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 | 978-94-007-7195-6 | Biomedicine | Al-Rubeai | [NAME]; [NAME] | Stem Cells and [NAME] |  | Cell Engineering | 8 | 1 | 2014 | 189 | Hard cover | Book | IX, 189 p. 27 illus., 20 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB0000X | Biomedicine general | MBGR | SCL16008 | Cell Biology | PSF | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  | Worldwide | Use of Human Embryonic Stem Cells in Therapy.-  Human Neural Stem Cell-based Cell- and Gene-therapy for Neurological Diseases.-  Vascular Stem Cell Therapy.-  Bioprocessing of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells for Cell Therapy Applications.-  Blood Cell Bioprocessing: The Haematopoietic System and Current Status of In-vitro Production of Red Blood Cells.-  [NAME] Associated with the Purification of Cellular Therapies.-  Separation Technologies for Stem Cell Bioprocessing. | With the discovery of stem cells capable of multiplying indefinitely in culture and differentiating into many other cell types in appropriate conditions, new hopes were born in repair and replacement of damaged cells and tissues. The features of stem cells may provide treatment for some incurable diseases with some therapies are already in clinics, particularly those from adult stem cells. Some treatments will require large number of cells and may also require multiple doses, generating a growing demand for generating and processing large numbers of cells to meet the need of clinical applications. With this in mind, our aim is to provide a book on the subject of stem cells and cell therapy for researchers and students of cell biotechnology, bioengineering and bioproduction. This book is exceptional as it teaches researchers stem cells and cell therapy in that it covers the concepts and backgrounds necessary so that readers get a good understanding of the production of stem cells. The book covers three topics: The basics of stem cells and cell therapy, the use of stem cells for the treatment of human diseases, and stem cell processing. It includes chapters on neural and vascular stem vascular stem cell therapy, expansion engineering of embryonic stem cells, stem cell based production of blood cells and separation technologies for stem cells and cell therapy products. It is an informed and informative presentation of what modern research, science and engineering have learned about stem cells and their production and therapies. Addressing both the medical and production issues, this book is an invaluable contribution to having an academic and industrial understanding with respect to R&D and manufacturing of clinical grade stem cells. | <p>This is the first book of its kind to offer an advanced understanding of the latest technologies in stem cell expansion and manufacturing </p><p>This is a book designed specifically to provide powerful research opportunities for those interested in perusing work in large scale production of stem cells for clinical application</p><p>This book is specially formatted so that it is not only a source on stem cell biology and therapeutic application but also a good foundation for understanding basic regenerative medicine</p><p>This book is a valuable reference resource for both experienced investigators in stem cell therapy as well as those in cell culture, bioengineering, tissue engineering and developmental biology fields</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-007-7493-3 | Biomedicine | Bajpai | Rakesh Bajpai; [NAME]; [NAME] | Algal Biorefineries | Volume 1: Cultivation of Cells and Products |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 324 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 324 p. 62 illus., 34 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | SCB0000X | Biomedicine general | MBGR | SCC12002 | Biotechnology | TCB | Chemistry | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Status of Algae as Vehicles for Commercial Production of [NAME] and Chemicals.- Algal Reactor Design Based on Comprehensive Modeling of Light and Mixing.- Low Cost Nutrients for Algae Cultivation.- Microalgae Bioreactors.- Micro Algae in Open Raceways.- High Density Outdoor Algae Culture.- Mixotrophic Algae Cultivation for Energy Production and Other Applications.- Engineering Photobiological H2-production.- Starch Overproduction by Means of Algae.- Oil Overproduction by Means of Microalgae.- Commercial Products from Algae.- Recovery of Lipids from Algae. | Over the past century, the majority of chemical and energy needs of our industrial society has originated from fossilized carbon sources (coal, crude oil, natural gas). Increasingly, there is a realization that utilization of the fossilized carbon sources has adverse environmental consequences in the form of increasing concentration of greenhouse gases. We are also becoming aware of the limited nature of these resources. As a result, considerable efforts are being made to produce chemicals and fuels from renewable resources such as forest products, agricultural residues and plant products. All of these systems capture solar energy and atmospheric carbon dioxide as a part of the natural carbon cycle. Serious research efforts are also underway, targeting cultivation of photosynthetic autotrophic microbes for the production of biomass and lipids. In this category, algae appears to offer the most potential for capturing solar energy and atmospheric carbon dioxide and delivering sufficient quantities of biomass/lipids that can offset the fossilized carbon utilization in a meaningful manner without impacting food output adversely. However, several advances, both technologically as well as politically, are needed before we can realize its full potential. It is also clear that a biorefinery approach must be undertaken in order to harvest renewable energy and chemicals from algae economically. This edited, multi-authored volume on Algal Biorefineries will document new advances involving algae-based technology. | <p>Understand the nature and processes involved in Biorefinery design</p><p>Compare different algae production systems</p><p>See how its benefits relate to energy production</p><p>Delineate the costs and cost savings involved</p><p>Optimize medium use</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-9122-4 | Biomedicine | Baltan | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | White Matter Injury in Stroke and CNS Disease |  | Springer Series in Translational Stroke Research | 4 | 1 | 2014 | 696 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 696 p. 126 illus., 81 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 239 | Biomedicine | SCB18006 | Neurosciences | PSAN | SCH36001 | Neurology | MJN | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | White matter: Basic principles of axonal organization and function.- Electrophysiology evaluation of white matter injury.- CADASIL and animal models.- Neuroimaging of White Matter Injury: A Multimodal Approach to Vascular Disease.- Diffusion MRI Biomarkers of White Matter Damage in Traumatic Brain Injury.- Mechanisms underlying the selective vulnerability of developing white matter.- Neonatal experimental white matter injury.- Focal ischemic white matter injury in experimental models.- Global ischemic white matter injury in patients.- Experimental global ischemia and white matter injury.- White Matter Injury after Experimental Intracerebral Hemorrhage.- White Matter Repair after Ischemic Injury.- White Matter Injury in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Humans.- Neurodegenerative diseases and white matter injury in patients.- Unmyelinated and myelinated axons exhibit differential injury and treatment response following traumatic brain injury.- Age-Dependent Mechanisms Of White Matter Injury After Stroke.- White matter damage in multiple sclerosis.- Calcium dyshomeostasis in white matter injury.- Inflammation and white matter injury in animal models of ischemic stroke.- Oxidative stress in white matter injury.- Acute Axonal Injury in White Matter Stroke.- [NAME] disorder and white matter [NAME] metal and white matter injury.- Anesthesia and white matter injury. | White matter injury can result from both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke as well as a host of other CNS diseases and conditions such as neonatal injuries, neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, and drug or alcohol overdoses. The extent of white matter injury is extremely important to patient outcomes. Several recent technological developments including advanced neuroimaging and the breeding of new rodent models of white matter injury have provided growing insight into initial damage and repair after a stroke or other damaging event. The proposed book will be the first to provide a systematic expert summary of normal white matter morphology as well as white matter injury following stroke and other CNS injuries. | <p>Provides systematic expert summaries of normal white matter morphology</p><p>Details white matter injury following stroke and other CNS injuries</p><p>Contains key notes and implementation advice from the experts</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11650 | Medicine
 | 978-94-007-7334-9 | Biomedicine | Banfalvi | [NAME] | Homeostasis - Tumor - Metastasis |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 279 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 279 p. 71 illus., 16 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB11001 | Cancer Research | MJCL | SCL16008 | Cell Biology | PSF | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.-  Homeostasis.- Cell cultures.- Loss of homeostasis.- Tumor development.- Metastasis.- References.- Abbreviations. | Homeostasis. The health of an organism is influenced by external and internal changes that may lead to the loss of homeostasis. Under healthy conditions organisms compensate these changes.  If compensation fails disease ensues. Attention will be paid to lifestyle, environmental changes, genetic makeup and health system. It will be answered  how lifestyle, environment, genetic makeup and social conditions help to maintain or upset the biological balance  and lead to cancer. Tumor formation. To understand this process the transfer of intracellular and the pathways of extracellular information (signal transduction) will be reviewed briefly. Loss of cellular balance may lead to cell death (.e.g. apoptosis) or to rapid cell growth of cells leading to tumor formation. Metastasis. Animal tumor models serve to understand the spread of the primary tumor cells to distant locations of the organism. Different types of tumors and metastases will be reviewed.​ | <p>First the reader will learn about maintaining homeostasis, then about loss of health by upsetting the biological balance</p><p>The consequence of unbalanced cell growth helps to understand cell death and tumor formation</p><p><br>Readers will get an idea how primary tumors cells confined to restricted areas in the body can be effectively treated without  cancerous consequences</p><p>Old (hematogen) and new theories (lymphatic) will help the understanding of metastatic spread of tumors</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4471-5552-2 | Biomedicine | Burcham | [NAME] | An Introduction to Toxicology |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 339 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 339 p. 94 illus., 1 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Biomedicine | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | SCB1700X | Molecular Medicine | MBGR | Biomedicine | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer London | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | The Emergence of Modern Toxicology.- Core Concepts in Toxicology.- Toxicokinetics - The Fate of Chemicals within the Body.- Toxicodynamics - How Chemicals Induce Toxicity.- Fightback - Adaptive Responses to Toxicant Exposure.- Target Organ Toxicity: Liver and Kidney.- Chemical Toxicity to the Unborn.- Chemicals and Cancer.- Everyday Toxicology I - Alcohol.- Everyday Toxicology II - Tobacco.  ​  ​  ​ | This book provides a readable introduction to modern toxicology with a particular focus on the mechanisms underlying the induction of toxicity by foreign substances. Since bioactivation is central to many toxic syndromes, special interest is devoted to chemicals that undergo conversion to toxic metabolites that induce toxic effects as diverse as cancer, birth defects and organ injury. The molecular consequences accompanying damage to cellular DNA and proteins is explored together with the relevance of toxicological paradigms to human diseases caused by alcohol and tobacco. The discipline of toxicology has developed rapidly since the thalidomide disaster in the 1960’s as scientists worldwide seek to understand the adverse health effects of human medicines, environmental pollutants, consumer chemicals and industrial reagents. An Introduction to Toxicology is intended to supplement the recommended reading list of undergraduate and graduate programs in toxicology and pharmacology as an enjoyable, accessible primer with illustrations that “unpack” the concepts being discussed in the text. ​ | <p>A readable yet up-to-date volume to introduce the discipline of toxicology</p><p>Illustrations that “unpack” the concepts being discussed in the text</p><p>The author is an academic researcher with extensive teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate level</p><p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-9058-6 | Biomedicine | Daw | [NAME] | Visual Development |  |  |  | 3 | 2013 | 325 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 325 p. 165 illus., 43 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB18006 | Neurosciences | PSAN | SCH44004 | Ophthalmology | MJQ | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer US | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Functional Organization of the Visual System.- Part I: Development of the Visual System.- Development of Visual Capabilities.- Anatomical Development of the Visual System.- Development of Receptive Field Properties.- Part II: Amblyopia and the Effects of Visual Deprivation.- Modifications to the Visual Input that lead to [NAME] changes.- Known Physiological and Anatomical changes from optical and motor deficits.- What is Amblyopia?.- Critical Periods.- Treatment of Amblyopia.- Part III: Mechanisms of Plasticity.- Concepts of Plasticity.- Mechanisms of Plasticity in the Visual Cortex.- Deprivation Myopia and Emmetropization.- Index. | The only book on the market to cover the psychophysics, anatomy, physiology, and clinical deficits of the developing visual system in an accessible format and length. The visual system is the most commonly studied aspect of the nervous system and is the primary model for the study of both normal development and the effects of environment and sensory deprivation on development. This third edition highlights new research and features a large number of illustrations, many in color. It can be used as a supplementary text in neuroscience and ophthalmology courses. This book is a great resource for both novice and advanced researchers in the field of vision. | <p>Wide, comprehensive coverage of an important area</p><p><p>Concise descriptions, without giving up the rigor of the scientific discussion</p><p>Handy reference for researchers experienced in one perspective of the visual system but not in all the perspectives presented </p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-8992-4 | Biomedicine | Durán | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Nanotoxicology | Materials, Methodologies, and Assessments | Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology |  | 1 | 2014 | 366 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 366 p. 41 illus., 17 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | [NAME] | Nanochemistry | TBN | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Foreword.- Preface.- Chapter 1: Nanomaterials.- Chapter 2: Concepts and Methodology of Interaction of Carbon Nanostructures with Cellular Systems.- Chapter 3: Nanostability.- Chapter 4: Pharmacokinetics and Phamacodynamics of Nanomaterials.- Chapter 5: In Vitro Cytotoxicity Assays of Nanoparticles on Different Cell Lines.- Chapter 6: Carbon Nanotubes: From Synthesis to Genotoxicity.- Chapter 7: From Combinatorial Display Techniques to Microarray Technology: New Approaches to the Development and Toxicological Profiling of Targeted Nanomedicines.- Chapter 8: Genetic Studies on the Effects of Nanomaterials.- Chapter 9: Cellular Mechanisms in Nanomaterial Internalization, Intracellular Trafficking and Toxicity.- Chapter 10: Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles.- Chapter 11: Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Biogenically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles.- Chapter 12: Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Iron Oxides Nanoparticles.- Chapter 13: Poloxamers as Drug-Delivery Systems: Physico-Chemical, Pharmaceutical And Toxicological Aspects.- Chapter 14: [NAME] In Vivo Toxicological Evaluation, Cardiotoxicity and Hepatotoxicity.- Chapter 15: Cyto,Geno and Ecotoxicity of Copper Nanoparticles.- Chapter 16: Accessing the Erythrocyte Toxicity of Nanomaterials: From Current Methods to Biomolecular Surface Chemistry Interactions.- Index. | This book takes a systematic approach to nanotoxicology and the developing risk factors associated with  nanosized particles during manufacture and use of nanotechnology. Beginning with a detailed introduction to engineered nanostructures, the first part of the book presents concepts and definitions of nanomaterials from quantum dots to graphene to fullerenes, with detailed discussion of functionalization, stability, and medical and biological applications. The second part critically examines methodologies used to assess cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. Coverage includes interactions with blood (erythrocytes), combinatorial and microarray techniques, cellular mechanisms, and ecotoxicology assessments. Part three describes cases studies both in vitro and in vivo for specific nanomaterials including solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers and metallic nanoparticles and metallic oxides. New information is also presented on toxicological aspects of poloxamers and polymeric nanoparticles as drug carriers as well as size effects on cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. Didactic aspects are emphasized in all chapters, making the book suitable for a broad audience ranging from advanced undergraduate and graduate students to researchers in academia and industry. In all, Nanotoxicology: Materials, Methodologies, and Assessments will provide comprehensive insight into biological and environmental interactions with nanostructures.Provides an introduction to nanostructures actually in use [NAME] cyto- and genotoxicity methodologies, and assesses their performance in comparison to common toxicity assays Discusses the relation of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity to ecotoxicity Presents a range of applications, from biogenic silver nanoparticles to poloxamers as drug-delivery systems, reflecting the expanding applications of nanotechnology | <p>Provides an introduction to nanostructures actually in use </p><p>Describes cyto- and genotoxicity methodologies, and assesses their performance in comparison to common toxicity assays</p><p>Discusses the relation of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity to ecotoxicity </p><p>Presents a range of applications, from biogenic silver nanoparticles to poloxamers as drug-delivery systems, reflecting the expanding applications of nanotechnology</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-81-322-1604-9 | Biomedicine | Garg | Sudhi Ranjan Garg | Rabies in Man and Animals |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 148 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 148 p. 34 illus., 25 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB1700X | Molecular Medicine | MBGR | SCB16020 | Drug Resistance | MMG | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer India | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Introduction.- 2. Causation of Disease.- 3. Epidemiology.- 4. Rabies Manifestations and Diagnosis.- 5. Risk Assessment and Management of Exposures.- 6. Vaccines and Other Biologicals.- 7. Rabies Prevention and Control.- 8. Frequently Asked Questions.- Subject Index. | Rabies is the deadliest zoonotic disease that threatens humans and animals on all continents except Antarctica. Asia and Africa are worst affected as more than 95 per cent of rabies associated human deaths occur in these regions. India alone bears about 36 per cent of the global human rabies burden. Dogs are the main transmitters of rabies that potentially threaten over 3 billion people in Asia and Africa. Many developed nations have been able to successfully control dog rabies but continue to face the risk from wildlife including bats. [NAME] rabies is responsible for most human rabies deaths in the United States of America and Canada but has emerged as a public health threat in Australia, Latin America and Western Europe as well. Despite being vaccine preventable, rabies continues to haunt the mankind. Poor resources is a major constraint but the factors like low priority attributed to rabies, misconceptions in the community about the disease and unsystematic approach for its prevention and control are also responsible for the grim situation. Targets have been set for elimination of human and dog rabies in all Latin American countries by 2015 and of human rabies transmitted by dogs in South-East Asia by 2020. However, the myths prevailing among the people together with inadequate knowledge of the health professionals, veterinarians, and the civic body staff about the rabies prevention and control strategies might make the task very difficult. This book comprising eight chapters elaborates the causation of rabies in man and animals, its global epidemiology, risk analysis and effective strategies for the management of exposures. Proven methods of rabies prevention and control have been discussed in length along with the challenges and ways to overcome the constraints through intersectoral coordination. The inclusion of 200 frequently asked questions is a unique feature of the book which may help not only the common people and pet lovers in clearing their doubts about rabies in man and animals also be equally instrumental in updating the knowledge and skills of the public health personnel, veterinarians and other professionals. Apt illustrations and simple language make the contents of the book easily comprehensible and a reading pleasure. | <p>Presents comprehensive information about rabies and its prevention</p><p>It successfully bridges the gap between the mysticism and ignorance that surrounds rabies and the hard fact that it is one of the most deadly diseases known to man</p><p>Presents an understanding of the importance of the virus-host-environment relationship that is crucial to understanding the complex epidemiology of animal rabies​</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-39764-6 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Development of Innovative Drugs via Modeling with MATLAB | A Practical Guide |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 402 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 402 p. 192 illus., 112 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | [NAME] | Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology | TDCW | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Background of pharmacologic modeling.- First example of a computational model.- Differential equations in MATLAB.- Pharmacologic modeling.- Drug-disease modeling.- Population analyses.- Clinical trial simulation.- Graphics-based modeling.- Outlook.- Appendix A: Hints to MATLAB programs.- Appendix B: Solution to exercises. | The development of innovative drugs is becoming more difficult while relying on empirical approaches. This inspired all major pharmaceutical companies to pursue alternative model-based paradigms. The key question is: How to find innovative compounds and, subsequently, appropriate dosage regimens? Written from the industry perspective and based on many years of experience, this book offers:- Concepts for creation of drug-disease models, introduced and supplemented with extensive MATLAB programs- Guidance for exploration and modification of these programs to enhance the understanding of key principles- Usage of differential equations to pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and (patho-) physiologic problems thereby acknowledging their dynamic nature- A range of topics from single exponential decay to adaptive dosing, from single subject exploration to clinical trial simulation, and from empirical to mechanistic disease modeling.Students with an undergraduate mathematical background or equivalent education, interest in life sciences and skills in a high-level programming language such as MATLAB, are encouraged to engage in model-based pharmaceutical research and development. | <p>Provides concepts for the creation of drug-disease models</p><p>Written from the industry perspective</p><p>Based on many years of experience</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-007-7737-8 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | Jaime [NAME] | A New Foundation for Representation in Cognitive and Brain Science | Category Theory and the Hippocampus | Springer Series in Cognitive and Neural Systems | 7 | 1 | 2014 | 246 | Hard cover | Book | X, 246 p. 73 illus., 40 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Biomedicine | SCB18006 | Neurosciences | PSAN | SCM11035 | Category Theory, Homological Algebra | PBC | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  | Worldwide | Preface.- Research tools and paradigms.- State of the Art: Mathematical approaches in brain science.- The Categorical Imperative: Category theory in Cognitive and Brain Science.- [NAME] principles in cognitive systems modeling.- The shift towards structure.- A general framework for representation.- Towards a Theory of Brain Structure and Function.- A theory of hippocampus structure and function based on Category Theory.- From Cells to Memories. A Categorical Approach.- Epilogue. | The purpose of the book is to advance in the understanding of brain function by defining a general framework for representation based on category theory. The idea is to bring this mathematical formalism into the domain of neural representation of physical spaces, setting the basis for a theory of mental representation, able to relate empirical findings, uniting them into a sound theoretical corpus.The innovative approach presented in the book provides a horizon of interdisciplinary collaboration that aims to set up a common agenda that synthesizes mathematical formalization and empirical procedures in a systemic way. Category theory has been successfully applied to qualitative analysis, mainly in theoretical computer science to deal with programming language semantics. Nevertheless, the potential of category theoretic tools for quantitative analysis of networks has not been tackled so far. Statistical methods to investigate graph structure typically rely on network parameters. Category theory can be seen as an abstraction of graph theory. Thus, new categorical properties can be added into network analysis and graph theoretic constructs can be accordingly extended in more fundamental basis. By generalizing networks using category theory we can address questions and elaborate answers in a more fundamental way without waiving graph theoretic tools. The vital issue is to establish a new framework for quantitative analysis of networks using the theory of categories, in which computational neuroscientists and network theorists may tackle in more efficient ways the dynamics of brain cognitive networks.The intended audience of the book is researchers who wish to explore the validity of mathematical principles in the understanding of cognitive systems. All the actors in cognitive science: philosophers, engineers, neurobiologists, cognitive psychologists, computer scientists etc. are akin to discover along its pages new unforeseen connections through the development of concepts and formal theories described in the book. Practitioners of both pure and applied mathematics e.g., network theorists, will be delighted with the mapping of abstract mathematical concepts in the terra incognita of cognition. | <p>It is a truly multidisciplinary book that provides interesting insights into mathematics, philosophy and neurobiology</p><p>The book establishes a common working theoretical framework for mathematicians, philosophers and cognitive scientists</p><p>It is a unique opportunity for cognitive scientists to understand how the mathematical theory of category works</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-41198-4 | Biomedicine | Gurevich | [NAME] | Arrestins - Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential |  | Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology | 219 | 1 | 2014 | 462 | Hard cover | Book | X, 462 p. 53 illus., 42 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | SCL14005 | Biochemistry, general | PSB | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Therapeutic Potential of Small Molecules and Engineered Proteins.-Arrestin Interactions with G Protein-coupled Receptors.- Arrestin-biased GPCR Agonists.- Arrestin-1 Expression Levels, Rod Function and Health.- Protective Functions of Arrestin-1 in Photoreceptors.- Arrestin-4 and Cone Function.- Enhanced Phosphorylation-independent Arrestins and Gene Therapy.- Targeting Particular Receptors with Redesigned Non-visual Arrestins.- Arrestins binding to clathrin, [NAME] and Role in GPCR trafficking.- Arrestins in Ubiquitination and Deubiquitination.- [NAME] Arrestin-dependent Activation of ERK and Src.- Arrestin-dependent Activation of JNK Family Kinases.- Arrestin-Mediated P38 Activation.- Arrestin-dependent PDE Localization.- Arrestins in Cell Migration.- Arrestins in Host-pathogen Interactions.- Arrestin Regulation of Small GTPases.- GPCRs and Arrestins in Airways: Implications for Asthma.- Arrestins as [NAME] in Cancer Pathways.- Arrestins in Pain and Anesthesia. | This volume describes our current understanding of the biological role of visual and non-visual arrestins in different cells and tissues, focusing on the mechanisms of arrestin-mediated regulation of GPCRs and non-receptor signaling proteins in health and disease. The book covers wide range of arrestin functions, emphasizing therapeutic potential of targeting arrestin interactions with individual partners. | <p>Discusses therapeutic potential of biased ligands of G protein-coupled receptors</p><p>Describes the molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications of arrestin-mediated signaling</p><p>Discusses the potential of reengineered signaling proteins for gene therapy  </p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-17907-5 | Biomedicine | Klebe | [NAME] | Drug Design | Methodology, Concepts, and [NAME]-of-Action |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 901 |  | eReference work | XV, 901 p. 496 illus., 333 illus. in color. eReference. | 1 | final | 549 | Biomedicine | SCB0000X | Biomedicine general | MBGR | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-08-15 00:00:00 | 2013-08-13 00:00:00 |  | Part I  Fundamentalsin Drug Research.- 1. Drug Research Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.- 2. The Role of Serendipityin Drug Research.- 3. Classical Drug Research.- 4. Protein–Ligand Interactionsas the Basis for Drug Action.- 5. Optical Activity and Biological Effects.- Part II Discovery and [NAME] Compounds.-  6. Screeningfor [NAME] Structures.- 7.  [NAME] for LeadDiscovery.- 8. [NAME] Structures.- 9. Designingprodrugs.- 10. Peptidomimetics.- Part III  Experimental and Theoretical Methods.- 11. Combinatorics: Chemistry With Big Numbers.- 12. Gene Technology in drug research.-  13. Experimental Methods of Structure Determination.- 14. The Spatial Structure of Biomolecules.- 15. Molecular Modelling.- 16. Conformational Analysis.- Part IV Structure–Activity Relationships and Design Approaches.- 17.Pharmacophore Hypothesis and Molecular Comparisons.- 18. Quantitative Structure–ActivityRelationships.- 19.  From in vitro to in vivo:Optimization of ADME-Tox Properties.- 20. ProteinModeling and Structure-BasedDrug Design.- 21.  ACase Study: Structure-Based Inhibtor Design for tRNA-Guanine Transglycosylase.- Part V. Drugs and drug action: Successes of stucture-based design.-22. Howdrugs act: Concepts for therapy.- 23. Inhibitors of hydrolases With an acyl-enzymeintermediate.- 24. Asparticprotease inhibitors.- 25. Inhibitorsof hydrolysing metalloenzymes.- 26. Inhibitorsof transferases.- 27. Inhibitors ofoxidoreductases.- 28.  Agonists and antagonistsof nuclear receptors.- 29. Agonists and antagonists of membrane-bound.- 30. Ligands forchannels, pores and transporters.- 31. Ligands for surfacereceptors.- 32. Biologicals: Peptides, proteins, nucleotidesand macrolides as drugs. | Unique work on structure-based drug design, covering multiple aspects of drug discovery and development. Fully colored, many images, computer animations of 3D structures (these only in electronic form). Makes the spatial aspects of interacting molecules clear to the reader, covers multiple applications and methods in drug design. Structures by mode of action, no therapeutic areas. Of high relevance for academia and industrial research. Focus on gene technology in drug design, omics-technologies computational methods experimental techniques of structure determination multiple examples on mode of action of current drugs, ADME-tox properties in drug development, QSAR methods, combinatorial chemistry, biologicals, ribosome, targeting protein-protein interfaces. | <p>Unique reference work on the subject of drug design </p><p>Full colours throughout</p><p>Intelligibly written and illustrated containing over 100 computer graphics</p><p>Including an index of about 5,000 items</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-17908-2 | Biomedicine | Klebe | [NAME] | Drug Design | Methodology, Concepts, and [NAME]-of-Action |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 901 | Hard cover | Book + Online Access | XV, 901 p. 496 illus., 333 illus. in color. Print + eReference. | 1 | final | 689 | Biomedicine | SCB0000X | Biomedicine general | MBGR | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-08-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I  Fundamentalsin Drug Research.- 1. Drug Research Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.- 2. The Role of Serendipityin Drug Research.- 3. Classical Drug Research.- 4. Protein–Ligand Interactionsas the Basis for Drug Action.- 5. Optical Activity and Biological Effects.- Part II Discovery and [NAME] Compounds.-  6. Screeningfor [NAME] Structures.- 7.  [NAME] for LeadDiscovery.- 8. [NAME] Structures.- 9. Designingprodrugs.- 10. Peptidomimetics.- Part III  Experimental and Theoretical Methods.- 11. Combinatorics: Chemistry With Big Numbers.- 12. Gene Technology in drug research.-  13. Experimental Methods of Structure Determination.- 14. The Spatial Structure of Biomolecules.- 15. Molecular Modelling.- 16. Conformational Analysis.- Part IV Structure–Activity Relationships and Design Approaches.- 17.Pharmacophore Hypothesis and Molecular Comparisons.- 18. Quantitative Structure–ActivityRelationships.- 19.  From in vitro to in vivo:Optimization of ADME-Tox Properties.- 20. ProteinModeling and Structure-BasedDrug Design.- 21.  ACase Study: Structure-Based Inhibtor Design for tRNA-Guanine Transglycosylase.- Part V. Drugs and drug action: Successes of stucture-based design.-22. Howdrugs act: Concepts for therapy.- 23. Inhibitors of hydrolases With an acyl-enzymeintermediate.- 24. Asparticprotease inhibitors.- 25. Inhibitorsof hydrolysing metalloenzymes.- 26. Inhibitorsof transferases.- 27. Inhibitors ofoxidoreductases.- 28.  Agonists and antagonistsof nuclear receptors.- 29. Agonists and antagonists of membrane-bound.- 30. Ligands forchannels, pores and transporters.- 31. Ligands for surfacereceptors.- 32. Biologicals: Peptides, proteins, nucleotidesand macrolides as drugs. | Unique work on structure-based drug design, covering multiple aspects of drug discovery and development. Fully colored, many images, computer animations of 3D structures (these only in electronic form). Makes the spatial aspects of interacting molecules clear to the reader, covers multiple applications and methods in drug design. Structures by mode of action, no therapeutic areas. Of high relevance for academia and industrial research. Focus on gene technology in drug design, omics-technologies computational methods experimental techniques of structure determination multiple examples on mode of action of current drugs, ADME-tox properties in drug development, QSAR methods, combinatorial chemistry, biologicals, ribosome, targeting protein-protein interfaces. | <p>Unique reference work on the subject of drug design </p><p>Full colours throughout</p><p>Intelligibly written and illustrated containing over 100 computer graphics</p><p>Including an index of about 5,000 items</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-17906-8 | Biomedicine | Klebe | [NAME] | Drug Design | Methodology, Concepts, and [NAME]-of-Action |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 901 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 901 p. 496 illus., 333 illus. in color. | 1 | final | 549 | Biomedicine | SCB0000X | Biomedicine general | MBGR | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-07-31 00:00:00 | 2013-06-22 00:00:00 |  | Part I  Fundamentalsin Drug Research.- 1. Drug Research Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.- 2. The Role of Serendipityin Drug Research.- 3. Classical Drug Research.- 4. Protein–Ligand Interactionsas the Basis for Drug Action.- 5. Optical Activity and Biological Effects.- Part II Discovery and [NAME] Compounds.-  6. Screeningfor [NAME] Structures.- 7.  [NAME] for LeadDiscovery.- 8. [NAME] Structures.- 9. Designingprodrugs.- 10. Peptidomimetics.- Part III  Experimental and Theoretical Methods.- 11. Combinatorics: Chemistry With Big Numbers.- 12. Gene Technology in drug research.-  13. Experimental Methods of Structure Determination.- 14. The Spatial Structure of Biomolecules.- 15. Molecular Modelling.- 16. Conformational Analysis.- Part IV Structure–Activity Relationships and Design Approaches.- 17.Pharmacophore Hypothesis and Molecular Comparisons.- 18. Quantitative Structure–ActivityRelationships.- 19.  From in vitro to in vivo:Optimization of ADME-Tox Properties.- 20. ProteinModeling and Structure-BasedDrug Design.- 21.  ACase Study: Structure-Based Inhibtor Design for tRNA-Guanine Transglycosylase.- Part V. Drugs and drug action: Successes of stucture-based design.-22. Howdrugs act: Concepts for therapy.- 23. Inhibitors of hydrolases With an acyl-enzymeintermediate.- 24. Asparticprotease inhibitors.- 25. Inhibitorsof hydrolysing metalloenzymes.- 26. Inhibitorsof transferases.- 27. Inhibitors ofoxidoreductases.- 28.  Agonists and antagonistsof nuclear receptors.- 29. Agonists and antagonists of membrane-bound.- 30. Ligands forchannels, pores and transporters.- 31. Ligands for surfacereceptors.- 32. Biologicals: Peptides, proteins, nucleotidesand macrolides as drugs. | Unique work on structure-based drug design, covering multiple aspects of drug discovery and development. Fully colored, many images, computer animations of 3D structures (these only in electronic form). Makes the spatial aspects of interacting molecules clear to the reader, covers multiple applications and methods in drug design. Structures by mode of action, no therapeutic areas. Of high relevance for academia and industrial research. Focus on gene technology in drug design, omics-technologies computational methods experimental techniques of structure determination multiple examples on mode of action of current drugs, ADME-tox properties in drug development, QSAR methods, combinatorial chemistry, biologicals, ribosome, targeting protein-protein interfaces. | <p>Unique reference work on the subject of drug design </p><p>Full colours throughout</p><p>Intelligibly written and illustrated containing over 100 computer graphics</p><p>Including an index of about 5,000 items</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-319-01335-0 | Biomedicine | Konieczny | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Systems Biology | Functional Strategies of Living Organisms |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 202 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 202 p. 157 illus., 91 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB0000X | Biomedicine general | MBGR | SCL15010 | Systems Biology | PSA | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | The Structure and Function of Living Organisms.