source guide to successful experiments using the local electrode atom probe ([NAME]) microscope. Coverage is both comprehensive and user friendly, including the fundamentals of preparing specimens for the microscope from a variety of materials, the details of the instrumentation used in data collection, the parameters under which optimal data are collected, the current methods of data reconstruction, and selected methods of data analysis. Tricks of the trade are described that are often learned only through trial and error, allowing users to succeed much more quickly in the challenging areas of specimen preparation and data collection. A closing chapter on applications presents selected, state-of-the-art results using the LEAP microscope. | <p>Written from the user perspective by the developers of the instrument themselves</p><p>Covers the main features of a local electrode atom probe tomography experiment from start to finish</p><p>Contains practical hints and tutorial information that is useful to any atom probe operator to improve the chances of a successful analysis</p><p>Includes a chapter on hardware/instrumentation, which explains to the novice user the various parts of the instrument and how they operate</p><p>Provides an overview of the software methods employed in LEAP, including reconstruction and data analysis</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-02771-5 | Materials Science | [NAME] | [NAME], University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China; [NAME], University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China; Zhiming M. Wang, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, People's Republic of China; [NAME], University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, People's Republic of China | Nanoscale Sensors |  | Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology | 19 | 1 | 2013 | 312 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 312 p. 168 illus., 105 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Materials Science | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Nanotechnology and Microengineering | SCT18000 | TDPB | Materials Science / Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Chapter 1: Recent progress in the development of novel nanostructured biosensors for detection of water borne contaminants.- Chapter 2: Nanosensors for intracellular Raman studies.- Chapter 3: BioFET-SIM: a Tool for the Analysis and Prediction of Signal Changes in Nanowire Based Field Effect Transistor Biosensors.- Chapter 4: Semiconductor-Based Nanostructures for Photoelectrochemical Sensors and Biosensors.- Chapter 5: ZnO hydrogen nanoscale sensors.- Chapter 6: Recent advances in the design of photodetectors based on thin film and nanostructured ZnO.- Chapter 7: Thin Film Gas Sensors Based on Nanocarbon Materials.- Chapter 8: A Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Guide to using carbon nanotubes for stretchable electronics and sensors.- Chapter 9: Ultra-Sensitive In-Plane Resonant Nano-Electro-Mechanical Sensors.- Index. | This book is a comprehensive introduction to nanoscale materials for sensor applications, with a focus on connecting the fundamental laws of physics and the chemistry of materials with device design. Nanoscale sensors can be used for a wide variety of applications, including the detection of gases, optical signals, and mechanical strain, and can meet the need to detect and quantify the presence of gaseous pollutants or other dangerous substances in the environment. Gas sensors have found various applications in our daily lives and in industry. Semiconductive oxides, including SnO2, ZnO, Fe2O3, and In2O3, are promising candidates for gas sensor applications. Carbon nanomaterials are becoming increasingly available as “off-the-shelf” components, and this makes nanotechnology more exciting and approachable than ever before. [NAME]-wire based field- effect transistor biosensors have also received much attention in recent years as a way to achieve ultra-sensitive and label-free sensing of molecules of biological interest. A diverse array of semiconductor-based nanostructures has been synthesized for use as a photoelectrochemical sensor or biosensor in the detection of low concentrations of analytes. A novel acoustic sensor for structural health monitoring (SHM) that utilizes lead zirconate titanate (PZT) nano- active fiber composites (NAFCs) is described as well. | <p>Surveys novel technologies for nanoscale sensors</p><p>Provides the keys to understanding the principles underlying nanoscale sensors</p><p>Written by leading experts in the corresponding research areas</p><p>Describes enabling technologies for critical health, environmental science, and security applications</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-22646-5 | Materials Science | Mang | [NAME], Hohensachsen, Germany | Encyclopedia of Lubricants and Lubrication |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 2000 | Hard cover | Book | 2000 p. In 4 volumes, not available separately. | 1 | final | 1100 | Materials Science | Materials Science, general | SCZ00000 | TGM | Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering | SCC27000 | TDC | Materials Science / Chemistry | Encyclop(a)edia | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-15 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Aluminium Hot and Cold Rolling.- Circulating Lubrication with progressive Feeders.- ACEA European Oil Sequences.- Acidity.- Actuating pressure.- Additives.- Barium-soap greases.- Bearing Inch.- Bearing rigidity.- Bentonite.- Bio-Based and [NAME] Oils.- Calcium-soap greases.- Capillary Viscometers.- Cartridge pump.- CEC-L 54-96 Fuel Economy Effects of Engine Lubricants.- CEC-L-093 Oil Dispesion Test.- Delivery resistance.- Density.- Detergents.- Diesel Fuel Lubricity Agents.- DIN.- Elastic Interaction.- Elastomers and their Properties.- Electrochemical Deposition.- Electronic Nose.- EMCOR Test.- Feed Pumps in Centralized Lubrication Systems.- Feedability of lubricants.- Filling of Lubricants.- Filter design for lubricating oil and hydraulic systems.- Filtration of Lubricating Oils and Hydraulic Fluids.- Gas Engine.- Gear Film Thickness.- Gear Contact Friction.- Gear Oil Tests.- Gear Oil Viscosity Recommendation.- High Temperature Performance of Greases.- History of Tribology.- Honing Process.- Hydraulic Circuits.- Hydraulic Components.- Identification of Lubricants.- Industrial Gear Oils.- Injection nozzle.- Injection Oilers, Micropumps.- Interaction of Lubricants with Coatings.- Laboratory Methods for Testing Lubricants.- Large Diesel Engine Lubrication.- Leakage.- Leakage Tendency of Automotive Wheel Bearing Greases.- Lithium-soap Greases.- Machine Tool Lubrication.- Market of Lubricants.- Mechanical-Dynamic Test Methods.- Mechanics and Friction in Metal Rolling.- Metalcutting Fluids.- Nanotribology.- Neat Cutting Fluids.- NLGI consistency.- Noise in Centralized Lubrication Systems.- Oil circulation number.- Oil Compatibility of Seals and Insulating Materials.- Oil Separation of Lubricating Greases.- Oil-Air Systems.- Oil-Mist Systems.- Particle Separation.- Pastes and [NAME] Pastes.- Penetration.- Phosphatizing.- Physical Vapor Deposition.- Re-Refining Technologies.- Re-Refining with Solvent Extraction.- REACh.- Reciprocating Seals in Hydraulic Sealing Systems.- Refrigeration Oils.- SAE.- Safety data sheet.- Sealing Systems for Hydraulic Equipment.- Sealing Technology.- Selection of filters for lubricating oil and hydraulic systems.- Testing of Elastomers.- Textile Industry Lubrication.- Thermal Spray Coatings for Tribological Applications.- Thickener.- Total-loss Lubrication.- Used Oil Disposal and Collection.- Used Oil Laboratory Tests.- Valves for Centralized Lubrication.- Vehicle Lubrication with Centralized Lubrication Systems.- Viscosimetry of Lubricants.- Viscosity index.- Viscosity Modifiers.- Warehousing of Lubricants.- Water-Miscible Cutting Fluids.- Wear.- Wet Multi Disc Clutches and Brakes.- Wheel-Flange Lubrication Sytems for Railway Vehicles. | The importance of lubricants in virtually all fields of the engineering industry is reflected by an increasing scientific research of the basic principles. Energy efficiency and material saving are just two core objectives of the employment of high-tech lubricants. The encyclopedia presents a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the realm of lubrication. All the aspects of fundamental data, underlying concepts and use cases, as well as theoretical research and last but not least terminology are covered in hundreds of essays and definitions, authored by experts in their respective fields, from industry and academic institutes. | First and only encyclopedia on lubricants<br>Highly reputated editor and authors from industry<br>Will include chapters on tribology | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0
 | 978-3-642-37439-5 | Materials Science | Mang | [NAME], Hohensachsen, Germany | Encyclopedia of Lubricants and Lubrication |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 2000 | Hard cover | Book + Online Access | 2000 p. Print + eReference | 1 | final | 1350 | Materials Science | Materials Science, general | SCZ00000 | TGM | Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering | SCC27000 | TDC | Materials Science / Chemistry | Encyclop(a)edia | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-02-15 00:00:00 |  |  |  | Prof. Dr.-Ing. [NAME] received his diploma in mining engineering in 1963 and his PhD in chemical engineering in 1967 (University of Clausthal, Germany). He has been Professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the RWTH Aachen, Germany, since 1998. He started working in the field of lubricants at Fuchs in Mannheim in 1967 and became head of the technical department in 1980. He has been a member of the Executive Board of the global Fuchs Group from 1983 until 2001, responsible initially for technology and later for group purchasing and human resources. Professor [NAME] is a recipient of the Georg-Vogelpohl-Award of the German Society of Tribology and has published about 80 publications. | First and only encyclopedia on lubricants<br>Well reputed editor and authors from industry<br>Will include chapters on tribology | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-22647-2 | Materials Science | Mang | [NAME], Hohensachsen, Germany | Encyclopedia of Lubricants and Lubrication |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 2000 |  | eReference work | 2000 p. eReference. | 1 | final | 1100 | Materials Science | Materials Science, general | SCZ00000 | TGM | Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering | SCC27000 | TDC | Materials Science / Chemistry | Encyclop(a)edia | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-02-15 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Aluminium Hot and Cold Rolling.- Circulating Lubrication with progressive Feeders.- ACEA European Oil Sequences.- Acidity.- Actuating pressure.- Additives.- Barium-soap greases.- Bearing Inch.- Bearing rigidity.- Bentonite.- Bio-Based and [NAME] Oils.- Calcium-soap greases.- Capillary Viscometers.- Cartridge pump.- CEC-L 54-96 Fuel Economy Effects of Engine Lubricants.- CEC-L-093 Oil Dispesion Test.- Delivery resistance.- Density.- Detergents.- Diesel Fuel Lubricity Agents.- DIN.- Elastic Interaction.- Elastomers and their Properties.- Electrochemical Deposition.- Electronic Nose.- EMCOR Test.- Feed Pumps in Centralized Lubrication Systems.- Feedability of lubricants.- Filling of Lubricants.- Filter design for lubricating oil and hydraulic systems.- Filtration of Lubricating Oils and Hydraulic Fluids.- Gas Engine.- Gear Film Thickness.- Gear Contact Friction.- Gear Oil Tests.- Gear Oil Viscosity Recommendation.- High Temperature Performance of Greases.- History of Tribology.- Honing Process.- Hydraulic Circuits.- Hydraulic Components.- Identification of Lubricants.- Industrial Gear Oils.- Injection nozzle.- Injection Oilers, Micropumps.- Interaction of Lubricants with Coatings.- Laboratory Methods for Testing Lubricants.- Large Diesel Engine Lubrication.- Leakage.- Leakage Tendency of Automotive Wheel Bearing Greases.- Lithium-soap Greases.- Machine Tool Lubrication.- Market of Lubricants.- Mechanical-Dynamic Test Methods.- Mechanics and Friction in Metal Rolling.- Metalcutting Fluids.- Nanotribology.- Neat Cutting Fluids.- NLGI consistency.- Noise in Centralized Lubrication Systems.- Oil circulation number.- Oil Compatibility of Seals and Insulating Materials.- Oil Separation of Lubricating Greases.- Oil-Air Systems.- Oil-Mist Systems.- Particle Separation.- Pastes and [NAME] Pastes.- Penetration.- Phosphatizing.- Physical Vapor Deposition.- Re-Refining Technologies.- Re-Refining with Solvent Extraction.- REACh.- Reciprocating Seals in Hydraulic Sealing Systems.- Refrigeration Oils.- SAE.- Safety data sheet.- Sealing Systems for Hydraulic Equipment.- Sealing Technology.- Selection of filters for lubricating oil and hydraulic systems.- Testing of Elastomers.- Textile Industry Lubrication.- Thermal Spray Coatings for Tribological Applications.- Thickener.- Total-loss Lubrication.- Used Oil Disposal and Collection.- Used Oil Laboratory Tests.- Valves for Centralized Lubrication.- Vehicle Lubrication with Centralized Lubrication Systems.- Viscosimetry of Lubricants.- Viscosity index.- Viscosity Modifiers.- Warehousing of Lubricants.- Water-Miscible Cutting Fluids.- Wear.- Wet Multi Disc Clutches and Brakes.- Wheel-Flange Lubrication Sytems for Railway Vehicles. | The importance of lubricants in virtually all fields of the engineering industry is reflected by an increasing scientific research of the basic principles. Energy efficiency and material saving are just two core objectives of the employment of high-tech lubricants. The encyclopedia presents a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the realm of lubrication. All the aspects of fundamental data, underlying concepts and use cases, as well as theoretical research and last but not least terminology are covered in hundreds of essays and definitions, authored by experts in their respective fields, from industry and academic institutes. | First and only encyclopedia on lubricants<br>Highly reputated editor and authors from industry<br>Will include chapters on tribology | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0
 | 978-3-642-40366-8 | Materials Science | Manjon | [NAME], Polytechnic University of Valencia, [NAME], Spain; Ion Tiginyanu, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova; [NAME], Institute of Applied Physics, Chisinau, Moldova | Pressure-Induced Phase Transitions in AB2X4 Chalcogenide Compounds |  | Springer Series in Materials Science | 189 | 1 | 2014 | 243 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 243 p. 121 illus., 32 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Materials Science | Optical and Electronic Materials | SCZ12000 | TJFD | Semiconductors | SCP25150 | TJFD5 | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Part I Spinel-Structured AB Chalcogenide Compounds.- Part II Ordered-Vacancy AB Chalcogenide Compounds.- Part III Chalcogenide Compounds with other Types of Structures. | This book on pressure-induced phase transitions in AB2X4 chalcogenide compounds deals with one important AmBnXp material. The interest in these materials is caused by their properties. The results are discussed for three main groups of structural families: cubic-spinel structures, defective tetragonal structures, and other structures like layered and wurtzite-type modifications. A systematic analysis of the behavior of cubic (spinel), tetragonal (defect chalcopyrites and stannites) and other crystal modifications of AB2X4 compounds under hydrostatic pressure is performed. The behavior of AIIAl2S4, AIIGa2S4, AIIAl2Se4 and AIIGa2Se4 compounds with defective tetragonal structures, compounds with layered and wurtzite structures under hydrostatic pressure and the pressure dependence of the band gap, lattice parameters, interatomic distances, vibrational modes and pressure-induced phase transitions is discussed. Many of these compounds, except oxide spinels, undergo a pressure-induced phase transition towards the rocksalt-type structure. The phase transition is preceded by disorder in the cation sublattice. The dependence of the transition pressure to the rocksalt-type structure as a function of the compound ionicity and the size criterion is analyzed.  At high pressures, all ordered-vacancy compounds are found to exhibit a band anticrossing between several conduction bands that leads to a strong decrease of its pressure coefficient and consequently to a strong non-linear pressure dependence of the direct bandgap energy. Theoretical studies of phase transitions in several ordered-vacancy compounds reveal that the existence of ordered vacancies alter the cation-anion bond distances and their compressibilities. The book is written for students, Ph D. students and specialists in materials science, phase transitions and new materials. | <p>Presents hydrostatic pressure-induced material modifications in AB2X4 chalcogenide compounds</p><p>Describes the properties of important AmBnXp materials</p><p>Presents cubic-spinel and wurtzite-type structures, defective tetragonal structures</p><p>Provides data on band gap, lattice parameter, interatomic distance, vibrational mode</p><p>Covers the influence of compound ionicity on pressure dependence of direct bandgap energy</p><p>Shows theoretical studies of phase transitions in several ordered-vacancy compounds</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-1944-0 | Materials Science | Menezes | Pradeep [NAME], University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA; [NAME], University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA; [NAME], Texas A&M University, Galveston, TX, USA; [NAME], Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India; [NAME], University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA | Tribology for Scientists and Engineers | From Basics to Advanced Concepts |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 948 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 948 p. 526 illus., 223 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 279 | Materials Science | Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings | SCZ15000 | TGBF | Machinery and Machine Elements | SCT17039 | TGBN | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Fundamentals of Engineering Surfaces.- Friction and Wear.- Contact Mechanics.- Experimental Methods in Tribology.- Interface Temperature of Sliding Surfaces.- Tribology of Metals and Alloys.- Tribology of Ceramics and Ceramic Matrix Composites.- Tribology of Metal Matrix Composites.- Coatings Tribology.- Fundamentals of Lubrication.- Self-Lubricating Behaviour of Graphite Reinforced Composites.- Particle Tribology.- Tribology of Solid Lubricants.- Tribology of Green Lubricants.- Nano Tribology.- Surface Probe Techniques.- Biotribology and Human Tribology.- Green and Biomimetic Tribology.- Fundamentals of Linking Tribology and Corrosion for Medical Applications.- Wear of Biomedical Implants.- Tribology in Metal Cutting.- [NAME]-chemistry and Tribo-corrosion.- Tribology in Chemical-Mechanical Planarization.- Tribology in Metal Forming.- Tribology in Machine Components.- Macroscale Applications in Tribology.- Microscale Applications in Tribology. | This book describes available tribology technologies and introdces a comprehensive overview of tribology. General, up-to-date knowledge on how tribology is approached in various related areas of research, both experimental and computational is provided. | <p>A broad reference detailing major aspects in the surface sciences, tribology, lubrication science, materials science, and in manufacturing</p><p>Focuses on tribology from the macro- to the nano- levels as well as from experimental and computational science</p><p>Comprehensive coverage of fundamental aspects of friction, lubrication, and wear</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-94-6239-011-9 | Materials Science | Ngo | [NAME], Edmonium, , France; [NAME], University of Technology Delft, , The Netherlands | Nanotechnology in a [NAME] | From Simple to Complex Systems |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 502 | Hard cover | Book | XLV, 502 p. 402 illus., 204 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 99 | Materials Science | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Science, general | SCA11007 | YQS | Materials Science / Chemistry | Professional book | Atlantis Press | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Exploring and Working in the Nano world.- Seeing and Moving Atoms.- Making Nano-Objects.- Quantum and Mesoscopic Physics.- Nanomaterials: Doing More with Less.- New Forms of Carbon and New Opportunities.- Nanoengineering for Material Technology.- From Microelectronics to Nano electronics.- Major Trends in Nano electronics.- Emerging Quantum Devices.- Molecular Electronics.- Diagnostics.- Therapeutics and Regenerative Medicine.- Nanotechnologies in Agriculture and Food.- Sensors for Measuring and Monitoring.- Nanotechnology Applications for Air, Water and Soil.- Water Demands for Nanotechnology.- Products for the Home of the Future.