- General physiochemical properties of biological [NAME]-organization.- Hypothesis - Protein folding simulation hypothesis - late stage intermediate – role of water.- Energy in Biology – Demand and Use.- General principles of thermodynamics.- Biological energy sources – synthesis of water.- ATP synthesis.- Photosynthesis.- Direct and indirect exploitation of energy sources.-  Energy conversion efficiency in biological processes.- Entropic effects.- Energy requirements of organisms.- Information – Its Role and Meaning in Organisms.- Information as a quantitative concept.  - Reliability of information sources.- Types of information conveyed by DNA.- Information entropy and mechanisms assisting selection.-  The role of information in interpreting pathological events.-  Hypothesis - Protein folding early stage intermediate.- Regulation in Biological Systems.- The cell and the organism.- The principle and mechanism of automatic intracellular regulation.- Regulatory coupling between cells and organisms – hierarchical properties of regulation.-  Regulatory mechanisms on the organism level.- Basic principles of regulation in biology.- Regulation levels.- Hypothesis - Proteome construction hypothesis.- Interrelationships in Organized Biological Systems.- The need of mutual relations in biological systems.- Cooperation and coordination.- The characteristics of process coordination in individual cells and organisms.- Mutual relationship between cells and the organism – activation and inhibition of enzymes (rapid effects).- Mutual support between cells and the organism – interdependence related to gene expression (slow effects).-  Specialization of cell interrelationships.- Hypothesis - The criteria of life. | The objective of this book is to present the strategies employed by living organisms on a molecular level and to help understand the basics of Systems Biology. Its content is organized in a way to meet the exponential growth in the volume of biological knowledge, and the need for a multidisciplinary approach in the practice of teaching modern biology. For this reason, the whole material is divided into five chapters, each devoted to a fundamental concept: Structure-Function, Energy, Information, Regulation and Interrelationships. The book describes generic mechanisms which occur in biology and promotes a simulation-based approach to the subject of Systems Biology. The use of basic knowledge as the background for presenting biological problems obligates the teachers to deal with generalized phenomena comprising the ever increasing volume of teaching materials. This book is intended for biologists and is informative for specialists in the areas of computer science, robotics and engineering. | <p>The book provides a framework for developing a greater understanding of this exciting and new area of research</p><p>This book will help to enable the reader to develop an understanding of genetic and chemical regulation in complex biological systems</p><p>The book brings a unique focus on the complex relationships that exist within and between biological systems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-5836-4 | Biomedicine | Kostrzewa | [NAME] | Handbook of Neurotoxicity |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 1200 |  | eReference work | 1200 p. eReference. | 1 | final | 679 | Biomedicine | SCB18006 | Neurosciences | PSAN |  |  |  | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Glutamate as a Neurotoxin,- Methamphetamine and MDMA neurotoxicity: [NAME] and molecular mechanisms.- Microglia: Neuroprotective and Neurodestructive Properties.- Neuroprotection in Demyelinating Diseases: the therapeutic potential of the neurotrophins.- Neurotrophic Factors and Ethanol Neurotoxicity.- Neurotrophic factors and NeuroAIDS: a lesson from brain-derived neurotrophic factor.- [NAME] and [NAME] in axonal regeneration and myelination.- [NAME] and pain.- Neurotrophin signalling in Cancer.- NGF and immune regulation.- NGF/P75 in cell cycle and tetraploidy.- P75 in neuronal death.- p75NTR processing and signaling: functional role.- p75NTR-A molecule with multiple functions in amyloid-beta metabolism and neurotoxicity.- RCSN Cell System for Identifying Dopaminergic Neurotoxicity.- Seizures tip the balance of neurotrophin signaling towards neuronal death.- Survey of Selective Neurotoxins.- Synthesis, trafficking and release of bdnf.- The Nature of DSP-4-Induced Neurotoxicity.- Trafficking of neurotrophins and their receptors and pathological significance.- [NAME] activators ('vanilloids') as neurotoxins.- Experimental Approach to Alzheimer Disease.- Iron-induced dopaminergic cell death in vivo as a model of Parkinson´s disease.- Molecular, cellular and behavioural effects produced by perinatal asphyxia: protection by poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP-1) inhibition.- MPTP: advances from an evergreen neurotoxin.- Multifunctional compounds for Parkinsons disease and Alzheimers disease.- Nanomedicines for Nervous System Diseases.- Neurodegenerative aspects of multiple system atrophy.- Neurotoxic profiles of designer-drugs.- Pathophysiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Insights from normal function and neurotoxic effects of drugs, infection and brain injury.- Physical Exercise as Intervention in Parkinsonism.- Protective agents in Parkinson´s disease: caffeine and adenosine A2A receptor antagonists.- Stem Cell Therapies for Age Associated Neurodegeneration.- AIDS.- Excitotoxicity and axon degeneration.- Glutamate Neurotoxicity related to Energy Failure.- Neuroprotection by Kynurenine Metabolites.- Pain.- Quinolinate and related excitotoxins: mechanisms of neurotoxicity and disease relevance.- Role of Ionotropic Glutamate Receptors in Neurodegenerative and Other Disorders.- Tardive Dyskinesia: Outcome of antipsychotic treatment and brain damage?.- The Concept of Excitotoxicity via Glu-R.- The pathogenesis of Alzheimers disease.- 5,6- and 5,7-Dihydroxytryptamines as Serotoninergic Neurotoxins.- Neurotoxicity of Methamphetamine.- Neurotoxic Effects, Mechanisms and Outcome of 192-IgG Saporin.- [NAME] therapy for ALS/ MND.- Cancer-mediated neurotoxicity.- Neurotoxicity in psychostimulant and opiate addiction.- Excitotoxicity in HIV associated neurocognitive disorders.- Necroptosis, a potential therapeutic target for neurological disorders.- Epilepsy.- Excitotoxicity and [NAME] in the Pathogenesis of Autism.- Glutamate Neurotoxicity, Transport and Alternate Splicing of Transporters.- Glutamatergic receptors in Parkinson`s disease.- Ionotropic Receptors in the Central Nervous System and Neurodegenerative Disease.- Lead & excitotoxicity.- Molecular Mechanism and Effects of Clostridial Neurotoxins.- MS & excitotoxicity.- Neuroprotectants Targeting NMDA Receptor Signaling.- [NAME] and ALS: Insights into Pathogenesis.- Schizophrenia.- Neurotoxic Vulnerability Underlying Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.- Glutamate in the Pathogenesis of Gliomas.- Neurotoxicity and Neuroprotection in Spinal Cord Injury.- Drug Abuse Neurotoxicity: Alcohol and Nicotine as Developmental Stressors.- Botulinum neurotoxins as therapeutics.- MPTP Neurotoxicity: Actions, Mechanisms and Animal Modeling of Parkinsons disease.- Endogenous Kynurenic acid and Neurotoxicity.- The pot | The Handbook of Neurotoxicity is a reference source for identifying, characterizing, instructing on use, and describing outcomes of neurotoxin treatments – to understand mechanisms associated with toxin use; to project outcomes of neurotoxin treatments; to gauge neurotoxins as predictors of events leading to neurodegenerative disorders and as aids to rational use of neurotoxins to model disease entities. Neuroprotection is approached in different manners including those 1) afforded by therapeutic agents – clinical and preclinical; or 2) by non-drug means, such as exercise. The amorphous term ‘neurotoxin’ is discussed in terms of the possible eventuality of a neuroprotectant producing an outcome of excess neuronal survival and a behavioral spectrum that might produce a dysfunction – akin to a neurotoxin’s effect. The Handbook of Neurotoxicity is thus an instructive and valuable guide towards understanding the role of neurotoxins/neurotoxicity in the expansive field of Neuroscience, and is an indispensable tool for laboratory investigators, neuroscientists, and clinical researchers. | <p>Major reference work</p><p>Contains detailed information on a wide number of topics</p><p>Features contributions from experts across the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-7458-6 | Biomedicine | Kostrzewa | [NAME] | Handbook of Neurotoxicity |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 1200 | Hard cover | Book + Online Access | 1200 p. Print + eReference. | 1 | final | 849 | Biomedicine | SCB18006 | Neurosciences | PSAN |  |  |  | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Glutamate as a Neurotoxin,- Methamphetamine and MDMA neurotoxicity: [NAME] and molecular mechanisms.- Microglia: Neuroprotective and Neurodestructive Properties.- Neuroprotection in Demyelinating Diseases: the therapeutic potential of the neurotrophins.- Neurotrophic Factors and Ethanol Neurotoxicity.- Neurotrophic factors and NeuroAIDS: a lesson from brain-derived neurotrophic factor.- [NAME] and [NAME] in axonal regeneration and myelination.- [NAME] and pain.- Neurotrophin signalling in Cancer.- NGF and immune regulation.- NGF/P75 in cell cycle and tetraploidy.- P75 in neuronal death.- p75NTR processing and signaling: functional role.- p75NTR-A molecule with multiple functions in amyloid-beta metabolism and neurotoxicity.- RCSN Cell System for Identifying Dopaminergic Neurotoxicity.- Seizures tip the balance of neurotrophin signaling towards neuronal death.- Survey of Selective Neurotoxins.- Synthesis, trafficking and release of bdnf.- The Nature of DSP-4-Induced Neurotoxicity.- Trafficking of neurotrophins and their receptors and pathological significance.- [NAME] activators ('vanilloids') as neurotoxins.- Experimental Approach to Alzheimer Disease.- Iron-induced dopaminergic cell death in vivo as a model of Parkinson´s disease.- Molecular, cellular and behavioural effects produced by perinatal asphyxia: protection by poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP-1) inhibition.- MPTP: advances from an evergreen neurotoxin.- Multifunctional compounds for Parkinsons disease and Alzheimers disease.- Nanomedicines for Nervous System Diseases.- Neurodegenerative aspects of multiple system atrophy.- Neurotoxic profiles of designer-drugs.- Pathophysiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Insights from normal function and neurotoxic effects of drugs, infection and brain injury.- Physical Exercise as Intervention in Parkinsonism.- Protective agents in Parkinson´s disease: caffeine and adenosine A2A receptor antagonists.- Stem Cell Therapies for Age Associated Neurodegeneration.- AIDS.- Excitotoxicity and axon degeneration.- Glutamate Neurotoxicity related to Energy Failure.- Neuroprotection by Kynurenine Metabolites.- Pain.- Quinolinate and related excitotoxins: mechanisms of neurotoxicity and disease relevance.- Role of Ionotropic Glutamate Receptors in Neurodegenerative and Other Disorders.- Tardive Dyskinesia: Outcome of antipsychotic treatment and brain damage?.- The Concept of Excitotoxicity via Glu-R.- The pathogenesis of Alzheimers disease.- 5,6- and 5,7-Dihydroxytryptamines as Serotoninergic Neurotoxins.- Neurotoxicity of Methamphetamine.- Neurotoxic Effects, Mechanisms and Outcome of 192-IgG Saporin.- [NAME] therapy for ALS/ MND.- Cancer-mediated neurotoxicity.- Neurotoxicity in psychostimulant and opiate addiction.- Excitotoxicity in HIV associated neurocognitive disorders.- Necroptosis, a potential therapeutic target for neurological disorders.- Epilepsy.- Excitotoxicity and [NAME] in the Pathogenesis of Autism.- Glutamate Neurotoxicity, Transport and Alternate Splicing of Transporters.- Glutamatergic receptors in Parkinson`s disease.- Ionotropic Receptors in the Central Nervous System and Neurodegenerative Disease.- Lead & excitotoxicity.- Molecular Mechanism and Effects of Clostridial Neurotoxins.- MS & excitotoxicity.- Neuroprotectants Targeting NMDA Receptor Signaling.- [NAME] and ALS: Insights into Pathogenesis.- Schizophrenia.- Neurotoxic Vulnerability Underlying Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.- Glutamate in the Pathogenesis of Gliomas.- Neurotoxicity and Neuroprotection in Spinal Cord Injury.- Drug Abuse Neurotoxicity: Alcohol and Nicotine as Developmental Stressors.- Botulinum neurotoxins as therapeutics.- MPTP Neurotoxicity: Actions, Mechanisms and Animal Modeling of Parkinsons disease.- Endogenous Kynurenic acid and Neurotoxicity.- The pot | The Handbook of Neurotoxicity is a reference source for identifying, characterizing, instructing on use, and describing outcomes of neurotoxin treatments – to understand mechanisms associated with toxin use; to project outcomes of neurotoxin treatments; to gauge neurotoxins as predictors of events leading to neurodegenerative disorders and as aids to rational use of neurotoxins to model disease entities. Neuroprotection is approached in different manners including those 1) afforded by therapeutic agents – clinical and preclinical; or 2) by non-drug means, such as exercise. The amorphous term ‘neurotoxin’ is discussed in terms of the possible eventuality of a neuroprotectant producing an outcome of excess neuronal survival and a behavioral spectrum that might produce a dysfunction – akin to a neurotoxin’s effect. The Handbook of Neurotoxicity is thus an instructive and valuable guide towards understanding the role of neurotoxins/neurotoxicity in the expansive field of Neuroscience, and is an indispensable tool for laboratory investigators, neuroscientists, and clinical researchers. | <p>Major reference work</p><p>Contains detailed information on a wide number of topics</p><p>Features contributions from experts across the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-5835-7 | Biomedicine | Kostrzewa | [NAME] | Handbook of Neurotoxicity |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 1200 | Hard cover | Book | 1200 p. | 1 | final | 679 | Biomedicine | SCB18006 | Neurosciences | PSAN |  |  |  | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Glutamate as a Neurotoxin,- Methamphetamine and MDMA neurotoxicity: [NAME] and molecular mechanisms.- Microglia: Neuroprotective and Neurodestructive Properties.- Neuroprotection in Demyelinating Diseases: the therapeutic potential of the neurotrophins.- Neurotrophic Factors and Ethanol Neurotoxicity.- Neurotrophic factors and NeuroAIDS: a lesson from brain-derived neurotrophic factor.- [NAME] and [NAME] in axonal regeneration and myelination.- [NAME] and pain.- Neurotrophin signalling in Cancer.- NGF and immune regulation.- NGF/P75 in cell cycle and tetraploidy.- P75 in neuronal death.- p75NTR processing and signaling: functional role.- p75NTR-A molecule with multiple functions in amyloid-beta metabolism and neurotoxicity.- RCSN Cell System for Identifying Dopaminergic Neurotoxicity.- Seizures tip the balance of neurotrophin signaling towards neuronal death.- Survey of Selective Neurotoxins.- Synthesis, trafficking and release of bdnf.- The Nature of DSP-4-Induced Neurotoxicity.- Trafficking of neurotrophins and their receptors and pathological significance.- [NAME] activators ('vanilloids') as neurotoxins.- Experimental Approach to Alzheimer Disease.- Iron-induced dopaminergic cell death in vivo as a model of Parkinson´s disease.- Molecular, cellular and behavioural effects produced by perinatal asphyxia: protection by poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP-1) inhibition.- MPTP: advances from an evergreen neurotoxin.- Multifunctional compounds for Parkinsons disease and Alzheimers disease.- Nanomedicines for Nervous System Diseases.- Neurodegenerative aspects of multiple system atrophy.- Neurotoxic profiles of designer-drugs.- Pathophysiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Insights from normal function and neurotoxic effects of drugs, infection and brain injury.- Physical Exercise as Intervention in Parkinsonism.- Protective agents in Parkinson´s disease: caffeine and adenosine A2A receptor antagonists.- Stem Cell Therapies for Age Associated Neurodegeneration.- AIDS.- Excitotoxicity and axon degeneration.- Glutamate Neurotoxicity related to Energy Failure.- Neuroprotection by Kynurenine Metabolites.- Pain.- Quinolinate and related excitotoxins: mechanisms of neurotoxicity and disease relevance.- Role of Ionotropic Glutamate Receptors in Neurodegenerative and Other Disorders.- Tardive Dyskinesia: Outcome of antipsychotic treatment and brain damage?.- The Concept of Excitotoxicity via Glu-R.- The pathogenesis of Alzheimers disease.- 5,6- and 5,7-Dihydroxytryptamines as Serotoninergic Neurotoxins.- Neurotoxicity of Methamphetamine.- Neurotoxic Effects, Mechanisms and Outcome of 192-IgG Saporin.- [NAME] therapy for ALS/ MND.- Cancer-mediated neurotoxicity.- Neurotoxicity in psychostimulant and opiate addiction.- Excitotoxicity in HIV associated neurocognitive disorders.- Necroptosis, a potential therapeutic target for neurological disorders.- Epilepsy.- Excitotoxicity and [NAME] in the Pathogenesis of Autism.- Glutamate Neurotoxicity, Transport and Alternate Splicing of Transporters.- Glutamatergic receptors in Parkinson`s disease.- Ionotropic Receptors in the Central Nervous System and Neurodegenerative Disease.- Lead & excitotoxicity.- Molecular Mechanism and Effects of Clostridial Neurotoxins.- MS & excitotoxicity.- Neuroprotectants Targeting NMDA Receptor Signaling.- [NAME] and ALS: Insights into Pathogenesis.- Schizophrenia.- Neurotoxic Vulnerability Underlying Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.- Glutamate in the Pathogenesis of Gliomas.- Neurotoxicity and Neuroprotection in Spinal Cord Injury.- Drug Abuse Neurotoxicity: Alcohol and Nicotine as Developmental Stressors.- Botulinum neurotoxins as therapeutics.- MPTP Neurotoxicity: Actions, Mechanisms and Animal Modeling of Parkinsons disease.- Endogenous Kynurenic acid and Neurotoxicity.- The pot | The Handbook of Neurotoxicity is a reference source for identifying, characterizing, instructing on use, and describing outcomes of neurotoxin treatments – to understand mechanisms associated with toxin use; to project outcomes of neurotoxin treatments; to gauge neurotoxins as predictors of events leading to neurodegenerative disorders and as aids to rational use of neurotoxins to model disease entities. Neuroprotection is approached in different manners including those 1) afforded by therapeutic agents – clinical and preclinical; or 2) by non-drug means, such as exercise. The amorphous term ‘neurotoxin’ is discussed in terms of the possible eventuality of a neuroprotectant producing an outcome of excess neuronal survival and a behavioral spectrum that might produce a dysfunction – akin to a neurotoxin’s effect. The Handbook of Neurotoxicity is thus an instructive and valuable guide towards understanding the role of neurotoxins/neurotoxicity in the expansive field of Neuroscience, and is an indispensable tool for laboratory investigators, neuroscientists, and clinical researchers. | <p>Major reference work</p><p>Contains detailed information on a wide number of topics</p><p>Features contributions from experts across the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-007-7301-1 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME] | Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Processing |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 221 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 221 p. 72 illus., 58 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB18006 | Neurosciences | PSAN | SCI22005 | Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics | UYQV | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | Available | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 | 2013-09-14 00:00:00 |  | Preface.- MRI perfusion weighted imaging analysis.- Perfusion imaging.- Gamma-variate fitting.- AIF selection.- Dispersion effects in DSC-MRI.- -Summary of the PWI algorithm.- First level fMRI data analysis for activation detection.- fMRI experimental design.- fMRI data pre-processing.- Activation detection: model free and model based methods.- Models for hemodynamic response function and drift.- General [NAME] model (GLM) for activation detect.- Hypothesis test and threshold correction.- Summary of algorithm for 1st level fMRI data analysis.- 2nd level fMRI data analysis using mixed model.- Mixed model for fMRI data analysis.- Numerical analysis for mixed effect [NAME] trust region method for ML estimation.- Exception trust region algorithm for second level fMRI data [NAME] of freedom (DF) estimation.- fMRI data analysis future directions.- Second level fMRI data processing algorithm summary.-  fMRI effective connectivity study.- Nonlinear system identification method for fMRI effective connectivity analysis.- Model selections for effective connectivity study.- Robust method for second level analysis.- Effective connectivity for resting-state fMRI data.- Limitations for fMRI effective connectivity in this study.- Summary of the algorithm for fMRI effective connectivity study.Diffusion weighted imaging analysis.- Basic principle of diffusion MRI and DTI data analysis.- Fiber tracking.- High angular resolution diffusion imaging (HARDI) [NAME] Q-ball imaging regularization.- Diffusion spectrum imaging.- Summary and future directions.- Summary of DTI, QBI and DSI image analysis [NAME] based morphometry and its application to Alzheimer’s disease study.- Background for voxel based morphometry analysis.- Enhanced VBM.- Longitudinal VBM and its application to AD study.- Effective connectivity for longitudinal data analysis.- Other type of sMRI data analysis.- Summary of (longitudinal) VBM analysis methods.- Appendixes.- Question answers and hints. | With strong numerical and computational focus, this book serves as an essential resource on the methods for functional neuroimaging analysis, diffusion weighted image analysis, and longitudinal VBM analysis. It includes four MRI image modalities analysis methods. The first covers the PWI methods, which is the basis for understanding cerebral flow in human brain. The second part, the book’s core, covers fMRI methods in three specific domains: first level analysis, second level analysis, and effective connectivity study. The third part covers the analysis of Diffusion weighted image, i.e. DTI, QBI and DSI image analysis. Finally, the book covers (longitudinal) VBM methods and its application to Alzheimer’s disease study. | <p>Mathematical equations with computer program algorithm implementation</p><p>Wide range of methods for magnetic resonance image analysis</p><p>Dealing with different image [NAME] of the art algorithms for data analysis</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-7920-8 | Biomedicine | Longo | [NAME] | The Rise of Fetal and Neonatal Physiology | Basic Science to Clinical Care | Perspectives in Physiology |  | 1 | 2013 | 533 | Hard cover | Book | XXVII, 533 p. 52 illus., 18 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | SCB13004 | Human Physiology | MFG | SCH64000 | History of Medicine | MBX | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer New York | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-15 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- A Scientific Genealogy: The Development of  Fetal-Neonatal Research.- Oxford and the Development of Physiology, with Notes on the Nuffield Institute.- [NAME]: A Life in Science.- Dawes and Fetal Asphyxia: The Primate Colony in Puerto Rico.- Dawes, the Pulmonary Vasculature and his Foetal and Neonatal Physiology.- Embryology and Early Developmental Physiology.- Some Aspects of the Physiology of the Placenta.- Governmental Support of Research in Fetal and Newborn Physiology.- Fetal-Neonatal Growth and Metabolism.- Epigenetics and the Fetal Origins of [NAME] and Disease.- Related Developments in Fetal and Neonatal Endocrinology.- Further Developments in Fetal and Neonatal Physiology.- Some Clinical Aspects of Developmental Physiology.- Bioethical Issues in Research on the Fetus and Newborn Infant.- Textbooks, Monographs and other Volumes on Fetal and Newborn Physiology.- Dawes and Fetal “Breathing” in the 1970s, and Fetal Heart Rate Analysis in the 1980s and early 1990s.- Dawes’ Contributions to Symposia and a Summing Up.- Dawes as a Mentor: Reminisces of Former [NAME], Postdoctoral Fellows, and   Associates.- Early Years of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, the Fetal and Neonatal.- Epilogue.- Index. | During the mid- to late-twentieth century, study of the physiology of the developing fetus and newborn infant evolved rapidly to become a major discipline in the biomedical sciences. Initially of interest from a standpoint of function of the placenta and oxygenation of the fetus, the field advanced to explore both normal functional mechanisms as well as pathophysiologic aspects of their regulation. Examples include studying the role and regulation of circulatory vascular anatomic shunts in oxygenation, cardiac function, certain aspects of asphyxia in the fetus and newborn infant, the role of fetal “breathing” movements, cyclic electroencephalographic activity, and analysis of electronic monitoring of fetal heart rate variability and its significance.Included in this book are reminisces of several dozen individuals who played a vital role in these developments. Overall, this survey considers a number of aspects of the development of the science of fetal and neonatal physiology, and its role in the greatly improved care of pregnant women and their newborn infants. | <p>Constitutes a definitive history of an important field of physiology, that which concerns the developing fetus and newborn infant </p><p>Addresses the contributions of basic scientists and physiologists to clinical problems of prematurity, such as the causes of premature labor, respiratory distress syndrome, retinopathy of prematurity, and thermoregulation</p><p>Includes contributions from over 40 leading scientists in this field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-39967-1 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Antimicrobials | New and Old Molecules in the Fight Against Multi-resistant Bacteria |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 365 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 365 p. 71 illus., 10 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB16003 | Medical Microbiology | MMFM | SCB16020 | Drug Resistance | MMG | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Current trends in antibiotics, pathogens and medical needs.- Part II Families of novel candidates and conventional antibiotics. | Reports on the emergence and prevalence of resistant bacterial infections in hospitals and communities raise concerns that we may soon no longer be able to rely on antibiotics as a way to control infectious diseases. Effective medical care would require the constant introduction of novel antibiotics to keep up in the “arms race” with resistant pathogens.This book closely examines the latest developments in the field of antibacterial research and development. It starts with an overview of the growing prevalence of resistant [NAME]-positive and Gram-negative pathogens, including their various resistance mechanisms, prevalence, risk factors and therapeutic options. The focus then shifts to a comprehensive description of all major chemical classes with antibacterial properties, their chemistry, mode of action, and the generation of analogs; information that provides the basis for the design of improved molecules to defeat microbial infections and combat the emerging resistances. In closing, recently developed compounds already in clinical use, those in preclinical or first clinical studies, and a number of promising targets to be exploited in the discovery stage are discussed. | <p>Examines the latest developments in antibacterial research and drug design</p><p>Integrates basic and clinical aspects</p><p>Written by international experts</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-4-431-54555-2 | Biomedicine | Nagai | [NAME] | Sendai Virus Vector | Advantages and Applications |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 248 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 248 p. 33 illus., 17 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB22003 | Virology | MMFM | SCB12020 | [NAME] | MFN | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Reverse genetics of [NAME]: the rabies virus paradigmKarl-Klaus Conzelmann.- 2. Sendai virus biology and engineering leading up to the development of a novel class of expression vectorYoshiyuki [NAME] and [NAME] Kato.- 3. Concept and technology underlying Sendai virus (SeV) vector developmentAkihiro Iida and Makoto Inoue.- 4. Roadmap for development of a replication-deficient Sendai virus vaccine vector (provisional)Marian Wiegand and [NAME] Neubert.- 5. Development of vaccines using SeV vectors against AIDS and other infectious [NAME] and [NAME] Matano.- 6. BioKnife, a modified Sendai virus, to resect malignant tomorsYoshikazu Yonemitsu, [NAME] and Mamoru Hasegawa.- 7. Induction of human pluripotent stem cells by the Sendai virus vector:Establishment of a highly efficient and foot-print free systemNoemi Fusaki and Hiroshi Ban.- 8. Gene therapy for peripheral arterial disease using Sendai virus vector: From preclinical Studies to the phase I/IIa clinical trialYoshikazu Yonemitsu, [NAME] and [NAME]. | Sendai virus (SeV) is not just a mouse pathogen but is evolving into a cutting-edge component of biotechnology. SeV reverse genetics originating from a pure academic need to settle long-held questions in the biology and pathogenicity of nonsegmented negative strand RNA viruses ([NAME]) is about to bear the impressive fruit of multipurpose cytoplasmic (non-integrating) RNA vectors. This book brings together in one source the SeV biology revealed by conventional approaches and reverse genetics, the methods to construct the first-generation SeV vector and to generate safer versions, and the applications in medical settings that have left or are about to leave the laboratory bench. The applications, which already are diverse and have high medical impact, include use as vaccine vectors against AIDS and respiratory virus infections, creation of BioKnife to resect malignant tumors, induction of “footprint (transgene) free” pluripotent stem cells, and gene therapy for peripheral arterial disease. These achievements—which are just a few of many examples—were attainable only after rigorously incorporating the rich knowledge of SeV biology that has accumulated during the several decades since the discovery of the virus. Application of SeV vector is certain to expand greatly because of its extremely high performance in transgene expression and its remarkable target cell breadth. | <p>Comprehensively reviews the development of SeV vector, a multipurpose cytoplasmic (non-integrating) RNA vector with extremely high performance<br>Describes advanced devices such as transmissibilty-deficient or replication-incompetent safer versions and a “footprint (transgene) free” expression system<br>Illustrates diverse applications with high medical impact<br></p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-40828-1 | Biomedicine | Palmer | [NAME]; [NAME] | Plant Viral Vectors |  | Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology | 375 | 1 | 2013 | 194 | Hard cover | Book | X, 194 p. 33 illus., 19 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 199 | Biomedicine | SCB22003 | Virology | MMFM | [NAME] | [NAME] | MJCM | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- A personal history of virus-based vector construction by [NAME]-derived ssDNA vectors for the expression of foreign proteins in plants by [NAME] and [NAME] Martin.- Plant Viral Epitope Display Systems for Vaccine Development by [NAME] Leclerc.- Applications of plant viruses in bionanotechnology by [NAME] and [NAME] in the development and applications of plant virus vector as gene silencing platforms.- by Christophe Lacomme.- Emerging Antibody-based Products by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME] Zeitlin.- Production of Recombinant Antigens and Antibodies in Nicotiana benthamiana Using ‘magnifection’ Technology: GMP-Compliant Facilities for Small-and Large-Scale Manufacturing by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME] Haydon.- Plant viral vectors for delivery by Agrobacterium by [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME] Giritch.- Subject index. | In this volume, the authors provide an excellent overview of how far the plant viral vector field has come. The discipline is no longer exclusively in the domain of academics—there is a small, but growing number of small biotechnology companies that exploit plant viruses as the platform for commercial innovation in crop improvement, industrial product manufacturing, and human and veterinary health care. | <p>Provides an overview of how far the plant viral vectors field has come</p><p>Enriches the understanding of the industrialization of plant virology </p><p>Broadens your understanding of plant viruses as the platform for crop improvement, industrial product manufacturing, and human and veterinary health care</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-007-7437-7 | Biomedicine | Shonhai | Addmore Shonhai; [NAME] | Heat Shock Proteins of Malaria |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 223 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 223 p. 35 illus., 33 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB0000X | Biomedicine general | MBGR | [NAME] | Parasitology | MMFP | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction: The importance of molecular chaperones in survival and pathogenesis of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum.- General structural and functional features of molecular chaperones.- The role of Hsp70s in the development and pathogenicity of Plasmodium species.-  Role of the Hsp40 family of proteins in the survival and pathogenesis of the malaria parasite.-  Role of Hsp90 in Plasmodium falciparum malaria.- The role of parasite heat shock proteins in protein trafficking and host cell remodeling.- Role of heat shock proteins in immune modulation in malaria.- Establishment of Plasmodium falciparum extracellular compartments in its host erythrocyte.- Chaperones and Proteases of Plasmodium falciparum.- Heat shock proteins as targets for novel anti-malarial drugs.-  What do we know, what do we not know, and what should the future focus be?. | This book describes the role of heat shock proteins in the life cycle of malaria parasites. The work includes a general introduction on the structural and functional features of heat shock proteins. The main focus is on the role of heat shock protein families from Plasmodium falciparum, their role in protein folding and in the development of malaria pathology. The functions of individual families of heat shock proteins from plasmodium species and their cooperation in functional networks is described. Subcellular and extracellular organelles such as the apicoplast and the Maurer’s Clefts which are associated with plasmodium species, are discussed in detail. The role of heat shock proteins in the development and function of these organelles structures are highlighted. Although conceding that heat shock proteins may not be ideal antimalarial drug targets, prospects of targeting heat shock proteins in antimalarial drug discovery either directly and/or in combination therapies are explored. | <p>This is a novel area of malaria research that is very topical</p><p>All of the chapters are written by leaders or experts in the field</p><p>The chapters on drug discovery will appeal to the biotechnology industry</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-319-01359-6 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME] | Surface Analysis and Techniques in Biology |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 306 | Hard cover | Book | X, 306 p. 151 illus., 82 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | SCB1700X | Molecular Medicine | MBGR | SCL15010 | Systems Biology | PSA | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Applications of XPS in Biology and Biointerface Analysis.- Biomolecular Analysis by Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS).- Cluster Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry.- Biological Tissue Imaging at Different Levels: MALDI and SIMS Imaging Combined.- Molecular Structure and Identification Through G-SIMS and SMILES.- Imaging with the Helium Ion Microscope.- Sum Frequency Generation Vibrational Spectroscopy: A Sensitive Technique for the Study of Biological Molecules at Interfaces.- Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopy: A New Tool for Exploring Biological Structure and Function in Biology.- [NAME]: Applications in the Field of Biology.- Multi-technique Characterization of DNA-modified Surfaces for Biosensing and Diagnostic Applications. | This book summarizes the main surface analysis techniques that are being used to study biological specimens/systems. The compilation of chapters in this book highlight the benefits that surface analysis provides.The outer layer of bulk solid or liquid samples is referred to as the surface of the sample/material. At the surface, the composition, microstructure, phase, chemical bonding, electronic states, and/or texture is often different than that of the bulk material. The outer surface is where many material interactions/reactions take place. This is especially true biomaterials which may be fabricated into bio-devices and in turn implanted into tissues and organs.  Surfaces of biomaterials (synthetic or modified natural materials) are of critical importance since the surface is typically the only part of the biomaterial/bio-device that comes in contact with the biological system.  Analytical techniques are required to characterize the surface of biomaterials and quantify their impact in real-world biological systems. Surface analysis of biological materials started in the 1960’s and the number of researchers working in this area have increased very rapidly since then, a number of advances have been made to standard surface analytical instrumentation, and a number of new instruments have been introduced. | <p>Highlights state-of-the-art surface analytical instrumentation, advanced data analysis tools, and the use of complimentary surface analytical instrumentation to perform a complete analysis of biological systems </p><p>Summarizes the main surface analysis techniques that are being used to study biological specimens/systems</p><p>Explores the benefits of surface analysis techniques to quantify their impact in real-world biological systems</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-8629-9 | Biomedicine | Spangenburg | Espen Spangenburg | Integrative Biology of Women’s Health |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 276 | Hard cover | Book | X, 276 p. 28 illus., 17 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB13004 | Human Physiology | MFG | SCL16008 | Cell Biology | PSF | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Influence of ovarian hormones on skeletal muscle contractility.- 2. Novel Findings in Bone biology: impact on bone health for women.- 3. [NAME] on Skeletal Muscle.- 4. The contribution of ovarian hormones to the cellular regulation of lipid metabolism.- 5. The role of estrogens in the regulation of peripheral glucose dynamics.- 6. The Impact of Estrogen Receptor a Expression in the Pathogenesis of Metabolic Syndrome- 7. Metabolic Health in the Aging Female: Human Perspective.- 8. Transitions Across a Lifetime: Unique Cardiovascular Physiology of Women and Relationship to Cardiovascular Disease Risk.- 9. Estrogen, Cardiac Protection and Aging.- 10. Diet and Exercise Are Potent Modulators of Cardiovascular Disease in Women. | Defining and understanding cellular and molecular mechanisms that are relevant to women’s health has become a critical area of scientific pursuit. Until recently, very little effort has been place on defining or understanding critical differences between women and men that may be critical to the overall health of the woman. In 1990, the National Institutes of Health recognized this gap in knowledge resulting in the creation of the Office of Research on Women’s Health. One of the purposes of this office was to advance the understanding of health issues from the women’s perspective from both a basic and clinical scientific perspective. From a scientific evolution of understanding, the existence of this office is new and thus there has not been enough time for new information to integrate itself in our current scientific thought process. This book will seek to capture and disseminate our current understanding of scientific advancements relevant to women’s health and provide the information to a broad audience. The purpose of this work is to discuss recent advancements in basic science across three areas of concern for women’s health. In addition, the book will provide “translational” chapters that attempt to place the basic science work in context within our current understanding of the human. Although it is well acknowledge that gender differences exist across organ function which translates into differences in whole body function, until recently little effort has been made to define basic mechanisms within various tissues within the woman. This work will focus on recent scientific findings that are relevant to women’s health and to provide novel and relevant information to interested scientists and clinicians. | <p>Integrates the work of young, upcoming investigators with that of established investigators to encourage innovative thoughts and ideas</p><p>Focuses on three areas: skeletal-muscle function, metabolic function, and cardiovascular function</p><p>Provide “translational” chapters that attempt to place the basic science work in context within our current understanding of the human</p><p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-8312-0 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME]; Kazuhiro Ikenaka | Neuron-Glia Interaction in Neuroinflammation |  | Advances in Neurobiology | 7 | 1 | 2013 | 187 | Hard cover | Book | X, 187 p. 25 illus., 24 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB18006 | Neurosciences | PSAN | SCH36001 | Neurology | MJN | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer New York | Available | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 | 2013-09-14 00:00:00 |  | Acute, Chronic, and Non-classical Neuroinflammation: Definitions in a Changing Scientific Environment.- Neuroinflammation in Neurological Disorders.- Factors from Intact and Damaged Neurons.- Interactions between Neurons and Microglia During Neuroinflammation.- Neuron-Astrocyte Interactions in Neuroinflammation.- Neuron-oligodendrocyte Interactions in Neuroinflammation.- Neuron-glia Interaction via Neurotrophins.- Glial Communication via Gap Junction in Neuroinflammation.- Toll-Like Receptors and Neuroinflammation.- The Blood-Brain-Barrier in Neuroinflammation. | Accumulation on glia is an active pathological element in many neurological disorders. Gliosis produces neuroinflammation through both neurotrophic and inflammatory means, but the exact mechanism through which this happens remain unclear. It is suspected that damage to neurons activates the growth of glial cells. The proposed book focuses on the interaction between neurons and glia to help elucidate the pathophysiology of neuroinflammation in neurological disorders.​ | <p>Focuses on neuron-glia interaction of various aspects for understanding of neurological disorders</p><p>Discusses interactions between neurons and microglia during neuroinflammation</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-94-007-7595-4 | Biomedicine | Szende | Agota Szende; [NAME]; [NAME] | Self-Reported Population Health: An International Perspective based on EQ-5D |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 59 | Hard cover | Book | X, 59 p. 8 illus. | 0 | final | 139.99 | Biomedicine | SCB0000X | Biomedicine general | MBGR | SCH27002 | Public Health | MBN | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Data and Methods.- Population Norms for the EQ-5D.- Cross-Country Analysis of EQ-5D Data.- Socio-demographic Indicators based on EQ-5D.- Annex 1.- Annex 2. | The EQ-5D instrument, as a standardized, cross-culturally validated measure of self-assessed health has a hugely important role in understanding population health within and across countries. Over the past two decades a wealth of international population health survey data have been accumulated by the EuroQol Group from research conducted in many countries across four continents. One of the success factors of the EQ-5D instruments has been the easy availability of national or international sets of EQ-5D data, as well as clear explanations and guidance for users. There is an unmet need to produce a comprehensive book that captures up-to-date and expanded information of EQ-5D self-reported health and index values. EQ-5D population norms and cross-country analyses are provided from representative national surveys of 20 countries and additional regional surveys. This book will be a must for those who believe that how people report and value health is very important. | <p>These are the newly updated EQ-5D population norms for a total of 24 countries and regions</p><p>This is the largest and most comprehensive single index value ('utility') off-the-shelf collection of lookup tables for the general population</p><p>This book will be a must for those who believe that how people report and value health is very important</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4419-5776-4 | Biomedicine | Tabrizi | [NAME]; Isabel [NAME] | Surrogate Approaches in Development of Antibody-Based Therapeutics | A Quantitative Evaluation |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 400 | Hard cover | Book | 400 p. | 0 | approx. | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | SCL14005 | Biochemistry, general | PSB | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  |  |  | Examines many important considerations necessary for the design of most effective as well as science-based translational strategies necessary for the successful development of antibody-based therapeutics when surrogate approaches are employed | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-39431-7 | Biomedicine | [NAME] | [NAME] | Human [NAME] |  | The Mycota | 12 | 2 | 2014 | 415 | Hard cover | Book | X, 415 p. 55 illus., 34 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 269 | Biomedicine | SCB16003 | Medical Microbiology | MMFM | SCB14000 | Immunology | MJCM | Biomedicine | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From Commensal to [NAME]: Candida albicans.- Aspergillus fumigatus: Saprophyte to Pathogen.- Systems Biology Approaches to Understand and Predict Fungal Virulence.- Receptor-Ligand Interactions in Fungal Infections.- Macrophages in the Immune Response against Cryptococcus.- T Cell Responses in Fungal Infections.- Molecular Mechanisms of Histoplasma Pathogenesis.- Visualizing Immune Responses in Fungal Infections – Established and Novel Methods.- Mucosal Immunology in Candida albicans Infection.- Invasive Aspergillosis in the Intensive Care Unit.- Molecular Epidemiology of Pneumocystis Outbreaks.- Infections Caused by Mucorales.- Diagnostics of Fungal Infections.- Therapeutic Strategies in Fungal Infections.- [NAME]. | Whereas plant and insect infections are commonly caused by fungi, only a small minority of the vast diversity of fungal species is pathogenic to humans. Despite this, fungal infections cause considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. This volume is dedicated to the biology, clinical presentation and management of invasive fungal infections. Major pathogenic fungi are introduced by world-leading experts and the basic principles of fungal virulence are reviewed in the light of new results and experimental technologies that offer unprecedented insights into invasive infections caused by Aspergillus, Candida, Cryptococcus, Pneumocystis and [NAME]. In parallel, the clinical presentation of invasive fungal infections and current approaches to their diagnosis and treatment are summarized to provide an overview of human pathogenic fungi, linking pathogen biology to the clinical presentation of disease. | <p>A completely revised new edition</p><p>Written by experts</p><p>Richly illustrated</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-62703-675-7 | Biomedicine | Thorn | [NAME] | Exocytosis Methods |  | Neuromethods | 83 | 1 | 2014 | 215 | Hard cover | Book | X, 215 p. 70 illus., 36 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Biomedicine | SCB18006 | Neurosciences | PSAN | SCL25066 | Neurobiology | PSAN | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Humana Press | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  | Worldwide | [NAME] Assay by Single-Molecule Alternating Laser Excitation.- Imaging the Stages of Exocytosis in Epithelial Type II Pneumocytes.- Carbon-Fibre Amperometry in the Study of Exocytosis.- Imaging of Insulin Exocytosis from Pancreatic Beta Cells.- Functional, Quantitative, and Super-Resolution Imaging and Spectroscopic Approaches for Studying Exocytosis.- Electrophysiologic Measurements of [NAME] in Hormone-Secreting Cells.- Measuring Exocytosis in Endocrine Tissue Slices.- Intravital Microscopy and Its Application to Study Regulated Exocytosis in the Exocrine Glands of Live Rodents.- Rapid Analysis of Synaptic Vesicle Endocytosis in Synaptosomes.- Isolated Neurohypophysial Terminals: Model for Depolarization-Secretion Coupling.- The Sea Urchin Egg and Cortical Vesicles as Model Systems to Dissect the Fast, Ca2+-Triggered Steps of Regulated Exocytosis. | Bringing together techniques and methods currently being applied to the study of exocytosis, Exocytosis Methods collects chapters from experts in the field, examining this fundamental process essential to functions ranging from protein secretion to hormone release and neurotransmission.  The book begins with a section covering a range of techniques being applied to the study of single-vesicle fusion events, which are key in order to gain insight into the final steps of vesicle fusion.  The volume continues with several model systems that are being employed to unravel the complexities of exocytosis.  Written for the Neuromethods series, chapters included in this work present the kind of detail and vital implementation advice that leads to successful results. Practical and authoritative, Exocytosis Methods seeks to promote the advent of new methods in microscopy and the development of new preparations, which would doubtlessly lead to many new and exciting discoveries in this field. | <p>Includes cutting-edge techniques and methods for studying exocytosis in the brain </p><p>Provides step-by-step detail essential for reproducible results </p><p>Contains key notes and implementation advice from the experts</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP12345 | Springer Protocols
 | 978-3-0348-0708-1 | Biomedicine | Trifilieff | [NAME] | Indacaterol | The First Once-daily Long-acting Beta2 Agonist for COPD | Milestones in Drug Therapy |  | 1 | 2014 | 229 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 229 p. 41 illus., 21 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 189 | Biomedicine | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | SCH33134 | Pneumology/Respiratory System | MJL | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | [NAME] | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Current Pharmacotherapy for COPD.- The preclinical pharmacology of indacaterol.- The design of the indacaterol molecule.- The early clinical development of Indacaterol.- INHANCE: An adaptive confirmatory study with dose selection at interim.- Phase III clinical efficacy studies – lung function.- Phase III Clinical Efficacy of Indacaterol.- Patient-centered Outcomes.- The history and performance of the Breezhaler device.- What does the future hold for the therapy of COPD? | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multi-component condition that results in increasingly limited airflow, usually associated with an abnormal inflammatory response of the lung. It constitutes a major public health burden worldwide, while only very few effective therapies are available.This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of [NAME], a newly approved once-daily inhaled β2 agonist for the treatment of COPD. It reviews the current pharmacotherapy for COPD and discusses topics such as the chemical design and the pre-clinical pharmacology of the molecule, the early clinical development, the INHANCE study (which provides a successful example of the use of an adaptive design in the confirmatory setting) and the Phase III clinical efficacy study, as well as the history and performance of the Breezhaler device. Finally, a list of emerging targets is included that could well offer future treatment options for COPD. | <p>Summarizes preclinical and clinical data</p><p><p>A valuable source of information for scientists and clinicians</p><p><p>Contemporary monograph on the pharmacotherapy of COPD</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-9163-7 | Biomedicine | Uchegbu | Ijeoma F. Uchegbu; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 666 | Hard cover | Book | XXI, 666 p. 154 illus., 98 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Biomedicine | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | SCF00008 | Pharmacy | MQP | Biomedicine | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Nanoscience and nanotechnology overview.- Liposome preparation and characterization.- Solid polymeric nanoparticles.- Lipid [NAME] molecular weight amphiphile [NAME] Quantum dots.- Magnetic particles.- Drug nanoparticles.- [NAME] of pharmaceutical nanosystems.- Drug solubilisation.- Gene therapy.- Chemotherapy.- Tissue engineering.- Anti-infectives.- Vaccination.- Anti-arthritic drugs.- Imaging agents.- Commercial exploitation of pharmaceutical nanosystems.- Future perspectives.- Multiple Choice.- Problem Sets.- Case Studies.- Suggested Reading. | Nanoscience or the science of the very small offers the pharmaceutical scientist a wealth of opportunities. By fabricating at the nanoscale, it is possible to exert unprecedented control on drug activity. This textbook will showcase a variety of nanosystems working from their design and construction to their application in the field of drug delivery. The book is intended for graduate students in drug delivery, physical and polymer chemistry, and applied pharmaceutical sciences courses that involve fundamental nanoscience.The purpose of the text is to present physicochemical and biomedical properties of synthetic polymers with an emphasis on their application in polymer therapeutics i.e., pharmaceutical nanosystems, drug delivery and biological performance. There are two main objectives of this text. The first is to provide advanced graduate students with knowledge of the principles of nanosystems and polymer science including synthesis, structure, and characterization of solution and solid state properties. The second is to describe the fundamentals of therapeutic applications of polymers in drug delivery, targeting, response modifiers as well as regulatory issues.The courses, often listed as Advanced Drug Delivery and Applied Pharmaceutics; Polymer [NAME]; or [NAME], are designed as an overview of the field specifically for graduate students in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Programs. However, the course content may also be of interest for graduate students in related biomedical research programs.These courses generally include a discussion of the major principles of polymer science and fundamental concepts of application of polymers as modern therapeutics. All courses are moving away from the above mentioned course names and going by ‘pharmaceutical nanoscience or nanosystems’. This area of research and technology development has attracted tremendous attention during the last two decades and it is expected that it will continue to grow in importance. However, the area is just emerging and courses are limited but they are offered. | <p>Provides sections on problem sets, case studies, and reading assignments</p><p>Includes [NAME] and Test Your Knowledge sections</p><p>Contains a multiple choice section</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-319-01416-6 | Biomedicine | Wakabayashi | [NAME]; [NAME] | Interdisciplinary Concepts in Cardiovascular Health |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 650 p. 82 illus., 50 illus. in color. 3 volume-set | 0 | final | 459 | Biomedicine | SCB1700X | Molecular Medicine | MBGR | SCH33118 | Metabolic Diseases | MFGM | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-08-31 00:00:00 |  |  |  | This book provides an introduction to the principles of both cardiovascular epidemiology and molecular pathophysiology; as a unique aspect, it also outlines and discusses the molecular concepts underlying epidemiological observations. Further, it promotes the use of interdisciplinary approaches in the field of preventive medicine based on recent advances in molecular and cellular pathophysiology. The book offers a valuable resource work for researchers in basic biomedical fields and clinical scientists alike, as well as guidelines for novel avenues of research in both basic pathophysiology and cardiovascular therapy and prevention. | <p>Provides comprehensive and well-organized ​overview of a highly interdisciplinary field</p><p>Covers a wide range of biomedical research areas</p><p>Clearly arranged to create an easy to use knowledge base</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-40281-4 | Biomedicine | Weiss | [NAME]; [NAME] | Pathologies of Calcium Channels |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 920 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 920 p. 83 illus., 54 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | SCB13004 | Human Physiology | MFG | SCL14110 | Receptors | PSBC | Biomedicine | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Pathologies of Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels.- Part II Pathologies of Transient Receptor Potential Channels.- Part III Pathologies of Ligand-Gated Calcium Channels. | Calcium ions represent Mother Nature’s ‘ion-of-choice’ for regulating fundamental physiological functions, as they initiate a new life at the time of fertilization and guide subsequent developmental and physiological functions of the human body. Calcium channels, which act as gated pathways for the movement of calcium ions across the membranes, play a central part in the initiation of calcium signals, and defects in calcium channel function have been found to result in a plethora of human diseases, referred to as the calcium channelopathies.Pathologies of Calcium Channels brings together leading international experts to discuss our current understanding of human diseases associated with the various calcium channels, from their molecular basis to potential future therapeutic targeting of calcium channels. | <p>Provides comprehensive information on the molecular basis and the clinical implications</p><p>Improves the understanding of this rapidly expanding field</p><p>With contributions by international experts</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-8623-7 | Biomedicine | Workman | [NAME]; [NAME] | Fundamentals of Chromatin |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 656 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 656 p. 92 illus., 90 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | SCB12008 | Human Genetics | MFN | SCB0000X | Biomedicine general | MBGR | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Histone, Nucleosome and Chromatin Structure.- Histone Chaperones in the Assembly and Disassembly of Chromatin.- [NAME] by Histone Acetylation.- Histone Methylation in Chromatin Signaling.- Histone Ubiquitylation Control of Gene Expression.- Regulation of Chromatin Structure and Function by [NAME] and ADP-ribosylation.- Histone phosphorylation and chromatin dynamics.- Reading histone modifications.- Properties and functions of histone variants.- Transcription through Chromatin.- Chromatin remodeling in DNA repair and replication.- [NAME]: A Critical Part of the Genome.- Emerging Areas of Chromatin Research.- Index. | ​​​​​​​​​​​​​While there has been an increasing number of books on various aspects of epigenetics, there has been a gap over the years in books that provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of chromatin. ​Chromatin is the combination of DNA and proteins that make up the genetic material of chromosomes. Its primary function is to package DNA to fit into the cell, to strengthen the DNA to prevent damage, to allow mitosis and meiosis, and to control the expression of genes and DNA replication.  The audience for this book is mainly newly established scientists ​and graduate students. Rather than going into the more specific areas of recent research on chromatin the chapters in this book give a strong, updated groundwork about the topic. Some the fundamentals that this book will cover include the structure of chromatin and biochemistry and the enzyme complexes that manage it. | <p>Focuses on fundamental properties of chromatin that include structure, composition, modifications and functions in nuclear processes such as transcription, and DNA replication and repair</p><p>Chapters from this book have been written by leading researchers in the field</p><p>This book provides an updated overview of the basics to knowing the function of chromatin</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-1-4614-8793-7 | Biomedicine | Xiong | [NAME]; [NAME] | Current Laboratory Methods in Neuroscience Research |  | Springer [NAME] |  | 1 | 2013 | 1091 | Hard cover | Book | X, 1091 p. 189 illus., 122 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 209 | Biomedicine | SCB18006 | Neurosciences | PSAN | SCH36001 | Neurology | MJN | Biomedicine | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Section 1: Neurohistological techniques.- 1. Brain tissue preparation, sectioning and staining.- 2. Brain stereotactic injections.- 3. Tract tracing at light and electron [NAME]. Stereological analysis of neurological tissues.- Section 2: In vitro preparations.- 5. Preparation and use of rodent hippocampal brain slices.- 6.  Single-Cell Neuronal Dissociation For Electrophysiological Studies.- 7. Isolation and Culture of Human Neurons, [NAME] and Astrocytes.- 8. Isolation and Culture of Neural Stem/progenitor Cells.- 9. Isolation of mitochondria from brain tissue and cells.- 10. Isolation of synaptosomes from archived brain tissues.- 11. [NAME] oocytes isolation and microinjection.- Section 3: Leukocyte isolation and application in neuroscience.- 12. Centrifugal elutriation for studies of neuroimmunity.- 13. Flow cytometry in neuroscience research.- Section 4: Standard Laboratory Nucleic Acid and Protein Detections.- 14. Western Blotting Technique in Biomedical Research.- 15. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Real-time RT PCR.- Section 5: Nanomedicine.- 16. Nanoformulations.- 17. Neuronanomedicine.- Section 6: Bioimaging.- 18. Confocal imaging of nerve cells.- 19. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).- 20. X-Ray, Positron Emission, and Single Photon Emission Tomographic Bioimaging.- 21. Non-Invasive Neurophysiological Imaging with Magnetoencephalography.- 22. [NAME] Imaging.- Section 7: Neuroelectrophysiology.- 23. Techniques for Extracellular Recordings.- 24. “Blind” patch-clamp recordings from rodent hippocampal slices.- 25. Whole-cell patch clamp recordings.- Section 8: Immunohistochemistry and autoradiography.- 26. Analysis of Receptor Binding And Quantitative Autoradiography.- 27. Techniques in Immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry.- Section 9: Analysis of Gene Expression.- 28. Protein identification by mass spectrometry: Proteomics.- 29. DNA Microarrays as a Tool for Neurosciences Research.- 30. Metabolomics .- 31. Bioinformatic Methods and Resources for Neuroscience Research.- Section 10: Animal Models: Behavior and Pathology.- 32. Motor function in rodent models of neurodegenerative disorders.- 33. Humanized mice.- 34. Animal models for PD and ALS.- 35. Animal models for Alzheimer’s Disease.- 36. Animal Models: Behavior and Pathology. | Current Laboratory Methods in Neuroscience Research is a research manual for both students and seasoned researchers. It focuses on commonly-used techniques employed for neuroscience research, presented in a simple, step-by-step manner for laboratory use. The manual also offers a “blueprint” for  bench-to-bedside research designed to facilitate multidisciplinary neuroscience pursuits. Sections include coverage of neurohistological techniques, in vitro preparations, leukocyte isolation and application in neuroscience, standard laboratory nucleic acid and protein detections, nanomedicine, bioimaging, neuroelectrophysiology, immunohistochemistry and autoradiography, analysis of gene expression, and animal models. | <p>Includes a variety of laboratory approaches essential for neuroscience research pursuits</p><p>Covers isolation and culture of brain tissue to animal studies and therapeutic approaches</p><p>Provides essential and up-to-date technical and methodological guidance for graduate students and investigators</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-39628-1 | Chemistry | [NAME] | [NAME] | Photodynamic Therapy | From Theory to Application |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 342 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 342 p. 184 illus., 142 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Chemistry | SCC21001 | Physical Chemistry | PNR | SCP31050 | Medical and Radiation Physics | MMPH | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I History.- History of Photodynamic Therapy.- Part II Theory and Mechanism.- Fundamentals of Photophysics, Photochemistry and Photobiology.- Molecular Biological Mechanisms in Photodynamic Therapy.- Part III Methods and Instrumentation.- Diagnostic and Laser Measurements in PDT.- Implementation of Laser Technologies in Clinical PDT.- Photochemical Internatlisation(PCI).- A Novel Technology for Targeted Macromolecule Therapy.- Part IV Oncological Applications.- PDT in Dermatology.- Photodynamic Diagnosis and Therapy for Brain Malignancies: From the Bench to Clinical Application.- Photodynamic Therapy for Thoracic Oncology.- Photodynamic Therapy for Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy.- Part V Non-Oncological Applications.- Functional Targeting of Bacteria: A Multimodal Construct for PDT and Diagnostics of Drug-Resistant Bacteria.- Photodynamic Therapy: A Novel Promising Approach for the Treatment of Spontaneous Microbial Infections in Pet Animals.- Photodynamic Control of Noxious Insects and Parasites. | Photodynamic Therapy: From Theory to Application brings attention to this exceptional treatment strategy, which until now has not achieved the recognition and breadth of applications it deserves. The authors, all experts and pioneers in their field, discuss the history and basic principles of PDT, as well as the fundamentals of the theory, methods, and instrumentation of clinical diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Non-oncological applications such as the control of parasites and noxious insects are also discussed. This book serves as a standard reference for researchers and students at all levels, as well as clinical specialists interested in the topic and those in industry exploring new areas for development. A comprehensive exposition of both the theory and application of PDT, this book fills the gaps in the current literature and brings together both the basic understanding of the process of PDT and an expanded vision of its applications. | <p>Emphasis on technological application for diagnostics and clinical implementations <br><br></p><p>Combines both theory and application <br><br></p><p>Detailed description of experimental methods and instrumentation used in clinical applications</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-8668-8 | Chemistry | Allaf | [NAME]; [NAME] | Instant Controlled Pressure Drop (D.I.C.) in Food Processing | From Fundamental to Industrial Applications | Food Engineering Series |  | 1 | 2014 | 210 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 210 p. 48 illus., 37 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | SCC15001 | Food Science | TDCT | SCC12029 | Biochemical Engineering | TC | Food Science / Chemistry | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Part I Drying.- Chapter 1.Swell-Drying.- Chapter 2.D.I.C. assisted hot air drying of post-harvest paddy rice.- Chapter 3. D.I.C. assisted parboiling of paddy rice.- Part II Allergens and Decontamination.- Chapter 4. Effect of D.I.C. on the allergenicity of legume proteins.- Chapter 5. D.I.C. Decontamination of Solid and Powder.- Part III Extraction.- Chapter 6. Extraction of Essential Oils & Volatile Molecules.- Chapter 7. D.I.C. texturing for Solvent Extraction.- Chapter 8. Coupling D.I.C. and ultrasound in solvent extraction processes.- Chapter 9. D.I.C. intensification of the mechanical extraction of lipids by pressing.- Conclusion.- Index. | The use of Instant Controlled Pressure Drop (D.I.C.) in food processing operations is relatively new when compared with other conventional or innovative technologies. In addition to existing applications such as drying, texturing and decontamination, D.I.C. technology has been shown to be highly appropriate for an ever-growing number of uses and with a wide range of raw materials. Some examples are post-harvesting and drying of fruits and vegetables; cereal steaming; extraction of essential oils and active molecules, where D.I.C. may be combined with supercritical fluids, ultrasound or microwaves; and the hydrolysis of cellulose and the transesterification of lipids. This book presents a complete picture of current knowledge on the use of D.I.C. in food processing, preservation and extraction. It provides a comprehensive compilation, summarizing the fundamentals of D.I.C. technology, current developments, new research findings, safety precautions and environmental impacts. It will also contribute to widening the scope of D.I.C. technology through the inclusion of some much-needed examples of industrial applications. Each chapter of the book is complementary to the other chapters. They all are based on presentations of reputed international researchers and address the latest progress in the field.Professor [NAME] ALLAF heads a research team working on the intensification of eco-processes at La Rochelle University. He is a physicist and an expert in the thermodynamics of “instantaneity”.Dr. [NAME] is the R&D manager of ABCAR-DIC Process Company. A chemical engineer, she obtained her Ph.D. in innovative extraction processes. | <p>Highlights the novel food processing technique: Instant Controlled Pressure Drop </p><p>Contributors include leaders in the field </p><p>Discusses the various applications of this new technique</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-02041-9 | Chemistry | Ashar | [NAME]; [NAME] | A Practical Guide to the Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid, [NAME], and Sulfonating Agents |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 140 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 140 p. 5 illus., 4 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 79.99 | Chemistry | SCC27000 | Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering | TDC | SCT22008 | Industrial and Production Engineering | TGP | Chemistry | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Current Status of Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid.- Sulfuric Acid Plant with Co-Generation of Power.- Sulphonating Agents and Derivatives based on Sulfuric Acid.- Innovations / Modifications in Technology.- Equipments Required for the Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid, [NAME] and Liquid Sulphur Trioxide.- Materials of Construction of Main Equipments.- Safety Precautions.- Economic Considerations.- Future Developments.-         Cold Process of Manufacturing Sulfuric Acid and Sulphonating Agents Patented by NEAT.- Storage, Handling and Properties of Sulphur, Sulfuric Acid, oleum and Liquid [NAME]. | This critical volume provides practical insights on sulfuric acid and related plant design and on techniques to improve and enhance substantially the efficiency of an existing plant by means of small modifications. The book provides readers with a better understanding of the state-of-art in sulfuric acid manufacture as well as, importantly, in the manufacture of value-added products based on sulfur that are also associated with the manufacture of sulfuric acid. Overall, engineers and plant managers will be introduced to technologies for making their sulfuric acid enterprises more productive, remunerative, and environmentally friendly. A Practical Guide to the Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid, [NAME], and Sulfonating Agents covers sulfuric acid and derivative chemical plant details from the nuts-and-bolts level to a holistic perspective based on actual field experience. The book is indispensable to anyone involved in implementing a sulfuric acid or related chemical plant. | <p>Present a nuts-and-bolts to holistic guide on the manufacture of sulfuric acid and derivative products from technical and economic perspectives<br>Includes novel innovations and rules of thumb to for optimal implementation of sulfuric acid and related chemical plants<br>Provides comprehensive coverage of derivative products in sulfuric acid manufacture with detailed process descriptions<br>Focuses attention through the book on practical design, co-generation of power, and operation parameters<br>Outlines strategies on how to improve efficiencies in existing chemical plants with small modifications</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-39708-0 | Chemistry | Bertau | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Methanol: The Basic Chemical and Energy Feedstock of the Future | Asinger's Vision Today |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 651 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 651 p. 421 illus., 168 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 279 | Chemistry | SCC27000 | Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering | TDC | SCT25007 | Energy Technology | TH | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-01-10 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME]: What Comes After?.- Asinger's Vision 'Technical Photosynthesis'.- Methanol Generation.- Substance Property Data of Methanol.- Methanol Utilisation Technologies.- Methanol Generation Economics: Economical Evaluation of the State-of-the-art of Methanol Production Technologies. | Methanol - The Chemical and Energy Feedstock of the Future offers a visionary yet unbiased view of methanol technology. Based on the groundbreaking 1986 publication 'Methanol' by [NAME], this book includes contributions by more than 40 experts from industry and academia. The authors and editors provide a comprehensive exposition of methanol chemistry and technology which is useful for a wide variety of scientists working in chemistry and energy related industries as well as academic researchers and even decision-makers and organisations concerned with the future of chemical and energy feedstocks. | <p>This book provides state-of-the-art concepts for producing, converting and using methanol as a source of energy and chemicals for the future</p><p>Written by a careful selection of experts it gives an unbiased and issue-related view</p><p>A must for chemists and engineers in chemical and petrochemical industry as well as engineers in the power generating industry</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-40189-3 | Chemistry | Brøndsted Nielsen | [NAME]; [NAME] | Photophysics of Ionic Biochromophores |  | Physical Chemistry in Action |  | 1 | 2013 | 226 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 226 p. 125 illus., 102 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | SCC21001 | Physical Chemistry | PNR | SCP27008 | Biophysics and Biological Physics | PHVN | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Concepts.- Introduction and new aspects.- Experimental techniques.- Theoretical Methods.- Photo-initiated Dynamics and Spectroscopy of the Deprotonated Green Fluorescent Protein Chromophore.- Fluorescence from Gas-phase Biomolecular Ions.- Spectroscopy of Ferric Heme and Protoporphyrin IX Ions in vacuo.- UV-Visible Absorption Spectroscopy of Protein Ions.- Excited-state Dynamics of Protonated Aromatic Amino Acids.- UV Photophysics of DNA and [NAME] in vacuo: Dissociation Channels, Time Scales, and Electronic Spectra.- Action Spectroscopy of Gas-phase Peptide Ions with Energetic Photons. | This book provides a concise overview of the photophysics and spectroscopy of bio chromophore ions. The book 'Photophysics of Ionic Biochromophores' summarizes important recent advances in the spectroscopy of isolated biomolecular ions in vacuo, which has within the last decade become a highly active research field. Advanced instrumental apparatus and the steady increase in more and more powerful computers have made this development possible, both for experimentalists and theoreticians. Applied techniques described here include absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, which are excellent indicators of environmental effects and can thus shed light on the intrinsic electronic structures of ions without perturbations from e.g. water molecules, counter ions, nearby charges, and polar amino acid residues. When compared with spectra of the chromophores in their natural environment, such spectra allow to identify possible perturbations. At the same time gas-phase spectra provide important benchmarks for quantum chemistry calculations of electronically excited states.  <br />This volume focuses on biological systems from protein biochromophores, e.g. the protonated Schiff-base retinal responsible for vision, and individual aromatic amino acids to peptides and whole proteins, studied using visible, ultraviolet and vacuum ultraviolet light. Work on DNA nucleotides and strands that are amenable to mass spectrometric studies because of the negatively charged sugarphosphate backbone are also presented. DNA strands represent an example of the interplay between multiple chromophores, which is even harder to model correctly than just single chromophores due to spatially extended excited states and weak coupling terms. The experimental techniques used to measure spectra and commonly used theoretical methods are described with a discussion on limitations and advantages. The volume includes an updated status of the field and interesting future directions such as cold ion spectroscopy. | Provides a concise overview of investigations of ionic biochromophores<br>First integrated overview of the photophysics of different classes of biomolecules: from single amino acids over peptides and proteins to DNA<br>Introduces different experimental techniques for spectroscopic investigation of bio chromophore ions<br>Highly interdisciplinary work with relevance to chemistry, physics and biology/life sciences | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-94-007-7707-1 | Chemistry | Corti | [NAME]; [NAME] | Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells | Materials, Performance, Durability and Applications |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 484 | Hard cover | Book | II, 484 p. 151 illus., 81 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Chemistry | SCC29000 | Catalysis | PNRD | [NAME] | Electrochemistry | PNRH | Chemistry | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction to Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells.- Catalysts for methanol oxidation.- Pt and Pd-based electrocatalysts for ethanol and ethylene glycol fuel cells.- Electro-oxidation of 3-carbon alcohols and its viability for fuel cell application.- Nanostructured Electrocatalysts for Methanol and Ethanol-Tolerant Cathodes.- Membranes for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells.- Carbon materials for fuel cells.- Physical modeling and numerical simulation of Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells.- Scales, mechanisms and approaches.