- Nanomaterials and Cosmetics.- Nanotechnology for the Textile Industry.- Nano technology and the Energy Challenge.- Housing.- Road Transport.- Nanomaterials in Industrial Application.- [NAME] catalysts: Fascinating Opportunities.- Nanotechnology for Defence and Security.- Risks and Toxicity of Nanoparticles.- Protection of Society and Economical Aspects.- Social Impact of Nanoscience and Nano technology.- Outlook. | This book shows where nanotechnology is now―a fascinating time when the science is transitioning into complex systems with impact on new products.Present and future developments are addressed, as well as a larger number of new industrial and research opportunities deriving from this domain.The authors provide an overview for professionals, researchers and policy-makers of this very rapidly expanding field-including many applications such as information and communication technologies, environmental sciences and engineering, societal life and medicine, with provision of customized treatments.Brief chapters and colour figures with a contained overall length make the book attractive—a must for every professional’s shelf. | <p>Covers the whole domain of nanotechnologies </p><p>Written in a popular way so it can be read by a large audience </p><p>Provides a quick overview of this fast expanding domain </p><p>Short chapters and color figures make the content easily accessible</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-40321-7 | Materials Science | Njuguna | [NAME], [NAME], Aberdeen, UK | Structural Nanocomposites | Perspectives for Future Applications | Engineering Materials |  | 1 | 2013 | 269 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 269 p. 143 illus., 11 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Materials Science | Structural Materials | SCZ11000 | TGM | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Dispersion methods of carbon nanotubes for the development of polymeric nanocomposites: characterization and application.- Thermoplastic nanocomposites with carbon [NAME] Based Nanocomposites to Enhance Mechanical Properties. | Advancements in the nanotechnology industry promise to offer improvements in capabilities across a spectrum of applications. This is of immense strategic importance to the high performance sector which has historically leveraged technological advances. The use of polymer nanocomposites in structures have several predictable impacts on structural design and applications, primarily by providing a safer, faster, and eventually cheaper transportation in the future.   This books comprises reviews on the state-of-the-art, new research results, perspectives of future developments, and innovative applications relevant to  structural materials, engineering structures, nanocomposites, modelling  and simulations, and their related application areas. | <p>Presents recents advances in nanotechnology</p><p>Provides perspectives for future applications of nanocomposites </p><p>Chapters written by international experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4020-9770-6 | Materials Science | Ooij | [NAME], University of Cincinnati Dept. Chemical & Materials Engineering, Cincinnati, OH, USA | Silanes for Corrosion Control of Metals |  | Advances in Silicon Science | 5 | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 400 p. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Materials Science | Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings | SCZ15000 | TGBF | Metallic Materials | SCZ16000 | TDM | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Definitions – Scope of Book.- Synthesis of Silanes.- Classification of Silane Types.- Behavior of Silanes in Solution.- Rate of Hydrolysis and Condensation.- Interaction of Silanes with Metals (and Ceramics).- Which Corrosion Forms can be controlled by [NAME]? How?- Paint Adhesion by Silanes.- Mechanisms (of Corrosion Protection; Paint Adhesion; Rubber Bonding).- Additions to Silane Solutions (for Performance Improvement).- Silane Additions to Primers (Superprimer Technology).- Electrodeposition of Silanes and Superprimers. | Silanes for corrosion of metals  covers the emerging applications of silanes for use in the corrosion protection of metals. The role of silane coupling agents is less than ten years old and is attracting attention from researchers in industry and academia alike. There is no comprehensive book on this topic on the market. Silanes for corrosion of metals  covers the chemistry of silanes – in solution and at metal surfaces – as well as mechanisms of corrosion protection and paint adhesion by silanes. Modification of silane films for improved protection capabilities, e.g., by the addition of corrosion inibitors, nanoparticles, or organic resins, is also covered. Special attention is paid to the use of silanes in primers for corrosion protection, either through modification of existing primers or in the development of the so-called water-based “superprimers”. The potential of electrodeposition of silanes or silane-containing primers is also explored. Silanes for corrosion of metals  is not only to be recommended to scientists and engineers in industry, but also to researchers and students in academia and all those who have an interest reading  a refresher book on silane chemistry and corrosion control of metals by a new, environmentally compliant technology. | <p>The first book of its kind to solely feature the role of silanes in corrosion prevention </p><p>Provides an up to date review of mechanisms and literature in the field<br></p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-90-481-2564-7 | Materials Science | [NAME] | Anatolii D. Pomogailo, Russian Academy of Sciences Inst. Problems of Chemical Physics, Chernogolovka, Moscow region, Russia; [NAME], Russian Academy of Sciences Inst. Problems of Chemical Physics, Chernogolovka, Moscow region, Russia; [NAME], Russian Academy of Sciences Inst. Problems of Chemical Physics, Chernogolovka, Moscow region, Russia | Nanostructured Materials Preparation via Condensation Methods |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 400 p. 100 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Materials Science | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Nanochemistry | [NAME] | TBN | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-01-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Part 1 Methodolgy of power-consuming preparation of nanostructured materials.- Methodology of thermal transformations.- Photo- and radiolytic methods.- Electrochemical methods.- Mechanochemical methods of nanomaterials preparation.- Part 2 The chemical transformations in inorganic matrices.- The peculiarities of structure of inorganic matrices.- Chemical transformations of guest in inorganic matrix.- Systems with crystal matrices.-  Reactions in inorganic carrier of high dispersity.- The peculiarities of chemical transformations in sol-gel synthesis.-  Part 3 The chemical transformations in organic matrices.- The routes of organometallic compounds decomposition in organic polymer [NAME] of polynuclearic metalloclusters and nanoparticles with microcapsulation.- Self-organization of nanoparticles of core-shell structure at the decomposition of metal-containing precursors.- A solid-phase thermolysis of metal-containing monomers and polymers.- The novel approaches to the formation of nanostructured materials.- The preparation of novel layer structures as a route of nanoceramics synthesis.- Thermal transformations of unsaturated metal carboxylates.- Frontal regimes in the preparation of metallopolymer nanocomposites. | The book is devoted to novel nanostructured materials and nanothechnology. A comprehensive analysis of the condensing methods of preparation of novel nanostructured materials is given. The methodology of power-consuming preparation of nanostructured materials is discussed, including thermolysis, photo- and radiolytic, electrochemical and mechanochemical methods. The peculiarities of chemical transformations in organic and inorganic matrices are compared. Special attention is given to kinetics and mechanism of the formation of nanocomposites. The structure and properties of such nanostructured materials are analysed. | <p>Summarizes the various condensation methods employed to prepare nanostructured materials</p><p>Special consideration given to the kinetics and mechanisms involved in the formation of nanocomposites</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-02203-1 | Materials Science | Roco | [NAME], National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, USA; [NAME], National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, USA; [NAME], University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA; [NAME], Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA | [NAME] and Society | [NAME] of Nano-Bio-Info-Cognitive Technologies | Science Policy Reports |  | 1 | 2013 | 542 | Hard cover | Book | LVI, 542 p. 102 illus., 100 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Materials Science | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | R & D/Technology Policy | SCW12170 | [NAME] | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Acknowledgements.- Study Team and Report Authors.- External Reviewers.- Preface (Executive Summary).- Overview and Recommendations.- 1 Convergence Platforms: Foundational Science and Technology Tools.- 2 Convergence Platforms: Human-Scale Convergence and the Quality of Life.- 3 Convergence Platforms: Earth-Scale Systems.- 4 Methods to Improve and Expedite Convergence.- 5 Implications: Human Health and Physical Potential.- 6 Implications: Human Cognition and Communication and the Emergence of Cognitive Society.- 7 Implications: Societal Collective Outcomes, including Manufacturing.- 8 Implications: People and Physical Infrastructure.- 9 Implications: Convergence of Knowledge and Technology for a Sustainable Society.- 10 Innovative and Responsible Governance of Converging Technologies.- Appendices A - H. | This volume aims to document the most important worldwide accomplishments in converging knowledge and technology, including converging platforms, methods of convergence, societal implications, and governance in the last ten years. Convergence in knowledge, technology, and society is the accelerating, transformative interaction among seemingly distinct scientific disciplines, technologies, and communities to achieve mutual compatibility, synergism, and integration, and through this process to create added value for societal benefit. It is a movement that is recognized by scientists and thought leaders around the world as having the potential to provide far-reaching solutions to many of today’s complex knowledge, technology, and human development challenges. Four essential and interdependent convergence platforms of human activity are defined in the first part of this report: nanotechnology-biotechnology-information technology and cognitive science (“NBIC”) foundational tools; Earth-scale environmental systems; human-scale activities; and convergence methods for societal-scale activities. The report then presents the main implications of convergence for human physical potential, cognition and communication, productivity and societal outcomes, education and physical infrastructure, sustainability, and innovative and responsible governance. As a whole, the report presents a new model for convergence. To effectively take advantage of this potential, a proactive governance approach is suggested.  The study identifies an international opportunity to develop and apply convergence for technological, economic, environmental, and societal benefits.  The panel also suggests an opportunity in the United States for implementing a program aimed at focusing disparate R and D energies into a coherent activity - a 'Societal Convergence Initiative”. This study received input from leading academic, industry, government, and NGO experts from the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. | <p>Documents the most important worldwide accomplishments in convergence of knowledge, technology, and society</p><p>Reports a study conducted by a panel of nine eminent scientists and researchers</p><p>Highlights international opportunities to develop and apply convergence to support progress and broad societal benefits</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-41325-4 | Materials Science | Saboktakin | [NAME], School of Higher Technology, Montreal, QC, Canada | Problems and Solutions in the Mechanics of Composites |  | Engineering Materials |  | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300 p. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Materials Science | Ceramics, [NAME], Composites, Natural Methods | SCZ18000 | TDCQ | Structural Materials | SCZ11000 | TGM | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-01-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Mechanics of composite materials.- Finite element analysis of composite.- Non-destructive inspection of composite materials.- Problems and solutions.- Sample modeling (including wave propagation and composite testing). | This book starts with a review of composite mechanics and basic behaviour of composite materials. The fundamentals of finite element analysis for composite modeling are presented in the following chapter. The applications of NDT techniques in composite inspection, in particular wave propagation, are scientifically discussed. Then, composites mechanics and NDT inspection are introduced in a question–answer format. In the last chapters, the editors introduce MATLAB codes and simulation results related to wave propagation in composite materials and vibrothermography technique, very useful for aerospace applications. | <p>Vibrothermography Book is divided in short sections with problems and answers</p><p>Written in a simple language, ideal for students</p><p>Presents composite properties data to help perform calculations easily</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-94-007-7586-2 | Materials Science | Shabalin | [NAME], The University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, UK | Ultra-High Temperature Materials I | Carbon (Graphene/Graphite) & Refractory Metals |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 808 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 808 p. 30 illus., 1 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 349 | Materials Science | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | SCZ17000 | TGMT | Organic Chemistry | SCC19007 | PNN | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-01-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Introduction.- 1. Carbon (Graphene/Graphite) .- Structures.- Thermal Properties.- Electro-Magnetic & Optical Properties.- Physico-Mechanical Properties.- Nuclear Physical Properties.- Chemical Properties.- References.-  2. Tungsten.- Structures.- Thermal Properties.- Electro-Magnetic & Optical Properties.- Physico-Mechanical Properties.- Nuclear Physical Properties.- Chemical Properties.- References.- 3 Rhenium.-  Structures.- Thermal Properties.- Electro-Magnetic & Optical Properties.- Physico-Mechanical Properties.- Nuclear Physical Properties.- Chemical Properties.- References.- 4 Osmium.-  Structures.- Thermal Properties.- Electro-Magnetic & Optical Properties.- Physico-Mechanical Properties.- Nuclear Physical Properties.- Chemical Properties.- References.- 5 Tantalum.- Structures.- Thermal Properties.- Electro-Magnetic & Optical Properties.- Physico-Mechanical Properties.- Nuclear Physical Properties.- Chemical Properties.- References.- 6 Molybdenum.- 7 Niobium.-  Structures.- Thermal Properties.- Electro-Magnetic & Optical Properties.- Physico-Mechanical Properties.- Nuclear Physical Properties.- Chemical Properties.- References.- 8 Iridium.- Structures.- Thermal Properties.- Electro-Magnetic & Optical Properties.- Physico-Mechanical Properties.- Nuclear Physical Properties.- Chemical Properties.- References.- Index (Physical Properties).- Index (Chemical Systems).- Addendum.- Structures.- Thermal Properties.- Electro-Magnetic & Optical Properties.- Physico-Mechanical Properties.- Nuclear Physical Properties.- Chemical Properties.- References. | This exhaustive work in three volumes with featuring cross-reference system provides a thorough overview of ultra-high temperature materials – from elements and chemical compounds to alloys and composites. Topics included are physical (crystallographic, thermodynamic, thermo-physical, electrical, optical, physico-mechanical, nuclear) and chemical (solid-state diffusion, interaction with chemical elements and compounds, interaction with gases, vapours and aqueous solutions) properties of the individual physico-chemical phases and multi-phase materials with melting (or sublimation) points over or about 2500 °C. The first volume focuses on carbon (graphite/graphene) and refractory metals (W, Re, Os, Ta, Mo, Nb, Ir). The second and third volumes are dedicated solely to refractory (ceramic) compounds (oxides, nitrides, carbides, borides, silicides) and to the complex materials – refractory alloys, carbon and ceramic composites, respectively. It will be of interest to researchers, engineers, postgraduate, graduate and undergraduate students in various disciplines alike. The reader is provided with the full qualitative and quantitative assessment for the materials, which could be applied in various engineering devices and environmental conditions at ultra-high temperatures, on the basis of the latest updates in the field of physics, chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology and engineering. | <p>Contains over 1300 pages and over 100 illustrations<br>Exhaustive treatment of the subject matter will aid researchers in many fields and disciplines</p><p>Applications in numerous engineering devices and environmental conditions at ultra-high temperatures</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-03130-9 | Materials Science | Skorupa | [NAME], Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Dresden, Germany; [NAME], Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz, Germany | [NAME] Advanced Materials | Annealing by Lasers, [NAME] and Swift Heavy Ions | Springer Series in Materials Science | 192 | 1 | 2014 | 252 | Hard cover | Book | XXII, 252 p. 217 illus., 61 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 109 | Materials Science | Optical and Electronic Materials | SCZ12000 | TJFD | Laser Technology, Photonics | SCP31030 | TTBL | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: The very early time.- Nanonet formation by constitutional supercooling of pulsed laser annealed, Mn-implanted germanium.- Metastable activation of dopants by solid phase epitaxial recrystallization.- Superconducting Ga-implanted Germanium.- Structural changes in SiGe/Si layers induced by fast crystallization. | The thermal processing of materials ranges from few fem to seconds by Swift Heavy Ion Implantation to about one second using advanced Rapid Thermal Annealing. This book offers after an historical excursus selected contributions on fundamental and applied aspects of thermal processing of classical elemental semiconductors and other advanced materials including nanostructures with novel optoelectronic, magnetic, and superconducting properties. Special emphasis is given on the diffusion and segregation of impurity atoms during thermal treatment. A broad range of examples describes the solid phase and/or liquid phase processing of elemental and compound semiconductors, dielectric composites and organic materials. | <p>Written by leading researchers in the field</p><p>Describes annealing-related processes in semiconductor technology</p><p>Includes a broad range of examples</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-94-017-8600-3 | Materials Science | [NAME] | [NAME], Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IWF) Dresden, , Germany; [NAME], Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden, , Germany | Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopy | An Introduction for Operators |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 382 | Hard cover | Book | 382 p. 193 illus., 33 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 69.95 | Materials Science | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | SCZ17000 | TGMT | Spectroscopy and Microscopy | SCP31090 | PNFS | Materials Science / Chemistry | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-03-30 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Why this effort?.- What should we know about electron optics and the construction of an electron microscope.- We prepare electron-transparent samples.- Let us start with the work.- Let us switch to electron diffraction.- Why do we see any contrasts in the images?.- We increase the magnification.- Let us switch to scanning transmission electron microscopy.