- Applications and durability of direct methanol fuel cells. | Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells: Materials, Performance, Durability and Applications begins with an introductory overview of direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFC); it focuses on the main goals and challenges in the areas of materials development, performance, and commercialization. The preparation and the properties of the anodic catalysts used for the oxidation of methanol, higher alcohols, and alcohol tolerant cathodes are then described. The membranes used as proton conductors in DAFC are examined, as well as alkaline membranes, focusing on the electrical conductivity and alcohol permeability. The use of different kinds of carbon materials as catalyst supports, gas diffusion layers, and current collectors in DAFC is also discussed. State of the art of the modeling is used to estimate performance and durability. The closing chapter reviews the use of DAFC in portable equipment and mobile devices and features a detailed discussion on the mechanisms of component degradation which limits their durability.This book is written to facilitate the understanding of DAFC technology, applications, and future challenges. It is an excellent introduction for electrochemical and material engineers interested in small fuel cells as portable energy sources, scientists focused on materials science for energy production and storage, as well as policy-makers in the area of renewable energies. | <p>Multi-author contributed volume featuring an emerging technology</p><p>Contains contributions from experts in industry and academia</p><p>Of interest to fuel cell researchers and green energy policy</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-40240-1 | Chemistry | Evtugyn | [NAME] | Biosensors: Essentials |  | Lecture Notes in Chemistry | 84 | 1 | 2014 | 215 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 215 p. 133 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | SCC11006 | Analytical Chemistry | PNF | SCB15007 | Laboratory Medicine | MBGL | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction and Historic Overview.- Biochemical Components Used in Biosensor Assemblies: Enzymes.- Antibodies.- Protein / Peptide Receptors.- Nucleic Acids.- Whole Cells as Biosensing Elements.- Immobilization of Biochemical Elements of Biosensors.- Biosensor Signal Transducers: Electrochemical Transducers.- Optical Transducers.- Other Techniques.- How does it Work? – Case Studies.- Biosensors Prospects: Quo vadis? (Conclusion). | Today, biosensors are broadly applied in research, clinical diagnosis and monitoring, as well as in pharmaceutical, environmental or food analysis. In this work, the author presents the essentials that advanced students and researchers need to know in order to make full use of this technology. This includes a description of biochemical recognition elements, such as enzymes, antibodies, aptamers or even whole cells. Various signal transducers such as electrochemical and optical transducers, luminescence devices and advanced techniques such as quartz crystal microbalances and MEMS systems are covered as well. Current applications are introduced through various case studies, rounded out by a forward-looking chapter on the prospects for biosensor development offered by nanotechnology, lab-on-a-chip, and biomimetic systems. | <p>Covers essentials that advanced students and researchers need to know</p><p>With a forward-looking chapter on biosensor [NAME]Presented in a consistent style by an expert author</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-94-007-7774-3 | Chemistry | Gaya | [NAME] | Heterogeneous Photocatalysis Using Inorganic Semiconductor Solids |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 223 | Hard cover | Book | I, 223 p. 39 illus., 1 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | SCC29000 | Catalysis | PNRD | SCC21001 | Physical Chemistry | PNR | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Principles of Heterogeneous Photocatalysis.- Kinetic Concepts of Heterogeneous Photocatalysis.- Mechanistic Principles of Photocatalytic reaction.- Origin of the Activity of Semiconductor Photocatalysts.- Perspectives and Advances in Photocatalysis.- Photocatalytic Routes to Organic Compounds. | This book underscores the essential principles of photocatalysis and provides an update on its scientific foundations, research advances, and current opinions, and interpretations. It consists of an introduction to the concepts that form the backbone of photocatalysis, from the principles of solid-state chemistry and physics to the role of reactive oxidizing species. Having recognised the organic link with chemical kinetics, part of the book describes kinetic concepts as they apply to photocatalysis. The dependence of rate on the reaction conditions and parameters is detailed, the retrospective and prospective aspects of the mechanism of photocatalysis are highlighted, and the adsorption models, photocatalytic rate expressions, and kinetic disguises are examined. This book also discusses the structure, property, and activity relationship of prototypical semiconductor photocatalysts and reviews how to extend their spectral absorption to the visible region to enable the effective use of visible solar spectrum. Lastly, it presents strategies for deriving substantially improved photoactivity from semiconductor materials to support the latest applications and potential trends. | <p>Contains simplified photocatalysis kinetics concepts </p><p>Explains reaction mechanisms from first principles </p><p>Cites recent literature </p><p>Written from a chemist's perspective</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-94-007-7734-7 | Chemistry | Inamuddin | Dr. [NAME]; [NAME] | Green Chromatographic Techniques | Separation and Purification of Organic and Inorganic Analytes |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 323 | Hard cover | Book | I, 323 p. 58 illus., 17 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | SCC11030 | Chromatography | PNFC | SCC11006 | Analytical Chemistry | PNF | Chemistry | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Saving Solvents in Chromatographic Purifications: The Counter-current Chromatography Technique.- Ion Size Exclusion Chromatography on Hypercrosslinked Polystyrene Sorbents as a Green Technology of Separating Mineral Electrolytes.- Supercritical Fluid Chromatography: A Green Approach for Separation and Purification of Organic and Inorganic Analytes.- High Performance Thin-layer Chromatography.- Green Techniques in Gas Chromatography.- Preparation and Purification of Garlic-Derived Organosulfur Compound Allicin by Green Methodologies.- Green Sample Preparation Focusing on Organic Analytes in Complex Matrices.- Studies Regarding the Optimization of the Solvent Consumption in the Determination of Organochlorine Pesticides from Complex Fodder.- [NAME] Chromatography– A Useful Technique for Speciation Analysis of Polydimethylsiloxanes. | This book presents a unified outlook on counter-current, ion size exclusion, supercritical fluids, high-performance thin layers, and gas and size exclusion chromatographic techniques used for the separation and purification of organic and inorganic analytes. It also describes a number of green techniques, green sample preparation methods and optimization of solvent consumption in the chromatographic analysis of organic and inorganic analytes. This book offers a valuable resource not only for learners, but also for more experienced chromatographers, conveying a deeper understanding of green chromatographic techniques, green solvents and preparation methods. | <p>Solely devoted to green chromatographic methods <br></p><p>Includes a range of applications <br></p><p>Features a complete literature review</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-9244-3 | Chemistry | Jain | [NAME] | Applications of Biotechnology in Oncology |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 1204 | Hard cover | Book | X, 1204 p. 10 illus. | 0 | final | 279 | Chemistry | SCC12002 | Biotechnology | TCB | SCH43008 | Oncology | MJCL | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Molecular Biology of Cancer.- Oncogenomics.- Sequencing in Cancer.- Oncoproteomics.- Biomarkers of Cancer.- Molecular Diagnosis of Cancer. | Applications of Biotechnology in Oncology collects key writings by [NAME] on the most important contributions of biotechnology to cancer research, particularly to the molecular diagnosis of cancer and drug delivery in cancer for personalized management of patients. Basics of various “omics” technologies and their application in oncology are described as oncogenomics and oncoproteomics. This detailed volume also explores molecular diagnostics, nanobiotechnology, cell and gene therapies, as well as personalized oncology. With approximately one thousand selected references from recent literature on this topic and numerous tables and figures, Applications of Biotechnology in Oncology serves as an ideal reference for oncologists, scientists involved in research on cancer biology, and physicians in various specialties who deal with cancer. | <p>Contains excerpts from Prof. [NAME] key writings on biotechnology and cancer</p><p>Features around a thousand selected references from recent literature on the topic as well as 53 tables and 10 figures</p><p>Serves researchers in both life science and pharmaceutical science</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-39428-7 | Chemistry | [NAME] | [NAME] | Polycondensation | History and New Results |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 279 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 279 p. 103 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | SCC22008 | Polymer Sciences | PNNP | SCC19007 | Organic Chemistry | PNN | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Experiments before World War I.- W.H. Carothers - Life and Work.- [NAME] and the Theory of Step-Growth Polymerization.- [NAME] and the Role of Equilibration.- Important Polycondensates.- The Role of Cyclization and a new Theory of Step-Growth Polymerization.- Non-Stoichiometric Polycondensations.- Ring-Opening Polycondensation.- Multibranched Polymers by a2 + bn Polycondensations.- Hyperbranched Polymers by abn Polycondensations.- Multicyclic Polymers.- Polycondensations via Electrostatic Interactions.- Solid State Polycondensations.- Combined Ring-Opening Polymerization and Polycondensation.- Condensative Chain Polymerization. | This book reports on origin and history of polycondensation chemistry beginning in the first half of the 19th century. Furthermore, history and inventors of the most important polycondensates, such as Nylons, PET or polycarbonates, are described. The classical theory of step-growth polymerizations is discussed in the light of the latest experimental and theoretical results. Particular emphasis is laid on the role of cyclization reactions. Special categories of polycondensation processes are discussed in more detail: syntheses of hyperbranched and multicyclic polymers, non-stoichiometric polycondensations, interfacial polycondensations, solid state polycondensations, condensative chain polymerizations etc. | <p>Careful evaluation of historic reports</p><p>Combination of historic and latest experimental results</p><p>Balanced discussion of theory and experiments</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-38933-7 | Chemistry | [NAME] | Challa S.S.R. Kumar | Transmission Electron Microscopy Characterization of Nanomaterials |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 600 p. 228 illus., 142 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 339 | Chemistry | SCC00004 | Chemistry/Food Science, general | PN | SCZ00000 | Materials Science, general | TGM | Chemistry | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Characterization of biological and inorganic nanocomposites by TEM.- Electron Microscopy techniques for solar cell characterization.- TEM for Characterization of Semiconductor nanomaterials.- 3D-TEM Characterization of Nanomaterials.- TEM for Characterization of Nanowires and Nanorods.- TEM for Characterization of core-shell nanoparticles.- Valence Electron spectroscopy by TEM.- Transimission Electron Microscopy of Nanocomposites.- High Resolution in STEM mode: individual atom analysis in Semiconductor Nanowires.- TEM for Characterization of Thermoelectric nanomaterials.- TEM for Characterization of Nanocomposites of Oxide Thins Films December 2012.- TEM for Characterization of Metallic nanomaterials.- Study of nanomaterials and nanostructures by using the 3D-TEM technique. | Third volume of a 40-volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scientist [NAME] Kumar. This handbook gives a comprehensive overview about Transmission Electron Microscopy characterization of nanomaterials. Modern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are covered and make this volume essential reading for research scientists in academia and industry. | <p>Encyclopedic presentation of transmission electron microscopy characterization in nanomaterial</p><p>Comprehensive presentation of transmission electron microscopy characterization of nanomaterials<br><br>Third volume of a 40-volume series on nanoscience and nanotechnology included in SpringerMaterials</p>Highly application-oriented overview of modern topics of transmission electron microscopy characterization in nano | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-8932-0 | Chemistry | Lasia | [NAME] | Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy and its Applications |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 308 | Hard cover | Book w. online files/update | XII, 308 p. 224 illus., 48 illus. in color. With online files/update. | 0 | final | 69.99 | Chemistry | [NAME] | Electrochemistry | PNRH | SCC11020 | Spectroscopy/Spectrometry | PNFS | Chemistry | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Definition of the impedance and impedance of electrical circuits.- Determination of impedances.- Impedance of the faradaic reactions in the presence of mass transfer.- Impedance of the faradaic reactions in the presence of adsorption.- General method of obtaining impedance of complex reactions.- Electrocatalytic reactions involving hydrogen.- Dispersion if impedances at solid electrodes.- Impedance of porous electrodes.- Semiconductors and Mott-Schottky plots.- Coatings and paints.- Self-assembled monolayers, biological membranes, and biosensors.- Conditions for obtaining good impedances.- Modeling of experimental data.- Nonlinear impedances (higher harmonics).- Instrumental limitations.- Conclusions.- Index.- Appendix.- References. | This book presents a complete overview of the powerful but often misused technique of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). The book presents a systematic and complete overview of EIS. The book carefully describes EIS and its application in studies of electrocatalytic reactions and other electrochemical processes of practical interest. This book is directed towards graduate students and researchers in Electrochemistry. Concepts are illustrated through detailed graphics and numerous examples. The book also includes practice problems. Additional materials and solutions are available online. | <p>Only comprehensive recent book on EIS to present applications and theory to students</p><p>Includes numerous exercises and examples</p><p>Presents a systematic overview of EIS </p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-0-387-29072-0 | Chemistry | Naimpally | [NAME]; Kirsten Rosselot | Environmental Engineering: Review for the Professional Engineering Examination |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 274 | Hard cover | Book | IX, 274 p. 34 illus. | 0 | final | 79.99 | Chemistry | SCC27000 | Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering | TDC | SCT00004 | Engineering, general | TBC | Chemistry | Professional book | Springer US | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-11 00:00:00 |  | Water and wastewater.- [NAME], soils, and remediation.- Air.- Solid waste.- Hazardous waste.- Environmental assessments and emergency response.- Error and uncertainty in environmental [NAME] 1.- Exam 1 Solutions.- Exam 2.- Exam 2 Solutions. | This book will help the reader expand further into chemical engineering and become a licensed professional engineer (PE), which can offer a tremendous boost to one’s career, as there are certain career opportunities available only to licensed engineers. Licensure demonstrates high standards of professionalism, knowledge, and ability.Because of the work experience requirement, PE examinees have generally been out of school for some time.  This book summarizes the theoretical background of topics covered in the exam, which will help potential examinees refresh their memories on subjects they may not have been exposed to since their undergraduate classes.  Another advantage of using this book to prepare for the PE exam is that two or three 'logical distractors' (answers that result from common mistakes) are included among the answer choices for each problem.  The solutions to the problems also explain why the logical distractors are incorrect.  Research has shown that this is an efficient teaching tool.  Thus, the inclusion of these logical distractors and their explanations will give individuals a better foundation in the subject matter in a shorter period of time.Although this book is intended primarily to help engineers prepare for the PE environmental engineering examination, it will also be useful in undergraduate engineering courses that cover environmental engineering topics. | <p>Book summarizes theoretical background of topics covered in exam<br><br>Includes two or three "logical distractors" (answers that result from common mistakes) among the answer choices for each problem</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-4-431-54128-8 | Chemistry | Nakano | [NAME] | π-Stacked Polymers and [NAME] | Theory, Synthesis, and Properties |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 278 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 278 p. 185 illus., 64 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | SCC22008 | Polymer Sciences | PNNP | SCZ12000 | Optical and Electronic Materials | TJFD | Materials Science / Chemistry | Contributed volume | Springer Japan | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Synthesis and Properties ofπ-Stacked Vinyl Polymers.- Reversible Polymerization Techniques Leading to p-Stacked Polymers.- Cyclophane-based π-Stacked Polymers.- π-STACKED OLIGOMERS AS MODELS FOR SEMICONDUCTING CONJUGATED ORGANIC MATERIALS.- -Stacking on Density Functional Theory: A review. | This book covers broad aspects of the chemistry of π-stacked polymers and low-molecular-weight molecules, from synthesis through theory.  It is intended for graduate students and researchers in academia and industry and consists of chapters written by renowned scientists who have made significant contributions to this field in the past decade.  π-Stacked polymers and low-molecular-weight molecules are expected to replace main-chain conjugated polymers such as polyacetylenes and polythiophenes as organic conducting and energy-transferring substances that are important as materials for photo-electronic applications.  π-Stacked polymers and molecules have significant advantages over main-chain conjugated polymers, i.e., high solubility in solvents, large freedom in molecular design, and colorless nature. | Treats pi-stacked molecular designs, which are an effective alternative for main-chain conjugated polymers <br>Comprehensively covers these soluble, colorless, conducting organic materials that are useful for OLEDs and photovoltaic cells <br>Explains charge and energy transfer not through chemical bonds but through space and so offer a new route to making photo-electronic organic materials | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-02050-1 | Chemistry | Nalda | Rebeca de Nalda; [NAME] | Ultrafast Phenomena in Molecular Sciences | Femtosecond Physics and Chemistry | Springer Series in Chemical Physics | 107 | 1 | 2014 | 346 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 346 p. 122 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Chemistry | SCC21001 | Physical Chemistry | PNR | SCP31030 | Laser Technology, Photonics | TTBL | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Molecular movies from molecular frame photoelectron angular distribution (MF‐PAD) measurements.- XUV lasers for ultrafast electronic control in H2.- Ultrafast dynamics of hydrogen atoms in hydrocarbon molecules in intense laser fields: Hydrogen atom migration and scrambling in methylacetylene. | This book presents the latest developments in Femtosecond Chemistry and Physics for the study of ultrafast photo-induced molecular processes. Molecular systems, from the simplest H2 molecule to polymers or biological macromolecules, constitute central objects of interest for Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and despite the broad range of phenomena that they exhibit, they share some common behaviors. One of the most significant of those is that many of the processes involving chemical transformation (nuclear reorganization, bond breaking, bond making) take place in an extraordinarily short time, in or around the femtosecond temporal scale (1 fs = 10-15 s). A number of experimental approaches - very particularly the developments in the generation and manipulation of ultrashort laser pulses - coupled with theoretical progress, provide the ultrafast scientist with powerful tools to understand matter and its interaction with light, at this spatial and temporal scale. This book is an attempt to reunite some of the state-of-the-art research that is being carried out in the field of ultrafast molecular science, from theoretical developments, through new phenomena induced by intense laser fields, to the latest techniques applied to the study of molecular dynamics. | <p>Includes a foreword of Nobel laureate [NAME]Explains the potential of femtochemistry for the study of chemical processes</p><p>Presents methods to study ultrafast photo-induced molecular processes</p><p>Provides information about the application of ultrashort laser pulses to femtochemistry</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-38726-5 | Chemistry | Ochiai | Eiichiro Ochiai | Hiroshima to Fukushima | Biohazards of Radiation | Science Policy Reports |  | 1 | 2014 | 227 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 227 p. 100 illus., 54 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | [NAME] | Nuclear Chemistry | PNRL | SCU13003 | Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection | RNQ | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I The Scientific Bases of Nuclear World, Radiation and Chemical World.- The Nuclear World and Nuclear Power.- Radiation.- The Chemical World.- Part II The Military Uses of Nuclear Power.- The Development of the Atomic Bomb.- Dropping of Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki – The Devastation.- Depleted Uranium Bombs.- Part III The “Peaceful” Uses of Nuclear Power.- Development of Nuclear Power Reactors.- Examples of Major Failures at Nuclear Power Plants.- Part IV The Scientific Basis of Interaction of Radiation with the Chemical World.- General Consideration of Interactions of Radiation with the Chemical World.- Chemical and Biological Interactions of Chemical Compounds.- What Happens if a Chemical Compound is Radioactive?.- (High-energy) Radiation is Incompatible With Life.- Part V Health Effects of Radiation Revealed So Far.- Data From Hiroshima and Nagasaki.- Data From Chernobyl.- Data From Fukushima.- Part VI The Future of Human Use of Energy.- Non-Nuclear and Renewable Energy Sources and Uses. | Set against a backdrop of the recent disaster at the [NAME] nuclear power plant, 'Hiroshima to [NAME]' examines the issue of radiation safety. The author provides important and accurate scientific information about the radioactive substances arising from nuclear power plants and weapons, including the effects of this radiation on living organisms. Currently, humankind is at a crossroads and must decide whether to phase out or increase its reliance on nuclear power as weapons and an energy source. Although a few countries, mostly European, have vowed to abolish nuclear power as an energy source, many other countries are about to increase their nuclear power programs. This book is written from a Japanese perspective and thus provides an alternative to views of Western writers. The author includes rigorous scientific analyses, however maintains a broad scope, which allows the book to be accessible to decision-makers and non-specialists. | <p>Examines the issue of nuclear energy and nuclear weapons for a wide audience</p><p>Written from a Japanese perspective</p><p>Discusses one of the most important policy issues of the 21st Century</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-8674-9 | Chemistry | Osaka | [NAME]; [NAME] | Nanoscale Technology for Advanced Lithium Batteries |  | Nanostructure Science and Technology | 182 | 1 | 2014 | 317 | Hard cover | Book | X, 317 p. 176 illus., 79 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Chemistry | [NAME] | Electrochemistry | PNRH | [NAME] | Nanotechnology | TBN | Chemistry | Contributed volume | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Energy systems for green community.- Positive electrodes of Nano-scale for lithium ion batteries (focusing on nan-size effects).- Nano-aspects of Advanced Positive Electrodes for Lithium Ion Batteries.- Nano-aspects of Carbon Negative Electrodes for Li-ion Batteries.- Advanced negative electrodes of Nano-scale for [NAME]-ion Batteries.- Polymer and Ionic Liquid Electrolytes for Advanced Lithium Batteries.- Development of glass-based solid electrolytes for lithium ion batteries.- 3DOM Structure for Battery Electrode and Electrolyte.- DC methods for Battery evaluation.- Characterization of neighbor atoms (X-ray absorption) (Covering wide area of XAFS and [NAME] methods for Battery evaluation.- NMR Study of Lithium-Ion Battery.- Nano-aspect of Vibration Spectra Methods in Lithium-ion Batteries.- Nano-aspects of Metal Air Batteries.- Lithium/Air Battery.- Nano-Aspects of Lithium/Sulfur Batteries.- Possibility and Prospect for Future Energy Storages. | The unfortunate and serious accident at the nuclear power plants in Fukushima, Japan caused by the earthquake and tsunami in March 2011 left Japan with a serious blow. Japan was deprived of electric power. This problem further accelerated the introduction of renewable energies. This book surveys the new materials and technologies needed to welcome the next generation of energy conversion and storage devices, such as lithium secondary batteries on the basis of nanotechnology. Most of the contributors for this book are from institutions researching lithium batteries. This book provides an overview of nanotechnology for lithium batteries from basic to applied research in selected high technology areas. The book especially focuses on near-term and future advances in these fields. | <p>Surveys new materials and technologies </p><p>Utilizes next generation of energy conversion</p><p>Discusses storage devices</p><p>Discusses the basis of nanotechnologies</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-38648-0 | Chemistry | Pandey | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; Manjusri Misra | Handbook of Polymernanocomposites. Processing, Performance and Application | Volume A: Layered Silicates |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 200 | Hard cover | Book | 200 p. | 0 | final | 339 | Chemistry | SCC22008 | Polymer Sciences | PNNP | SCP00002 | Physics, general | PH | Materials Science / Chemistry | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | [NAME]. - Preparation and characterization of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites. - Recent developments in poly(butylene terephthalate) nanocomposites. - Structure-Property Correlations in Poly(ethylene-oxide)/Clay/Silica Nanohybrids. - Crystallization and Polymorphic Behavior of Nylon – Clay Nanocomposites. - ABS  Based Nanocomposites. - Development of TGDDM based layered silicate nanocomposites for high performance applications – Analysis of the mechanical, thermo-mechanical, flame retardancy, water absorption and morphological properties. -Thermal and Rheological Properties of Poly (Ethylene-co-Vinyl Acetate) (EVA) Nanoclay Nanocomposites. - FRP esthetic orthodontic wire and development of matrix strengthening with poly (methyl methacrylate)/montmorillonite nanocomposite. - Polylactic acid (PLA) Layered Silicate Nanocomposites. - Polyhydroxyalkanoates-based nanocomposites: an efficient and promising way of finely controlling functional material properties. - New Developments in Polycaprolactone-Layered silicate Nanocomposites: Fabrication and Properties. - Recent Developments in Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives/Clay Nanocomposites. - Recent Progress in the Development of Starch-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites. - Nanoclays as Asphalt-binder modifiers. - Flame Retardant Properties of Polymer / Layered Double Hydroxide Nanocomposites. - Recent Developments in the Permeability of Polymer [NAME]. - Polymer Nanocomposites: Emerging Growth Driver for the Global Automotive Industry. - Polymer-Layered silicate nanocomposite membranes for Fuel cell application. - Advanced layered silicate nanocomposites of electospun nanofibres: A review of processing properties and applications. - The choice of the modifiers for the clay in the preparation of Nanocomposites. - Structural and Physical Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites and Foams. | Volume A of Handbook of Polymer Nanocomposites deals with [NAME]. In some 20 chapters the preparation, architecture, characterisation, properties and application of polymer nanocomposites are discussed by experts in their respective fields | <p>Volume A of the Handbook of Polymer Nanocomposites deals with [NAME]In some 20 chapters the preparation, architecture, characterisation, properties and application of polymer nanocomposites are discussed by experts in their respective fields | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-8741-8 | Chemistry | Park | [NAME] Park | Current Trends of Surface Science and Catalysis |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 284 | Hard cover | Book | X, 284 p. 159 illus., 123 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Chemistry | SCC29000 | Catalysis | PNRD | SCZ19000 | Surfaces and Interfaces, [NAME] | TGM | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Introduction.- Bridging Materials and Pressure Gaps in Surface Science and Heterogeneous Catalysis.- Part II: Model Systems for Nanocatalysts to Bridge Materials Gap.- Shape-Controlled Nanoparticles: Effect of Shape on Catalytic Activity, Selectivity, and Long-term Stability.- Non-Colloidal Nanocatalysts Fabricated with [NAME] and [NAME] Deposition.- Dendrimer Encapsulated Metal Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Application in Catalysis.- Core–Shell Nanoarchitectures as Stable Nanocatalysts.- Shape-Controlled Bimetallic Nanocatalysts in Fuel Cells: Synthesis and Electrocatalytic Studies.- Part III: In situ Surface Characterization to Bridge Pressure Gaps.- Role of Surface Oxides on Model Nanocatalysts in Catalytic Activity of CO Oxidation.- Influence of Atomic Structure, Steps and [NAME], on the Catalytic Activity: In situ Surface Studies.- The Development of Ambient Pressure X-Ray Photoelectron Spectros-Copy and its Application to Surface Science.- Electronic Excitations on Surfaces During Chemical and Photon Process. | This unique book covers the latest surface science studies on model catalysts, including single crystals, non-colloidal nanocatalysts, and nanoparticles in various forms with the control of size, shape and composition. This book addresses the issue of bridging “materials and pressure gaps” and also discusses the important issue of metal-oxide interface and hot electron flows in heterogeneous catalysis. The current development of in-situ surface techniques that is relevant to bridging “pressure gaps” is also highlighted. | <p>Provides a comprehensive view on materials (covering single crystal, nanoparticles, and nanostructures) and techniques (both ex-situ and in-situ surface apparatus) of surface science<br>Discusses the role of metal-oxide interface, surface oxides and hot electron flows in heterogeneous catalysis and surface chemistry<br>Covers the application of surface science in the renewable energy conversion</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-01251-3 | Chemistry | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Laser Photodissociation and Spectroscopy of Mass-separated Biomolecular Ions |  | Lecture Notes in Chemistry | 83 | 1 | 2013 | 119 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 119 p. 79 illus., 36 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | [NAME] | Mass Spectrometry | PNFS | SCP31090 | Spectroscopy and Microscopy | PNFS | Chemistry | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 |  | Spectroscopy and the electromagnetic spectrum.- Light sources.- Ion traps.- Infrared photodissociation of biomolecular ions.- UV-visible activation of biomolecular ions. | This lecture notes book presents how enhanced structural information of biomolecular ions can be obtained from interaction with photons of specific frequency - laser light. The methods described in the book 'Laser photodissociation and spectroscopy of mass-separated biomolecular ions' make use of the fact that the discrete energy and fast time scale of photoexcitation can provide more control in ion activation. This activation is the crucial process producing structure-informative product ions that cannot be generated with more conventional heating methods, such as collisional activation. The book describes how the powerful separation capabilities and sensitivity of mass spectrometry (MS) can be combined with the structural insights from spectroscopy by measuring vibrational and electronic spectra of trapped analytes.  The implementation of laser-based photodissociation techniques in MS requires basic knowledge of tunable light sources and ion trapping devices. This book introduces the reader to key concepts and approaches in molecular spectroscopy, and the light sources and ion traps employed in such experiments. The power of the methods is demonstrated by spectroscopic interrogation of a range of important biomolecular systems, including peptides, proteins, and saccharides, with laser light in the ultraviolet-visible, and infrared range.  The book 'Laser photodissociation and spectroscopy of mass-separated biomolecular ions' is an indispensable resource for students and researchers engaged or interested in this emerging field. It provides the solid background of key concepts and technologies for the measurements, discusses state-of-the-art experiments, and provides an outlook on future developments and applications. | <p>Edited by two renowned experts for UV-vis and IR laser based photodissociation and spectroscopy in MS of biomolecules</p><p>Introduces methods combining mass spectrometry (MS) and spectroscopy - a particularly powerful combination for enhanced structural information on biomolecules</p><p>Explains the basics, from fundamentals about spectroscopy over tunable light sources to ion trapping devices</p><p>Demonstrates the power of spectroscopic interrogation of biomolecules, from peptides, over proteins, to saccharides; in the present state-of-the-art, and in an outlook on future developments</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-9229-0 | Chemistry | [NAME] | [NAME] | Rheology of Fluid, Semisolid, and Solid Foods | Principles and Applications | Food Engineering Series |  | 3 | 2014 | 395 | Hard cover | Book | V, 395 p. 197 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Chemistry | SCC15001 | Food Science | TDCT | SCC12002 | Biotechnology | TCB | Food Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer US | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction: Food Rheology and Structure.- Flow and Functional Models for Rheological Properties of Fluid Foods.- Measurement of Flow and Viscoelastic Properties.- Rheology of Food Gum and Starch Dispersions.- Rheological Behavior of Processed Fluid and Semisolid Foods.- Rheological Behavior of Food Gels.- Role of Rheological Behavior in Sensory Assessment of Foods and Swallowing.- Application of Rheology to Fluid Food Handling and Processing. | This revised third edition of Rheology of Fluid, Semisolid, and Solid Foods includes the following important additions: ·         A section on microstructure ·         Discussion of the quantitative characterization of nanometer-scale milk protein fibrils in terms of persistence and contour length.·         A phase diagram of a colloidal glass of hard spheres and its relationship to milk protein dispersions·         Microrheology, including detailed descriptions of single particle and multi-particle microrheological measurements·         [NAME]·         Correlation of Bostwick consistometer data with property-based dimensionless groups·         A section on the effect of calcium on the morphology and functionality of whey protein nanometer-scale fibrils·         Discussion of how tribology and rheology can be used for the sensory perception of foods | <p>Discusses Diffusive Wave Spectroscopy</p><p>Includes a novel section on microstructure</p><p>Discusses the uses of tribology and rheology for the sensory preparation of foods</p><p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-9125-5 | Chemistry | Simpson | [NAME]; [NAME] | Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering | Fundamental Concepts for First-Year Students |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 340 | Hard cover | Book | X, 340 p. 208 illus., 84 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 79.99 | Chemistry | SCC12029 | Biochemical Engineering | TC | SCC00004 | Chemistry/Food Science, general | PN | Chemistry | Undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Fundamentals of Magnitudes, Units Systems, and Their Applications in Process Engineering.- Fundamentals of Process Control, Communication, and Instrumentation.- Learning from Nature and its Applications in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering.- Challenging and Solving Problems with Basic Tools, Testing Student's Attitude.- A Glimpse of Thermodynamics and Transport Phenomena.- Fundamentals of Material Balances (Non-reactive Systems).- Fundamentals of Material Balances (Reactive Systems).- Fundamentals of Mathematical Modeling, Simulation, and Process Control.- Scale Up in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering.- Optimization and Chemical/Bioprocess Optimization.- Basic Economic Principles and a Glimpse on How to Take a Decision Among Alternatives. | The goal of this textbook is to provide first-year engineering students with a firm grounding in the fundamentals of chemical and bioprocess engineering. However, instead of being a general overview of the two topics, Fundamentals of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering will identify and focus on specific areas in which attaining a solid competency is desired. This strategy is the direct result of studies showing that broad-based courses at the freshman level often leave students grappling with a lot of material, which results in a low rate of retention. Specifically, strong emphasis will be placed on the topic of material balances, with the intent that students exiting a course based upon this textbook will be significantly higher on Bloom’s Taxonomy (knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis, evaluation, creation) relating to material balances. In addition, this book will also provide students with a highly developed ability to analyze problems from the material balances perspective, which will leave them with important skills for the future. The textbook will consist of numerous exercises and their solutions. Problems will be classified by their level of difficulty. Each chapter will have references and selected web pages to vividly illustrate each example. In addition, to engage students and increase their comprehension and rate of retention, many examples will involve real-world situations. | <p>A unique introductory textbook that covers both chemical and bioprocess engineering</p><p>Provides a thorough grounding in fundamental concepts</p><p>Contains more than 400 exercises</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-642-38729-6 | Chemistry | Su | [NAME] | Principles of Polymer Design and Synthesis |  | Lecture Notes in Chemistry | 82 | 1 | 2013 | 306 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 306 p. 480 illus., 7 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Chemistry | SCC22008 | Polymer Sciences | PNNP | SCT22008 | Industrial and Production Engineering | TGP | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  | Worldwide | Introduction.- Polymer [NAME] and Polymer Solutions.- Structure, Morphology and Flow of Polymers.- Chemical and Physical Properties of Polymers.- Characterization of Polymers.- Step Polymerization.- Radical Chain Polymerization.- Ionic Chain Polymerization.- Coordination Polymerization.- Chain Co-Polymerization.- Ring-Opening Polymerization. | How can a scientist or engineer synthesize and utilize polymers to solve our daily problems? This introductory text, aimed at the advanced undergraduate or graduate student, provides future scientists and engineers with the fundamental knowledge of polymer design and synthesis to achieve specific properties required in everyday applications. In the first five chapters, this book discusses the properties and characterization of polymers, since designing a polymer initially requires us to understand the effects of chemical structure on physical and chemical characteristics. Six further chapters discuss the principles of polymerization reactions including step, radical chain, ionic chain, chain copolymerization, coordination and ring opening. Finally, material is also included on how commonly known polymers are synthesized in a laboratory and a factory. This book is suitable for a one semester course in polymer chemistry and does not demand prior knowledge of polymer science. | <p>Rare discussion of how to design the chemical structure of polymers to obtain desired physical properties </p><p>Concise one-semester text </p><p>Suitable for both chemists and engineers</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-9137-8 | Chemistry | Vaclavik | [NAME]; [NAME] | Essentials of Food Science |  | Food Science Text Series |  | 4 | 2014 | 478 | Soft cover | Book | XVI, 478 p. 111 illus., 27 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 79.99 | Chemistry | SCC15001 | Food Science | TDCT |  |  |  | Food Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I. Introduction to Food Components.- Evaluation of Food Quality.- Water.- Part II. Carbohydrates in Food.- Carbohydrates in Food: An Introduction.- Starches in Food.- Pectins and Gums.- Grains: Cereals, [NAME], [NAME], and Pasta.- Vegetables and Fruits.- Part III. Proteins in Food.- Proteins in Foods: An Introduction.- Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Dry Beans.- Eggs and Egg Products.- Milk and Milk Products.- Part IV. Fats in Food.- Fats and Oils in Products.- Food Emulsions and Foams.- Part [NAME], Sweeteners.- Sugars, Sweeteners, and Confections.- Part VI. Baked Products.- Baked Products: Batters and Dough.- Part VII. Aspects of Food Preservation.- Food Preservation.- Food Additives.- Food Packaging.- Part VIII. Food Safety.- Food Safety.- Part IX. Government Regulation of the Food Supply.- Government Regulation of the Food Supply and Labeling.- Appendices. | The fourth edition of this classic text continues to use a multidisciplinary approach to expose the non-major food science student to the physical and chemical composition of foods. Additionally, food preparation and processing, food safety, food chemistry, and food technology applications are discussed in this single source of information.The book begins with an Introduction to Food Components, Quality and Water. Next, it addresses [NAME] in Food, Starches, [NAME] and [NAME]. Grains: Cereals, [NAME], [NAME] and Pasta, and Vegetables and Fruits follow.Proteins in Food,  Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Dry Beans; Eggs and Egg Products, Milk and Milk Products as well as Fats and Oil Products, Food Emulsions and Foams are covered. Next, Sugar, Sweeteners, and Confections and a chapter on Baked Products Batters and [NAME] is presented.A new section entitled Aspects of Food Processing covers information on Food Preservation, Food Additives, and Food Packaging. Food Safety and Government Regulation of the Food Supply and Labeling are also discussed in this text.As appropriate, each chapter discusses the nutritive value and safety issues of the highlighted commodity. The USDA My Plate is utilized throughout the chapters. A Conclusion, Glossary and further References as well as Bibliography are included in each chapter. Appendices at the end of the book include a variety of current topics such as Biotechnology, Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, Phytochemicals, Medical Foods, USDA Choosemyplate.gov, Food Label Health Claims, Research Chefs Association certification, Human Nutrigenomics and New Product Development. | <p>Uses Choose My Plate, the new health guidelines from the USDA </p><p>Major updates to chapters on food processing </p><p>An important tool for students of nutrition and dietetics</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-8726-5 | Chemistry | Weidenbörner | [NAME] | Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs |  |  |  | 2 | 2013 | 1035 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 1035 p. | 0 | final | 179 | Chemistry | SCC15001 | Food Science | TDCT | SCB21007 | Pharmacology/Toxicology | MMG | Food Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer US | In production | 2013-11-29 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction to Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs.- Abbreviations.- Chapter 1.Acha. | Mycotoxin contamination of food occurs as a result of crop invasion by field fungi such as Fusarium spp., [NAME], Aspergillus spp., and [NAME] spp., which start their growth while in storage (storage fungi). In the worst case, these fungi produce secondary metabolites called mycotoxins. They can be very harmful to humans and animals when for example they are consumed through food. Mycotoxins have various negative effects on several organs in humans and animals. The present book gives a basic overview of the main mycotoxins in food. It lists the predisposition of a foodstuff for mycotoxin contamination, the degree of contamination, concentration, and country of detection/origin for each case of mycotoxin contamination of food.Major updates to this second edition include:- More than 750 new publications concerning mycotoxins in foodstuffs (1665 literatures at all).- A single chapter overview of mycotoxin(s) in the corresponding foodstuff.- The co-occurrence of mycotoxins in a foodstuff has been listed where possible.- Numerical and alphabetical literature.- Organic and conventional foods of a publication have been listed separately where possible.- Numerous entries described in much greater detail.- Each analyzed foodstuff has a separate entry per year where possible. | <p>More than 900 new entries</p><p>Includes both alphabetical and numerical literature</p><p>Efficient organization</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4471-5591-1 | Energy | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Investment in Energy Assets Under Uncertainty | Numerical methods in theory and practice | Lecture Notes in Energy | 21 | 1 | 2013 | 188 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 188 p. 34 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Energy | SC112000 | Energy Policy, Economics and Management | TH | SCT25031 | Energy Economics | THRB | Engineering | Professional book | Springer London | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  |  | This book aims to provide a rigorous yet pragmatic approach to the valuation and management of investments in the energy sector. Time and uncertainty pervade most if not all issues relevant to energy assets. They run from the early stage of prototype and demonstration to the ultimate abandonment and decommissioning. Risk in particular appears in several areas; thus, one can distinguish technical risk from financial risk. Furthermore, the extent to which one can react to them is different (just think of price risk and regulation risk). Markets in general, and financial markets in particular, regularly put a price on a number of assets which differ in their return/risk characteristics. And academia has developed sound financial principles for valuation purposes in a number of contexts. Nonetheless, the physical characteristics of the assets involved also play a key role in their valuation if only because of the restrictions that they entail.There are some instances in which the practitioner/researcher is able to come up with an analytical solution to the valuation problem. Typically, however, these instances are limited because of their relying on stylized facts or idealized frameworks. Unfortunately, many relevant instances lack analytical solutions, so one must resort to numerical methods. The book clearly explains how to implement them in a meaningful way. Their usefulness is further enhanced when numerical estimates of relevant parameters are derived from actual market prices (as long as these are available and reliable).The book starts from the basics of valuation in a dynamic, certain context. The second part then considers uncertainty and introduces a number of useful results and tools to grapple effectively with it. The last part applies these tools to the valuation of energy assets in a sequential manner, i.e. by considering one, two and three sources of risk. The last chapter provides examples of joint optimal management and value maximization in conventional power plants. | <p>Provides a rigorous yet pragmatic approach to the valuation and management of investments in the energy sector</p><p>Clearly explains how to implement them in a meaningful way for real world application, especially when parameters are derived from actual market prices</p><p>Includes discussion of funding issues for energy projects to give full and well rounded picture of energy markets</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-1-4471-5531-7 | Energy | Andersen | [NAME] | Unintended Consequences of Renewable Energy | Problems to be Solved | Green Energy and Technology |  | 1 | 2013 | 94 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 94 p. 16 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Energy | SC111000 | Renewable and Green Energy | THX | SCT25023 | Renewable and Green Energy | THX | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction: What are Unintended Consequences of Renewable Energy and How Can They be Predicted?.- Rebound Effects.- Consequential Life Cycle Environmental Impact Assessment.- Implementation of Hydrogen Gas as a Transport Fuel.- Biodiesel and [NAME] into Fossil Diesel.- Towards the use of Electric Cars.- Solar Cell Production.- Final Discussion and Conclusions. | Energy technologies in the future will need to be based on renewable sources of energy and will, ultimately, need to be sustainable. This book provides insight into unintended, negative impacts and how they can be avoided. In order to steer away from the pitfalls and unintended effects, it is essential that the necessary knowledge is available to the developers and decision makers engaged in renewable energy. The value of this book lies in its presentation of the unintended health and environmental impacts from  renewable energies.  The book presents results from cross-disciplinary research on the implementation of alternative fuels in the transport sector, namely hydrogen, electricity and biodiesel. This is followed by an assessment of environmental impacts from the production of solar cells. Critical reviews on the use of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in the energy technologies is then provided, with the formation of nanoparticles during combustion of bio-blended diesel and their toxic effects, discussed in detail. |  | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-3-319-02374-8 | Energy | Caeiro | [NAME]; [NAME]; Charbel Jabbour; Ulisses Azeiteiro | Sustainability Assessment Tools in Higher Education Institutions | Mapping Trends and Good Practice Around the World |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 402 | Hard cover | Book | X, 402 p. 58 illus., 4 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Energy | SC118000 | Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings) | TH | SCU34000 | Sustainable Development | RNU | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Sustainability Science and Education for Sustainable Development in Universities: A Way for Transition.- 2. Being scared is not enough! Motivators for Education for Sustainable Development.- 3. Time and sustainability metrics in higher education.- 4. Integrating sustainability into the university: past, present and future.- 5. Sustainability assessment methodologies.- 6. A strategy and a toolkit to realize System Integration of Sustainable Development (SISD).- 7. Assessing Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Higher Education. [NAME] 8. Alternative University Appraisal (AUA): Reconstructing Universities’ Ranking and Rating toward a Sustainable Future.- 9. Sustainability Assessment in Higher Education: Evaluating the Use of the Auditing Instrument for Sustainability in Higher Education (AISHE) in Belgium.- 10. Perspectives on sustainability governance from universities in the US, UK and Germany: How do change agents employ different tools to alter organizational cultures and structures?.- 11. Developing a university sustainability report: Experiences from the University of Leeds.- 12. A whole sector approach: Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship in Wales.- 13. Integration of Operational and Academic Efforts in Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions.- 14. An Indicator-Based Approach to Sustainability Monitoring and Mainstreaming at Universiti Sains Malaysia.- 15. The Unit-based Sustainability Assessment Tool and its use in the UNEP Mainstreaming Environment and Sustainability in African Universities partnership.- 16. A Syllabus for Resilience in Higher Education.- 17. A Discipline-Based Model for Embedding Sustainability in University Curricula.- 18. A Methodology for Reorienting University Curricula to Address Sustainability: The RUCAS-Tempus Project Initiative.- 19. The Low [NAME] at the University of Newcastle, Australia.- 20. Assessing sustainability in university curricula: Case studies from the University of Leeds and the Georgia Institute of Technology.- 21. ICTs and the Design of Sustainable Higher Education Teaching Models: An Environmental Assessment of UK Courses.- 22. Action research in communities of practice to develop curricula for sustainability in higher education.- 23. Education for and through Sustainability: Towards Interdisciplinary Dialogue.- 24. Education for Sustainable Development: Trends in Indian Business Schools and Universities in a Post Liberalization Era. | This book contributes to debates on current sustainability practices, with a focus on assessment tools as applied in higher education institutions. These institutions are challenged to carry out management, research, and teaching, and to create settings that allow developing new competencies to address the complex global environmental, social, cultural, and economic pressures with which current and future generations are confronted.The first chapters discuss issues of sustainability in higher education, namely the role of universities in promoting sustainability and the emergent fields of sustainability science and education for sustainable development and how to integrate and motivate sustainability into the university. Subsequent chapters present examples of sustainability assessment tools specifically developed for higher education institutions, such as the AISHE – Auditing Instrument for Sustainability in Higher Education, the GASU – Graphical Assessment of Sustainability in Universities too, the STAUNCH – Sustainability tool for Auditing Universities Curricula in Higher Education. The use of other integrated tools are also presented. The papers have adopted a pragmatic approach, characterized by conceptual descriptions, including sustainability assessment and reorienting the curricula, on the one hand, and practical experiences on the other, with good practices from different edges of the world.Sustainability Assessment Tools in Higher Education Institutions will be of interest to graduate student, lecturers, researchers, and those setting university policy. | <p>Presents practices and guidelines in respect of the greening of the curriculum and sustainability at higher education institutions around the world</p><p>Gives an up-to-date assessment of current trends, as well as tools and guidelines for students, researchers, teachers and higher education managers</p><p>Focuses on assessment tools which can be used in higher education institutions</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-3-319-00283-5 | Energy | Colombo | [NAME]; [NAME]; Diego Masera | Renewable Energy for Unleashing Sustainable Development | Blending Technology, Finance and Policy in Low and Middle Income Economies |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 318 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 318 p. 75 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Energy | SC111000 | Renewable and Green Energy | THX | SC112000 | Energy Policy, Economics and Management | TH | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Renewable energies to promote local development (by E. Colombo, D. Masera, S. Bologna).- Global dimension of universal access to energy (by E. Colombo, [NAME], [NAME] of law and right within access to energy: a philosophical perspective (by T. Scandroglio).- Modern energies services for cooking: from Improved Cook-Stoves to domestic and community-based systems (by [NAME], [NAME] Distributed generation for access to electricity: from Home Based Systems to Mini Grid (by [NAME], [NAME] connected systems for access to electricity: from micro-grid to grid ex-tension (by [NAME], [NAME], C. Bovo).- Technologies for power generation in rural contexts (by [NAME], E. Simonet).- End use applications: the case of Solar Thermal Systems (by [NAME], M. Aprile).- Energy and sustainable economic development (by S. Bologna).- Financing access to energy (K. Ekouevi).- Innovative business models for sustainable energy markets (by [NAME], M. Arena).- Enabling environment for promoting energy as an income opportunity (by D. Masera, V. Paramithiotti).- Energy policy design in low and middle income economies: from best practices to ‘next’ practices (by T.D. Couture, [NAME] The vision of public donors (by [NAME] The added value of civil society (by [NAME], [NAME] The role of the academia (by E. Colombo, F. Inzoli).- The mandate of the association of producers (by [NAME] The contribution of multinational companies: Eni Corporate, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (by [NAME] , [NAME], V. Patricola).- The programme “Enabling Electricity”: the Enel vision and the role of Enel Foundation (by [NAME], [NAME]). | The book aims at analyzing technologies and business models within a new approach to sustainable global resource management. It will produce a set of recommendations for further activities and networking on access to energy services and renewable energies. The first part will review the issue of access to energy, as precondition for socio-economic progress. A global description of the current situation will be depicted, with an analysis on access to electricity, share of modern fuels and future trends. The three main interlinked topics related to energy in sustainable growth will be investigated: appropriate technologies for modern energy services, business models for the development of new energy markets, policies to support new energy systems. In the third part the issue of access to energy will be discussed with the contribution of different stakeholders to highlight the complementarity of the roles of all actor and the need for partnership. | <p>Integrated approach on the issue of access to energy and its links to economic development</p><p>High level platform of experts</p><p>Provides multi-stakeholder perspectives</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-3-319-02477-6 | Energy | Dimitrijević | Branka Dimitrijević | Innovations for Sustainable Building Design and Refurbishment in Scotland | The Outputs of CIC Start Online Project | Green Energy and Technology |  | 1 | 2013 | 193 | Hard cover | Book | VII, 193 p. 35 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Energy | SC118000 | Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings) | TH | SCT23012 | Building Construction | TNK | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | About [NAME] and Policies.- Planning.- Building design.- Technologies.- Construction.- Refurbishment.- Performance.- Conclusions. | This book presents innovations for sustainable building design and refurbishment developed and tested through feasibility studies undertaken by researchers at Scottish universities in collaboration with small to medium size enterprises in Scotland during the ‘CIC Start Online’ project that ran from September 2009 to February 2013. The project was led by Glasgow Caledonian University in collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University, Glasgow School of Art, Heriot-Watt University, the Robert Gordon University, University of Edinburgh and the University of Strathclyde Glasgow. The book includes chapters on Context and Policies, Planning, Building Design, Technologies, Construction, Refurbishment and Performance.The contents of each chapter are based on 63 completed studies that were initiated by businesses operating in the construction sector or providing services to the sector, indicating the scope of research required to assist the industry to develop more sustainable products and processes. The book informs the reader about the range of innovations that were tested and highlight potential future research areas. Readers can find in-depth information by accessing the project website www.cicstart.org, where full reports on most studies and the video recordings of interactive online seminars that presented the outcomes of the studies are available.Along with the new knowledge on how innovations for sustainable building design and refurbishment can be applied in practice, the book demonstrates how joint projects of several universities can be successfully managed and how an immediate knowledge transfer can be organized by using web tools to reach over 2,200 current members nationally and internationally (in UK and 53 other countries). | <p>Presents innovations for sustainable building design and refurbishment developed and tested through feasibility studies undertaken by researchers in collaboration with enterprises in Scotland </p><p>Demonstrates how joint projects can be successfully managed and how an immediate knowledge transfer can be organised by using web tools to reach over 1,790 current members nationally and internationally in UK and 46 other countries </p><p>Presents 70 completed studies that were initiated by businesses operating in the construction sector or providing services to the sector with supporting materials including videos and interactive online seminars on the project website (www.cicstart.org) </p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-1-4614-7587-3 | Energy | Dincer | [NAME]; Can [NAME]; Fethi Kadioglu | Causes, Impacts and Solutions to Global Warming |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 976 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 976 p. 473 illus., 264 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 279 | Energy | SC111000 | Renewable and Green Energy | THX | SC314000 | Climate Change Management and Policy | RN | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part. 1.Causes and Impacts.- Vegetation at Northern High Latitudes under Global Warming.- Exceptionally hot summers months in Central and Eastern Europe during the years 1951-2010.- Spatial Correlations and Distributions of Heating and [NAME] Normals in Turkey.- Use of Empirical Regression and Artificial Neural Network Models for Prediction of Global Solar Radiation in Dubai, UAE.- Turkish Water Foundation Climate Change Downscaling Model Principles.- Climate Change Expectations in the Next Half Century of Turkey.- Environmental pollution by organic contaminants as the contributors of the global warming.- Assessment of Vulnerability to Climate Change Using Indicators: Methodological Challenges.- Investigating the Climate Change Impacts On The Water Resources Of The Konya Closed Basin Area (Turkey) Using Satellite Remote Sensing Data.- Trend Analysis of Rainfall in North Cyprus.- Forecasting Tropical Storms in the Eastern Region of the United Arab Emirates: [NAME] from Gonu.- Future Challenges in Urban Drainage Systems under Global Warming .- Preliminary analysis on phenological data of plants in an urban environment.- Impacts of Climate Change on Cereal Production in the Setif High Plains (North-East of Algeria).- Environmental Impact of Soil Microorganisms on Global Change.- Environmental Consciousness of Local People of Yakutia under Global Climate Change.- Environmental Impact Assessment of Explosive Volcanoes: A Case Study.- Probabilistic Health Risk Assessment of PCDD/Fs in Vegetable Foods at Highly Polluted Area in Turkey.- Selenium Adsorption on Activated Carbon by Using Radiotracer Technique.- Teaching the carbon cycle using IBL in the secondary schools.- BTEX in the exhaust emissions of motor vehicles.- Construction Criteria for the Sustainable Ecosystem.- Part 2. Potential Solutions.- An Approach to Assessment of Sustainability of Energy Systems.- Comparative Environmental Impact and Sustainability Assessments of Hydrogen and [NAME] of Cu-Cl Cycle of Hydrogen Production With Nuclear and Renewable Energy Systems For Better Environment.- Comparative Environmental Impact Assessment of Nuclear-Based Hydrogen Production via Mg-Cl and Cu-Cl Thermochemical Water Splitting Cycles.- Large Scale Photo-reactors for Environmentally-Benign Solar Hydrogen Production .- Comparative Environmental Impact Evaluation of Hydrogen Production Methods from Renewable and Non-Renewable Sources.- Current Status of Fabrication of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Emission-free Energy Conversion.- Algae, Biofuels and Modeling.- Assessment of Sewage Sludge Potential from Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants for Sustainable Biogas and Hydrogen Productions in Turkey.- Possibilities of Improving the Bioethanol Production from Corn Meal by Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. ellipsoideus.- Utilizing Bamboo Biochar for Carbon Sequestration and Local Economic Development.- The Integrated Solid Waste Management System: Its Implementation and Impacts Towards The Environment.- Modeling Anaerobic Digestion Process for Grass Silage After Beating Treatment Using Design of Experiment.- Biogas Potential of Animal Wastes for Electricity Generation in Ardahan City of Turkey.- Clean Technology for Volatile Organic Compound Removal from Wastewater.- Comparison of Thermal Properties and Kinetics of Selected Waste Wood Samples in Two Different Atmospheres.- Reducing Global Warming By Process Integration.- Environmental impact assessments of integrated multigeneration energy systems.- Integrated Renewable Energy Based Systems for Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions.- Exergetic and Environmental Impact Assessment of an Integrated System for Utilization of Excess Power from Thermal Power Plant.- Exergy Analysis and Environmental Impact Assessment of a Geothermal Power Plant.- Exergy Analysis and Environmental Impact Assess | Global Warming: Causes, Impacts and Solutions covers all aspects of global warming including its causes, impacts, and engineering solutions. Energy and environment policies and strategies are scientifically discussed to expose the best ways to reduce global warming effects and protect the environment and energy sources affected by human activities. The importance of green energy consumption on the reduction of global warming, energy saving and energy security are also discussed. This book also focuses on energy management and conservation strategies for better utilization of energy sources and technologies in buildings and industry as well as ways of improving energy efficiency at the end use, and introduces basic methods for designing and sizing cost-effective systems and determining whether it is economically efficient to invest in specific energy efficiency or renewable energy projects, and describes energy audit producers commonly used to improve the energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings as well as industrial facilities. These features and more provide the tools necessary to reduce global warming and to improve energy management leading to higher energy efficiencies. In order to reduce the negative effects of global warming due to excessive use of fossil fuel technologies, the following alternative technologies are introduced from the engineering perspective: fuel cells, solar power generation technologies, energy recovery technologies, hydrogen energy technologies, wind energy technologies, geothermal energy technologies, and biomass energy technologies. These technologies are presented in detail and modeling studies including case studies can also be found in this book. | Covers all the aspects of global warming from its causes and impacts, to engineering solutions <br><br>Presents green technologies in detail, including case studies <br><br>Discusses energy and environment policies and strategies to reduce the effects of global warming | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-94-007-7710-1 | Energy | Fang | [NAME]; [NAME], Jr.; [NAME] | Production of Biofuels and Chemicals with Ionic Liquids |  | Biofuels and Biorefineries | 1 | 1 | 2013 | 492 | Hard cover | Book | X, 492 p. 140 illus., 32 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Energy | SC111000 | Renewable and Green Energy | THX | SCL22032 | Wood Science & Technology | TDJ | Life Sciences | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | PART 1: Synthesis and fundamentals of ionic liquids for biomass conversion.- PART 2: Dissolution and derivation of cellulose and Fractionation of lignocellulosic materials with ionic liquids.- PART 3: Production of biofuels and chemicals in ionic liquids.- PART 4: Compatibility of ionic liquids with enzyme in biomass treatment.- PART 5: Ionic liquids for absorption and biodegradation of organic pollutant in multiphase systems. | The application of ionic liquids to biomass for producing biofuels and chemicals will be one of the hot research areas during the next decade due to the fascinating properties of these versatile group of solvents that allow them to dissolve lignocellulosic materials. The present text provides up-to-date fundamentals, state-of-the-art reviews, current assessments and prospects in this area, including aspects of pretreatment, fermentation, biomass dissolution, cellulose transformation, reaction kinetics and physical properties, as well as the subsequent production of biofuels and platform chemicals such as sugars, aldehydes and acids. Auxiliary methods such as catalysis, microwave and enzymatic techniques used in the transformations are covered. Both researchers and practitioners are certain to find a wealth of information in the individual chapters, which were written by experts in the field to provide an essential basis for assessing possible pretreatment and transformation routes of biomass using ionic liquids, and for developing new methods and chemical processes. Dr. [NAME] is Professor of Bioenergy, head of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Biomass Group, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden and is also an Adjunct Professor of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China.  Dr. [NAME], Jr. is Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Research Center of Supercritical Fluid Technology, Tohoku University, Japan.   Dr. [NAME] is Professor of Environmental Science at Nankai University, China. | <p>Focuses on biomass utilization with ionic liquids</p><p>Involves many aspects of the ionic liquids techniques</p><p>Covers auxiliary methods such as catalysis, microwave and enzymatic techniques used in the transformations</p><p>Contributed by leading experts in the area ​</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11642 | Biomedical and Life Sciences
 | 978-3-642-40756-7 | Energy | Hu | [NAME]; [NAME] | Electricity Economics: Production Functions with Electricity |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 454 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 454 p. 353 illus., 260 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Energy | SC112000 | Energy Policy, Economics and Management | TH | SCT25031 | Energy Economics | THRB | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Production Functions with Electricity: The Enterprise Level.- Production Functions with Electricity: The Sectoral Level.- The Supply and Demand Models Based on Electricity Consumption.- Production Functions with Electricity: The Industrial Level.- E-GDP Functions for a National Economy.- The Characteristics of Gene in an Economy.- Energy Intensity and Electrification.- Features of Electricity Consumption During the Economic Development Stages.- Up-industrialization.- E-GDP Functions for the World and Particular Countries.- Macroeconomic and Policy Models.- Updates of the Input-output Table and the Electricity Input-output Table.- Impact Factors of Industrial Electricity Demand.- Models of Electricity with Capital and Labor. | Electricity Economics: Production Functions with Electricity studies the production output from analyzing patterns of electricity consumption. Since electricity data can be used to measure scenarios of economic performance due to its accuracy and reliability, it could therefore also be used to help scholars explore new research frontiers that directly and indirectly benefits human society. Our research initially explores a similar pattern to substitute the Cobb–Douglas function with the production function with electricity to track and forecast economic activities. The book systematically introduces the theoretical frameworks and mathematical models of economics from the perspective of electricity consumption. The E-GDP functions are presented for case studies of more than 20 developed and developing countries. These functions also demonstrate substantial similarities between human DNA and production functions with electricity in terms of four major characteristics, namely replication, mutation, uniqueness, and evolution. Furthermore, the book includes extensive data and case studies on the U.S., China, Japan, etc. It is intended for scientists, engineers, financial professionals, policy makers, consultants, and anyone else with a desire to study electricity economics as well as related applications.Dr. [NAME] is the vice president and chief energy specialist at the State Grid Energy Research Institute, China. [NAME] is a PhD candidate at the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Delaware, USA. | <p>The first book studies on the economics of electricity consumption</p><p>Compares the sector EAI production functions and the commercial EAI production function</p><p>Introduces the global E-GDP function, the European E-GDP function and 12 national E-GDP functions </p><p>Presents the gene characters of EAI production functions and E-GDP functions for USA to see why USA’s economy is entering an up-industrialization period</p><p>Discusses China’s economic growth by EAI production function</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-94-007-6981-6 | Energy | Junginger | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | International Bioenergy Trade | History, status & outlook on securing sustainable bioenergy supply, demand and markets | Lecture Notes in Energy | 17 | 1 | 2013 | 222 | Hard cover | Book | VI, 222 p. 56 illus., 37 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Energy | SC112000 | Energy Policy, Economics and Management | TH | SCT25023 | Renewable and Green Energy | THX | Engineering | Contributed volume | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Chapter 1 A general introduction to international bioenergy trade; [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] in international liquid biofuel trade; [NAME], et al.- Chapter 3 Global woody biomass trade for energy; [NAME], et al.- Chapter 4 Development of bioenergy trade in four different settings  – the role of potential and policies; [NAME], et al.- Chapter 5 Optimization of Biomass Transport and Logistics; [NAME], et al.- Chapter 6 The role of sustainability requirements in international bioenergy markets; [NAME], et al.- Chapter 7 Drivers and barriers for bioenergy trade; [NAME], et al.- Chapter 8 Medium and long-term perspectives of international bioenergy trade; [NAME], et al.- Chapter 9 Financing bioenergy trade: Making it happens; [NAME], et al.- Chapter 10 Synthesis and recommendations; [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]. | The trade of global bioenergy commodities, such as ethanol, biodiesel and wood pellets has been growing exponentially in the past decade, and have by 2013 reached true “commodity” volumes, i.e. tens of millions of tonnes traded each year, and billions (both in US$/€) of annual turnover.  IEA Bioenergy Task 40 was founded in 2004 and is now in its 4th triennium. For the past 9 years, task 40 has monitored the developments in international bioenergy trade, including the organization of about 20 workshops on trade-related topics, and the publication of over 100 studies, country reports, newsletters, etc. The amount of material produced over the years and insights gained in how biomass markets and international trade of biomass and biofuels has developed is impressive. Besides that the group has produced overviews and insights, also a large amount of practical experience has been brought together in what works and what doesn’t. Last but not least, based on all this, there are clear(er) views on how to proceed to build working sustainable international biomass markets in the future. This book compiles those lessons and insights into an easily accessible book publication. | Comprehensive coverage. This book includes all biomass commodities that are traded in any significant volumes in detail<br><br>Authors from industry &amp; academia and from the main bioenergy exporting &amp; importing countries on 3 continents<br><br>First of a kind. No other book (or any kind of publication for that matter) that treats the topic of international bioenergy trade in such detail<br><br>Relevant for industry and policy makers, also for NGO’s, academia etc. | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-1-4471-5399-3 | Energy | Vepa | [NAME] | Dynamic Modeling, Simulation and Control of Energy Generation |  | Lecture Notes in Energy | 20 | 1 | 2013 | 373 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 373 p. 111 illus., 11 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Energy | SC118000 | Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings) | TH | SCT25023 | Renewable and Green Energy | THX | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-11 00:00:00 |  | Introduction to Energy Generation Principles.- Principles of Energy Conversion.- Modeling of Synchronous and Induction Machines.- Wind Power Generation and Control.- Dynamic Modeling of Gas Turbines and Compressors.- Modeling and Simulation of Fuel Cells.- Batteries: Modeling and State of Charge Estimation.- Non-Conventional Energy Generation: Solar, Wave and Tidal Energy Generation. | This book addresses the core issues involved in the dynamic modeling, simulation and control of a selection of energy systems such as gas turbines, wind turbines, fuel cells and batteries. The principles of modeling and control could be applied to other non-convention methods of energy generation such as solar energy and wave energy.A central feature of Dynamic Modeling, Simulation and Control of Energy Generation is that it brings together diverse topics in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electro-chemistry, electrical networks and electrical machines and focuses on their applications in the field of energy generation, its control and regulation. This book will help the reader understand the methods of modelling energy systems for controller design application as well as gain a basic understanding of the processes involved in the design of control systems and regulators. It will also be a useful guide to simulation of the dynamics of energy systems and for implementing monitoring systems based on the estimation of internal system variables from measurements of observable system variables.Dynamic Modeling, Simulation and Control of Energy Generation will serve as a useful aid to designers of hybrid power generating systems involving advanced technology systems such as floating or offshore wind turbines and fuel cells. The book introduces case studies of the practical control laws for a variety of energy generation systems based on nonlinear dynamic models without relying on linearization. Also the book introduces the reader to the use nonlinear model based estimation techniques and their application to energy systems. | <p>Addresses the core issues involved in the dynamic modeling, simulation, and control of a selection of energy systems such as gas turbines, wind turbines, fuel cells and batteries</p><p>Discusses the methods of modeling energy systems for controller design application as well as the processes involved in the design of control systems and regulators</p><p>Brings together diverse topics in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electro-chemistry, electrical networks and electrical machines and focuses on their applications in the field of energy generation, control, and regulation</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-1-4614-8568-1 | Energy | Watson | [NAME] | Geothermal Engineering | Fundamentals and Applications |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 336 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 336 p. 130 illus., 28 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Energy | SC111000 | Renewable and Green Energy | THX | SCT23020 | Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics | RBP | Engineering | Professional book | Springer New York | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Sources of Geothermal Heat.- [NAME] and the Properties of Water.- The Equations Governing Heat and Single-Phase Fluid Flow and their Simplification for Particular Applications.- Geothermal Drilling and Well Design.- Well Measurements from Completion Tests to the First Discharge.- Phase Change Phenomena and Two-Phase Flow.- The Discharging Well.- The Transient Response of Formations to Flow in a Well – Transient Pressure Well Testing.- The Economics of a Geothermal Electricity Generation Project.- The Power Station.- The Steamfield.- The Resource Development Plan.- [NAME] Commercial Uses and Conservation – Examples from New Zealand.- Appendix 1: Saturation Properties of Water from the Triple Point to the Critical Point.- Appendix 2: Compressibility of Water from 0-100°C and 0-1000 Bar.- Appendix 3: The Boiling-Point-for-Depth Curve. | This book explains the engineering required to bring geothermal resources into use. The book covers specifically engineering aspects that are unique to geothermal engineering, such as measurements in wells and their interpretation, transport of near-boiling water through long pipelines, turbines driven by fluids other than steam, and project economics. The explanations are reinforced by drawing comparisons with other energy industries. | <p>Presents the only comprehensive treatment of geothermal engineering<br>Connects problems and technologies of geothermal engineering to a variety of related topics in earth science, economics, and project oversight<br>Covers techniques developed in the petroleum industry and explains these techniques at a fundamental level<br>Includes material for practitioners and students of various engineering disciplines and earth scientists</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP40367 | Energy