- Let us use the analytical [NAME] explained in more detail (a little bit more mathematics). | This work is based on experiences acquired by the authors regarding often asked questions and problems during manifold education of beginners in analytical transmission electron microscopy. These experiences are summarised illustratively in this textbook. Explanations based on simple models and hints for the practical work are the focal points.This practically- oriented textbook represents a clear and comprehensible introduction for all persons who want to use a transmission electron microscope in practice but who are not specially qualified electron microscopists up to now. | <p>A practically oriented textbook representing a clear and comprehensible introduction</p><p>Based on the authors’ experiences acquired from frequently asked questions by students</p><p>Provides practical information in the application of techniques and easy explanations of the underlying theory</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-20594-1 | Materials Science | [NAME] | [NAME], Rice University Dept. Mechanical Engineering &, Houston, TX, USA | Springer Handbook of Nanomaterials |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 1500 | Hard cover | Book | 1500 p. 685 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 499 | Materials Science | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Structural Materials | SCZ11000 | TGM | Materials Science / Chemistry | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-07-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-20 00:00:00 |  | Forewords by Claes-Göran Granqvist, Uppsala University, Sweden, and [NAME], Rice University, Texas.- Part A NanoCarbons.- Part B NanoMetals.- Part C NanoCeramics.- Part D NanoSemiconductors.- Part E Nanocomposites and Solutions.- Part F Nanoporous Materials.- Part G Organic and Bio Nanomaterials.- Part H Applications and Impact Acknowledgements.  Part A NanoCarbons.- Part B NanoMetals.- Part C NanoCeramics.- Part D NanoSemiconductors.- Part E Nanocomposites and Solutions.- Part F Nanoporous Materials.- Part G Organic and Bio Nanomaterials.- Part H Applications and Impact Acknowledgements. | The Springer Handbook of Nanomaterials covers the description of materials which have dimension on the 'nanoscale'. The description of the nanomaterials in this [NAME] follows the thorough but concise explanation of the synergy of structure, properties, processing and applications of the given material. The [NAME] mainly describes materials in their solid phase; exceptions might be e.g. small sized liquid aerosols or gas bubbles in liquids. The materials are organized by their dimensionality. Zero dimensional structures collect clusters, nanoparticles and quantum dots, one dimensional are nanowires and nanotubes, while two dimensional are represented by thin films and surfaces. The chapters in these larger topics are written on a specific materials and dimensionality combination, e.g. ceramic nanowires. Chapters are authored by well-established and well-known scientists of the particular field. They have measurable part of publications and an important role in establishing new knowledge of the particular field. | <p>Meets the need for a comprehensive, easily accessible source of application-oriented, authoritative information by integrating knowledge from key subfields</p><p>Highly detailed single-volume treatment of a rapidly evolving field</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-02873-6 | Materials Science | Wang | [NAME], University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, People's Republic of China | FIB Nanostructures |  | Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology | 20 | 1 | 2013 | 590 | Hard cover | Book | X, 590 p. 372 illus., 204 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Materials Science | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Semiconductors | SCP25150 | TJFD5 | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Chapter 1: Focused Ion Beam (FIB) technology for micro and nanoscale fabrications.- Chapter 2: Epitaxial ferroelectric nanostructures fabricated by FIB milling.- Chapter 3: Low current focused-ion-beam milling for freestanding nanomaterial characterization.- Chapter 4: Focused ion beam milling of carbon nanotube yarns and Bucky-papers: Correlating their internal structure with their macro-properties.- Chapter 5: Nanoscale electrical contacts grown by Focused-Ion-Beam (FIB) Induced Deposition.- Chapter 6: Metal induced crystallization of focused ion beam induced deposition for functional patterned ultrathin nanocarbon.- Chapter 7: Deterministic Fabrication of Micro- and Nano-Structures by [NAME] Beam.- Chapter 8: Application of ion beam processes to scanning probe microscopy.- Chapter 9: Fabrication of needle-shaped specimens containing sub-surface nanostructures for Electron Tomography.- Chapter 10: Fabrication technique of deformation carriers (gratings and speckle patterns) with FIB for micro/nano-scale deformation measurement.- Chapter 11: Controlled Quantum Dot Formation on Focused Ion Beam patterned GaAs Substrates.- Chapter 12: Development of Functional Metallic Glassy Materials by FIB and Nano-imprint Technologies.- Chapter 13: Nanostructured Materials Driven by Dielectrophoresis on Nanoelectrods Patterned by Focused Ion Beam.- Chapter 14: Focused Ion Beam Assisted Nano-Scale Processing and Thermoelectrical Characterization.- Chapter 15: FIB design for Nanofluidic applications.- Chapter 16: FIB Patterning of Stainless Steel for the Development of Nano-Structured Stent Surfaces for Cardiovascular Applications.- Chapter 17: Evaluation of damages induced by Ga+ focused ion beam in piezoelectric nanostructures.- Chapter 18: Instabilities in Focused Ion Beam-patterned nanostructures.- Chapter 19: Nanostructures by mass-separated FIB.- Index. | FIB Nanostructures reviews a range of methods, including milling, etching, deposition, and implantation, applied to manipulate structures at the nanoscale. Focused Ion Beam (FIB) is an important tool for manipulating the structure of materials at the nanoscale, and substantially extends the range of possible applications of nanofabrication. FIB techniques are widely used in the semiconductor industry and in materials research for deposition and ablation, including the fabrication of nanostructures such as nanowires, nanotubes, nanoneedles, graphene sheets, quantum dots, etc. The main objective of this book is to create a platform for knowledge sharing and dissemination of the latest advances in novel areas of FIB for nanostructures and related materials and devices, and to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field and directions for further research. Chapters written by leading scientists throughout the world create a fundamental bridge between focused ion beam and nanotechnology that is intended to stimulate readers' interest in developing new types of nanostructures for application to semiconductor technology. These applications are increasingly important for the future development of materials science, energy technology, and electronic devices. The book can be recommended for physics, electrical engineering, and materials science departments as a reference on materials science and device design. | <p>Offers comprehensive coverage of novel nanostructures fabricated by focused ion beam</p><p>Provides the keys to understanding the emerging area of FIB nanostructures</p><p>Written by leading experts in each research area</p><p>Describes a key enabling technology forming a bridge between materials science research and the development of energy-related and other electronic devices</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-02011-2 | Materials Science | Wang | [NAME], Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China; Zhiming M. Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China | Nanoscale Thermoelectrics |  | Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology | 16 | 1 | 2014 | 519 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 519 p. 279 illus., 223 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Materials Science | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Energy Harvesting | SC117000 | THRB | Materials Science / Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-15 00:00:00 |  | Preface.- Chapter 1: Thermoelectric effects: semiclassical and quantum approaches from the Boltzmann transport equation.- Chapter 2: Electron transport engineering by nanostructures for efficient thermoelectrics.- Chapter 3: Thermal Conductivity of Particulate Nanocomposites.- Chapter 4: [NAME] Thermoelectrics: Concepts, Techniques, and Modeling.- Chapter 5: Control Thermal Conductivity of Semiconductor Nanowires: Phononics Engineering.- Chapter 6: Thermoelectric efficiency of nanowires with long range surface disorder.- Chapter 7: One-dimensional Bi-based Nanostructures for Thermoelectrics.- Chapter 8: Cerium, Samarium, Holmium Doped Bi88Sb12.- Chapter 9: Thermoelectric Properties of P-type Skutterudite Nanocomposites.- Chapter 10: Thermoelectric Properties of CoSb3 Based Skutterudites Filled by Group 13 Elements.- Chapter 11: Nanoscale Self-Assembled Oxide Bulk Thermoelectrics.- Chapter 12: Thermoelectric Properties of Carbon Nanotubes and Related One-dimensional Structures.- Chapter 13: The thermoelectric properties in graphene and graphene nanoribbons.- Chapter 14: Silicon nanostructures for thermoelectric applications.- Chapter 15: Modeling and Analysis of Strain Effects on Thermoelectric Figure of Merit in Si/Ge Nanocomposites.- Chapter 16: SiGe nanowires for thermoelectrics applications.- Index. | For the efficient utilization of energy resources and the minimization of environmental damage, thermoelectric materials can play an important role by converting waste heat into electricity directly. Nanostructured thermoelectric materials have received much attention recently due to the potential for enhanced properties associated with size effects and quantum confinement. Nanoscale Thermoelectrics describes the theory underlying these phenomena, as well as various thermoelectric materials and nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes, SiGe nanowires, and graphene nanoribbons. Chapters written by leading scientists throughout the world are intended to create a fundamental bridge between thermoelectrics and nanotechnology, and to stimulate readers' interest in developing new types of thermoelectric materials and devices for power generation and other applications. Nanoscale Thermoelectrics is both a comprehensive introduction to the field and a guide to further research, and can be recommended for Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science departments. | <p>Offers comprehensive coverage of thermoelectric materials and nanostructures</p><p>Provides the keys to understanding the theory underlying improvements in thermoelectric efficiency</p><p>Describes a key enabling technology in materials science for energy applications</p><p>Written by leading experts in each research area</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-02849-1 | Materials Science | Wang | [NAME], University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, People's Republic of China | MoS2 | Materials, Physics, and Devices | Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology | 21 | 1 | 2014 | 291 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 291 p. 171 illus., 152 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Materials Science | Optical and Electronic Materials | SCZ12000 | TJFD | Nanoscale Science and Technology | SCP25140 | TBN | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-15 00:00:00 |  | Preface.- Chapter 1: Progress on the Theoretical Study of Two-Dimensional MoS2 Monolayer and Nanoribbon.- Chapter 2: Electronic Structure of Exfoliated MoS2.- Chapter 3: Tunable Electronic and Dielectric Properties of Molybdenum Disulfide.- Chapter 4: Ab initio study on MoS2 and its family: Chemical trend, band alignment, alloying and gap modulation.- Chapter 5: MoS2: A first principles perspective.- Chapter 6: Mechanical properties and electric field screening of atomically thin MoS2 crystals.- Chapter 7: Insights into vibrational and electronic properties of MoS2 using Raman, photoluminescence and transport studies.- Chapter 8: Optical characterization, low-temperature photoluminescence and photocarrier dynamics in MoS2.- Chapter 9: The Application of nano-structure MoS2 materials in energy storage and conversion.- Chapter 10: Valley Polarization in Transition-metal Dichalcogenides by Optical Pumping.- Index. | This book reviews the structure and electronic, magnetic, and other properties of various MoS2 (Molybdenum disulfide) nanostructures, with coverage of synthesis, Valley polarization, spin physics, and other topics. MoS2 is an important, graphene-like layered nano-material that substantially extends the range of possible nanostructures and devices for nanofabrication. These materials have been widely researched in recent years, and have become an attractive topic for applications such as catalytic materials and devices based on field-effect transistors (FETs) and semiconductors.Chapters from leading scientists worldwide create a bridge between MoS2 nanomaterials and fundamental physics in order to stimulate readers' interest in the potential of these novel materials for device applications. Since MoS2 nanostructures are expected to be increasingly important for future developments in energy and other electronic device applications, this book can be recommended for Physics and Materials Science and Engineering departments and as reference for researchers in the field. | <p>Offers comprehensive coverage of novel MoS2 monolayer films and MoS2 nanomaterials </p><p>Provides the keys to understanding the emerging area of MoS2 devices</p><p>Written by leading experts in each research area</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-9471-3 | Materials Science | Wang | [NAME], University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, People's Republic of China | Nanodroplets |  | Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology | 18 | 1 | 2013 | 428 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 428 p. 197 illus., 124 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Materials Science | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Nanoscale Science and Technology | SCP25140 | TBN | Materials Science / Physics | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Chapter 1: Generation of nanodroplets and Its applications.- Chapter 2: Nanodroplet formations in electrospun fibers of immiscible polymer blends and their effects on crystallization.- Chapter 3: Dynamic Study of Nanodroplet Nucleation and Growth using Transmitted Electrons in ESEM.- Chapter 4: Self-assembly of nanodroplets in nanocomposite materials in Nanodroplets Science and Technology.- Chapter 5: Ordering of Ga Nanodroplets by Low Energy Ion Sputtering.- Chapter 6: Atomistic mechanisms underlying the freezing behavior of metal nanodroplets.- Chapter 7: Dynamics of nanodroplets on structured surfaces.- Chapter 8: Atomistic simulation of nanodroplet collisions with a wall: Fragmentation and impact desolvation of macromolecules.- Chapter 9: Polymer Films with Nanosized Liquid Crystal Droplets: Extinction, Polarization, Phase, and Light Focusing.- Chapter 10: Clusters and nanoparticles in superfluid helium nanodroplets: fundamentals, challenges and perspectives.- Chapter 11: Reactive Dynamics in Confined Water by Reversed Micelles.- Chapter 12: [NAME] deposition of nanodroplets and nanofibre growth via ' vapor-liquid- solid' route.- Chapter 13: Water Nanodroplets: Molecular Drag and Self-assembly.- Chapter 14: Atomistic pseudopotential theory of droplet epitaxial GaAs/AlGaAs quantum dots.- Chapter 15: Local Droplet Etching – Nanoholes for Quantum Dots and Nanopillars.- Index. | Nanodroplets, the basis of complex and advanced nanostructures such as quantum rings, quantum dots and quantum dot clusters for future electronic and optoelectronic materials and devices, have attracted the interdisciplinary interest of chemists, physicists and engineers. This book combines experimental and theoretical analyses of nanosized droplets which reveal many attractive properties. Coverage includes nanodroplet synthesis, structure, unique behaviors and their nanofabrication, including chapters on focused ion beam, atomic force microscopy, molecular beam epitaxy and the 'vapor-liquid- solid' route. Particular emphasis is given to the behavior of metallic nanodroplets, water nanodroplets and nanodroplets in polymer and metamaterial nanocomposites. The contributions of leading scientists and their research groups will provide readers with deeper insight into the chemical and physical mechanisms, properties, and potential applications of various nanodroplets. | <p>Provides state-of-the-art coverage of a fascinating topic that has seen dramatic progress in recent years </p><p>Includes contributions from famous research groups in the corresponding research areas </p><p>Represents the first comprehensive reference devoted to recent advances in nanosized droplets science and technology </p>Also serves as an ideal tutorial for graduate students | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-02632-9 | Physics | Aoki | Hideo Aoki, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; [NAME], Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA | Physics of Graphene |  | NanoScience and Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 350 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 350 p. 146 illus., 64 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | Nanoscale Science and Technology | SCP25140 | TBN | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Experimental Manifestation of Berry Phase.- Probing Dirac Fermions in [NAME] by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Spectroscopy.- Electron and Phonon Transport in Graphene in and out of the Bulk.- Optical Magneto-Spectroscopy of [NAME]. | This book provides a state of the art report of the knowledge accumulated in graphene research. The fascination with graphene has been growing very rapidly in recent years and the physics of graphene is now becoming one of the most interesting as well as the most fast-moving topics in condensed-matter physics. The Nobel prize in physics awarded in 2010 has given a tremendous impetus to this topic. The horizon of the physics of graphene is ever becoming wider, where physical concepts go hand in hand with advances in experimental techniques. Thus this book is expanding the interests to not only transport but optical and other properties for systems that include multilayer as well as monolayer graphene systems. The book comprises experimental and theoretical knowledge. The book is also accessible to graduate students. | <p>Edited and written by leaders in the field</p><p>Gives the physical basis for micro- and nano electronic applications of graphene</p><p>Presents unusual properties of graphene systems</p><p>Provides the experimental techniques to study graphene</p><p>Summarizes research on multilayer and [NAME] </p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-41991-1 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME], Pennsylvania State University Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos, University Park, PA, USA; [NAME], Concordia University Liberal Arts College, Montreal, QC, Canada | Springer Handbook of Spacetime |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 1100 | Hard cover | Book | C, 1100 p. 130 illus. | 0 | approx. | 479 | Physics | Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory | SCP19070 | PHDV | Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology | SCP22006 | PGC | Physics | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-03-16 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction to Spacetime Structure.- Foundational Issues.- Spacetime Structure and Mathematics.- Confronting Relativity Theories with Observations.- General Rlativity and the Universe.- [NAME]. | The Springer Handbook of Space time brings together the theories of space time and their implications for our understanding of the universe and the quantum world. Unlike any existing book, the handbook will contain in a single volume detailed chapters, which address the physics, the mathematics, the experimental evidence, and the cosmological implications of the profound idea that gravity is not a force but is caused by the curvature of space time, as well as chapters on the efforts to create a theory of quantum gravity. Authored by the world's leading experts, this volume will be a valuable resource to students, teachers, and researchers alike. | <p>Authored by leading experts from around the world </p><p>Brings together all the major - and sometimes competing - ideas and their implications </p><p>Addresses the physics, mathematics and experimental evidence relevant to the various proposals </p><p>Presents the background to current attempts to create a theory of quantum gravity </p><p>Carefully structured, refereed and edited to assure optimal accessibility, accuracy and ease of understanding</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-94-007-5554-3 | Physics | Äystö | Juha Äystö, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland; [NAME], University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland; Heikki Penttilä, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland; Iain Moore, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland; [NAME], University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland; [NAME], University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland | IGISOL | A Portrait of the Ion Guide Isotope Separator On-Line Facility in Jyväskylä |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200 p. 120 illus. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Physics | Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons | [NAME] | PHM | Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics | SCP23037 | PHP | Physics | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Planned | 2014-02-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Experimental facilities and [NAME] Spectroscopy.- Ground state properties of nuclei. Charge radii and moments.- Ground State Properties. [NAME] and miscellaneous.-Future developments. | The IGISOL group at the University of Jyväskyla studies the properties of nuclei far off the line of beta stability. These studies are performed locally at the Jyväskylä Ion Guide Isotope Separator On-Line (IGISOL) facility, as well as at a number of other laboratories such as the ISOLDE facility in CERN, at GANIL and in Helmholzzentrum GSI, the location of the future radioactive beam facility FAIR. The group is also actively involved in work to support the development of international future facilities EURISOL and aforementioned FAIR. This book presents  carefully selected papers to portrait the work at IGISOL.   Previously published in the journals Hyperfine Interactions and European Physical Journal A. | <p>Provides a concise overview of instabile nuclei </p><p>Covers all aspects of IGISOL <br><br>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-7091-1156-7 | Physics | Baranov | Pavel Baranov Baranov, Ioffe Physical -Technical Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia | Magnetic Resonance of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Nanostructures |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 400 | Hard cover | Book | 400 p. 150 illus., 8 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 169 | Physics | Semiconductors | SCP25150 | TJFD5 | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Physics | Monograph | Springer Vienna | Planned |  |  |  | 1. Introduction.- 2. Fundamentals of electron paramagnetic resonance and related methods.- 2.1. Electron paramagnetic resonance (epr) .- 2.2. Electron spin echo (ese).- 2.3. Electron-nuclear double resonance (endor).- 2.4. Optically detected magnetic resonance (odmr).- 2.5. Optically detected cyclotron resonance (odcr).- 3. Retrospectives: milestones of magnetic resonance in semiconductors.- 3.1. Donors, acceptors, transition metals in si.- 3.2. Defects in diamond.- 3.3. Ii-vi, iii-v.- 3.4  silver halides.- 3.5. Wide-band-gap semiconductors.- 3.6. Beginning of nanostructure era.- 4. State-of-art: magnetic resonance in semiconductors and semiconductor [NAME]. Wide-band-gap semiconductors (zno, sic, aln, gan, diamond, etc.; carriers, transition and rare-earth elements).- 4.2. Organic semiconductors. Magnetic properties of conjugated polymers.- 4.3. Semiconductor nanostructures ([NAME], alas/gaas, inas/gaas qws and sls, self-organized nanostructures: agcl/agbr in alkali halide matrix etc.) Localization and confinement of electrons in semiconductor [NAME]. Magnetic resonance on single quantum objects (single defects, single molecules, single quantum dots). | Different magnetic resonance (MR) methods and their applications in solids (e.g. semiconductors and nanostructures) are the focus of this work. Techniques and combinations thereof are explained and used to analyze defects in semiconductors and nanostructures. Presented for the first time are novelties  such as single defects MR as well as state-of-art high-frequency pulse methods: EPR, ODMR, ENDOR. An overview of MR methods currently used to study defects, such as electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR), electron-nuclear double resonance (ENDOR) etc. is  provided. Problems existing in semiconductor and nanotechnology sciences which are resolved by MR are given. The past and current state and perspectives of application of MR are provided with emphasis on advances in MR methods. Intended for researchers in MR studies of semiconductors and nanostructures wanting a comprehensive review of what has been done in their and related fields of studies as well as future perspectives. | Explains techniques and combinations of MR and then uses them to analyze defects in semiconductors and nanostructures <br><br>Presents novel methods for the first time in book format | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-7091-1156-7 | Physics | Baranov | Pavel Baranov Baranov, Ioffe Physical -Technical Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia | Magnetic Resonance of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Nanostructures |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 400 | Hard cover | Book | 400 p. 150 illus., 8 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 169 | Physics | Semiconductors | SCP25150 | TJFD5 | Nanotechnology | [NAME] | TBN | Physics | Monograph | Springer Vienna | Planned |  |  |  | 1. Introduction.- 2. Fundamentals of electron paramagnetic resonance and related methods.- 2.1. Electron paramagnetic resonance (epr) .- 2.2. Electron spin echo (ese).- 2.3. Electron-nuclear double resonance (endor).- 2.4. Optically detected magnetic resonance (odmr).- 2.5. Optically detected cyclotron resonance (odcr).- 3. Retrospectives: milestones of magnetic resonance in semiconductors.- 3.1. Donors, acceptors, transition metals in si.- 3.2. Defects in diamond.- 3.3. Ii-vi, iii-v.- 3.4  silver halides.- 3.5. Wide-band-gap semiconductors.- 3.6. Beginning of nanostructure era.- 4. State-of-art: magnetic resonance in semiconductors and semiconductor [NAME]. Wide-band-gap semiconductors (zno, sic, aln, gan, diamond, etc.; carriers, transition and rare-earth elements).- 4.2. Organic semiconductors. Magnetic properties of conjugated polymers.- 4.3. Semiconductor nanostructures ([NAME], alas/gaas, inas/gaas qws and sls, self-organized nanostructures: agcl/agbr in alkali halide matrix etc.) Localization and confinement of electrons in semiconductor [NAME]. Magnetic resonance on single quantum objects (single defects, single molecules, single quantum dots). | Different magnetic resonance (MR) methods and their applications in solids (e.g. semiconductors and nanostructures) are the focus of this work. Techniques and combinations thereof are explained and used to analyze defects in semiconductors and nanostructures. Presented for the first time are novelties  such as single defects MR as well as state-of-art high-frequency pulse methods: EPR, ODMR, ENDOR. An overview of MR methods currently used to study defects, such as electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR), electron-nuclear double resonance (ENDOR) etc. is  provided. Problems existing in semiconductor and nanotechnology sciences which are resolved by MR are given. The past and current state and perspectives of application of MR are provided with emphasis on advances in MR methods. Intended for researchers in MR studies of semiconductors and nanostructures wanting a comprehensive review of what has been done in their and related fields of studies as well as future perspectives. | Explains techniques and combinations of MR and then uses them to analyze defects in semiconductors and nanostructures <br><br>Presents novel methods for the first time in book format | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-41719-1 | Physics | Bland-Hawthorn | [NAME], University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; [NAME], Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory, ACT, Australia; [NAME], Trieste University [NAME] (INAF), Trieste, Italy; [NAME], University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland | The Origin of the Galaxy and Local Group | Saas-Fee Advanced Course 37. Swiss Society for Astrophysics and Astronomy | Saas-Fee Advanced Course | 37 | 1 | 2014 | 250 | Hard cover | Book | 250 p. 115 illus., 60 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Physics | Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology | SCP22006 | PGC |  |  |  | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-02-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Near Field Cosmology - The Origin of the Galaxy and the Local Group.- Chemical evolution of the Milky Way and its Satellites. | This volume contains the updated and expanded lecture notes of the 37th Saas-Fee Advanced Course organised by the Swiss Society for Astrophysics and Astronomy. It offers the most comprehensive and up to date review of one of the hottest research topics in astrophysics - how our Milky Way galaxy formed. [NAME] [NAME] lectured on Near Field Cosmology - The Origin of the Galaxy and the Local Group. [NAME] chapter is on Chemical evolution of the Milky Way and its Satellites. As designed by the SSAA, books in this series – and this one too – are targeted at graduate and PhD students and young researchers in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. Lecturers and researchers entering the field will also benefit from the book. | <p>Offers the most comprehensive and up to date review of one of the hottest research topics in astrophysics - how our Milky Way galaxy formed</p><p>Chapters, representing the current state of the art in the exciting topic of Near Field Cosmology, based on lectures given by international leaders in their field</p><p>Volume 37 in the famous series of [NAME] held by the Swiss Society of Astrophysics and Astronomy</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-02035-8 | Physics | Bourgeois | Frédéric Bourgeois, Université Paris-Sud, Orsay, France; [NAME], University of Nantes, Nantes, France; [NAME], Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary | Contact and Symplectic Topology |  | Bolyai Society Mathematical Studies | 26 | 1 | 2014 | 460 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 460 p. 143 illus., 79 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Mathematical Methods in Physics | SCP19013 | PHU | Geometry | SCM21006 | PBM | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Mathematical contributions from V.I. Arnold.- Topological methods in 3-dimensional contact geometry.- A short introduction to Fukaya categories.- Open books and Lefschetz pencils in contact geometry.- Introduction to contact topology in higher dimensions.- Bordered Heegaard Floer homology.- Stein structures: existence and flexibility.- Embedded contact homology, cobordism maps, and applications.- Knot contact homology and applications. | Symplectic and contact geometry naturally emerged from the mathematical description of classical physics. The discovery of new rigidity phenomena and properties satisfied by these geometric structures launched a new research field worldwide. The intense activity of many European research groups in this field is reflected by the ESF Research Networking Programme 'Contact And Symplectic Topology' (CAST).  The lectures of the Summer School in Nantes (June 2011) and of the CAST Summer School in Budapest (July 2012) provide a nice panorama of many aspects of the present status of contact and symplectic topology. The notes of the minicourses offer a gentle introduction to topics which have developed in an amazing speed in the recent past. These topics include 3-dimensional and higher dimensional contact topology, [NAME] categories, asymptotically holomorphic methods in contact topology, bordered Floer homology, embedded contact homology, and flexibility results for [NAME] manifolds. | <p>Explains the application of symplectic and contact geometry to various fields of physics</p><p>Presents a wide panorama of hot topics in a very active field of mathematics</p><p>Displays tutorial-like lectures designed to be accessible to graduate students</p><p>Includes recent advances that are not covered elsewhere in the literature</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11649 | Mathematics and Statistics
 | 978-3-319-03761-5 | Physics | Brandt | Siegmund Brandt, University of Siegen, Siegen, Germany | Data Analysis | Statistical and Computational Methods for Scientists and Engineers |  |  | 4 | 2014 | 352 | Hard cover | Book | X, 352 p. 97 illus. | 0 | final | 79.99 | Physics | Mathematical Methods in Physics | SCP19013 | PHU | Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering | SCT11006 | TBJ | Physics | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Probabilities.- Random Variables: Distributions.- [NAME] Numbers: The Monte Carlo Method.- Some Important Distributions and Theorems.- Samples.- The Method of Maximum Likelihood.- Testing Statistical Hypotheses.- The Method of Least Squares.- Function Minimization.- Analysis of Variance.- Linear and Polynomial Regression.- Time-Series Analysis.- A) Matrix Calculations.- B) Combinatorics.- C) [NAME] and Methods for the Computation of Statistical Functions.- D) The Gamma Function and Related Functions: Methods and Programs for their Computation.- E) Utility Programs.- F) The Graphics Class DatanGraphics.- G) Problems, Hints and Solutions and Programming Problems.- H) Collection of Formulas.- I) Statistical Formulas.- List of Computer Programs. | The fourth edition of this successful textbook presents a comprehensive introduction to statistical and numerical methods for the evaluation of empirical and experimental data. Equal weight is given to statistical theory and practical problems. The concise mathematical treatment of the subject matter is illustrated by many examples and for the present edition a library of [NAME] programs has been developed. It comprises methods of numerical data analysis and graphical representation as well as many example programs and solutions to programming problems. The programs (source code, [NAME] classes and documentation) and extensive appendices to the main text are available for free download from the book’s page at www.springer.com.ContentsProbabilities. Random variables.Random numbers and the Monte Carlo Method.Statistical distributions (binomial, Gauss, Poisson). Samples. Statistical tests.[NAME]. [NAME]. Regression. Minimization.Analysis of Variance. Time series analysis.AudienceThe book is conceived both as an introduction and as a work of reference. In particular it addresses itself to students, scientists and practitioners in science and engineering as a help in the analysis of their datain laboratory courses,in working for bachelor or [NAME],in thesis work,in research and professional work.“The book is concise, but gives a sufficiently rigorous mathematical treatment of practical statistical methods for data analysis; it can be of great use to all who are involved with data analysis.” Physicalia“…Serves as a nice reference guide for any scientist interested in the fundamentals of data analysis on the computer.” The American Statistician“This lively and erudite treatise covers the theory of the main statistical tools and their practical applications…a first rate university textbook, and good background material for the practicing physicist.” Physics BulletinThe AuthorSiegmund Brandt is Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Siegen. With his group he worked on experiments in elementary-particle physics at the research centers DESY in Hamburg and CERN in Geneva in which the analysis of the experimental data plays an important role. He is author or coauthor of textbooks which have appeared in ten languages. | <p>Provides rigorous mathematical treatment of practical statistical methods for data analysis</p><p>Serves as a graduate textbook and reference guide for those interested in the fundamentals of data analysis</p><p>Useful for all fields of science and engineering requiring an understanding of statistical methods applied to experimental data</p><p>Includes example programs and solutions to programming problems which are written in the modern computer language Java</p><p>Modernizes the content in the previous edition and shortens the length of the text</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-40890-8 | Physics | Cao | Zhuangqi Cao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; [NAME], Hohai University, Changzhou, Changzhou, People's Republic of China | Advances in One-Dimensional Wave Mechanics | Towards A Unified Classical View |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 158 | Hard cover | Book | X, 158 p. 83 illus., 3 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 109 | Physics | Quantum Physics | [NAME] | PHQ | Mathematical Methods in Physics | SCP19013 | PHU | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Analogy between Quantum Mechanics and Optics.- Analytical Transfer Matrix method.- Semiclassical Approximation.- Exact Quantization Condition via Analytical Transfer Matrix [NAME] Tunneling.- The Scattered Subwaves. | Advances in One-Dimensional Wave Mechanics provides a comprehensive description of the motion of microscopic particles in one-dimensional, arbitrary-shaped potentials based on the analogy between Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism. Utilizing a deeper understanding of the wave nature of matter, this book introduces the concept of the scattered sub-waves and a series of new analytical results using the Analytical Transfer Matrix (ATM) method. This work will be useful for graduate students majoring in physics, mainly in basic quantum theory, as well as for academic researchers exploring electromagnetism, particle physics, and wave mechanics and for experts in the field of optical waveguide and integrated optics.Prof. [NAME] is a Professor of Physics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China.Dr. [NAME] is a teacher at Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Power Transmission and Distribution Equipment Technology, Hohai University, China. | <p>Introduces a completely new concept of the scattered sub-waves via the Analytical Transfer Matrix (ATM) method</p><p>Develops a relatively simple method to accurately solve one-dimensional problems in quantum mechanics</p><p>Based on the analogy between the Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, several interesting issues in quantum mechanics, such as tunneling, quantum reflection and scattering time are restudied</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-00583-6 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME], Tor Vergata University - Roma, Roma, Italy | 100 Years of Radar |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 500 p. 200 illus. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Physics | Electronic Circuits and Devices | SCP31010 | TJFC | Aerospace Technology and Astronautics | [NAME] | TRP | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | The unfortunate inventor and the lucky one - the Ur-radar, primordial apparatus.- The owls and the Owl - birth of the Italian radar.- A simultaneous invention - the first developments.- The air defense and the alleged father of radar.- The Second World War and its legacies.- The radar flies: birth and development of airborne radar systems.- The Italian situation in post-war period: SMA, Microlambda, Sindel, Selenia, Contraves, GEM, IDS.- From terrestrial to space-based radar: the adventure of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).- Scops owls and bats - some considerations on the development of radar.- System Integration: final solution for the radar?. | This book, written by an expert in the field with a worldwide reputation, outlines the developments in radar and its applications during the past 100 years. Special attention is paid to the Italian and German contributions, which tend to be neglected in the scarce international literature. The entire historical period up to the present day is considered, with documentation of all significant events since the issue of the first patent to [NAME] in 1904. Information is also provided on the exceptional people who have made possible the development of this technology. The book is divided into ten chapters and is organized in such a way as to be easily read by both non-specialists and specialists in the field of radar and related areas. Additional information is provided in the form of appendices, supplementary material on the internet, and many footnotes, and more than 250 photos and drawings are included. | <p>Covers the entire history of radar, worldwide, from 1904 through to the present day </p><p>Addresses the main technical/scientific aspects often neglected by historians</p><p>Written by an expert in the field with a worldwide reputation </p><p>Enriched by numerous photos and drawings </p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-02026-6 | Physics | Girka | [NAME], V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine; [NAME], V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine; [NAME], Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany | Surface Flute Waves in Plasmas | Theory and Applications | Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics | 79 | 1 | 2014 | 163 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 163 p. 50 illus., 3 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Plasma Physics | SCP24040 | PHFP | Optics and Electrodynamics | SCP21070 | PHJ | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 | 2013-11-12 00:00:00 |  | Surface Flute Waves Propagating in Uniform Magneto-Active Plasma Filled Waveguides.- Coupled Surface Flute Waves Propagating in Current-Carrying Plasma Waveguides.- Surface Flute Waves Propagating in Non-Isotropic Plasma Filled Waveguides.- Surface Flute Waves Propagating in Waveguides with Non-Circular Cross-Section.- Applications of Surface Wave Propagation. | The book presents results of a comprehensive study of various features of eigen electromagnetic waves propagating across the axis of plasma filled metal waveguides with cylindrical geometry. The authors collected in one book material on various features of surface flute waves, i.e. impact of waveguide design on wave dispersion, wave damping influenced by various reasons, impact of plasma density and external magnetic field inhomogeneity on the wave, and impact of waveguide corrugation and electric current on the wave. A variety of present surface waves applications and possible future applications is also included. Using the method of successive approximations it is shown how one can solve problems, which concern real experimental devices, starting from simple models. The book applies to both professionals dealing with problems of confined plasmas and to graduate and post-graduate students specializing in the field of plasma physics and related applications. | <p>Presents the basic knowledge of electromagnetic perturbations and features of plasma waveguides by using simple mathematical models</p><p>Solves problems analytically using the method of successive approximations</p><p>Features a variety of applications of surface waves both in traditional branches as well as in new areas of plasma technology</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-02020-4 | Physics | Han | [NAME], Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, People's Republic; [NAME], Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, People's Republic | [NAME] FinFET |  | Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology | 17 | 1 | 2013 | 363 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 363 p. 235 illus., 168 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | Nanoscale Science and Technology | SCP25140 | TBN | Nanotechnology and Microengineering | SCT18000 | TDPB | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-23 00:00:00 |  |  |  | <p>Offers comprehensive coverage of novel nanoscale transistors with quantum confinement effect</p><p>Provides the keys to understanding the emerging area of the quantum FinFET</p><p>Written by leading experts in each research area</p><p>Describes a key enabling technology for research and development of nanofabrication and nanoelectronic devices</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-88-470-2804-3 | Physics | Iadonisi | [NAME], Università di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli, Italy; [NAME], Università di Napoli "Federico II", Napoli, Italy; [NAME], University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy | Introduction to Solid State Physics and [NAME] |  | UNITEXT |  | 1 | 2014 | 688 | Soft cover | Book | XXIV, 688 p. 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Physics | Physics, general | SCP00002 | PH | Materials Science, general | SCZ00000 | TGM | Physics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer Milan | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Crystals and Nanosystems Structure.- Electronic structure of nanosystems and crystals.- Elements of continuum mechanics and lattice vibrations.- Transport and Equilibrium Properties.- Optical Properties.- Correlations and Density Functional Theory. | This textbook provides conceptual, procedural, and factual knowledge on solid state and nanostructure physics. It is designed to acquaint readers with key concepts and their connections, to stimulate intuition and curiosity, and to enable the acquisition of competences in general strategies and specific procedures for problem solving and their use in specific applications. To these ends, a multidisciplinary approach is adopted, integrating physics, chemistry, and engineering and reflecting how these disciplines are converging towards common tools and languages in the field.Each chapter discusses essential ideas before the introduction of formalisms and the stepwise addition of complications. Questions on everyday manifestations of the concepts are included, with reasoned linking of ideas from different chapters and sections and further detail in the appendices. The final section of each chapter describes experimental methods and strategies that can be used to probe the phenomena under discussion. Solid state and nanostructure physics is constantly growing as a field of study where the fascinating quantum world emerges and otherwise imaginary things can become real, engineered with increasing creativity and control: from tinier and faster technologies realizing quantum information concepts, to understanding of the fundamental laws of the Universe, unifying the tiniest lengths below those of nuclear constituents with the giant cosmic distances. Elements of Solid State Physics and of Crystalline Nanostructures will offer the reader an enjoyable insight into the complex concepts of solid state physics. | <p>Each chapter is organized to start from simple physical situations and then consider more complicated models and experimental situations</p><p>The book contains exercises integrating the text, that make more simple the reading</p><p>It is required that the reader know the basis of the quantum mechanics</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-35241-6 | Physics | Jan | [NAME], National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan | Gradually-varied Flow Profiles in Open Channels | Analytical Solutions by Using Gaussian Hypergeometric Function | Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics |  | 1 | 2014 | 203 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 203 p. 34 illus., 7 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Classical [NAME] | SCP2100X | PHD | Mechanics | SCP21018 | PHD | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  |  | Gradually-varied flow (GVF) is a steady non-uniform flow in an open channel with gradual changes in its water surface elevation. The evaluation of GVF profiles under a specific flow discharge is very important in hydraulic engineering. This book proposes a novel approach to analytically solve the GVF profiles by using the direct integration and Gaussian hypergeometric function. Both normal-depth- and critical-depth-based dimensionless GVF profiles are presented. The novel approach has laid the foundation to compute at one sweep the GVF profiles in a series of sustaining and adverse channels, which may have horizontal slopes sandwiched in between them. | A novel approach is used to present analytical solutions of the gradually-varied-flow (GVF) profiles by using the direct integration and Gaussian hypergeometric function (2F1) <br><br>The 2F1-based solutions can henceforth play the role of the the varied-flow-function (VFF) table in the interpolation of the VFF-values used in the conventional method <br><br>Both normal-depth- and critical-depth-based dimensionless GVF profiles are presented | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-3-642-45228-4 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME], Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India; [NAME], Nanyang Technological University School of Mat. Science & Engineering, Singapore, Singapore; [NAME], The University of Tokushima Advanced Mat. Inst., Tokushima, Japan | Technological advancement in polymer nano-composites of carbon nano-tube: processing, performance and applications |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 200 p. | 0 | approx. | 339 | Physics | Physics, general | SCP00002 | PH |  |  |  | Physics | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME] and Mechanical Strength of [NAME]/carbon Nanotubes Composites.- Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes and their Polyurethane Nanocomposites.- Polyaniline/carbonnanocomposite Films for Gas Sensing.- Preparation and Properties of Nanocomposites Based on Poly(Ethylene-Co-Methyl Acrylate) and Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes.- Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(phenylene sulphide) (PPS)-grafted [NAME] Nanocomposites.- CNT-Based Inherent Sensing and Interfacial Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites.- Carbon Nanotubes Based Poly(ethylene oxide) Nanocomposites.- MWCNT Dispersion and Electrical Properties in Melt Mixed Polyamide Based Nanocomposites.- PCL-CNT Nanocomposites.- Mechanical Behavior of Starch/Carbon Nanotubes Composites.- Fabrication and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube/Cellulose Composite Paper.- [NAME] for Bone.- Advances in Lithium Ion Battery Technology Based on Functionalized Carbon-Nanotubes for Electrochemical Energy Storage.- Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Dye-sensitized Solar Cells.- Mechanical Properties of Boron-added [NAME] Yarns.- The Role of CNT and CNT/Composites for the Development of Clean Energy.- Advances in Carbon Nanotube Technology for Corrosion Applications.- Surface Modification of Carbon Nanotubes for High Performance Polymer Composites.- Electrochemical Properties of Conducting Polymer/Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites for Electrochemical Capacitor Applications.- The High Energy Ion Irradiation Impact on Carbon Nanotubes.- Polylactic Acid (PLA) Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites.- Application of Carbon Nanotubes for Resolving Issues and Challenges on Electrochemical Capacitors.- Polymer [NAME]: Role of Carbon Nanotubes/Graphene in Cathode Catalysis.- Electrical Conductivity and Morphology of Polyamide6/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene Copolymer Blends with Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes: A Case Study. | Volume B forms one volume of a Handbook about Polymer Nanocomposites. Volume B deals with Carbon nanotube based polymer composites. The preparation, architecture, characterisation, properties and application of polymer nanocomposites are discussed within some 25 chapters. Each chapter has been authored by experts in the respective field. | <p>Volume B forms one volume of a Handbook about Polymer Nanocomposites</p><p><p>Volume B deals with Carbon nanotube based polymer composites</p><p><p>The preparation, architecture, characterisation, properties and application of polymer nanocomposites are discussed within some 25 chapters</p><p><p>Each chapter has been authored by experts in the respective field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-39009-8 | Physics | Méndez | [NAME], [NAME], Cerdanyola del Vallés (Bellaterra), Spain; [NAME], [NAME], Cerdanyola del Vallès (Bellaterra), Spain; [NAME], Centre d`Estudis Avancats de Blanes, Blanes (Girona), Spain | Stochastic Foundations in Movement Ecology | Anomalous Diffusion, Front Propagation and [NAME] | Springer Series in Synergetics |  | 1 | 2014 | 310 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 310 p. 84 illus., 16 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Socio- and Econophysics, Population and Evolutionary Models | SCP33030 | JHBC | Theoretical Ecology/Statistics | [NAME] | PSAF | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-09-18 00:00:00 |  | Elements of Probability Theory.- Introduction to Stochastic Processes.- Microscopic, Mesoscopic and Macroscopic Descriptions of Dispersal- Continuous-Time Random Walks and Anomalous Diffusion.- Reaction-Dispersal Models and Front Propagation.- Stochastic Optimal Foraging Theory.- Cell Motion and Chemotaxis.- Host-Pathogen Interactions.- Biological Invasions.- Random Search in Model Organisms. | This book presents the fundamental theory for non-standard diffusion problems in movement ecology. Lévy processes and anomalous diffusion have shown to be both powerful and useful tools for qualitatively and quantitatively describing a wide variety of spatial population ecological phenomena and dynamics, such as invasion fronts and search strategies.   Adopting a self-contained, textbook-style approach, the authors provide the elements of statistical physics and stochastic processes on which the modeling of movement ecology is based and systematically introduce the physical characterization of ecological processes at the microscopic, mesoscopic and macroscopic levels. The explicit definition of these levels and their interrelations is particularly suitable to coping with the broad spectrum of space and time scales involved in bio-ecological problems.    Including numerous exercises (with solutions), this text is aimed at graduate students and newcomers in this field at the interface of theoretical ecology, mathematical biology and physics. | <p>First textbook style introduction to this emerging field</p><p>Contains exercises and solutions</p><p>Co-authored by leading researchers with complementary backgrounds</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-00713-7 | Physics | Merkus | [NAME], Delft University of Technology, Pijnacker, The Netherlands; [NAME], DSM Food Specialities, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands | Particulate Products | Tailoring Properties for Optimal Performance | Particle Technology Series | 19 | 1 | 2014 | 469 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 469 p. 151 illus., 72 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | Soft and [NAME], [NAME] and Microfluidics | SCP25021 | PHF | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | SCZ17000 | TGMT | Materials Science / Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-19 00:00:00 |  | Preface.- 1 Introduction by [NAME] and [NAME] Meesters.- 2 Basic Information for Design of Particulate Products by [NAME] Merkus.- 3 Measurement of Particle Size, Shape, Porosity and Zeta-potential by [NAME] 4 Assessment and Control of Fire and Explosion Hazards and Risks of Particulates by [NAME] and [NAME] 5 Particle and Fiber Toxicology by [NAME] and [NAME] Ceramics - Effect of Powder and [NAME] on Quality by Makio Naito.- 7 Chocolate.- 8 Propellants.- 9 Dry powder inhalers.- 10 Powder coatings.- 11 The role of particle size in drug release and absorption.- 12 Pharma powders.- 13 Powder coatings and the effects of particle size.- 14 An Overview of Physical (Particulate) Sunscreen by [NAME] Fairhurst.- 15 Increased Antimicrobial Cctivity of Cheese Coatings through Particle Size Reduction by [NAME] and [NAME]. | Particulate products make up around 80% of chemical products, from all industry sectors. Examples given in this book include the construction materials, fine ceramics and concrete; the delicacies, chocolate and ice cream; pharmaceutical, powders, medical inhalers and sun screen; liquid and powder paints. Size distribution and the shape of the particles provide for different functionalities in these products. Some functions are general, others specific. General functions are powder flow and require – at the typical particulate concentrations of these products – that the particles cause adequate rheological behavior during processing and/or for product performance. Therefore, this book addresses particle packing as well as its relation to powder flow and rheological behavior. Moreover, general relationships to particle size are discussed for e.g. color and sensorial aspects of particulate products. Product-specific functionalities are often relevant for comparable product groups. Particle size distribution and shape provide, for example, the following functionalities: -       dense particle packing in relation to sufficient strength is required in concrete construction, ceramic objects and pharmaceutical tablets-       good sensorial properties (mouthfeel) to chocolate and ice cream-       effective dissolution, flow and compression properties for pharmaceutical powders-       adequate hiding power and effective coloring of paints for protection and the desired esthetical appeal of the objects-       adequate protection of our body against sun light by sunscreen-       effective particle transport and deposition to desired locations for medical inhalers and powder paints. Adequate particle size distribution, shape and porosity of particulate products have to be achieved in order to reach optimum product performance. This requires adequate management of design and development as well as sufficient knowledge of the underlying principles of physics and chemistry. Moreover, flammability, explosivity and other health hazards from powders, during handling, are taken into account. This is necessary, since great risks may be involved. In all aspects, the most relevant parameters of the size distribution (and particle shape) have to be selected.In this book, experts in the different product fields have contributed to the product chapters. This provides optimum information on what particulate aspects are most relevant for behavior and performance within specified industrial products and how optimum results can be obtained. It differs from other books in the way that the critical aspects of different products are reported, so that similarities and differences can be identified. We trust that this approach will lead to improved optimization in design, development and quality of many particulate products. | <p>Covers particle materials of topical import in many industries </p><p>Links specific particle characteristics to the critical performance factors relevant to industrial applications </p><p>Edited by experts acknowledged in both academia and industry</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-9304-4 | Physics | Michelsen | [NAME], Poway, CA, USA | [NAME] | Physical, Conceptual, [NAME], and Pictorial Physics that Didn’t Fit in Your Textbook | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |  | 1 | 2014 | 361 | Soft cover | Book | XIX, 361 p. 71 illus., 10 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 49.99 | Physics | Quantum Physics | [NAME] | PHQ | Mathematical Physics | [NAME] | PHU | Physics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction To Quirky Quantum Concepts.- Basic Wave Mechanics Concepts.- Riding the Wave: More on Wave Mechanics.- Introduction to Scattering.- Matrix Mechanics.- Angular Momentum.- Multi-Particle Quantum Mechanics.- Quantum Electromagnetic Radiation.- Desultory Topics in Quantum Mechanics.- Appendices. | Quirky Quantum Concepts explains the more important and more difficult concepts in theoretical quantum mechanics, especially those which are consistently neglected or confusing in many common expositions. The emphasis is on physical understanding, which is necessary for the development of new, cutting edge science.In particular, this book explains the basis for many standard quantum methods, which are too often presented without sufficient motivation or interpretation. The book is not a simplification or popularization: it is real science for real scientists. Physics includes math, and this book does not shy away from it, but neither does it hide behind it. Without conceptual understanding, math is gibberish. The discussions here provide the experimental and theoretical reasoning behind some of the great discoveries, so the reader may see how discoveries arise from a rational process of thinking, a process which Quirky Quantum Concepts makes accessible to its readers.[NAME] is therefore a supplement to almost any existing quantum mechanics text. Students and scientists will appreciate the combination of conversational style, which promotes understanding, with thorough scientific accuracy. | A supplement to almost any existing quantum mechanics text<br>Focuses on conceptual understanding, which allows the reader to adapt the concepts to his specific application and needs<br>Covers all the fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics: position, momentum, angular momentum | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-45084-6 | Physics | Musazzi | Sergio Musazzi, Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico - RSE SpA TTD, Milano, Italy; [NAME], Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico - RSE SpA TTD, Milano, Italy | Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy | Theory and Applications | Springer Series in Optical Sciences | 182 | 1 | 2014 | 350 | Hard cover | Book | 350 p. 190 illus., 10 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | Laser Technology, Photonics | SCP31030 | TTBL | Spectroscopy and Microscopy | SCP31090 | PNFS | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-02-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Fundamentals of LIBS.- Physical processes in optical emission spectroscopy.- A review of LIBS instrumental techniques.- Effect of atmospheric conditions on LIBS spectra.- Temporal evolution of the LIBS signals.- The LIBS double pulse technique.- Part II Applications of LIBS.- Analysis of solid materials by means of LIBS.- Analysis of liquids/aerosol by means of LIBS.- Detection of contaminants in soil by means of LIBS.- Forensic applications by means of LIBS.- Biological applications of LIBS.- LIBS analysis of coal.- Detection of explosives in traces.- Cultural heritage applications of LIBS.- Space applications of LIBS.