 | 978-3-319-02352-6 | Engineering | Afraimovich | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Nonlinear Dynamics and Complexity |  | Nonlinear Systems and Complexity | 8 | 1 | 2014 | 264 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 264 p. 117 illus., 41 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | SCT11022 | Complexity | GPFC | SCP33020 | Nonlinear Dynamics | PBWR | Engineering | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | From Long Range Order to [NAME], an Hamiltonian Dynamics Perspective.- Time-Varying Linearization: Perron Effects of Lyapunov Exponent Sign Inversion, Stability and Instability by the First Approximation.- Fractional Maps as Maps with Memory.- Complex Period- Motion in a Periodically Forced, Quadratic Nonlinear Oscillator.- Map-Based Approach to Problems of Spiking Neural Network Dynamics.- Adaptive Landscape with Singularity in Biological Processes.- [NAME] of Real World Data.- Treasure Hunting in Virtual Environments. Scaling Laws of Human Virtual Motions and Mathematical Models of Human Actions in Uncertainty.- Vibrational Resonance in Time-Delayed Nonlinear Systems.- Experimental Studies of Noise Effects in Nonlinear Oscillators. | This important collection presents recent advances in nonlinear dynamics including analytical solutions, chaos in Hamiltonian systems, time-delay, uncertainty, and bio-network dynamics. Nonlinear Dynamics and Complexity equips readers to appreciate this increasingly main-stream approach to understanding complex phenomena in nonlinear systems as they are examined in a broad array of disciplines. The book facilitates a better understanding of the mechanisms and phenomena in nonlinear dynamics and develops the corresponding mathematical theory to apply nonlinear design to practical engineering. |  | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8565-0 | Engineering | Akhmet | Marat Akhmet; Enes Yılmaz | Neural Networks with Discontinuous/Impact Activations |  | Nonlinear Systems and Complexity | 9 | 1 | 2014 | 205 | Hard cover | Book | X, 205 p. 27 illus., 22 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT11022 | Complexity | GPFC | SCI21017 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Differential Equations with [NAME] of Generalized Type.- Impulsive Differential Equations.- Periodic Motions and Equilibria of Neural Networks with [NAME] Argument.- Equilibria of Neural Networks with Impact Activation and [NAME] Argument.- Periodic Motions of Neural Networks with Impact Activation and [NAME] Argument.- The Method of Lyapunov Functions: RNNs.- The Lyapunov-Razumikhin Method: CNNs. | This book presents as its main subject new models in mathematical neuroscience. A wide range of neural networks models with discontinuities are discussed, including impulsive differential equations, differential equations with piecewise constant arguments, and models of mixed type. These models involve discontinuities, which are natural because huge velocities and short distances are usually observed in devices modeling the networks. A discussion of the models, appropriate for the proposed applications, is also provided. | <p>Explores questions related to the biological underpinning for models of neural networks<br>Considers neural networks modeling using differential equations with impulsive and piecewise constant argument discontinuities<br>Provides all necessary mathematical basics for application to the theory of neural networks</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5372-6 | Engineering | Almeida | [NAME]; [NAME]; Nicola Melazzi; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Enhancing the Internet with the CONVERGENCE System | An Information-centric Network Coupled with a Standard Middleware | Signals and Communication Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 297 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 297 p. 98 illus., 92 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT24035 | Communications Engineering, Networks | TJK | SCI13022 | Computer Communication Networks | UKN | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Approaches for the Development of Information-Centric Networks.- Convergence Architecture: A Concise Overview.- The Network Level (CoNet).- The Content Level (CoMid).- The Versatile Digital Item (VDI).- The Convergence Security Infrastructure.- The Adoption of Rights Expression Language in CONVERGENCE.- Scenarios and Trials for CONVERGENCE.- Business Models and Exploitation.- Conclusions and Future Research Topics. | Convergence proposes the enhancement of the Internet with a novel, content-centric, publish–subscribe service model based on the versatile digital item (VDI): a common container for all kinds of digital content, including digital representations of real-world resources. VDIs will serve the needs of the future Internet, providing a homogeneous method for handling structured information, incorporating security and privacy mechanisms. CONVERGENCE subsumes the following areas of research:· definition of the VDI as a new fundamental unit of distribution and transaction;· content-centric networking functionality to complement or replace IP-address-based routing;· security and privacy protection mechanisms;· open-source middleware, including a community dictionary service to enable rich semantic searches;· applications, tested under real-life conditions.This book shows how CONVERGENCE allows publishing, searching and subscribing to any content. Creators can publish their content by wrapping it and its descriptions into a VDI, setting rights for other users to access this content, monitor its use, and communicate with people using it; they may even update or revoke content previously published. Access to content is more efficient, as search engines exploit VDI metadata for indexing, and the network uses the content name to ensure users always access the copy closest to them. Every node in the network is a content cache; handover is easy; multicast is natural; peer-to-peer is built-in; time/space-decoupling is possible. Application developers can exploit CONVERGENCE’s middleware and network without having to resort to proprietary/ad hoc solutions for common/supporting functionality. Operators can use the network more efficiently, better controlling information transfer and related revenues flows. Network design, operation and management are simplified by integrating diverse functions and avoiding patches and stopgap solutions.Whether as a text for graduate students working on the future of the Internet, or a resource for practitioners providing e-commerce or multimedia services, or scientists defining new technologies, CONVERGENCE will make a valuable contribution to the future shape of the Internet. | <p>Explains to the reader the nature of a new fundamental unit of distribution and transaction in network events</p><p>Shows how new business models are made possible or facilitated by future Internet architecture</p><p>Teaches the reader about the main concepts of information-centric network design: the paradigm of the future</p><p>Offers a framework under which providers and consumers of digital content can use, authenticate, protect and revoke versatile digital items</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-38956-6 | Engineering | Ambroszkiewicz | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Advanced SOA Tools and Applications |  | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 499 | 1 | 2014 | 323 | Hard cover | Book | VII, 323 p. 114 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCI21017 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Specifications and deployment of SOA business applications within a configurable framework provided as a service.- A platform for development of electronic markets of sophisticated business services.- Application of the Service-Oriented Architecture at the Inter-Organizational Level.- Dependability Infrastructure for SOA Applications.- Implementation, Deployment and Governance of SOA Adaptive Systems. | This book presents advanced software development tools for construction, deployment and governance of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) applications. Novel technical concepts and paradigms, formulated during the research stage and during development of such tools are presented and illustrated by practical usage examples. Hence this book will be of interest not only to theoreticians but also to engineers who cope with real-life problems. Additionally, each chapter contains an overview of related work, enabling comparison of the proposed concepts with exiting solutions in various areas of the SOA development process. This makes the book interesting also for students and scientists who investigate similar issues. | Recent research in Service Oriented Architecture <br><br>Presents advanced tools and applications <br>  <br>Written by leading experts in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01966-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Intelligent Routines II | Solving Linear Algebra and Differential Geometry with Sage | Intelligent Systems Reference Library | 58 | 1 | 2014 | 14 | Hard cover | Book | CCCXVIII, 14 p. 211 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCM1400X | Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis | PBKS | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Vector Spaces.- Plane And Straight Line In E.- Linear Transformations.- Euclidean Vector Spaces.- Bilinear And Quadratic Forms.- Differential Geometry Of Curves And Surfaces. | “Intelligent Routines II: Solving Linear Algebra and Differential Geometry with Sage” contains numerous of examples and problems as well as many unsolved problems. This book extensively applies the successful software Sage, which can be found free online http://www.sagemath.org/. Sage is a recent and popular software for mathematical computation, available freely and simple to use. This book is useful to all applied scientists in mathematics, statistics and engineering, as well for late undergraduate and graduate students of above subjects. It is the first such book in solving symbolically with Sage problems in Linear Algebra and Differential Geometry. Plenty of SAGE applications are given at each step of the exposition. | <p>The first book in solving symbolically problems with Sage in Linear Algebra and Differential Geometry</p><p>Contains numerous of examples and problems solved using SAGE</p><p>Includes many unsolved problems as well</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01850-8 | Engineering | Angeles | [NAME] | Fundamentals of Robotic Mechanical Systems | Theory, Methods, and [NAME] | Mechanical Engineering Series | 124 | 4 | 2014 | 566 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 566 p. 157 illus., 18 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | SCT17004 | Mechanical Engineering | TGB | SCT19020 | Robotics and Automation | TJFM1 | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | An Overview of Robotic Mechanical Systems.- Mathematical Background.- Fundamentals of Rigid-Body Mechanics.- Geometry of Decoupled Serial Robots.- Kinetostatics of Serial Robots.- Trajectory Planning: Pick-and-Place Operations.- Dynamics of Serial Robotic Manipulators.- Special Topics in Rigid-Body Kinematics.- Geometry of General Serial Robots.- Kinematics of Alternative Robotic Mechanical Systems.- Trajectory Planning: [NAME] of Complete Robotic Mechanical Systems.- Kinematics of Rotations: A Summary.- Numerical Equation-Solving. | The 4th edition includes updated and additional examples and exercises on the core fundamental concepts of mechanics, robots, and kinematics of serial robots. New images of CAD models and physical robots help to motivate concepts being introduced. Each chapter of the book can be read independently of others as it addresses a seperate issue in robotics. | <p>Includes additional examples and exercises that serve as a guide to various, current dilemmas in robotics</p><p>Features modern images of new robot models</p><p>Revised and rewritten so that it is more complete and easy to understand for beginners to the world of robotics</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-81-322-1562-2 | Engineering | Ansari | [NAME]. [NAME] | Non-Linear Feedback Neural Networks | VLSI Implementations and Applications | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 508 | 1 | 2014 | 201 | Hard cover | Book | XXII, 201 p. 79 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer India | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- Background.- Voltage-mode Neural Network for the Solution of Linear Equations.- Mixed-mode Neural Circuit for Solving Linear Equations.- Non-Linear Feedback Neural Circuits for Linear and Quadratic Programming.- OTA-based Implementations of Mixed-mode Neural Circuits.- Appendix A: Mixed-mode Neural Network for Graph Colouring.- Appendix B: Mixed-mode Neural Network for Ranking. | This book aims to present a viable alternative to the Hopfield Neural Network (HNN) model for analog computation. It is well known the standard HNN suffers from problems of convergence to local minima, and requirement of a large number of neurons and synaptic weights. Therefore, improved solutions are needed. The non-linear synapse neural network (NoSyNN) is one such possibility and is discussed in detail in this book. This book also discusses the applications in computationally intensive tasks like graph coloring, ranking, and linear as well as quadratic programming. The material in the book is useful to students, researchers and academician working in the area of analog computation. | <p>First dedicated book on non-linear feedback neural networks</p><p>Contains thorough discussion on transcendental energy function</p><p>Includes special chapter on [NAME], its applications, and limitations</p><p>Cadence OrCAD circuit files for all the circuit simulations discussed in the book</p><p>Useful material for researchers working in the area of analog computation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02361-8 | Engineering | Arena | [NAME]; [NAME] | Spatial Temporal Patterns for Action-Oriented Perception in Roving Robots II | An Insect Brain Computational Model | Cognitive Systems Monographs | 21 | 1 | 2014 | 376 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 376 p. 256 illus., 205 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT19020 | Robotics and Automation | TJFM1 | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Models of the insect brain: from Neurobiology to Computational Intelligence.- Part II Complex dynamics for internal representation and Locomotion control.- Part III Software/Hardware cognitive architectures.- Part IV Scenarios and experiments. | This book presents the result of a joint effort from different European Institutions within the framework of the EU funded project called SPARK II, devoted to device an insect brain computational model, useful to be embedded into autonomous robotic agents. Part I reports the biological background on Drosophila melanogaster with particular attention to the main centers which are used as building blocks for the implementation of the insect brain computational model. Part II reports the mathematical approach to model the Central Pattern Generator used for the gait generation in a six-legged robot. Also the Reaction-diffusion principles in non-linear lattices are exploited to develop a compact internal representation of a dynamically changing environment for behavioral planning.  In Part III a software/hardware framework, developed to integrate the insect brain computational model in a simulated/real robotic platform, is illustrated. The different robots used for the experiments are also described. Moreover the problems related to the vision system were addressed proposing robust solutions for object identification and feature extraction. Part IV includes the relevant scenarios used in the experiments to test the capabilities of the insect brain-inspired architecture taking as comparison the biological case. Experimental results are finally reported, whose multimedia can be found in the SPARK II web page: www.spark2.diees.unict.it | <p>Focuses on the problem of action-oriented perception drawing inspiration from the insect world</p><p>Introduces an up-to-date insect-brain model inspired by the Drosophila Melanogaster and applied to mobile robots</p><p>Presents a suitable blend of biologically inspired networks and complex nonlinear dynamical systems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-1757-6 | Engineering | Azadpour | [NAME] | SystemVerilog for Design and Verification using UVM | From RTL to Synthesis |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300p. 100 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | [NAME] | Processor Architectures | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | The SystemVerilog language.- Designing with SystemVerilog.- Verification with SytemVerilog.- Building environment and the DUT.- Synthesis.- Timing analysis. | This book is an “A-Z” guide to using SystemVerilog for ASIC design, from conception to RTL coding, to synthesis and verification.  Readers will benefit from a thorough introduction to the powerful constructs and features of SystemVerilog. In addition, the verification methodology of Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) is used to build test-benches that allow for verification of complicated designs and synthesis basics are discussed, using the Synopsys Design Compiler (DC).  To complete this book’s package as a practical guide, readers are introduced to the fundamentals of static timing analysis. | <p>Provides a practical guide to the use of SystemVerilog for both design and verification, unlike any other book currently available</p><p>Uses the Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) to build test-benches, in a manner accessible to novices</p><p>Covers the practical essentials needed for design, verification, synthesis and static timing analysis, which readers might otherwise have to find in several books</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5477-8 | Engineering | Bacha | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Power Electronic Converters Modeling and Control | with Case Studies | Advanced Textbooks in Control and Signal Processing |  | 1 | 2014 | 454 | Soft cover | Book | XXIII, 454 p. 297 illus. | 0 | final | 99 | Engineering | [NAME] | Control | TJFM | SCT24070 | Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks | THRD | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer London | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | New Challenges in Power Electronics Systems.- Part I: Modelling of Power Electronics Systems.- Introduction to Power Electronics Modelling.- Switched Model.- Classical Average Model.- Equivalent Average Generator Model.- Generalized Average Model.- Part II: Control of Power Electronics Systems.- General Principles.- Linear Approach.- Linear Control Methods for Grid-connected Converters.- General Overview of Nonlinear Control Methods.- Linearization via Feedback Control.- Stabilization Control.- Passive Control.- Variable-structure Control and Its Associated Sliding Modes.- General Conclusion. | Modern power electronic converters are involved in a very broad spectrum of applications: switched-mode power supplies, electrical-machine-motion-control, active power filters, distributed power generation, flexible AC transmission systems, renewable energy conversion systems and vehicular technology, among them.Power Electronics Converters Modeling and Control teaches the reader how to analyze and model the behavior of converters and so to improve their design and control. Dealing with a set of confirmed algorithms specifically developed for use with power converters, this text is in two parts: models and control methods. The first is a detailed exposition of the most usual power converter models:·        switched and averaged models;·        small/large-signal models; and·        time/frequency models.The second focuses on three groups of control methods:·        linear control approaches normally associated with power converters;·        resonant controllers because of their significance in grid-connected applications; and·        nonlinear control methods including feedback linearization, stabilizing, passivity-based, and variable-structure control.Extensive case-study illustration and end-of-chapter exercises reinforce the study material.Power Electronics Converters Modeling and Control addresses the needs of graduate students interested in power electronics, providing a balanced understanding of theoretical ideas coupled with pragmatic tools based on control engineering practice in the field. Academics teaching power electronics will find this an attractive course text and the practical points make the book useful for self tuition by engineers and other practitioners wishing to bring their knowledge up to date. | <p>A source of specialist teaching in the control of ubiquitous power-electronic systems</p><p>Classroom tested to improve the learning experience</p><p>Illustrative case studies of the most common forms of power-electronic converters explain practical points of note</p><p>End-of-chapter exercises buttress newly-acquired learning</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01233-9 | Engineering | Bahadori | [NAME] | Pollution Control in Oil, Gas and Chemical Plants |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 318 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 318 p. 64 illus., 39 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT17020 | Engineering Design | TBD | SCU35040 | Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution | TQSW | Engineering | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Air Pollution Control.- Water Pollution Control.- Soil Pollution Control.- Noise Pollution Control. | This book covers the fundamental requirements for air, soil and water pollution control in oil and gas refineries, chemical plants, oil terminals, petrochemical plants, and related facilities. In this concise volume, Dr. Bahadori elucidates design and operational considerations relevant to critical systems such as the waste water treatment units, solid waste disposal, and waste water sewer treatment  as well as engineering/technological methods related to soil and air pollutions control. Engineers and technical managers in a range of industries will benefit from detail on a diverse list of topics. | Covers a diverse list of effluent management strategies important to practitioners, ranging from waste water gathering systems and oil/suspended solids removal to chemical flocculation units, biological treatment, and sludge handling and treatment <br><br>Provides numerous step-by-step tutorials that orient both entry level and veteran engineers to the essentials of waste-treatment systems in petroleum and chemical industries <br><br>Includes a comprehensive glossary providing readers with an excellent guide to the variety of terminologies applicable to waste treatment and disposal technology <br><br>Presents the most up-to-date understanding of waste management problems based on industry best practices and current research data | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8540-7 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Healthcare and Biomedical Technology in the 21st Century | An Introduction for Non-Science Majors |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 503 | Soft cover | Book | XVIII, 503 p. 254 illus., 207 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Engineering | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | SCZ13000 | Biomaterials | TGM | Engineering | Undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Is Technology the Cure for Soaring Demand and the High Costs of Healthcare?.- Science, Pseudoscience, and Not-Science: How do they Differ?.- Technology and Bioethics: What Can Scientists and Engineers Do, and What Should They Do?.- Inventing, Evaluating and Approving New Drugs and Devices.- A Visit to the Physician:  Diagnoses and Enabling Technologies.- Properties of the Host (the Human Body).- Properties and Behavior of Materials, and Some Design Considerations Too.- Biomaterials Applications in Medicine and Case Studies.- Cardiovascular Devices: Getting to the Heart of the Matter.- Clever Strategies for Controlled Drug Release and Targeted Drug Delivery.- Tissue Engineering:  Growing Replacement Human Tissue in the Lab.- Genetic Engineering.- A Trip to the Dentist.- Rehabilitation Technologies.- Appendix A: SBIR Proposal Front Pages.- Appendix B : Panster Patent.- Appendix C : Informed Consent Form 1. | Healthcare and Biotechnology in the 21st Century: Concepts and Case Studies introduces students not pursuing degrees in science or engineering to the remarkable new applications of technology now available to physicians and their patients and discusses how these technologies are evolving to permit new treatments and procedures.  The book also elucidates the societal and ethical impacts of advances in medical technology, such as extending life and end of life decisions, the role of genetic testing, confidentiality, costs of health care delivery, scrutiny of scientific claims, and provides background on the engineering approach in healthcare and the scientific method as a guiding principle. This concise, highly relevant text enables faculty to offer a substantive course for students from non-scientific backgrounds that will empower them to make more informed decisions about their healthcare by significantly enhancing their understanding of these technological advancements. | <p>Presents scientific concepts from modern medical science using relevant, high-profile, and widely publicized break-through technologies</p><p>Presents a case-history approach involving hypothetical medical scenarios to illustrate several treatments, progressing from less- to more-technologically involved</p><p>Offers coverage of the scientific method and details of the engineering approach in medicine</p><p>Discusses common and esoteric medical interventions, drawing on students’ and their families’ life experiences to foster an understanding and appreciation of the engineering and technologic contributions to healthcare</p><p>Covers diagnostic medical imaging, synthetic and bio-materials, implant design, cardiac care devices, genetic testing, controlled and targeted drug delivery, the impact of nanotechnology, and the future of medical care as it is shaped by new technologies</p><p>Includes many exercises, instructors solutions manual, and 75 illustrations</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4419-9334-2 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME]; Aleksandr Biberman; [NAME]; [NAME] | Photonic Network-on-Chip Design |  | Integrated Circuits and Systems | 68 | 1 | 2014 | 213 | Hard cover | Book | X, 213 p. 132 illus., 117 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | [NAME] | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | TJFN | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Available | 2013-08-18 00:00:00 | 2013-08-09 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- Photonic Interconnects.- Silicon Photonics.- Photonic Simulation and Design Space.- Photonic Network Architectures I: Circuit Switching.- Photonic Network Architectures II: Wavelength Arbitration and Routing.- Photonic Network Architectures III: Advanced Photonic Architectures.- Conclusions. | This book provides a comprehensive synthesis of the theory and practice of photonic devices for networks-on-chip. It outlines the issues in designing photonic network-on-chip architectures for future many-core high performance chip multiprocessors. The discussion is built from the bottom up: starting with the design and implementation of key photonic devices and building blocks, reviewing networking and network-on-chip theory and existing research, and finishing with describing various architectures, their characteristics, and the impact they will have on a computing system. After acquainting the reader with all the issues in the design space, the discussion concludes with design automation techniques, supplemented by provided software. | <p>Provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of photonic devices for networks-on-chip</p><p>Enables readers with design techniques for silicon photonics to overcome the fundamental limitations of electronics for core-to-core and core-to-memory communications</p><p>Includes coverage of design automation techniques, supplemented by provided software, Photonic and Electronic</p><p>Network Integration and Execution Simulator (PhoenixSim)</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-39534-5 | Engineering | Birolini | Alessandro Birolini | Reliability Engineering | Theory and Practice |  |  | 7 | 2014 | 626 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 626 p. 250 illus. | 0 | final | 229 | Engineering | SCT22032 | Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk | TGPR | SCW23075 | Organization/Planning | KJU | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-08-31 00:00:00 | 2013-08-15 00:00:00 |  | Basic Concepts, Quality & Reliability (RAMS) Assurance of Complex Equip. & Systems.- Reliability Analysis During the Design Phase.- Qualification Tests for Components and Assemblies.- Maintainability Analysis.- Design Guidelines for Reliability, Maintainability, and Software Quality.- Reliability and Availability of Repairable Systems.- Statistical Quality Control and Reliability Tests.- Quality & Reliability (RAMS) Assurance During Production Phase. | This book shows how to build in, evaluate, and demonstrate reliability and availability of components, equipment, systems. It presents the state-of-the-art of reliability engineering, both in theory and practice, and is based on the author's more than 30 years experience in this field, half in industry and half as Professor of Reliability Engineering at the ETH, Zurich. The structure of the book allows rapid access to practical results. This final edition extend and replace all previous editions. New are, in particular, a strategy to mitigate incomplete coverage, a comprehensive introduction to human reliability with design guidelines and new models, and a refinement of reliability allocation, design guidelines for maintainability, and concepts related to regenerative stochastic processes. The set of problems for homework has been extended. Methods & tools are given in a way that they can be tailored to cover different reliability requirement levels and be used for safety analysis. Because of the Appendices A6 - A8, the book is also self contained from a mathematical point of view, and can be used as a text book or as a desktop reference, with a large number of tables (60), figures (190), and examples (210 of which 70 as problems for homework) to support the practical aspects. | <p>Design guidelines for reliability, maintainability, and software quality</p><p>Checklists for design reviews</p><p>Moore than 100 practice oriented examples</p><p>Based on over 30 years of industrial and academic experience</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-39288-7 | Engineering | Brahnam | Sheryl Brahnam; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Local Binary Patterns: New Variants and Applications |  | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 506 | 1 | 2014 | 271 | Hard cover | Book | X, 271 p. 93 illus., 5 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCI21017 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-10-15 00:00:00 | 2013-09-01 00:00:00 |  | Introduction to LBP: New Variants and New Applications by Sheryl Brahnam, [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Nanni.- A Unifying Framework for LBP and [NAME], [NAME] and [NAME] Phase Quantization for Blur Insensitive Texture Description, [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME] Ojansivu.- The Geometric Local Textural Patterns (GLTP) Technique, [NAME], [NAME], and W. Philips.- Local Configuration Features and Discriminative Learnt Features for Texture Description, [NAME], [NAME], and Matti Pietikäinen.- Heterogeneous Ensemble of Classifiers for Sub-Cellular Image Classification Based on Local Ternary Patterns, [NAME], [NAME], and Stefano Severi.- Fuzzy Local Binary Patterns, [NAME], Eystratios Keramidas, Dimitris Maroulis.- Ensemble of Local Phase Quantization Variants with Ternary Encoding, [NAME], Sheryl Brahnam, [NAME], and Tonya Barrier.- State-of-the-Art LBP Descriptor for Face Recognition, [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME] Thermal Face Recognition in Unconstrained Environments Using Histograms of LBP Features, [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME] Correa.- Histogram-Tensorial Gaussian Representations and its Applications to Facial Analysis, [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], and Matti Pietikäinen. | This book introduces Local Binary Patterns (LBP), arguably one of the most powerful texture descriptors, and LBP variants. This volume provides the latest reviews of the literature and a presentation of some of the best [NAME] variants by researchers at the forefront of textual analysis research and research on LBP descriptors and variants. The value of LBP variants is illustrated with reported experiments using many databases representing a diversity of computer vision applications in medicine, biometrics, and other areas. There is also a chapter that provides an excellent theoretical foundation for texture analysis and LBP in particular. A special section focuses on LBP and LBP variants in the area of face recognition, including thermal face recognition. This book will be of value to anyone already in the field as well as to those interested in learning more about this powerful family of texture descriptors. | <p>Latest research on Local Binary Pattern</p><p>Documentation and introduction to Local Binary Patterns and its applications</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-4371-0 | Engineering | Cai | [NAME] | Engineering in Translational Medicine |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 1128 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 1128 p. 267 illus., 130 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 329 | Engineering | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | SCH29005 | Imaging / Radiology | MMPH | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Engineering in Translational Medicine: An Introduction.- 2. [NAME]: [NAME] of Regenerative Medicine.- 3. Engineering T Cells to Target Tumor Cells.- 4. Engineering Biomaterials for Anchorage-Dependent and Non-Anchorage-Dependent Therapeutic Cell Delivery in Translational Medicine.- 5. Tissue Engineering Applications for Peripheral Nerve Repair.- 6. Structure, Function and Development of Blood Vessels: Lessons for Tissue engineering.- 7. Engineering Gene Activated Matrices for the Repair of Articular Cartilage Defect.- 8. Engineering Luciferases for Assays and Imaging.- 9. Engineered Split Reporter Systems for Molecular Imaging of Protein-Protein Interactions in Living Subjects.- 10. Engineering Aspects of Bioluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer Systems.- 11. Antibody Engineering in Translational Medicine.- 12. Engineered Affibodies in Translational Medicine.- 13. Alternative [NAME] for Molecular Imaging and Therapy.- 14. Engineering Multivalent and Multispecific Protein Therapeutics.- 15. Engineering Aptamers for Biomedical Applications: Part 1.- 16. Engineering Aptamers for Biomedical Applications: Part 2.- 17. Engineering DNA Vaccines for Cancer Therapy.- 18. Multifunctional Nanoscale Delivery Systems for Nucleic Acids.- 19. Engineering Nanomaterials for Biosensors and Therapeutics.- 20. Engineering Fluorescent Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications.- 21. Magnetic Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications: From Diagnosis to Treatment to Regeneration.- 22. Engineering Upconversion Nanoparticles for Biomedical Imaging and Therapy.- 23. Engineering of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for in Vivo Cancer Imaging and Therapy.- 24. Engineering [NAME] for Stem Cell-Based Tissue Engineering.- 25. Engineering Peptide-Based Carriers for Drug and Gene Delivery.- 26. [NAME] on Delivery of Imaging and Therapeutic Agents.- 27. Opportunities for New Photodynamic Molecular Beacon Designs.- 28. Engineering the next generation PET detectors.- 29. Photoacoustic Imaging: Development of Imaging Systems and Molecular Agents.- 30. Engineering Miniature Imaging Instruments.- 31. Engineering Small Animal Conformal Radiotherapy Systems.- 32. Plasmonic Nanobubbles for Cancer Theranostics.- 33. Cell-Based Microfluidic Assays in Translational Medicine.- 34. Engineering of Photo-Manipulatable Hydrogels for Translational Medicine.- 35. Engineering AApeptides for Translational Medicine. | This book covers a broad area of engineering research in translational medicine. Leaders in academic institutions around the world contributed focused chapters on a broad array of topics such as: cell and tissue engineering (6 chapters), genetic and protein engineering (10 chapters), nanoengineering (10 chapters), biomedical instrumentation (4 chapters), and theranostics and other novel approaches (4 chapters). Each chapter is a stand-alone review that summarizes the state-of-the-art of the specific research area.Engineering in Translational Medicine gives readers a comprehensive and in-depth overview of a broad array of related research areas, making this an excellent reference book for scientists and students both new to engineering/translational medicine and currently working in this area. | <p>Covers a broad array of topics include cell engineering, nanoengineering, antibody/protein engineering, tissue engineering, and many others </p><p>Summarizes the state-of-the-art in the specific research area </p><p>Includes ample color figures</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | [PHONE]-31-3 | Engineering | Cai | [NAME]; [NAME] | Simulations, Serious Games and Their Applications |  | Gaming Media and Social Effects |  | 1 | 2014 | 273 | Hard cover | Book | IX, 273 p. 160 illus., 136 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCI18067 | User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction | UYZG | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Singapore | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  | Worldwide | Collision Detection using Axis Aligned Bounding Boxes.- Navier-Stokes Equation based Ink Diffusion Simulation in Chinese Calligraphy.- Human Body Adaptation and Cloth Prepositioning for Kinect based Virtual Try-on.- Integrating EEG modality in serious games for rehabilitation of mental patients.- Multi-link-ahead [NAME] Turning.