- Identification of polymers by means of LIBS. | This book deals with the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) a widely used atomic emission spectroscopy technique for elemental analysis of materials. It is based on the use of a high-power, short pulse laser excitation. The book is divided into two main sections: the first one concerning theoretical aspects of the technique, the second one describing the state of the art in applications of the technique in different scientific/technological areas. Numerous examples of state of the art applications provide the readers an almost complete scenario of the LIBS technique. The LIBS theoretical aspects are reviewed. The book helps the readers who are less familiar with the technique to understand the basic principles. Numerous examples of state of the art applications give an almost complete scenario of the LIBS technique potentiality. These examples of applications may have a strong impact on future industrial utilization. The authors made important contributions to the development of this field. | <p>Provides readers with numerous examples of state-of-the-art applications with an almost complete scenario of the LIBS technique potentiality</p><p>Reviews the LIBS theoretical aspects</p><p>Helps readers who are less familiar with the technique to understand basic principles</p><p>Includes examples of applications that may have strong impact on future industrial utilization (e.g. on line analysis of coal elemental composition)</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-40223-4 | Physics | Naruse | Makoto Naruse, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Tokyo, Japan | Nanophotonic Information Physics | Nanointelligence and [NAME] | Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics |  | 1 | 2014 | 250 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 250 p. 151 illus., 57 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Optics and Electrodynamics | SCP21070 | PHJ | Nanotechnology and Microengineering | SCT18000 | TDPB | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Information Physics in Nanophotonics.- DNA Self-assembled Nanostructures for Resonance Energy Transfer Circuits.- Functional Molecular Sensing Using Photonic DNA Nanoprocessor.- Smart Fold Computing - A Distributed Approach to Overcome Diffraction Limit of Light.- Nonlinear Behaviors in III-V Semiconductor Nanowires and Their Application to Information Detection and Processing.- Single Photoelectron Manipulation and Detection with Sub-nanosecond Resolution in CMOS Imagers.- Engineering of Nanometric Optical System Based on Optical Near-field Interactions for Macroscale Applications.- Photonic Neuromorphic Signal Processing and Computing.- [NAME]-based SAT Solver and Decision Maker. | This book provides a new direction in the field of nano-optics and nanophotonics from information and computing-related sciences and technology. Entitled by 'Information Physics and [NAME] in NanosScale Photonics and Materials”, IPCN in short, the book aims to bring together recent progresses in the intersection of nano-scale photonics, information, and enabling technologies. The topic will include (1) an overview of information physics in nanophotonics, (2) DNA self-assembled nanophotonic systems, (3) Functional molecular sensing, (4) Smart fold computing, an architecture for nanophotonics, (5) semiconductor nanowire and its photonic applications, (6) single photoelectron manipulation in imaging sensors, (6) hierarchical nanophotonic systems, (8) photonic [NAME], and (9) SAT solver and decision making based on nanophotonics. | <p>Reviews recent research in applied nanophotonics</p><p>Presents a wide range of topics from basic studies to applications</p><p>Covers wide range of enabling technologies in nanophotonics: both top-down approach (lithography etc.) and bottom-up approach (such as DNA self-assembly)</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-02897-2 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME], Polytechnic University of Milan, Milano, Italy; Marta Castillejo, Institute of Physical Chemistry Rocasolano, Madrid, Spain; [NAME], University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA | Lasers in Materials Science |  | Springer Series in Materials Science | 191 | 1 | 2014 | 407 | Hard cover | Book | X, 407 p. 203 illus., 74 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | Laser Technology, Photonics | SCP31030 | TTBL | Optical and Electronic Materials | SCZ12000 | TJFD | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Laser Physics for Materials Scientists: A Primer.- Material Response to Laser Energy Deposition (Thermal and [NAME] thermal Processes).- Non-Thermal Material Response to Laser Energy Deposition.- Atomic Movies of Laser-Induced Structural and Phase Transformations from Molecular Dynamics Simulations. | This book covers various aspects of lasers in materials science, including a comprehensive overview on basic principles of laser-materials interactions and applications enabled by pulsed laser systems. The material is organized in a coherent way, providing the reader with a harmonic architecture. While systematically covering the major current and emerging areas of lasers processing applications, the Volume provides examples of targeted modification of material properties achieved through careful control of the processing conditions and laser irradiation parameters. Special emphasis is placed on specific strategies aimed at nanoscale control of material structure and properties to match the stringent requirements of modern applications. Laser fabrication of novel nanomaterials, which expands to the domains of photonics, photovoltaics, sensing, and biomedical applications, is also discussed in the Volume. This book assembles chapters based on lectures delivered at the Venice International School on Lasers in Materials Science which was held in Isola di San Servolo, Venice, Italy, in July, 2012. | <p>Systematically reviews the current and emerging areas of laser processing applications</p><p>Covers applications in photonics, photovoltaics, sensing and biomedicine</p><p>Written in a tutorial style</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-81-8489-997-9 | Physics | Padmanabhan | [NAME], Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India | Astronomy in India: A Historical Perspective |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 250 p. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology | SCP22006 | PGC | History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics | SCP29000 | PDX | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer India | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  |  |  |  | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-45231-4 | Physics | Pandey | [NAME], The University of Tokushima Advanced Mat. Inst., Tokushima, Japan; [NAME], The University of Tokushima Advanced Material Institute, Tokushima, Japan; [NAME], The University of Tokushima Graduate School of Engineering, Tokushima, Japan; [NAME], Seoul National University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | Technological advancement in polymer nano-composites of cellulose nanoparticles: processing, performance and applications |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200 p. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Physics, general | SCP00002 | PH |  |  |  | Physics | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-01-13 00:00:00 |  |  | Preparation of Nanocellulose from Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) via Chemical and Chemo-Mechanical Processes.- Bagasse and Rice Straw Nanocellulosic Materials and their Applications.- Extraction and Characterization of Cellulose Nanofibres from Banana Plant.- Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose Nanofibers from the Aquatic Weed Water Hyacinth - Eichhornia crassipes.- Dispersion of Cellulose Nano Fibers.- Extraction and Production of Cellulose Nanofibers.- Enzymatically Produced Nano-ordered Elements Containing Cellulose Crystalline Domains of [NAME] cellulose.- [NAME] from Coir Fiber: Preparation, Properties and Applications.- [NAME]-manifestations of Cellulose:  Applications for Biodegradable Composites.- Electrospun Cellulose Composite Nanofibers.- Biological Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Cellulose by Controlled Hydrolysis of Cotton Fibers and Linters.- Cellulose Nanofiber - Protein Composites.- Characterization and Processing of Nanocellulose Bio-epoxy Based Composites.- Mechanical and Morphology Properties of Cellulose Nanocomposites.- Polymer [NAME] with Cellulose Nanocrystals.- Changes in Wood Properties and those in Structures of Cellulose Microfibrils in Wood Cell Walls after the Chemical Treatments.- Optically Transparent Nanocomposites Based on Cellulose Nanofibers.- Poly(vinyl alcohol) Based Cellulosic Nanocomposites.- Application of Cellulose Acetate Nanofiber Mats.- Application of Membrane from Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers.- Cellulosic Nanocomposites from Natural Fibers for Medical Applications: A Review.- Extraction, Modification and Application of Nano-chitin.- Electrical and Optical Properties of Nano-cellulose Films and its Nano-composites.- Characterization and Processing of Nanocellulose Thermosetting Composites.- Extraction of Cellulose Nanofibers from Cotton Linter and Their Composites.- Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Cellulose and Nanocellulose Composites.- Extraction and Characterization of Cellulose Nanofibers from Banana plant. | Volume C forms one volume of a Handbook about Polymer Nanocomposites. Volume C deals with Polymer nano-composites of cellulose nano-particles. The preparation, architecture, characterisation, properties and application of polymer nanocomposites are discussed within some 27 chapters. Each chapter has been authored by experts in the respective field. | <p>Volume C forms one volume of a Handbook about Polymer Nanocomposites</p><p><p>Volume C deals with Polymer nano-composites of cellulose nano-particles</p><p><p>The preparation, architecture, characterisation, properties and application of polymer nanocomposites are discussed within some 27 chapters</p><p><p>Each chapter has been authored by experts in the respective field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-7818-8 | Physics | Peratt | [NAME], Los Alamos, NM, USA | Physics of the Plasma Universe |  |  |  | 2 | 2014 | 400 | Hard cover | Book | X, 400 p. 220 illus. | 0 | approx. | 169 | Physics | Plasma Physics | SCP24040 | PHFP | Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology | SCP22006 | PGC | Physics | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2014-06-02 00:00:00 |  |  | Cosmic Plasma Fundamentals.- Birkeland Currents in Cosmic Plasma.- [NAME] in Cosmic Plasma.- [NAME] in Cosmic Plasma.- Double Layers in Astrophysics.- Synchrotron Radiation.- Transport of Cosmic Radiation.- Particle in Cell Simulation of Cosmic Plasma. | Today many scientists recognize plasma as the key element to understanding the generation of magnetic fields in planets, stars, and galaxies; the behavior of stellar atmospheres and the interstellar medium; the acceleration and transport of cosmic rays, their effect on earth-bound artifacts; and many other phenomena occurring in radio galaxies, galactic nuclei, and quasars.These phenomena increasingly are recognized as a unified discipline. The material in Physics of the Plasma Universe addresses topics in contemporary astrophysics such as magnetism in plasma; the generation of electric fields in space plasmas; double-layers; synchrotron radiation, cosmic radiation, energy transport in plasmas; and particle-in-cell simulation on supercomputers of astrophysical plasmas. Examples of specific problems are included, such as the evolution and morphological changes of galaxies, their optical, magnetic, and electromagnetic properties, and why they are observed as filaments on the large scale. Examples of specific problems are included, as well as numerous useful illustrations and appendices that discuss transmission line concepts in space plasmas, now measured between the Sun and Earth by satellite arrays, and dusty plasmas. | <p>Compares 20 year-old assumptions from the first edition, which were based on laboratory data, with recent satellite observations to verify and validate plasma astrophysics theory</p><p>Presents the known properties of matter in the plasma state, going from the fundamentals to astrophysical applications</p><p>Includes examples of scientific problems, as well as numerous illustrations and appendices</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-45200-0 | Physics | Quint | [NAME], Gesellschaft f. Schwerionenforschung Atomphysik, Darmstadt, Germany; [NAME], Gesellschaft f. Schwerionenforschung Atomphysik, Darmstadt, Germany | Fundamental Physics in Particle Traps |  | Springer Tracts in Modern Physics | 256 | 1 | 2014 | 411 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 411 p. 166 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | Spectroscopy and Microscopy | SCP31090 | PNFS | Quantum Physics | [NAME] | PHQ | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Precise Matter and Antimatter Tests of the Standard Model with e-, e+, p, p and H ([NAME], [NAME], [NAME] and E. Novitski).- Theory of Anomalous Magnetic Dipole Moments of the Electron (M. Hayakawa).- Magnetic Moment of the Bound Electron (M. Vogel and [NAME] of the Bound-Electron Magnetic Moment ([NAME], [NAME], [NAME], and G. Plunien).- The Magnetic Moments of the Proton and the Antiproton (S. Ulmer and C. Smorra).- Fundamental Physics with [NAME] (J.S. Hangst).- High-precision Mass Measurements of Radionuclides with Penning Traps (M. Block).- Quantum Information Processing with Trapped Ions (C. Roos).- Optical Transitions in Highly Charged Ions for Detection of Variations in the Fine-Structure Constant (A. Ong, J. C. Berengut and [NAME] Laser Spectroscopy of Trapped Highly-Charged Ions in Electron Beam Ion Traps (J. R. Crespo L´opez-Urrutia and [NAME] Theory in Rydberg States of One-Electron Ions ([NAME] and [NAME]). | This volume provides detailed insight into the field of precision spectroscopy and fundamental physics with particles confined in traps. It comprises experiments with electrons and positrons, protons and antiprotons, antimatter and highly charged ions together with corresponding theoretical background. Such investigations represent stringent tests of quantum electrodynamics and the [NAME] model, antiparticle and antimatter research, test of fundamental symmetries, constants and their possible variations with time and space. They are key to various aspects within metrology such as mass measurements and time standards, as well as promising to further developments in quantum information processing.The reader obtains a valuable source of information suited for beginners and experts with an interest in fundamental studies using particle traps. | <p>The individual topics are covered by leading experts in the respective fields of research</p><p>Provides readers with present theory and experiments in this field</p><p>A useful reference for researchers</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-45127-0 | Physics | Rickles | [NAME], University of Sydney Unit for History & Philosophy of, Sydney, NSW, Australia | A Brief History of [NAME] | From Dual Models to M-Theory | The Frontiers Collection |  | 1 | 2014 | 252 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 252 p. 39 illus. | 0 | final | 49.99 | Physics | Quantum Field Theories, [NAME] | SCP19048 | PHS | Philosophy of Science | SCE34000 | PDA | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | History and Mythology.- Part I: The (Very) Early Years: 1959-1973.- Particle Physics in the Sixties.- The Veneziano Model.- The Hadronic String.- Supersymmetric Strings and Field Theoretic Limits.- Part II: A Decade of Darkness: 1974-1984.- An Early Demise? Theoretical Exaptation in String Theory.- Turning Point(s).- Part III: String Theory Becomes Super: 1985-1995.- Superstring Theory and the Real World.- A 'Second Superstring Revolution' and the Future of String Theory. | During its forty year lifespan, string theory has always had the power to divide, being called both a 'theory of everything' and a 'theory of nothing'. Critics have even questioned whether it qualifies as a scientific theory at all. This book adopts an objective stance, standing back from the question of the truth or falsity of string theory and instead focusing on how it came to be and how it came to occupy its present position in physics. An unexpectedly rich history is revealed, with deep connections to our most well-established physical theories. Fully self-contained and written in a lively fashion, the book will appeal to a wide variety of readers from novice to specialist. | <p>First monograph devoted to the history of superstring theory<br></p><p>Objective presentation of a controversial area of physics enabling readers to see through the divisive hype and hysteria forming the 'String Wars'<br></p><p>Interweaves conceptual issues with the wider historical development<br></p><p>Reveals string theory's historically close connections with other areas of physics<br></p><p>Self-contained approach brings string theory within the grasp of non-specialists</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-41529-6 | Physics | Roederer | [NAME], University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA; [NAME], University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA | Dynamics of Magnetically Trapped Particles | Foundations of the Physics of Radiation Belts and [NAME] | Astrophysics and Space Science Library | 403 | 2 | 2014 | 192 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 192 p. 100 illus., 1 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences | [NAME] | TTDS | Plasma Physics | SCP24040 | PHFP | Space Exploration / Astronomy | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Particle Drifts and the First Adiabatic Invariant.- Particle Trapping, [NAME] and the Second Adiabatic Invariant.- Periodic Drift Motion and the Third Adiabatic Invariant.- Trapped Particle Distributions and Flux Mapping.- Violation of the Adiabatic Invariants and Trapped Particle Diffusion.- Introduction to Plasma Physics. | This book is a new edition of Roederer’s classic Dynamics of Geomagnetically Trapped Radiation, updated and considerably expanded. The main objective is to describe the dynamic properties of magnetically trapped particles in planetary radiation belts and plasmas and explain the physical processes involved from the theoretical point of view. The approach is to examine in detail the orbital and adiabatic motion of individual particles in typical configurations of magnetic and electric fields in the magnetosphere and, from there, derive basic features of the particles’ collective “macroscopic” behavior in general planetary environments. Emphasis is not on the “what” but on the “why” of particle phenomena in near-earth space, providing a solid and clear understanding of the principal basic physical mechanisms and dynamic processes involved. The book will also serve as an introduction to general space plasma physics, with abundant basic examples to illustrate and explain the physical origin of different types of plasma current systems and their self-organizing character via the magnetic field. The ultimate aim is to help both graduate students and interested scientists to successfully face the theoretical and experimental challenges lying ahead in space physics in view of recent and upcoming satellite missions and an expected wealth of data on radiation belts and plasmas. | <p>2nd edition of a classic and widely used textbook</p><p>Extended by a wealth of data on the planetary radiation belts and plasmas</p><p>Provides a tutorial-like presentation of the physics of radiation belts and plasmas</p><p>Describes the dynamic properties of magnetically trapped particles and plasmas in space</p><p>Provides a solid and clear understanding of basic physical mechanisms and dynamic processes</p><p>Gives practical advice to particle flux mapping, numerical modeling and data interpretation</p><p>Reaches from the motion of a single charged particle in a magnetic field to the motion of complex plasma in the radiation environments of planets</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-8701-2 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME], Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia; Galina Riznichenko, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia | Mathematical Biophysics |  | Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 273 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 273 p. 150 illus., 43 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | Biophysics and Biological Physics | SCP27008 | PHVN | Computer Appl. in Life Sciences | SCL17004 | PS | Physics | Monograph | Springer US | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-26 00:00:00 |  | Preface.- Part I Basic models in mathematical biophysics.- Chapter 1 Growth and catalysis models.- Chapter 2 Oscillations, rhythms and chaos in biological systems.- Chapter 3 Spatiotemporal self-organization of biological systems.- Chapter 4 Model of the impact of a weak electric field on the nonlinear system of trans-membrane ion transport.- Part II Models of complex systems.- Chapter 5 Oscillations and periodic space structures of pH and electric potential along the cell membrane of algae [NAME] Chapter 6 Models of Morphogenesis.- Chapter 7 Autowave processes, nerve pulse propagation, and heart activity.- Chapter 8 Nonlinear models of DNA dynamics.- Part III Kinetic models of photosynthetic processes.- Chapter 9 Models of photosynthetic electron transport. Electron transfer in a multienzyme complex.- Chapter 10 Kinetic model of interaction of two photosystems.- Chapter 11 Detailed model of electron transfer in PSII.- Chapter 12 Generalized kinetic model of primary photosynthetic processes.- Part IV Direct multiparticle models of processes in subcellular systems.- Chapter 13 Method of direct multiparticle simulation of protein interactions.- Chapter  14 Modeling of protein complex formation in solution with diffusion and electrostatic interactions.- Chapter 15 Modeling of protein interactions in photosynthetic membrane.- Chapter 16 Spaciotemporal evolution of electrochemical potential ΔμH+ in photosynthetic membrane.- Conclusion.- References.- Index. | This book presents concise descriptions and analysis of the classical and modern models used in mathematical biophysics. The authors ask the question 'what new information can be provided by the models that cannot be obtained directly from experimental data?' Actively developing fields such as regulatory mechanisms in cells and subcellular systems and electron transport and energy transport in membranes are addressed together with more classical topics such as metabolic processes, nerve conduction and heart activity, chemical kinetics, population dynamics, and photosynthesis. The main approach is to describe biological processes using different mathematical approaches necessary to reveal characteristic features and properties of simulated systems. With the emergence of powerful mathematics software packages such as MAPLE, [NAME], Mathcad, and MatLab, these methodologies are now accessible to a wide audience. | <p>Provides succinct but authoritative coverage of a broad array of biophysical topics and models </p><p>Written by authors at Moscow State University with its strong tradition in mathematics and biophysics </p><p>Scope, coverage, and length make the book highly suitable for use in a one-semester course at the senior undergraduate/graduate level</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-41656-9 | Physics | Satz | [NAME], Universität Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany | Ultimate Horizons | Probing the Limits of the Universe | The Frontiers Collection |  | 1 | 2013 | 172 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 172 p. 68 illus., 53 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 69.99 | Physics | Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology | SCP22006 | PGC | [NAME], Quantum Field Theory | SCP23029 | PHQ | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Horizons.- The Vanishing Stars.- The Secret Glow of Black Holes.- The Visions of the Accelerating Observer.- The Smallest Possible Thing.- Primordial Matter.-The Last Veil. | In the last hundred years, modern physics and cosmology have shown that there exist regions of the universe forever beyond our reach, hidden by truly ultimate horizons. Such regions exist in those remote parts of the universe where, from our point of view, space expands faster than the speed of light. They are found in black holes, where the gravity is strong enough to retain even light within its field of attraction. And in the realm of the very small, quarks must remain forever confined to their world of extreme density and can never be removed from it. The aim of this book is to describe these ultimate horizons, how they were discovered, how they shape our view of the world, and what clues we have about a world beyond them. | <p>A unique investigation of the limits placed by physics itself on what scientists can discover about the universe </p><p>Author is an eminent theoretical physicist with broad experience and a deep knowledge of each of the domains described </p><p>A book that will fascinate top-level researchers and interested nonspecialists alike</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-03876-6 | Physics | Schaller | Gernot Schaller, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany | Open Quantum Systems Far from Equilibrium |  | Lecture Notes in Physics | 881 | 1 | 2014 | 242 | Soft cover | Book | X, 242 p. 44 illus., 10 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 49.99 | Physics | Quantum Physics | [NAME] | PHQ | Mathematical Methods in Physics | SCP19013 | PHU | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | An Introduction to Master Equations.- Obtaining a Master Equation.- Solving Master Equations.- Multi-Terminal Coupling: Non-Equilibrium Case I.- Direct Bath Coupling: Non-Equilibrium Case II.- Open-Loop Control: Non-Equilibrium Case III.- Closed-Loop Control: Non-Equilibrium Case IV. | This monograph provides graduate students and also professional researchers aiming to understand the dynamics of open quantum systems with a valuable and self-contained toolbox. Special focus is laid on the link between microscopic models and the resulting open-system dynamics. This includes how to derive the celebrated [NAME] master equation without applying the rotating wave approximation. As typical representatives for non-equilibrium configurations it treats systems coupled to multiple reservoirs (including the description of quantum transport), driven systems and feedback-controlled quantum systems. Each method is illustrated with easy-to-follow examples from recent research. Exercises and short summaries at the end of every chapter enable the reader to approach the frontiers of current research quickly and make the book useful for quick reference. | <p>Gives an introduction to new methods for open quantum dynamics and quantum feedback control</p><p>Presents special quantum physics systems</p><p>Displays a roadmap for graduate students to the dynamics of open quantum systems</p><p>Contains many instructive illustrations</p><p>Supports learning with exercises and solutions</p><p>Gives take-home messages summarized at the end of every chapter</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-45140-9 | Physics | Scheidenberger | [NAME], Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany; Marek Pfützner, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland | The Euroschool on Exotic Beams, [NAME]. IV |  | Lecture Notes in Physics | 879 | 1 | 2014 | 354 | Soft cover | Book | VIII, 354 p. 133 illus., 84 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Physics | Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons | [NAME] | PHM | Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics | SCP23037 | PHP | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Clustering in Light Nuclei: From the Stable to the Exotic.- A Pedestrian Approach to the Theory of Transfer Reactions: Applications to Weekly-bound and Ubound Exotic Nuclei.- Effective Field Theories of Loosely Bound Nuclei.- Direct Reactions at Relativistic Energies: A New Insight Into the Single-particle Structure of Exotic Nuclei.- Nuclear Charge Radii of Light Elements and Recent Developments in Collinear Laser Spectroscopy.- The Nuclear Energy Density Functional Formalism. | This is the forth volume in a series of Lecture Notes based on the highly successful Euro Summer School on Exotic Beams.The aim of these notes is to provide a thorough introduction to radioactive ion-beam physics at the level of graduate students and young postdocs starting out in the field.Each volume covers a range of topics from nuclear theory to experiment and applications. Vol I has been published as LNP 651, Vol II has been published as LNP 700, and [NAME]. III has been published as LNP 764. | <p>Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field</p><p>Tutorial style, based on course-tested material</p><p>Suitable both as text for self-study and reference volume</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-41340-7 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME], Joanneum Research Forschungges. mbH, Weiz, Austria; [NAME], Joanneum Research Forschungges. mbH, Weiz, Austria | Laser Technology in Biomimetics | Basics and Applications | Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 186 | Hard cover | Book | XXI, 186 p. 82 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | Biophysics and Biological Physics | SCP27008 | PHVN | Laser Technology, Photonics | SCP31030 | TTBL | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Laser fabrication in biomimetics.- Laser technology in biomimetics applications.- Future perspectives. | Lasers are progressively more used as versatile tools for fabrication purposes. The wide range of available powers, wavelengths, operation modes, repetition rates etc. facilitate the processing of a large spectrum of materials at exceptional precision and quality. Hence, manifold methods were established in the past and novel methods are continuously under development. Biomimetics, the translation from nature-inspired principles to technical applications, is strongly multidisciplinary. This field offers intrinsically a wide scope of applications for laser based methods regarding structuring and modification of materials. This book is dedicated to laser fabrication methods in biomimetics. It introduces both, a laser technology as well as an application focused approach. The book covers the most important laser lithographic methods and various biomimetics application scenarios ranging from coatings and biotechnology to construction, medical applications and photonics. | <p>Provides a survey of laser systems in biomimetics for users and manufacturers alike</p><p>Presents the most important laser-based fabrication methods currently used in biomimetics</p><p>Scientists non-familiar with laser technology gain insight in laser-based processing in their respective fields</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-04080-6 | Physics | Schmüser | [NAME], University of Hamburg and DESY, Hamburg, Germany; [NAME], [NAME] (DESY), Hamburg, Germany; Jörg Rossbach, University of Hamburg and DESY, Hamburg, Germany; [NAME], University of Hamburg and DESY, Hamburg, Germany | Free-Electron Lasers in the Ultraviolet and X-Ray Regime | Physical Principles, Experimental Results, Technical Realization | Springer Tracts in Modern Physics | 258 | 2 | 2014 | 242 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 242 p. 114 illus., 111 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 159 | Physics | Laser Technology, Photonics | SCP31030 | TTBL | Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics | SCP23037 | PHP | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Undulator Radiation.- Low-Gain FEL Theory.- One-Dimensional Theory of the High-Gain FEL.- Applications of the High-Gain FEL Equations.- Energy Spread, Space Charge and 3D Effects.- Self-Amplified Spontaneous Emission and FEL Seeding.- The EUV and [NAME] in Hamburg.- X-Ray Free-Electron Lasers: Technical Realization and Experimental Results.- Appendices.- A. Hamiltonian Formalism.- B. Supplements to Chapter 4.- C. Gaussian Modes of Laser Beams.- D. Eigenmode Approach.- E. Statistical Methods and Tools.- F. Conventions and Frequently used Symbols.- Index. | The main goal of the book is to provide a systematic and didactic approach to the physics and technology of free-electron lasers. Numerous figures are used for illustrating the underlying ideas and concepts and links to other fields of physics are provided. After an introduction to undulator radiation and the low-gain FEL, the one-dimensional theory of the high-gain FEL is developed in a systematic way. Particular emphasis is put on explaining and justifying the various assumptions and approximations that are needed to obtain the differential and integral equations governing the FEL dynamics. Analytical and numerical solutions are presented and important FEL parameters are defined, such as gain length, FEL bandwidth and saturation power. One of the most important features of a high-gain FEL, the formation of microbunches, is studied at length. The increase of gain length due to beam energy spread, space charge forces, and three-dimensional effects such as betatron oscillations and optical diffraction is analyzed. The mechanism of Self-Amplified Spontaneous Emission is described theoretically and illustrated with numerous experimental results. Various methods of FEL seeding by coherent external radiation are introduced, together with experimental results. The world’s first soft X-ray FEL, the user facility FLASH at DESY, is described in some detail to give an impression of the complexity of such an accelerator-based light source. The last chapter is devoted to the new hard X-ray FELs which generate extremely intense radiation in the Angstrøm regime. The appendices contain supplementary material and more involved calculations. | <p>Contains many coloured illustrations with detailed comments</p><p>Coverage of theory and experimental methods make this book ideal for experts as well as beginners in the field</p><p>Is completely expanded, updated and revised to present the state of the art in FEL research</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-40593-8 | Physics | Shudo | Ken-Ichi Shudo, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan; [NAME], Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan; [NAME], Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan | Frontiers in Optical Methods | Nano-Characterization and Coherent Control | Springer Series in Optical Sciences | 180 | 1 | 2014 | 228 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 228 p. 139 illus., 70 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Laser Technology, Photonics | SCP31030 | TTBL | Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics | SCP24009 | PHM | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | State-of-Art of Terahertz Science and Technology.- Broadband Terahertz Spectroscopy and its Application to the Characterization of Thin Films.- Single Photon Counting and Passive Microscopy of Terahertz Radiation.- Coherent Phonons in Carbon Nanotubes.- Time-resolved X-ray Diffraction Studies of Coherent Lattice Dynamics Using Synchrotron Radiation.- Imaging GHz-THz Acoustic Wave Propagation in Thin Films and Microstructures.- Material Evaluation with Various Optical Measurement Systems: Focusing on Terahertz Spectroscopy.- Ultrafast Excitation and Dynamics Measurements with Intense Ultrashort Laser Pulses: High-Order Harmonic Generation from Aligning Molecules and Surface Nanostructuring.- Real Space Mapping of Exciton Interaction Strength in GaN Films by using Four-Wave-Mixing Technique.- Terahertz Light Source Based on Synchrotron Radiation.- Terahertz Synchrotron Radiation; Optics and Application.- Far-infrared Spectroscopy on Solids under Ultra High Pressures.- Real-time Analysis of Initial Oxidation Process on Si(001) by Means of Surface Differential Reflectance Spectroscopy and Reflectance Difference Spectroscopy. | This collection of reviews by leading Japanese researchers covers topics like ultrafast optical responses, terahertz and phonon studies, super-sensitive surface and high-pressure spectroscopy, combination of visible and x-ray photonics. Several related areas at the cutting edge of measurement technology and materials science are included. This book is partly based on well-cited review articles in the Japanese language in special volumes of the Journal of the Vacuum Society of Japan. | <p>Gives a survey of advanced methods in current optical measurements</p><p>Reviews the most up-to-date topics in an introductory way</p><p>Numerous references to the original works help students and newcomers to enter the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-45223-9 | Physics | Solov'yov | Andrey Solov'yov, Goethe Universiät Frankfurt Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Frankfurt, Germany; [NAME], Goethe Universität Frankfurt Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Frankfurt, Germany | [NAME] |  | Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics | 80 | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 280 p. | 0 | approx. | 139 | Physics | Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction | [NAME] | PHFP | Physical Chemistry | SCC21001 | PNR | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- [NAME] in Collisions of Structureless Charged Particles with Atoms and Ions.- Polarizational Bremsstrahlung in Collisions With Hydrogen Atom.- Cross Section of PBrS From Many-Electron Atoms and Ions.- PBrS in Non-Relativistic Collisions of Structural Particles with Atoms and Ions.- Relativistic Effects in the Polarizational BrS Process.- PBrS From Atomic Clusters and Fullerences.- Conclusion.- References. | This book introduces and reviews both theory and applications of polarizational bremsstrahlung, i.e. the electromagnetic radiation emitted during collisions of charged particles with structured, thus polarizable targets, such as atoms, molecules and clusters. The subject, following the first experimental evidence a few decades ago, has gained importance through a number of modern applications. Thus, the study of several radiative mechanisms is expected to lead to the design of novel light sources, operating in various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Conversely, the analysis of the spectral and angular distribution of the photon emission constitutes a new tool for extracting information on the interaction of the colliding particles, and on their internal structure and dynamical properties.  Last but not least, accurate quantitative descriptions of the photon emission processes determine the radiative energy losses of particles in various media, thereby providing essential information required for e.g. plasma diagnostics as well as astrophysical and medical applications (such as radiation therapy). This book primarily addresses graduate students and researchers with a background in atomic, molecular, optical or plasma physics, but will also be of benefit to anyone wishing to enter the field. | <p>Authored by leading experts in the field</p><p><p>Self-contained introduction to the subject matter</p><p><p>Suitable as graduate text on the topic</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-45383-0 | Physics | Srinivasan | [NAME], Bangalore, India | Life and Death of the Stars |  | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |  | 1 | 2014 | 268 | Hard cover | Book | 268 p. 70 illus. | 0 | final | 59.99 | Physics | Astrophysics and Astroparticles | SCP22022 | PHVB | Astronomy, Observations and Techniques | SCP22014 | PG | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-03-10 00:00:00 |  | Print versions of the Work in English on all locations in the world except of India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, The Maledives, Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore | Part I: A Historical Perspective.- What Are the Stars?.- Stars in Their Youth.- White Dwarf Stars.- The Principles of Statistical Mechanics.- Fermi–Dirac Distribution.- Quantum Stars.- The Chandrasekhar Limit.- The Absurd Behaviour of Stars: Not All Stars Will Have Energy to Cool.- Guest Stars.- Supernovae, [NAME] and Black Holes.- A Profile of Chandra.- Part II: The Life History of Stars—A Modern Perspective.- To Burn or Not To Burn.- What Does the Future Hold for the Sun?.- Life History of Intermediate Mass Stars.- Diamonds in the Sky.- Exploding Stars. | This volume is devoted to one of the fascinating things about stars: they evolve as they age. This evolution is different for stars of different mass. How stars end their lives when their supply of energy is exhausted also depends on their mass. Historically speaking, astronomers first worried about the ultimate fate of the stars, even before the details of their evolution became clear. The book is divided into two parts. Part I is an account of the remarkable predictions made during the 1920s and 1930s concerning the ultimate fate of the stars. Since much of this development hinged on the emerging quantum physics, a detailed introduction to the relevant physics is included. Part II is a summary of the life history of stars. This discussion is divided into three parts: low-mass stars like our Sun, intermediate-mass stars, and massive stars. Much of contemporary astrophysics has been built on the foundations erected by [NAME] in the 1930s. Since this volume was written during his birth centenary, a brief biographical sketch of Chandrasekhar is included.Reading this book will get young students excited about the challenges that await them in the world of physics and astronomy, engineering and technology. It will also interest the general reader for the insights into the physics of stars offered by accessible drawings of the processes involved.This book is a companion book of “What are the Stars?” by the same author.'I know of no other book on the evolution of stars of a similar scope and breadth that is so accessible for undergraduate students.'E P J van den Heuvel Professor of Astrophysics University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands | <p>Teaches the student what stars really are by presenting both basic physics and recent discoveries</p><p>Successfully conveys the excitement of the development of ideas pertaining to the physics of stars, including the newest discoveries, and at the same time explains the fundamentals very well</p><p>Provides rich information on the many exotic physical phenomena pertaining to celestial objects</p><p>Written in a style that will get young students excited about the challenges that await them in the world of physics/astronomy, engineering and technology</p><p>Will interest the general reader for the insights into the physics of stars offered by accessible drawings of the processes involved</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-45301-4 | Physics | Srinivasan | [NAME], Bangalore, India | What are the Stars? |  | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |  | 1 | 2014 | 268 | Hard cover | Book | 268 p. 70 illus. | 0 | final | 59.99 | Physics | Astrophysics and Astroparticles | SCP22022 | PHVB | Astronomy, Observations and Techniques | SCP22014 | PG | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-03-10 00:00:00 |  | Print versions of the Work in English on all locations in the world except of India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, The Maledives, Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore | The Present Revolution in Astronomy: An Overview.