- Reliable and Fast Conservative Advancement for Physically Realistic Rigid Body Simulation.- The Use of Virtual Worlds and [NAME] in Education.- Serious Games for e-Health Care Services.- GF Engine - A Versatile Platform for Game Design and Development.- Virtual CNC Training.- Updated GameTools: Libraries for Easier Advanced Graphics in Serious Gaming.- [NAME] - A Serious Simulation Game. | This book presents the state of the art technology in Serious Games which is driven extensive by applications and research in simulation. The topics in this book include: (1) Fashion simulation; (2) Chinese calligraphy ink diffusion simulation; (3) Rehabilitation (4) Long vehicle turning simulation; (5) Marine traffic conflict control; (6) CNC simulation; (7) Special needs education. The book also addresses the fundamental issues in Simulation and Serious Games such as rapid collision detection, game engines or game development platforms. The target audience for this book includes scientists, engineers and practitioners involved in the field of Serious Games and Simulation. The major part of this book comprises of papers presented at the 2012 Asia-Europe Workshop on Serious Games and Simulation held in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (May 9, 2012). All the contributions have been peer reviewed and by scientific committee members with report about quality, content and originality. | <p>Contains collection of extended papers from 2012 Asia-Europe Workshop on Serious Games and Simulation</p><p>Describes state of the art technology in serious games applications and simulation</p><p>Caters to scientists, engineers and practitioners involved in the field of serious games and simulation</p><p>Written by foremost experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8056-3 | Engineering | Cavalcanti | [NAME] | Resource Allocation and MIMO for 4G and Beyond |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 531 | Hard cover | Book | XXXVI, 531 p. 217 illus., 36 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Engineering | SCT24035 | Communications Engineering, Networks | TJK | SCI18008 | Information Systems and Communication Service | UT | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Radio Resource Management for Coordinated Multipoint Systems.- Resource Allocation for Improved User Satisfaction with Applications to LTE.- Radio Resource Management for Device-to-Device Communications in Long Term Evolution Networks.- Capacity, Fairness and QoS Trade-Offs in Wireless Networks with Applications to LTE.- The Design of Efficient, Low-Complexity Cooperative Diversity Schemes from Different Perspectives.- Distributed Optimization Techniques in Wireless Communication Networks.- A Genetic Algorithm for the Optimization of MIMO Antenna Arrays.- [NAME] Transceiver Architectures.- Precoder Design for Coordinated Multipoint Systems.- Interference Alignment, Concepts and Algorithms for Wireless Systems.- Null-space [NAME] for Dense 4G and Beyond Networks. | This book will be a comprehensive collection of advanced concepts related to 4th generation wireless communication systems. It will be divided into two main parts: resource allocation and transceiver architectures. These two research areas are at the core of the recent advances experimented by wireless communication systems. Each chapter will cover a relevant, timely, topic with two focuses: a first part which is of tutorial and survey nature, reviews the state of the art in that topic, followed by a more deep treatment including current research topics, case studies and performance analysis. | <p>Presents case studies based on LTE system models or inspired by LTE system parameters </p><p>Addresses concepts that are being considered for the general evolution of 4G systems </p><p>Examines performance analysis in scenarios inspired or explicitly modeled based on the LTE system</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8537-7 | Engineering | Chaudhry | M [NAME] | Applied Hydraulic Transients |  |  |  | 3 | 2014 | 583 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 583 p. 221 illus., 9 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | SCT15044 | Engineering Fluid Dynamics | TGMF | SCT23004 | Civil Engineering | TN | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Basic Concepts.- Transient-Flow Equations.- Characteristics and Finite-Difference Methods.- Transients in Pumping Systems.-Transients in Hydroelectric Power Plants.- Transients in Cooling Water Systems.- Transients in Long Oil Pipelines.- Periodic Flows and Resonance.- Cavitation and Column Separation.- Transient Control.- Surge Tanks.- Leak and Partial Blockage Detection.- Transient Open-Channel Flows.- Appendix A. Design Charts.- [NAME] Caused by Opening or Closing a Valve.- [NAME] Caused by Power Failure to Pumps.- Appendix D. Frequency Response of a Series Piping System.- [NAME] in a Simple Surge Tank.- SI and English Units and Conversion Factors. | Applied Hydraulic Transients, 3rd Edition covers hydraulic transients in a comprehensive and systematic manner from introduction to advanced level and presents various methods of analysis for computer solution. The book is suitable as a textbook for senior-level undergraduate and graduate students as well as a reference for practicing engineers and researchers. The field of application of the book is very broad and diverse and covers areas such as hydroelectric projects, pumped storage schemes, water-supply systems, cooling-water systems, oil pipelines and industrial piping systems.  A strong emphasis is given to practical applications: several case studies, problems of applied nature, and design criteria are included. This will help the design engineers and introduce the students to real-life projects. Up-to-date references are included at the end of each chapter. | <p>Presents modern methods of analysis suitable for computer analysis, such as the method of characteristics, explicit and implicit finite-difference methods and matrix methods</p><p>Includes a chapter on Two-Component Flows; one part of the chapter dealing with the mixture of gas and liquid and the other with solid and liquid (slurry)</p><p>Case studies of actual projects are included</p><p>Provides problems of applied nature</p><p>Includes a chapter on cooling-water systems</p><p>Treatment of governed hydraulic turbines is very extensive and complete</p><p>Presents design charts, design criteria, and approximate methods</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40836-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME] | Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery for Big Data | Methodologies, Challenge and Opportunities | Studies in Big Data | 1 | 1 | 2014 | 343 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 343 p. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCI21017 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Aspect and Entity Extraction for Opinion Mining.- Mining Periodicity from Dynamic and Incomplete Spatiotemporal Data.- Spatio-Temporal Data Mining for Climate Data: Advances, Challenges.- Mining Discriminative Subgraph Patterns from Structural Data.- Path Knowledge Discovery: Multilevel Text Mining as a Methodology for Phenomics.- InfoSearch: A Social Search Engine.- Social Media in Disaster Relief: Usage Patterns, Data Mining Tools, and Current Research Directions.- A Generalized Approach for Social Network Integration and Analysis with Privacy Preservation.- A Clustering Approach to Constrained Binary Matrix Factorization. | The field of data mining has made significant and far-reaching advances over the past three decades. Because of its potential power for solving complex problems, data mining has been successfully applied to diverse areas such as business, engineering, social media, and biological science. Many of these applications search for patterns in complex structural information. In biomedicine for example, modeling complex biological systems requires linking knowledge across many levels of science, from genes to disease. Further, the data characteristics of the problems have also grown from static to dynamic and spatiotemporal, complete to incomplete, and centralized to distributed, and grow in their scope and size (this is known as big data). The effective integration of big data for decision-making also requires privacy preservation. The contributions to this monograph summarize the advances of data mining in the respective fields. This volume consists of nine chapters that address subjects ranging from mining data from opinion, spatiotemporal databases, discriminative subgraph patterns, path knowledge discovery, social media, and privacy issues to the subject of computation reduction via binary matrix factorization. | <p>Latest research on data mining</p><p>Presents foundations, social networks and applications</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-39685-4 | Engineering | Costa | Anibal Costa; [NAME]; [NAME] | Structural Rehabilitation of Old Buildings |  | Building Pathology and Rehabilitation | 2 | 1 | 2014 | 348 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 348 p. 224 illus., 147 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT23055 | Building Repair and Maintenance | TNKX | SCZ11000 | Structural Materials | TGM | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-11 00:00:00 |  | Introduction and Rehabilitation: Aims & Scopes.- Construction Systems.- Building Materials and Components.- Laboratorial and In-field Tests.- Modeling.- Vulnerability Assessment.- Construction Maintenance. | This present book describes the different construction systems and structural materials and elements within the main buildings typologies, and it analyses the particularities of each of them, including, at the end, general aspects concerning laboratory and in-situ testing, numerical modeling, vulnerability assessment and construction maintenance. | <p>Describes the different construction systems and structural materials and elements within the main buildings typologies </p><p>Analyzes the particularities of each of building type </p><p>Includes general aspects of  laboratory and in-situ testing, numerical modeling, vulnerability assessment and construction maintenance</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-39148-4 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Theories and Simulations of Complex Social Systems |  | Intelligent Systems Reference Library | 52 | 1 | 2014 | 224 | Hard cover | Book | VI, 224 p. 72 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCI21017 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introducing Theories and Simulations of Complex Social Systems.- Creating Software for the Simulation of Complex Social Systems.- Modelling Epistemic Systems- Model the human behavior in space and time by mobile phone data.- Change Detection in Dynamic Political Networks: The Case of Sudan.- High-Level Simulation Model of a Criminal Justice System.- Celerity in the Courts: An Application of Fuzzy Logic to Model Case Complexity in the Criminal Justice System.- Understanding the Impact of Face Mask Usage through Epidemic Simulation of Large Social Networks.- e - Epidemic Models on the Attack and Defense of Malicious Objects in Networks.- Modelling the joint effect of social determinants and peers on obesity.- Youth Gang Formation: Basic instinct or something else?.- Optimising an Agent-Based Model to Explore the Behaviour of Simulated Burglars. | Research into social systems is challenging due to their complex nature. Traditional methods of analysis are often difficult to apply effectively as theories evolve over time. This can be due to a lack of appropriate data, or too much uncertainty. It can also be the result of problems which are not yet understood well enough in the general sense so that they can be classified, and an appropriate solution quickly identified. Simulation is one tool that deals well with these challenges, fits in well with the deductive process, and is useful for testing theory. This field is still relatively new, and much of the work is necessarily innovative, although it builds upon a rich and varied foundation. There are a number of existing modelling paradigms being applied to complex social systems research. Additionally, new methods and measures are being devised through the process of conducting research.We expect that readers will enjoy the collection of high quality research works from new and accomplished researchers. | Latest research in Modelling and Simulation of Complex Social Systems <br><br>Presents the modelling of the complex dynamics that drive the linked epidemiologies of crime, disease, homelessness and other social ills in urban neighborhoods <br><br>Written by leading experts in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9292-4 | Engineering | Davies | [NAME]; [NAME] | System Dynamics for Mechanical Engineers |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 700 p. 300 illus. | 0 | approx. | 119 | Engineering | SCT15036 | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | TGMD4 | SCT11022 | Complexity | GPFC | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-09-29 00:00:00 |  |  | Introductory Material and Motivation.- Laplace Transform Techniques.- Mechanical System Elements.- Single degree of freedom (DOF) translational mechanical systems.- Multi-DOF Models of Translational Mechanical Systems.- Rotational systems and transmission elements.- Block Diagrams.- Electrical systems.- Electro-mechanical systems.- Thermal-fluidic systems.- System dynamics in measurement. | This textbook is ideal for mechanical engineering students preparing to enter the workforce during a time of rapidly accelerating technology, where they will be challenged to join interdisciplinary teams. It explains system dynamics using analogies familiar to the mechanical engineer, while introducing new content in an intuitive fashion. The fundamentals provided in this book prepare the mechanical engineer to adapt to continuous technological advances with topics outside traditional mechanical engineering curricula by preparing them to apply basic principles and established approaches to new problems.This book also:Reinforces the connection between the subject matter and engineering reality Includes an instructor pack with the online publication that describes in-class experiments with minimal preparation requirements Provides content dedicated to the modeling of modern interdisciplinary technological subjects, including opto-mechanical systems, high-speed manufacturing equipment, and measurement systems Incorporates MATLAB® programming examples throughout the text Incorporates MATLAB® examples that animate the dynamics of systems | Contains designs and instructions for constructing and conducting in-class system dynamics experiments that reinforce the connection between the subject matter and engineering reality<br>Has an instructor pack with the online publication including in-class experiments with minimal preparation requirements<br>Provides content dedicated to the modeling of modern interdisciplinary technological subjects including opto-mechanical systems, high-speed manufacturing equipment, and measurement systems<br>Incorporates MATLAB® and Simulink® throughout the text<br>Contains interactive applets that animate the dynamics of systems | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8516-2 | Engineering | Doll | [NAME]; [NAME] | Piezoresistor Design and Applications |  | Microsystems and Nanosystems | 1 | 1 | 2013 | 245 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 245 p. 101 illus., 86 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | SCZ12000 | Optical and Electronic Materials | TJFD | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Piezoresistance fundamentals.- Sensitivity, noise and resolution.- Fabrication and process modeling.- Temperature effects.- Design optimization.- Alternative materials and transduction methods. | Piezoresistor Design and Applications provides an overview of these MEMS devices and related physics. The text demonstrates how MEMS allows miniaturization and integration of sensing as well as efficient packaging and signal conditioning. This text for engineers working in MEMS design describes the piezoresistive phenomenon and optimization in several applications.  Includes detailed discussion of such topics as; coupled models of mechanics, materials and electronic behavior in a variety of common geometric implementations including strain gages, beam bending, and membrane loading. The  text concludes with an up-to-date discussion of the need for integrated MEMS  design and opportunities to leverage new materials, processes and MEMS technology.  Piezoresistor Design and Applications is an ideal book for design engineers, process engineers and researchers. | <p>Provides comprehensive design guidance on piezoresistance</p><p>Includes an overview of applications requirements</p><p>Codifies the design of piezoresistors in MEMS</p><p>Case study approach includes the design of strain gauges and uniaxial piezoresistors,  displacement sensing cantilevers,  and pressure sensors <br></p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 1
 | 978-1-4471-5570-6 | Engineering | Du | [NAME]; [NAME] | Neural Networks and Statistical Learning |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 860 | Hard cover | Book | XXII, 860 p. 166 illus., 68 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCM13100 | Mathematical Models of Cognitive Processes and Neural Networks | PBWH | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer London | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Fundamentals of Machine Learning.- Perceptrons.- [NAME] perceptrons: architecture and error backpropagation.- [NAME] perceptrons: other learing techniques.- Hopfield networks, simulated annealing and chaotic neural networks.- Associative memory networks.- Clustering I: Basic clustering models and algorithms.- Clustering II: topics in clustering.- Radial basis function networks.- Recurrent neural networks.- Principal component analysis.- Nonnegative matrix factorization and compressed sensing.- Independent component analysis.- Discriminant analysis.- Support vector machines.- Other kernel methods.- Reinforcement learning.- Probabilistic and Bayesian networks.- Combining multiple learners: data fusion and emsemble learning.- Introduction of fuzzy sets and [NAME] Neural circuits.- Pattern recognition for biometrics and bioinformatics.- Data mining. | Providing a broad but in-depth introduction to neural network and machine learning in a statistical framework, this book provides a single, comprehensive resource for study and further research. All the major popular neural network models and statistical learning approaches are covered with examples and exercises in every chapter to develop a practical working understanding of the content.Each of the twenty-five chapters includes state-of-the-art descriptions and important research results on the respective topics. The broad coverage includes the multilayer perceptron, the [NAME] network, associative memory models, clustering models and algorithms, the radial basis function network, recurrent neural networks, principal component analysis, nonnegative matrix factorization, independent component analysis, discriminant analysis, support vector machines, kernel methods, reinforcement learning, probabilistic and Bayesian networks, data fusion and ensemble learning, fuzzy sets and logic, neurofuzzy models, hardware implementations, and some machine learning topics. Applications to biometric/bioinformatics and data mining are also included.Focusing on the prominent accomplishments and their practical aspects, academic and technical staff, graduate students and researchers will find that this provides a solid foundation and encompassing reference for the fields of neural networks, pattern recognition, signal processing, machine learning, computational intelligence, and data mining. | Provides a comprehensive introduction to neural networks and statistical learning ensuring a broad yet in-depth coverage of the techniques focusing on  the prominent accomplishments in practical aspects<br>Divided into twenty-five chapters and two appendices including mathematical preliminaries, and benchmarks and resources explaining the start-of-art descriptions of all important recent research results on the respective topic to provide a single point of reference for future research<br>Collects popular neural models covering the majority of neural network application essential to all students and researchers in this field | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-41195-3 | Engineering | Duan | [NAME]; [NAME] | Bio-inspired Computation in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 192 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 192 p. 138 illus., 94 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT19000 | Control, Robotics, Mechatronics | TJFM | [NAME] | Aerospace Technology and Astronautics | TRP | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Bio-inspired Computation Algorithms.- UAV Modeling and Controller Design.- UAV Path Planning.- Multiple UAVs Formation Control.- Multiple UAV/UGVs Heterogeneous Cooperative Control.- Biological Vision-based Surveillance and Navigation.- Conclusions and Outlook. | Bio-inspired Computation in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle focuses on the aspects of path planning, formation control, heterogeneous cooperative control and vision-based surveillance and navigation in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from the perspective of bio-inspired computation. It helps readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of control-related problems in UAVs, presenting the latest advances in bio-inspired computation.By combining bio-inspired computation and UAV control problems, key questions are explored in depth, and each piece is content-rich while remaining accessible. With abundant illustrations of simulation work, this book links theory, algorithms and implementation procedures, demonstrating the simulation results with graphics that are intuitive without sacrificing academic rigor. Further, it pays due attention to both the conceptual framework and the implementation procedures.The book offers a valuable resource for scientists, researchers and graduate students in the field of Control, Aerospace Technology and Astronautics, especially those interested in artificial intelligence and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.Professor [NAME] and Dr. [NAME], both work at Beihang University (formerly Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, BUAA). [NAME] academic website is: http://hbduan.buaa.edu.cn | <p>The only book focused on the bio-inspired computation in UAVs</p><p>Proposes the conceptual framework and the implementation procedures</p><p>Investigates the challenging issues in multiple UAVs cooperation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01865-2 | Engineering | Faucher | [NAME]; [NAME] | Innovations in Intelligent Machines-4 | Recent Advances in Knowledge Engineering | Studies in Computational Intelligence | 514 | 1 | 2014 | 462 | Hard cover | Book | IX, 462 p. 148 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCI21017 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I - Big data & ontologies.- Part II - Knowledge-based Systems.- Part III – Applications. | This research volume is a continuation of previous volumes on intelligent machines of the same editors. It is divided into three parts. Part I deals with big data and ontologies. It includes examples related to the text mining, rule mining and ontology. Part II is on knowledge-based systems. It includes context-centered systems, knowledge discovery, interoperability, consistency and systems of systems. The final part is on applications. The applications involve prediction, decision optimization and assessment. | <p>Latest research in Natural and Computational Intelligence</p><p>Presents Natural and Computational Intelligence Paradigms and their applications</p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40679-9 | Engineering | Ferreira | Germán Ferreira | Alternative Energies | Updates on Progress | Advanced Structured Materials | 34 | 1 | 2013 | 286 | Hard cover | Book | IV, 286 p. 88 illus., 53 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Engineering | SCT25023 | Renewable and Green Energy | THX | SC117000 | Energy Harvesting | THRB | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Biomass Energy.- Hydrogen Energy (Fuel Cell).- Solar Energy.- Wind Energy.- Hydroelectric Power.- Geothermal Energy.- Nuclear Energy.- Environmental Implications. | This book presents nine chapters based on fundamental and applied research of alternative energies. At the present time, the challenge is that technology has to come up with solutions that can provide environmentally friendly energy supply options that are able to cover the current world energy demand. Experts around the world are working on these issues for providing new solutions that will break the existing technological barriers. This book aims to address key pillars in the alternative energy field, such as: biomass energy, hydrogen energy, solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy and their environmental implications, with the most updated progress for each pillar. It also includes the life cycle assessment (LCA) and thermoeconomic analysis (TA) as tools for evaluating and optimising environmental and cost subjects. Chapters are organized into fundamental research, applied research and future trends; and written for engineers, academic researches and scientists. | <p>Presents fundamental and applied research of alternative energies</p><p>Address key pillars in the alternative energy field, such as: biomass energy, hydrogen energy, solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy and their environmental implications, with the most updated progress</p><p>Includes the life cycle assessment and thermoeconomic analysis as tools for evaluating and optimising environmental and cost subjects</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-02005-1 | Engineering | Ferreira | [NAME]; [NAME] | Probabilistic Approaches to Robotic Perception |  | Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics | 91 | 1 | 2014 | 242 | Hard cover | Book | XXX, 242 p. 89 illus., 79 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | SCT19020 | Robotics and Automation | TJFM1 | SCI21017 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-10-15 00:00:00 | 2013-08-30 00:00:00 | Worldwide | Probabilistic Modelling for Robotic Perception.- Probabilistic Approaches for Robotic Perception in Practice. | This book tries to address the following questions: How should the uncertainty and incompleteness inherent to sensing the environment be represented and modelled in a way that will increase the autonomy of a robot? How should a robotic system perceive, infer, decide and act efficiently? These are two of the challenging questions robotics community and robotic researchers have been facing.The development of robotic domain by the 1980s spurred the convergence of automation to autonomy, and the field of robotics has consequently converged towards the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Since the end of that decade, the general public’s imagination has been stimulated by high expectations on autonomy, where AI and robotics try to solve difficult cognitive problems through algorithms developed from either philosophical and anthropological conjectures or incomplete notions of cognitive reasoning. Many of these developments do not unveil even a few of the processes through which biological organisms solve these same problems with little energy and computing resources. The tangible results of this research tendency were many robotic devices demonstrating good performance, but only under well-defined and constrained environments. The adaptability to different and more complex scenarios was very limited.In this book, the application of Bayesian models and approaches are described in order to develop artificial cognitive systems that carry out complex tasks in real world environments, spurring the design of autonomous, intelligent and adaptive artificial systems, inherently dealing with uncertainty and the “irreducible incompleteness of models”. | <p>Provides an overview of robotic perception systems and how human behavior has been a challenge for robotic researchers</p><p>Introduction to the use of probabilistic tools to implement robotic perception, adding to it working examples and case studies</p><p>Focuses on multisensory perception and the action-perception loop addressing the topic of probabilistic approaches to robotics</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5462-4 | Engineering | From | [NAME] From; Jan [NAME]; [NAME] | Vehicle-Manipulator Systems | Modeling for Simulation, Analysis, and Control | Advances in Industrial Control |  | 1 | 2014 | 388 | Hard cover | Book | XXIV, 388 p. 52 illus., 33 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | [NAME] | Control | TJFM | SCT19020 | Robotics and Automation | TJFM1 | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Preliminary Mathematical Concepts.- Rigid Body Kinematics.- Kinematics of Manipulators on a Fixed Base.- Kinematics of Vehicle-manipulator Systems.- Rigid Body Dynamics.- Dynamics of Manipulators on a Fixed Base.- Dynamics of Vehicle-manipulator Systems.- Properties of the Dynamic Equations in Matrix Form.- Underwater Robotic Systems.- Spacecraft-manipulator Systems.- Field Robots.- Robotic Manipulators Mounted on a Forced Non-inertial Base | Furthering the aim of reducing human exposure to hazardous environments, this monograph presents a detailed study of the modeling and control of vehicle-manipulator systems. The text shows how complex interactions can be performed at remote locations using systems that combine the manipulability of robotic manipulators with the ability of mobile robots to locomote over large areas. The first part studies the kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies and standard robotic manipulators and can be used as an introduction to robotics focussing on robust mathematical modeling. The monograph then moves on to study vehicle-manipulator systems in great detail with emphasis on combining two different configuration spaces in a mathematically sound way. Robustness of these systems is extremely important and Modeling and Control of Vehicle-manipulator Systems effectively represents the dynamic equations using a mathematically robust framework. Several tools from Lie theory and differential geometry are used to obtain globally valid representations of the dynamic equations of vehicle-manipulator systems. The specific characteristics of several different types of vehicle-manipulator systems are included and the various application areas of these systems are discussed in detail. For underwater robots buoyancy and gravity, drag forces, added mass properties, and ocean currents are considered. For space robotics the effects of free fall environments and the strong dynamic coupling between the spacecraft and the manipulator are discussed. For wheeled robots wheel kinematics and non-holonomic motion is treated, and finally the inertial forces are included for robots mounted on a forced moving base.  Modeling and Control of Vehicle-manipulator Systems will be of interest to researchers and engineers studying and working on many applications of robotics: underwater, space, personal assistance, and mobile manipulation in general, all of which have similarities in the equations required for modeling and control. | <p>Shows the reader how to combine the advantages of maneuverability and manipulability in designing robotic systems that can work at a distance from the operator</p><p>Explains the characteristics of aerospatial, terrestrial and marine mobile manipulators</p><p>Demonstrates mathematically rigorous and robust framework for working with robot dynamics</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8647-3 | Engineering | Garbey | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; Christophe Collet; [NAME] | [NAME] and Dual Training | Computing, Robotics and Imaging |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 360 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 360 p. 156 illus., 114 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | SCH59001 | Surgery | MN | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part 1: Introduction.- A Road Map for Computational Surgery: Challenges and Opportunities.- Part 2: Computer Assisted  Management of Disease and Surgery.- Plato’s CAVE – A Multidimensional, Image Guided Radiation Therapy Cross Reality Platform with Advanced Surgical Planning, Simulation and Visualization Techniques using (native) [NAME] (SBRT) / Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) for Lung Cancer.- Computer Aided Management in Scoliosis Surgery.- Computational Modeling of Breast Conserving Surgery(BCS) starting from MRI Imaging.- Part  3: Image Processing and Diagnostics.- A statistical framework for biomarker analysis and HR-MAS 2D metabolite identification.- Hardware and performance considerations for computational medicine.- Image Driven Intervention and Robotic.- Cardiovascular Imaging, Navigation and Intervention-Hybrid Imaging and Therapeutics.- Towards automatic computer-aided planning in arthroplasty surgery by innovative methods for processing the bone surface models.- Robotic Assisted Lobectomy for Lung Cancer.- Robot interaction control in medicine and surgery: original results and open problems.- Control issues and possible solutions in robotized flexible endoscopy.- Beating Heart Surgery: Comparison of Two Active Compensation Solutions for Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.- Part 5: Modeling, Simulation and Experimental data.- 5.1 Cardiovascular.- Segmentation and Blood Flow Simulations of Patient-Specific Heart Data.- Assessment of Hemodynamics in DeBakey Type III Aortic Dissections For Planning Surgical Interventions and to Understand Post-Treatment Changes.- Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation of Plaque Formation in Arteries.- Rule Base Simulation of Vein Graft Remodeling.- Transport in nanoconfinement and within blood vessel wall.- 5.2 Cancer.- Some models for the prediction of tumor growth: general framework and applications to metastases in the lung.- Quantifying the Role of Anisotropic Invasion in Human Glioblastoma.- A mathematical model for growing metastases on oncologists’s service.- 5.3 Epilepsy.- 5.4 Bone.- Calculation of the Discrete Effective Stiffness of [NAME] by Direct Mechanical Simulations.- Part  6: Training and Performance Analysis.- Robotics as a Tool for Training and Assessment of Surgical Skill.- Workload and [NAME] with Haptic and Visually-Guided Training in a Dynamic Motor Skill Task. | This critical volume focuses on the use of medical imaging, medical robotics, simulation, and information technology in surgery. Part I discusses computational surgery and disease management and specifically breast conservative therapy, abdominal surgery for cancer, vascular occlusive disease and trauma medicine. Part II covers the role of image processing and visualization in surgical intervention with a focus on case studies. Part III presents the important role of robotics in image driven intervention. Part IV provides a road map for modeling, simulation and experimental data. Part V deals specifically with the importance of training in the computational surgery area. | <p>Provides a comprehensive overview of the use of computational surgery and disease management </p><p>Discusses the design and use of medical robotic tools for orthopedic surgery, endoscopic surgery and prostate surgery</p><p>Provides practical examples and case studies in the areas of image processing, virtual surgery and simulation training</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-17583-1 | Engineering | Gerling | Dieter Gerling | Electrical Machines and Drives | Mathematical Fundamentals of Machine Topologies | Mathematical Engineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 190 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 190p. 308 illus., 201 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | SCT24070 | Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks | THRD | SCT17020 | Engineering Design | TBD | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-11-14 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Steady-State Operation.- 1. Fundamentals 2. DC Machines.- 3. Rotating Field Theory.- 4. Induction Machines.- 5. Synchronous Machines.- 6. Permanent Magnet Machines.- 7. Switched Reluctance Machines.- 8. Fractional Horsepower Machines for Single-Phase Operation (optional).- Part II: Dynamic Operation.- 9. Fundamentals 10. DC Machines.- 11. Space Vector Theory.- 12. Induction Machines.-  13. Synchronous Machines.- 14. Permanent [NAME]. | Electrical Machines and Drives play a vital role in industry with an ever increasing importance. This fact necessitates the understanding of machine and drive principles by engineers of many different disciplines. Therefore, this book is intended to give a comprehensive deduction of these principles. Special attention is given to the precise mathematical deduction of the necessary formulae to calculate machines and drives, and to the discussion of simplifications (if applied) with the associated limits. So the book shows how the different machine topologies can be deduced from general fundamentals, and how they are linked.This book addresses graduate students, researchers and developers of Electrical Machines and Drives, who are interested in getting knowledge about the principles of machine and drive operation and in detecting the mathematical and engineering specialties of the different machine and drive topologies together with their mutual links. The detailed, but compact mathematical deduction, together with a distinct emphasis onto assumptions, simplifications and the associated limits, leads to a clear understanding of Electrical Machine and Drive topologies and characteristics. | <p>The fundamental mathematical description in closed and comprehensive form</p><p>General fundamentals of machine topologies</p><p>Written by an expert in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-1856-6 | Engineering | Ghantous | [NAME]; Mayssaa Al Najjar; [NAME] | Video Surveillance for Sensor Platforms | Algorithms and Architectures | Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering | 114 | 1 | 2014 | 185 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 185 p. 89 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Visual Sensor Nodes.- Image Registration.- Image Fusion.- Object Detection.- Object Tracking.- Hysteresis Thresholding.- Hardware Architecture Assist for Critical Components.- Conclusion. | This book introduces resource aware image decomposition, registration, fusion, object detection and tracking algorithms along with their applications in security, monitoring and integration in 3rd Generation Surveillance Systems. All algorithms are evaluated through experimental and simulation results and a parallel and pipelined efficient architecture for implementing the algorithms is described. | <p>Describes a new type of image processing algorithms that are suited for low power and low memory platforms such as wireless sensor networks or mobile devices</p><p>Uses simulation and experimental results to evaluate algorithms presented</p><p>Includes hardware architecture for critical components in the algorithms described</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-7592-3 | Engineering | Gobetto | [NAME] | Operations Management in Automotive Industries | From Industrial Strategies to Production Resources Management, Through the Industrialization Process and Supply Chain to Pursue Value Creation | Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing |  | 1 | 2014 | 245 | Hard cover | Book | XXII, 245 p. 81 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT17047 | Automotive Engineering | TRC | SCT22024 | Manufacturing, Machines, Tools | TGXT | Engineering | Professional book | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Foreword.- About the author.- Introduction.- Acknowledgements.- 1 Historical Outlines and Industrial Strategies for Automotive Industries.- 1.1 Historical Outlines in Automotive Industries.- 1.2 Strategic Planning of Production Activities.- 1.3 Process Integration and “Make or Buy” Decision Making.- 1.4 Manufacturing Systems’ Set-Up and Location Criteria.- 1.5 Technologies for Materials Applied to Vehicles’ Construction Overview.- 1.6 Sketches for Manufacturing Systems Adopted in Cars Manufacturing.- 1.7 Systems’ Strategical Prerogatives.- 2 From project to product.- 2.1 Standardization Logics and Project Setting Up.- 2.2 Industrialization Process Description.- 2.3 Product/Process Information Technology System.- 2.4 Product Composition Analysis.- 2.5 Product Technical Changes Management.- 3 Manufacturing Engineering and Equipment Efficiency Evaluation.- 3.1 Manufacturing Engineering Planning and Executive Project.- 3.2 Production Capacity Setting.- 3.3 Working Time Analysis Methodologies.- 3.4 Man/Machine Interaction and Standard Working Time Defining.- 3.5 Equipment Times Deployment Diagram.- 3.6 Integrated Production System Introduction.- 3.7 Operative Productivity and Flexibility.- 3.8 Equipment and Machine Loading.- 3.9 Installed Productive Capacity Defining.- 4 Work Analysis and Labour Productivity Evaluation Criteria.- 4.1 Activity Level and Labour Efficiency.- 4.2 Manpower Planning.- 4.3 Working Time Length and Flexibility.- 4.4 Labour Productivity and Improvement Plans.- 4.5 Input Data for Operative Control.- 4.6 Tasks Assignment and Workload Balancing.- 4.7 Production Employees Motivation and Rewarding.- 5 Manufacturing System Management and Maintenance Criteria.- 5.1 Plant Manufacturing System.- 5.2 Equipment Reliability and Maintainability.- 5.3 Maintenance Management.- 5.4 Costs and [NAME] Correlation.- 5.5 General and Complementary Equipment for Production.- 5.6 Tools and Consumables Management.- 5.7 “Total Productive Maintenance” approach.- 6 Logistics and Supply Chain Basics for Automotive Application.- 6.1 Logistics Historical Evolution and Actual Strategies.- 6.2 Logistics Flows in the Supply Chain.- 6.3 Material Handling and Inventory Management Methodologies.- 6.4 Production and Delivery Planning.- 6.5 Logistics Information Technology Systems.- 6.6 Logistics Key Performance Indicators.- 7 Global Purchasing Operations.- 7.1 Purchasing Department’s Role.- 7.2 Purchasing Policies Evolution.- 7.3 Purchasing Marketing and [NAME] Policies.- 7.4 Suppliers Network Management.- 7.5 Order Procedure and Cooperation Agreements.- 7.6 Supplying Cost and Purchasing Effectiveness Indicators.- 7.7. “E-Procurement” Techniques.- 8 Quality Management and [NAME] Improvement.- 8.1 The “Learning Curve” Concept.- 8.2 Production Ramp Up and Maximum Rate Achievement.- 8.3 Quality Management in Industrial Processes.- 8.4 Quality and Reliability Assurance Techniques in Product Design Phase.- 8.5 “Total Quality Management” and [NAME] Approach.- 9 Value Creation and Final Considerations.- 10 (APPENDIX) Production Management Basics.- 10.1 The Product.- 10.2 Production Systems.- 10.3 Criteria for the Stock and Lots Management.- 10.4 Problems Connected to the Planning Horizon.- 10.5 APP (Aggregated Production Planning).- 10.6 MPS (Master Production Schedule).- 10.7 MRP (Material Requirement Planning).- List of Abbreviations. | This book has proved its worth over the years as a text for courses in Production Management at the Faculty of Automotive Engineering in Turin, Italy, but deserves a wider audience as it presents a compendium of basics on Industrial Management, since it covers all major topics required. It treats all subjects from product development and “make or buy”-decision strategies to the manufacturing systems setting and management through analysis of the main resources needed in production and finally exploring the supply chain management and the procurement techniques. The very last chapter recapitulates the previous ones by analysing key management indicators to pursue the value creation that is the real purpose of every industrial enterprise. As an appendix, a specific chapter is dedicated to the basics of production management where all main relevant definitions, techniques and criteria are treated, including some numerical examples, in order to provide an adequate foundation for understanding the other chapters. This book will be of use not only to Automotive Engineering students but a wide range of readers who wish to gain insight in the world of automotive engineering and the automotive industry in general. | <p>Has proven its worth in class use already </p><p>Good resource to serve as introduction to topic </p><p>Written by world leading expert</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-7995-6 | Engineering | Goldsmith | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Bioengineering Case Studies | Sustainable Stream Bank and Slope Stabilization |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 202 | Hard cover | Book | X, 202 p. 241 illus., 85 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | SCT23020 | Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics | RBP | [NAME] | Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences | RBGL | Engineering | Professional book | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Project 1: Fleming Creek.- Project 2: Gateway Garden.- Project 3: School Girls Glen.- Project 4: River Landing.- Project 5: Nichols Drive.- Project 6: Harvard Road.- Project 7: [NAME] Creek.- Project 8: Toboggan Hill.- Project 9: Argo Cascades.- Project 10: Asaayi Lake.- Project 11: Hollywood Hills.- Project 12: Geyserville.- Project 13: Buckhorn Mtn.- Project 14: Buckhorn Summit.- Project 15: Stafford.- Project 16: Pacifica.- Project 17: Branciforte Creek.- Project 18: San Vicente Creek.- Project 19: Opal Cliffs.- Project 20: Lower Sulpur Creek.- Project 21: Secret Canyon.- Project 22: [NAME] Road.- Project 23: Buffalo Bayou.- Project 24: Little_Topashaw.- Project 25: New Concord.- Project 26: Water Purification Facility and Park.- Project 27: Walden Pond.- Project 28: Hearthstone [NAME] Brook.- Project 29: Mill Creek.- Project 30: Chalres River.- Project 31: Connecticut River.- Project 32: Cumberland River.- Project 33: Manhan River.- Project 34: Walgreen Slope.- Project 35: Creek Road.- Appendices A-C. | 'Bio-Stabilization Case Studies: Treatment and Performance Evaluation' describes and evaluates 30 projects from across the United States where bio-stabilization was employed to address a detrimental naturally occurring process or byproduct of the built environment. Bio-stabilization (or soil bioengineering) refers to the use of plant materials, primarily live cuttings, arranged in the ground in different arrays to reinforce soils and protect upland slopes and/or stream banks against surficial erosion and shallow slope failures. Examples included in the collection represent different regions of the country and their specific conditions and challenges. Each project is illustrated with a number of distinctive photographs to support the reader's understanding and showcase the wide scope of projects and techniques presented. The volume is ideal for civil and environmental engineers and environmental scientists working on watershed, infrastructure projects, and municipal scale installations. | <p>Presents for the first time a range of well-documented case studies on key techniques and best practices for bio-stabilization projects</p><p>Emphasizes evaluation and comparison of different techniques and challenges across a wide range of project types and geographies</p><p>Adopts a clear and consistent descriptive scheme and performance evaluation rubrics for 30 bio-stabilization projects, including efforts protecting/repairing watersheds, stabilizing slopes along highways, and protecting stream banks and coastal slopes</p><p>Offers abundant visual detail, featuring four to five high-quality  photographs for each project, totaling nearly 150 images</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | [PHONE]-41-3 | Engineering | Gourbesville | [NAME]; Jean Cunge; [NAME] | Advances in Hydroinformatics | SIMHYDRO 2012 – New Frontiers of Simulation | Springer Hydrogeology |  | 1 | 2014 | 559 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 559 p. 324 illus., 273 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT23020 | Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics | RBP | SC211000 | Hydrology/Water Resources | RBK | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Singapore | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Data & uncertainties in hydraulic modelling for engineering, specific applications of modelling.- New numerical methods and approaches for modelling systems.- 3D CFD and applications. | The book is a collection of extended papers which have been selected for presentation during the SIMHYDRO 2012 conference held in Sophia Antipolis in September 2012. The papers present the state of the art numerical simulation in domains such as (1) New trends in modelling for marine, river & urban hydraulics; (2) Stakeholders & practitioners of simulation; (3) 3D CFD & applications. All papers have been peer reviewed and by scientific committee members with report about quality, content and originality. The target audience for this book includes scientists, engineers and practitioners involved in the field of numerical modelling in the water sector: flood management, natural resources preservation, hydraulic machineries, and innovation in numerical methods, 3D developments and applications. | Contains collection of extended papers from SIMHYDRO 2012 conference <br><br>Describes state of the art numerical modelling in water sector <br><br>Caters to  scientists, engineers and practitioners involved in the field of numerical modelling in the water sector | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11646 | Earth and Environmental Science
 | 978-1-4419-8422-7 | Engineering | Green | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Dual Phase Evolution |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 205 | Hard cover | Book | XXI, 205 p. 69 illus., 15 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT11006 | Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering | TBJ | SCT11022 | Complexity | GPFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Dual Phase Evolution.- Network Theory.- Problem Solving and Evolutionary Computation.- DPE for Network Generation.- DPE Networks and Evolutionary Dynamics.- DPE for Problem Solving.- Conclusion and Future Work. | The aim of the book is to lay out the foundations and provide a detailed treatment of the subject. It will focus on two main elements in dual phase evolution: the relationship between dual phase evolution and other phase transition phenomena and the advantages of dual phase evolution in evolutionary computation and complex adaptive systems. The book will provide a coherent picture of dual phase evolution that encompasses these two elements and frameworks, methods and techniques to use this concept for problem solving. | <p>Provides efficient Computational Problem Solving Techniques that require small computer memory</p><p>Offers a thorough computational approach to the problem</p><p>Provides the pseudo code for all computational methods used in the book so readers can adopt the code in their own problems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40113-8 | Engineering | Gülich | [NAME] | Centrifugal Pumps |  |  |  | 3 | 2014 | 1245 | Hard cover | Book | XLV, 1245 p. | 0 | final | 279 | Engineering | SCT17039 | Machinery and Machine Elements | TGBN | SCT15044 | Engineering Fluid Dynamics | TGMF | Engineering | Professional book | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Fluid dynamic principles.- Pump types and performance data.- Pump hydraulics and physical concepts.- Performance characteristics.- Partload operation, impact of 3-D flow phenomena performance.- Suction capability and cavitation.- Design of the hydraulic components.- Numerical flow calculations.- Hydraulic forces.- Noise and Vibrations.- Operation of centrifugal pumps.- Turbine operation, general characteristics.- Influence of the medium on performance.- Selection of materials exposed to high flow velocities.- Pump selection and quality considerations.- Pump testing. | This book gives an unparalleled, up-to-date, in-depth treatment of all kinds of flow phenomena encountered in centrifugal pumps including the complex interactions of fluid flow with vibrations and wear of materials. The scope includes all aspects of hydraulic design, 3D-flow phenomena and partload operation, cavitation, numerical flow calculations, hydraulic forces, pressure pulsations, noise, pump vibrations (notably bearing housing vibration diagnostics and remedies), pipe vibrations, pump characteristics and pump operation, design of intake structures, the effects of highly viscous flows, pumping of gas-liquid mixtures, hydraulic transport of solids, fatigue damage to impellers or diffusers, material selection under the aspects of fatigue, corrosion, erosion-corrosion or hydro-abrasive wear, pump selection, and hydraulic quality criteria. As a novelty, the 3rd ed. brings a fully analytical design method for radial impellers, which eliminates the arbitrary choices inherent to former design procedures. The discussions of vibrations, noise, unsteady flow phenomena, stability, hydraulic excitation forces and cavitation have been significantly enhanced. To ease the use of the information, the methods and procedures for the various calculations and failure diagnostics discussed in the text are gathered in about 150 pages of tables which may be considered as almost unique in the open literature. The text focuses on practical application in the industry and is free of mathematical or theoretical ballast. In order to find viable solutions in practice, the physical mechanisms involved should be thoroughly understood. The book is focused on fostering this understanding which will benefit the pump engineer in industry as well as academia and students. | <p>Detailed design procedures for pumps</p><p>Large variety of ready to use tables for design calculations and diagnostics</p><p>In-depth treatment of the underlying physical mechanisms for practical applications</p><p>Comprehensive scope of topics encountered by the pump engineer</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-81-322-1556-1 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | ECG Acquisition and Automated Remote Processing |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 131 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 131 p. 65 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | SCT24051 | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | TTBM | Engineering | Monograph | Springer India | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-11 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- ECG Signal Analysis.- ECG acquisition in a Computer.- ECG Transmission.- ECG Compression.- Challenges and Future Trends in Tele-health Services. | The book is focused on the area of remote processing of ECG in the context of telecardiology, an emerging area in the field of Biomedical Engineering Application. Considering the poor infrastructure and inadequate numbers of physicians in rural healthcare clinics in India and other developing nations, telemedicine services assume special importance. Telecardiology, a specialized area of telemedicine, is taken up in this book considering the importance of cardiac diseases, which is prevalent in the population under discussion. The main focus of this book is to discuss different aspects of ECG acquisition, its remote transmission and computerized ECG signal analysis for feature extraction. It also discusses ECG compression and application of standalone embedded systems, to develop a cost effective solution of a telecardiology system. | <p>Comprises detailed literature study of related works for ready reference for a Master's level student or a researcher</p><p>Includes use of MATLAB based GUI functions</p><p>Consists of findings of research outcome through tables and figures</p><p>Provides maximum details of related software used, included as appendix</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40307-1 | Engineering | Haddadin | [NAME] | Towards Safe Robots | [NAME] 1st Law | Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics | 90 | 1 | 2014 | 350 | Hard cover | Book | XXVI, 350 p. 206 illus., 171 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT19020 | Robotics and Automation | TJFM1 | SCI21017 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | State of the art.- Soft-robotics control.- Biomechanics and forensics.- Crash-testing in robotics.- Sharp and acute [NAME] pre-collision strategies.- Towards the robotic co-worker.- Competitive Robotics.- Intrinsic joint compliance.- Considerations for new robot standards.- Conclusion and outlook.- Soft-robotics control.- Biomechanics and forensics.- Crash-testing in robotics.- Sharp and acute [NAME] pre-collision strategies.- Towards the robotic co-worker.- Competitive Robotics.- Intrinsic joint compliance.- Considerations for new robot standards. | The vision of seamless human-robot interaction in our everyday life that allows for tight cooperation between human and robot has not become reality yet. However, the recent increase in technology maturity finally made it possible to realize systems of high integration, advanced sensorial capabilities and enhanced power to cross this barrier and merge living spaces of humans and robot workspaces to at least a certain extent. Together with the increasing industrial effort to realize first commercial service robotics products this makes it necessary to properly address one of the most fundamental questions of Human-Robot Interaction: How to ensure safety in human-robot coexistence? In this authoritative monograph, the essential question about the necessary requirements for a safe robot is addressed in depth and from various perspectives. The approach taken in this book focuses on the biomechanical level of injury assessment, addresses the physical evaluation of robot-human impacts, and isolates the major factors that cause human injuries. This assessment is the basis for the design and exploration of various measures to improve safety in human-robot interaction. They range from control schemes for collision detection, reflex reaction, and avoidance to the investigation of novel joint designs that equip robots with fundamentally new capabilities. By the depth of its analysis and exceptionally salient experimental work, this monograph offers one of the most comprehensive treatments of the safety challenge in the field. | Covers safe robots for human-robot interaction from a holistic point of view <br>Thorough human injury biomechanics analysis in robotics <br>Presents collision detection and reaction for torque controlled robots <br>Covers the problem of optimal control for intrinsically elastic robots | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5543-0 | Engineering | Henriques | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Technology and Manufacturing Process Selection | The Product Life Cycle Perspective | Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing |  | 1 | 2014 | 348 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 348 p. 135 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT22008 | Industrial and Production Engineering | TGP | SCT22016 | Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing | TBC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  | Worldwide | Material flow cost accounting.- Life Cycle based Evaluation and Interpretation of Technology Chains in Manufacturing.- [NAME] manufacturing process chains in the early stage of the product engineering process with focus on energy consumption.- Manufacturing with Minimal Energy Consumption.- Integrated framework for life cycle-oriented evaluation of product and process technologies. | This book provides specific topics intending to contribute to an improved knowledge on Technology Evaluation and Selection in a Life Cycle Perspectives. Although each chapter will present possible approaches and solutions, there are no recipes for success. Each reader will find his/her balance in applying the different topics to his/her own specific situation. Case studies presented throughout will help in deciding what fits best to each situation, but most of all any ultimate success will come out of the interplay between the available solutions and the specific problem or opportunity the reader is faced with. | <p>Provides a detailed view on the current approaches of technology evaluation and selection in product and process design context and with a life cycle perspective</p><p>Discusses Life Cycle Cost in a product and process engineering scenario, focusing on design and technology evaluation and selection</p><p>Presents traditional and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies from the point of view of sustainable production</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02008-2 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; Hong-Sen Yan | Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books with Illustrations |  | History of Mechanism and Machine Science | 23 | 1 | 2014 | 329 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 329 p. 221 illus. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | SCT17039 | Machinery and Machine Elements | TGBN | SCT15001 | Theoretical and Applied Mechanics | TGMD | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Books.- 2.1 Nong Shu《農書》by [NAME] (王禎) (AD 1313).- 2.1.1 Contents.- 2.1.2 Contents.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Mechanisms with Illustrations in Ancient Historical Background.- 2.2 [NAME] Zhi《武備志》by [NAME] (茅元儀) (AD 1621).- 2.2.1 Contents.- 2.2.2 Historical Background.- 2.3 [NAME] Kai [NAME] (宋應星) (AD 1637).- 2.3.1 Contents.- 2.3.2 Historical Background.- 2.4 Nong [NAME] Shu《農政全書》by [NAME] (徐光啟) (AD 1639).- 2.4.1 Contents.- 2.4.2 Historical Background.- 2.5 Qin Ding Shou Shi Tong Kao《欽定授時通考》by Ortai, et [NAME] (鄂爾泰) (AD 1742).- 2.5.1 Contents.- 2.5.2 Historical Background.- 3 Mechanisms and Machines.- 3.1 Basic Definitions.- 3.2 Mechanical Members.- 3.3 Joints.- 3.4 Representation of Joints.- 3.5 Mechanism Sketch.- 3.6 Mechanisms and Generalized Kinematic Chains.- 3.7 Constrained Motion.- 3.7.1 Planar mechanisms.- 3.7.2 Spatial mechanisms.- 3.8 Summary.- 4 Ancient Chinese Machinery.- 4.1 Historical Development.- 4.2 Linkage Mechanisms.- 4.3 Cam Mechanisms.- 4.4 Gear Mechanisms.- 4.5 Rope Drives.- 4.6 Chain Drives.- 4.7 Summary.- 5 Reconstruction Design Methodology.- 5.1 Classification of Ancient Mechanisms with Illustrations.- 5.2 Reconstruction Design Methodology.- 5.3 Examples of Reconstruction Designs.- 5.3.1 Example 1 - Shui Long (水礱, a water-driven mill).- 5.3.2 Example 2 - Tie Nian Cao (鐵碾槽, an iron roller).- 5.3.3 Example 3 - Yang Shan (颶扇, a winnowing device).- 5.4 Summary.- 6  Roller Devices.- 6.1 Soil Preparation Devices.- 6.2 Harvest and Transportation Devices.- 6.3 Grain Processing Devices.- 6.4 Water Lifting Devices.- 6.5 War Weapons.- 6.6 Other Devices.- 6.7 Summary.- 7 Linkage Mechanisms.- 7.1 Levers.- 7.2 Pumping Tubes.- 7.3 Grain Processing Devices.- 7.4 Other Devices.- 7.5 Summary.- 8 Gear and Cam Mechanisms.- 8.1 Agricultural Devices with Gears.- 8.2 Water Lifting Devices with Gears.- 8.3 Cam Mechanisms.- 8.4 Summary.- 9 Flexible Connecting Mechanisms.- 9.1 Grain Processing Devices.- 9.2 Water Lifting Devices.- 9.3 Handiwork Devices.- 9.4 Textile Devices.- 9.5 Summary.- 10 Crossbows.- 10.1 Historical Development.- 10.2 Structural Analysis.- 10.3 Original Crossbow.- 10.4 Chu State Repeating Crossbow.- 10.5 Zhuge Repeating Crossbow.- 10.5.1 With Movable Magazine.- 10.5.2 foot-operated silk-reeling mechanism).- 11.2 [NAME] (紡車, a spinning device).- 11.2.1 [NAME] With Fixed Magazine.- 10.6 Summary.- 11 Complex Textile Devices.- 11.1 [NAME] (繅車, [NAME] (腳踏紡車, a foot-operated spinning device).- 11.2.2 Pi Dai [NAME] (皮帶傳動紡車, belt drive spinning devices).- 11.3 [NAME] (斜織機, a foot-operated slanting loom).- 11.4 [NAME] (提花機, a drawloom for pattern-weaving).- 11.5 Summary.- References.- Symbols.- Index. | This book presents a unique approach for studying mechanisms and machines with drawings that were depicted unclearly in ancient Chinese books. The historical, cultural and technical backgrounds of the mechanisms are explained, and various mechanisms described and illustrated in ancient books are introduced. By utilizing the idea for the conceptual design of modern mechanisms, all feasible designs of ancient mechanisms with uncertain members and joints that meet the technical standards of the subjects’ time periods are synthesized systematically. Ancient Chinese crossbows (the original crossbow and repeating crossbows), textile mechanisms (silk-reeling mechanism, spinning mechanisms, and looms), and many other artisan's tool mechanisms are used as illustrated examples. Such an approach provides a logical method for the reconstruction designs of ancient mechanisms with uncertain structures. It also provides an innovative direction for researchers to further identify the original structures of mechanisms and machines with drawings in ancient literature. This book can be used as a textbook and/or supplemental reading material for courses related to history of ancient (Chinese) machinery and creative mechanism design for senior and graduate students. | <p>Invaluable tool for the study of ancient machinery</p><p>Uses illustrated examples to set out how ancient Chinese designs of the time can be reconstructed today</p><p>Stimulates thought about new machinery for the future</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5387-0 | Engineering | Ionescu | [NAME] Ionescu | The Human Respiratory System | An Analysis of the Interplay between Anatomy, Structure, Breathing and Fractal Dynamics | Series in BioEngineering |  | 1 | 2013 | 217 | Hard cover | Book | XXV, 217 p. 148 illus., 129 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | SCM31020 | Physiological, Cellular and Medical Topics | PBW | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- The Human Respiratory System.- Respiratory Impedance.- Modelling the Respiratory Tract by Means of Electrical Analogy.- Mathematical Basis for Modelling.- Modelling the Respiratory Tract by Means of Mechanical Analogy.- Frequency Domain: Parametric Model Selection.- Time Domain: Fractal Dimension.- Nonlinear Effects in Measurement of Respiratory Impedance.- Conclusion.- Appendices: Mathematical Basis of Fractional Calculus; Overview of Forced Oscillation Technique Devices. | The Human Respiratory System combines emerging ideas from biology and mathematics to show the reader how to produce models for the development of biomedical engineering applications associated with the lungs and airways. Mathematically mature but in its infancy as far as engineering uses are concerned, fractional calculus is the basis of the methods chosen for system analysis and modelling. This reflects two decades’ worth of conceptual development which is now suitable for bringing to bear in biomedical engineering.The text reveals the latest trends in modelling and identification of human respiratory parameters with a view to developing diagnosis and monitoring technologies. Of special interest is the notion of fractal structure which is indicative of the large-scale biological efficiency of the pulmonary system. The related idea of fractal dimension represents the adaptations in fractal structure caused by environmental factors, notably including disease. These basics are linked to model the dynamical patterns of breathing as a whole.The ideas presented in the book are validated using real data generated from healthy subjects and respiratory patients and rest on non-invasive measurement methods.The Human Respiratory System will be of interest to applied mathematicians studying the modelling of biological systems, to clinicians with interests outside the traditional borders of medicine, and to engineers working with technologies of either direct medical significance or for mitigating changes in the respiratory system caused by, for example, high-altitude or deep-sea environments. | Relates the ideas of fractal structure and fractal dimension to the dynamical pattern of breathing <br>A significant step forward in modelling, identification and evaluation of the respiratory system in healthy and breathing-impaired subjects <br>Packed with patient-based data offering real-world validation of the ideas described | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01149-3 | Engineering | Jamin | [NAME] | Broadband Direct RF Digitization Receivers |  | Analog Circuits and Signal Processing | 121 | 1 | 2014 | 162 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 162 p. 166 illus., 68 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | SCT24051 | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | TTBM | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-06 00:00:00 |  | RF Receiver Architecture State-of-the-Art.- System-Level Design Framework for Direct RF Digitization Receivers.- Application to the System Design of a Multi-Channel Cable Receiver.- Realization & Measurements.- Conclusions & Perspectives. | This book discusses the trade-offs involved in designing direct RF digitization receivers for the radio frequency and digital signal processing domains.  A system-level framework is developed, quantifying the relevant impairments of the signal processing chain, through a comprehensive system-level analysis.  Special focus is given to noise analysis (thermal noise, quantization noise, saturation noise, signal-dependent noise), broadband non-linear distortion analysis, including the impact of the sampling strategy (low-pass, band-pass), analysis of time-interleaved ADC channel mismatches, sampling clock purity and digital channel selection. The system-level framework described is applied to the design of a cable multi-channel RF direct digitization receiver. An optimum RF signal conditioning, and some algorithms (automatic gain control loop, RF front-end amplitude equalization control loop) are used to relax the requirements of a 2.7GHz 11-bit ADC.  A two-chip implementation is presented, using BiCMOS and 65nm CMOS processes, together with the block and system-level measurement results. Readers will benefit from the techniques presented, which are highly competitive, both in terms of cost and RF performance, while drastically reducing power consumption. | <p>Provides system-level analysis of direct RF sampling &amp; digitization receivers, from the antenna to the digital channel selection</p><p>Includes analysis of broadband non-linearity, applicable for low-pass and band-pass sampling strategies</p><p>Describes system-level design of an application-optimized signal conditioner, including a single-inductance multi-slope programmable RF amplitude equalizer, together with its control algorithm and a mixed-signal AGC loop combining RMS and peak detection</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01112-7 | Engineering | Javaid | [NAME]; [NAME] | Pipelined Multiprocessor System-on-Chip for Multimedia | Analyses and Optimizations |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 172 | Hard cover | Book | VII, 172 p. 40 illus., 32 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | [NAME] | Processor Architectures | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Literature Survey.-  Optimisation Framework.- Performance Estimation of Pipelined MPSoCs.- Design Space Exploration of Pipelined MPSoCs.- Adaptive Pipelined MPSoCs.- Power Management in Adaptive Pipelined MPSocs.- Multi-mode Pipelined MPSoCs.- Conclusions and Future Work. | This book describes analytical models and estimation methods to enhance performance estimation of pipelined multiprocessor systems-on-chip (MPSoCs). A framework is introduced for both design-time and run-time optimizations. For design space exploration, several algorithms are presented to minimize the area footprint of a pipelined MPSoC under a latency or a throughput constraint. A novel adaptive pipelined MPSoC architecture is described, where idle processors are transitioned into low-power states at run-time to reduce energy consumption. Multi-mode pipelined MPSoCs are introduced, where multiple pipelined MPSoCs optimized separately are merged into a single pipelined MPSoC, enabling further reduction of the area footprint by sharing the processors and communication buffers. Readers will benefit from the authors’ combined use of analytical models, estimation methods and exploration algorithms and will be enabled to explore billions of design points in a few minutes. | <p>Describes the state-of-the-art on pipeline-level parallelism and multimedia MPSoCs</p><p>Includes analytical models and estimation methods for performance estimation of pipelined MPSoCs</p><p>Covers several design space exploration techniques for pipelined MPSoCs</p><p>Introduces an adaptive pipelined MPSoC with run-time processor and power managers</p><p>Introduces Multi-mode pipelined MPSoCs for multiple applications</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8543-8 | Engineering | Jazar | [NAME] | Vehicle Dynamics | Theory and Application |  |  | 2 | 2014 | 1064 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 1064 p. 400 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 134 | Engineering | SCT17047 | Automotive Engineering | TRC | SCT15036 | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | TGMD4 | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Tire and Rim Fundamentals.- Part I Vehicle Motion.- Forward Vehicle Dynamics.- Tire Dynamics.- Driveline Dynamics.- Part II Vehicle Kinematics.- Applied Kinematics.- Applied Mechanisms.- Steering Dynamics.- Suspension Mechanisms.-Part III Vehicle Dynamics.- Applied Dynamics.- Vehicle Planar Dynamics.- Vehicle Roll Dynamics.- Part IV Vehicle Vibration.- Applied Vibrations.-Vehicle Vibrations.- Suspension Optimization.- Quarter Car Model.- Appendix A Frequency Response Curves.- Appendix B Trigonometric Formulas.- Appendix C Unit Conversions. | This textbook is appropriate for senior undergraduate and first year graduate students in mechanical and automotive engineering. The contents in this book are presented at a theoretical-practical level. It explains vehicle dynamics concepts in detail, concentrating on their practical use. Related theorems and formal proofs are provided, as are real-life applications. Students, researchers and practicing engineers alike will appreciate the user-friendly presentation of a wealth of topics, most notably steering, handling, ride, and related components.This book also:Illustrates all key concepts with examplesIncludes exercises for each chapterCovers front, rear, and four wheel steering systems, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different steering schemesIncludes an emphasis on design throughout the text, which provides a practical, hands-on approach | <p>Illustrates all key concepts with examples</p><p>Includes exercises for each chapter</p><p>Covers front, rear, and four wheel steering systems, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different steering schemes</p><p>Includes an emphasis on design throughout the text, which provides a practical, hands-on approach</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-81-322-1634-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME] | Novel Three-state Quantum Dot Gate Field Effect Transistor | Fabrication, Modeling and Applications |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 131 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 131 p. 121 illus., 49 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT18000 | Nanotechnology and Microengineering | TDPB | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | Engineering | Monograph | Springer India | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction: Multi State Devices and Logic.- Quantum Dot Gate Field Effect Transistor Device Structures.- Quantum Dot Gate Field Effect Transistors Fabrication and Characterization.- Quantum DOT Gate Field Effect Transistors Theory and Device Modeling.- Quantum Dot Gate NMOS Inverter.- Quantum Dot Gate Field Effect Transistor (QDGFET): [NAME] and Ternary Logic Inverter.- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Using Quantum DOT Gate Field Effect Transistor (QDGFET).- Performance in SUB-25nm Range.- Conclusions. | The book presents the fabrication and circuit modeling of quantum dot gate field effect transistor (QDGFET) and quantum dot gate NMOS inverter (QDNMOS inverter). It also introduces the development of a circuit model of QDGFET based on Berkley Short Channel IGFET model (BSIM). Different ternary logic circuits based on QDGFET are also investigated in this book. Advanced circuit such as three-bit and six bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and digital-to-analog converter (DAC) were also simulated. | <p>Introduces a novel semiconductor device for multi valued logic implementation which can make reader to continue new research in this direction in future</p><p>Provides details of step-by-step foundation of quantum dot gate field effect transistor</p><p>Discusses three state logic design fundamentals</p><p>Entails the simple comparator design and its application in designing [NAME] and DAC</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4419-1745-4 | Engineering | [NAME] | Nam-[NAME] | Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 400 p. | 0 | final | 99 | Engineering | SCT15001 | Theoretical and Applied Mechanics | TGMD | SCT1501X | [NAME] and Mechanics of Materials | TG | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer US | Planned | 2013-12-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Variational Methods of Structural Systems.- Variational Equations and Finite Element Methods.- Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Procedure.- Finite Element Analysis for Nonlinear Elastic Problems.- Finite Element Analysis for Elastoplastic Problems.- Finite Element Analysis for Contact Problems.- Nonlinear Dynamic Problems. | Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis will introduce the key concepts of nonlinear finite element analysis procedures. The book will explain the fundamental theories of the field, and provide instructions on how to apply the concepts to solving practical engineering problems. Instead of covering many nonlinear problems, only four representative problems are addressed: nonlinear elasticity, elastoplasticity, contact problem, and dynamic problem. The book is written independent of any particular software, but tutorials and examples using four commercial programs are included as appendices: [NAME], NASTRAN, ABAQUS, and MATLAB. In particular, the MATLAB program will include all source codes so that students can develop their own material models, or different algorithms. | <p>Clear explanations of nonlinear finite element analysis for elasticity, elastoplasticity, contact and dynamic problems</p><p>Many informative examples of nonlinear analyses are included so that students can understand the nonlinear theory clearly</p><p>Offers practical applications of FEM to engineering analysis, providing a balance between theory and practice</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9340-2 | Engineering | Klotzkin | [NAME] | Introduction to Semiconductor Lasers for Optical Communications | An Applied Approach |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 290 | Hard cover | Book | X, 290 p. 75 illus., 10 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 99 | Engineering | [NAME] | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | TJFN | SCZ12000 | Optical and Electronic Materials | TJFD | Electrical Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-11-29 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction:  The Basics of Optical Communication.- The Basics of Lasers.- Semiconductors as Laser Material 1:  Fundamentals and Fabrication.- Semiconductors as Laser Materials 2: Density of States, [NAME] and Gain.- Semiconductor Laser Cavity Operation.- The Optical Cavity.- Laser Modulation.- Distributed Feedback Lasers.- Assorted Miscellany:  Dispersion, Fabrication, and Reliability. | This textbook provides a thorough and accessible treatment of semiconductor lasers from a design and engineering perspective. It includes both the physics of devices as well as the engineering, designing and testing of practical lasers. The material is presented clearly with many examples provided. Readers of the book will come to understand the finer aspects of the theory, design, fabrication and test of these devices and have an excellent background for further study of optoelectronics.This book also:Provides a multi-faceted approach to explaining the theories behind semiconductor lasers, utilizing mathematical examples, illustrations and written theoretical presentations  Offers a balance of relevant optoelectronic topics, with specific attention given to distributed feedback lasers, growth techniques and waveguide cavity design  Provides a summary of every chapter, worked examples, and problems for readers to solve  Incorporates and explains recent breakthroughs in laser design | <p>Provides a multi-faceted approach to explaining the theories behind semiconductor lasers, utilizing mathematical examples, illustrations and written theoretical presentations<br>Offers a balance of relevant optoelectronic topics, with specific attention given to distributed feedback lasers, growth techniques