- What Are the Stars?.- Stars as Globes of Gas.- Eddington’s Theory of the Stars.- Why Are the Stars as They Are?.- Energy Generation in the Stars.- Sounds of the Sun.- The Smoking Gun is Finally Found. | The outstanding question in astronomy at the turn of the twentieth century was: What are the stars and why are they as they are? In this volume, the story of how the answer to this fundamental question was unravelled is narrated in an informal style, with emphasis on the underlying physics. Although the foundations of astrophysics were laid down by 1870, and the edifice was sufficiently built up by 1920, the definitive proof of many of the prescient conjectures made in the 1920s and 1930s came to be established less than ten years ago. This book discusses these recent developments in the context of discussing the nature of the stars, their stability and the source of the energy they radiate.Reading this book will get young students excited about the challenges that await them in the world of physics and astronomy, engineering and technology. It will also interest the general reader for the insights into the physics of stars offered by accessible drawings of the processes involved.'... The readers will find [NAME], an internationally acclaimed leader in this enterprise, to be a clear and enthusiastic guide to the wonders and mysteries of the cosmos.'Lord [NAME] Astronomer Royal Master of Trinity College, Cambridge'I know of no comparable book in the present-day literature that so successfully conveys the excitement of the development of ideas pertaining to the physics of stars, including the newest discoveries, and at the same time explains the fundamentals so well.' E P J van den Heuvel  Professor of Astrophysics  University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Teaches the student what stars really are by presenting both basic physics and recent discoveries<br>Successfully conveys the excitement of the development of ideas pertaining to the physics of stars, including the newest discoveries, and at the same time explains the fundamentals very well<br>Provides rich information on the many exotic physical phenomena pertaining to celestial objects <br>Written in a style that will get young students excited about the challenges that await them in the world of physics/astronomy, engineering and technology <br>Will interest the general reader for the insights into the physics of stars offered by accessible drawings of the processes involved | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-40977-6 | Physics | Stafe | [NAME], University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania; [NAME], National Institute for Laser Plasma and Radiation Physics, Bucharest-Magurele, Romania; Niculae Puscas, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania | Pulsed Laser Ablation of Solids | Basics, Theory and Applications | Springer Series in Surface Sciences | 53 | 1 | 2014 | 233 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 233 p. 140 illus., 11 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Surface and Interface Science, [NAME] | SCP25160 | [NAME] | Optics and Electrodynamics | SCP21070 | PHJ | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 | 2013-11-10 00:00:00 |  | Lasers for Pulsed Laser Ablation.- Laser-Matter Interaction Below the Plasma Ignition Threshold Intensity.- Laser-Matter Interaction Above the Plasma Ignition Threshold Intensity.- Material Removal and Deposition by Pulsed Laser Ablation and Associated Phenomena.- Experimental Techniques for Analyzing the Material Removal and Deposition Rates in Real Time. | The book introduces ‘the state of the art' of pulsed laser ablation and its applications. It is based on recent theoretical and experimental studies. The book reaches from the basics to advanced topics of pulsed laser ablation. Theoretical and experimental fundamental phenomena involved in pulsed laser ablation are discussed with respect to material properties, laser wavelength, fluence and intensity regime of the light absorbed linearly or non-linearly in the target material. The energy absorbed by the electrons leads to atom/molecule excitation, ionization and/or direct chemical bond breaking and is also transferred to the lattice leading to material heating and phase transitions. Experimental non-invasive optical methods for analyzing these phenomena in real time are described. Theoretical models for pulsed laser ablation and phase transitions induced by laser beams and laser-vapour/plasma interaction during the plume expansion above the target are also presented. Calculations of the ablation speed and dimensions of the ablated [NAME] and nano-structures are performed. The validity and required refinement of different models in different experimental conditions is provided. The pulsed laser deposition process which bases on collecting the ablated particles on a surface is analyzed in terms of efficiency and quality of the deposited films as a function of ambient conditions, target material, laser parameters and substrate characteristics. The interaction between the incident laser and the ablation plasma is analyzed with respect to its influence on the structures of the deposited films and its capacity to generate high harmonics and single attosecond pulses which are highly desirable in pump-probe experiments. | <p>Provides a comprehensive presentation of pulsed laser ablation</p><p>Describes the principles, processes and tools of pulsed laser ablation in direct connection to the physical properties of the irradiated materials</p><p>Presents the theory of laser ablation and atomic excitation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | [PHONE]-20-0 | Physics | Sun | [NAME], Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore | Relaxation of the Chemical Bond |  | Springer Series in Chemical Physics | 108 | 1 | 2014 | 500 | Hard cover | Book | 500 p. 250 illus., 20 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Physics | Surface and Interface Science, [NAME] | SCP25160 | [NAME] | Physical Chemistry | SCC21001 | PNR | Physics | Monograph | Springer Singapore | Planned | 2014-02-21 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Part I Molecular Chemisorption.- Introduction.- Foundations.- STM and [NAME]: Atomic Valences and Bond Geometry.- Part II Atomic Undercoordination.- Introduction.- Principles: BOLS and NEP.- Surface Relaxation and Nanosolid Densification.- Part III Mechano and Thermo Activation.- Introduction.- Principles.- Liquid and Solid Surfaces.- Part IV Water and Ice.- Introduction.- Principles: Hypotheses and Expectations. | The aim of this book is to explore the detectable properties of a material to the parameters of bond and non-bond involved and to clarify the interdependence of various properties. This book is composed of four parts; Part I deals with the formation and relaxation dynamics of bond and non-bond during chemisorptions with uncovering of the correlation among the chemical bond, energy band and surface potential barrier (3B) during reactions; Part II is focused on the relaxation of bonds between atoms with fewer neighbors than the ideal in bulk with unraveling of the bond order-length-strength (BOLS) correlation mechanism, which clarifies the nature difference between nanostructures and bulk of the same substance; Part III deals with the relaxation dynamics of bond under heating and compressing with revealing of rules on the temperature-resolved elastic and plastic properties of low-dimensional materials; Part IV is focused on the asymmetric relaxation dynamics of the hydrogen bond (O:H-O) and the anomalous behavior of water and ice under cooling, compressing and clustering. The target audience for this book includes scientists, engineers and practitioners in the area of surface science and nanoscience. | <p>Summarizes the latest advancement in surface and nanoscience combining theory, experimental and computational techniques</p><p>Reinforces principles with a systematic and in depth approach from basics to applications</p><p>Written by a leading expert in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-94-007-7641-8 | Physics | Sundermeyer | [NAME], Department of Physics, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany | Symmetries in Fundamental Physics |  | Fundamental Theories of Physics | 176 | 1 | 2014 | 757 | Hard cover | Book | XXVIII, 757 p. 25 illus. | 0 | final | 189 | Physics | Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics | SCP19005 | PHU | [NAME], Quantum Field Theory | SCP23029 | PHQ | Physics | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2014-01-14 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Notation.- Introduction.- Symmetry: Argument, Principle, and Leitmotif.- Operations and Invariants.- 'Symmetries' in 'Fundamental Physics'.- The Scope of Symmetries.- Bibliographical Notes.- Classical Mechanics.- Newtonian and Analytical Mechanics.- Symmetries and Conservation Laws.- Galilei Group.- Electrodynamics and Special Relativity.- Electrodynamics à la Maxwell.- Special Relativity.- Noether Theorems.- Poincaré Transformations.- Generalizations of Poincaré Symmetry.- On the Validity of Special Relativity.- Quantum Mechanics.- Principles of Quantum Mechanics.- [NAME] in Quantum Mechanics.- Quantum Physics and Group Representation.- Relativistic Field Theory.- Representations of the Poincaré Group.- Symmetry and Quantum Field Theory.- Actions.- Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking.- Discrete Symmetries.- Effective field theories.- Particle Physics.- Particles and Interactions.- Strong Interactions.- Weak and Electromagnetic Interaction.- Paralipomena on the Standard Model.- General Relativity and Gravitation.- Introductory Remarks.- Equivalence Principle.- Riemann-Cartan Geometry.- Physics in Curved Spacetime.- Geometrodynamics.- Modifications and Extensions of/to General Relativity.- Unified Field Theories.- Grand Unified Theories.- Kaluza-Klein Theory.- Supersymmetry.- Further Speculations.- Conclusion.- Symmetries: The Road to Reality.- Are Symmetries a Principle of Nature?.- Physics Beyond Symmetries.- Appendices.- A Group Theory.- B Spinors, [NAME], and Supergeometry.- C Symmetries and Constrained Dynamics.- D Symmetries in Path-Integral and BRST Quantization.- E Differential Geometry.- F Symmetries in Terms of Differential Forms.- Bibliography. | Over the course of the last century it has become clear that both elementary particle physics and relativity theories are based on the notion of symmetries. These symmetries become manifest in that the 'laws of nature' are invariant under spacetime transformations and/or gauge transformations. The consequences of these symmetries were analyzed as early as in 1918 by Emmy [NAME] on the level of action functionals. Her work did not receive due recognition for nearly half a century, but can today be understood as a recurring theme in classical mechanics, electrodynamics and special relativity, Yang-Mills type quantum field theories, and in general relativity. As a matter of fact, as shown in this monograph, many aspects of physics can be derived solely from symmetry considerations. This substantiates the statement of E.P.Wigner '... if we knew all the laws of nature, or the ultimate [NAME] of nature, the invariance properties of these laws would not furnish us new information.' Thanks to Wigner we now also understand the implications of quantum physics and symmetry considerations: Poincare invariance dictates both the characteristic properties of particles (mass, spin, ...) and the wave equations of spin 0, 1/2, 1, ... objects. Further, the work of C.N.Yang and R.Mills reveals the consequences of internal symmetries as exemplified in the symmetry group of elementary particle physics. Given this pivotal role of symmetries it is thus not surprising that current research in fundamental physics is to a great degree motivated and inspired by considerations of symmetry.The treatment of symmetries in this monograph ranges from classical physics to now well-established theories of fundamental interactions, to the latest research on unified theories and quantum gravity. | <p>A unifying perspective on physics based on symmetry considerations <br></p><p>An insightful reading on fundamental physics <br></p><p>Written by the author of the book “Constrained Dynamics” which became a reference in the field <br></p><p>With interesting remarks on the history of the subject</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-9468-3 | Physics | Thiriet | [NAME], [NAME], CNRS UMR 7598, [NAME] et [NAME], Paris, France | Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory and Ventilatory Systems |  | Biomathematical and Biomechanical Modeling of the Circulatory and Ventilatory Systems | 6 | 1 | 2014 | 585 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 585 p. 75 illus., 25 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Physics | Biophysics and Biological Physics | SCP27008 | PHVN | Biomedical Engineering | SCT2700X | MQW | Physics | Monograph | Springer New York | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-27 00:00:00 |  | Preface.- Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular Apparatus.- Chapter 2: Anatomy of the Ventilatory Apparatus.- Chapter 3: Cardiovascular Physiology.- Chapter 4: Physiology of Ventilation.- Chapter 5: Medical Images and Physiological Signals.- Conclusions.- References.- List of Currently Used Prefixes and Suffixes.- List of Aliases and Primary Symbols.- Complementary Lists of Notations.- Index. | Together, the volumes in this series present all of the data needed at various length scales for a multidisciplinary approach to modeling and simulation of flows in the cardiovascular and ventilatory systems, especially multiscale modeling and coupled simulations. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are tightly coupled, as their primary function is to supply oxygen to, and remove carbon dioxide from, the body's cells. Because physiological conduits have deformable and reactive walls, macroscopic flow behavior and prediction must be coupled to nano- and microscopic events in a corrector scheme of regulated mechanism. Therefore, investigation of flows of blood and air in physiological conduits requires an understanding of the biology, chemistry, and physics of these systems, together with the mathematical tools to describe their functioning in quantitative terms. The present volume focuses on macroscopic aspects of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in normal conditions, i.e., anatomy and physiology, as well as the acquisition and processing of medical images and physiological signals. | <p>Reviews the anatomy and physiology of blood circulation and the body's ventilation</p><p>Reviews biological data for a better understanding of macroscopic scale processes</p><p>Describes the signals and images that are used to explore system function and as input data for computations</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-45081-5 | Physics | Waldenfels | [NAME], Himmelpfort, Germany | A Measure Theoretical Approach to Quantum Stochastic Processes |  | Lecture Notes in Physics | 878 | 1 | 2014 | 226 | Soft cover | Book | XVII, 226 p. | 0 | final | 59.99 | Physics | Quantum Physics | [NAME] | PHQ | Mathematical Physics | [NAME] | PHU | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Weyl Algebras.- Continuous Sets of Creation and Annihilation Operators.- One-Parameter Groups.- Four Explicitly Calculable One-Excitation Processes.- White Noise Calculus.- Circled Integrals.- White Noise Integration.- [NAME] Equation.- The Amplifies Oscillator.- Approximation by Coloured Noise.- Index. | This monograph takes as starting point that abstract quantum stochastic processes can be understood as a quantum field theory in one space and in one time coordinate. As a result it is appropriate to represent operators as power series of creation and annihilation operators in normal-ordered form, which can be achieved using classical measure theory.Considering in detail four basic examples (e.g. a two-level atom coupled to a heat bath of oscillators), in each case the Hamiltonian of the associated one-parameter strongly continuous group is determined and the spectral decomposition is explicitly calculated in the form of generalized eigen-vectors.Advanced topics include the theory of the Hudson-Parthasarathy equation and the amplified oscillator problem. To that end, a chapter on white noise calculus has also been included. | <p>Authored by a leading researcher in the field</p><p><p>Self-contained presentation of the subject matter</p><p><p>Examines a number of worked examples in detail</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-94-007-7780-4 | Physics | Zjajo | [NAME], Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands | Stochastic Process Variation in Deep-Submicron CMOS | Circuits and [NAME] | Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics | 48 | 1 | 2014 | 192 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 192 p. 46 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | Electronic Circuits and Devices | SCP31010 | TJFC | Circuits and Systems | SCT24068 | TJFC | Physics | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Available | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 | 2013-11-14 00:00:00 |  | 1 Introduction.- 2 Random Process Variation in Deep-Submicron CMOS.- 3 Electronic Noise in Deep-Submicron CMOS.- 4 Thermal Effects in Deep-Submicron CMOS.- 5 Circuit Solutions.- 6 Conclusions and Recommendations.- Appendix. References.- Acknowledgement.- About the Author. | One of the most notable features of nanometer scale CMOS technology is the increasing magnitude of variability of the key device parameters affecting performance of integrated circuits. The growth of variability can be attributed to multiple factors, including the difficulty of manufacturing control, the emergence of new systematic variation-generating mechanisms, and most importantly, the increase in atomic-scale randomness, where device operation must be described as a stochastic process. In addition to wide-sense stationary stochastic device variability and temperature variation, existence of non-stationary stochastic electrical noise associated with fundamental processes in integrated-circuit devices represents an elementary limit on the performance of electronic circuits.In an attempt to address these issues, Stochastic Process Variation in Deep-Submicron CMOS: Circuits and [NAME] offers unique combination of mathematical treatment of random process variation, electrical noise and temperature and necessary circuit realizations for on-chip monitoring and performance calibration. The associated problems are addressed at various abstraction levels, i.e. circuit level, architecture level and system level. It therefore provides a broad view on the various solutions that have to be used and their possible combination in very effective complementary techniques for both analog/mixed-signal and digital circuits. The feasibility of the described algorithms and built-in circuitry has been verified by measurements from the silicon prototypes fabricated in standard 90 nm and 65 nm CMOS technology. | <p>Unique combination of mathematical treatment of random process variation, electrical noise and temperature and necessary circuit realizations for on-chip monitoring (probably only on the market)</p><p><p>Numerous examples and easy to follow procedure for modeling, analysis and estimation of process variation, noise and temperature for both analog/mixed-signal and digital circuits</p><p><p>Both state-of-the art software and hardware implementations and their chip realizations are given</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering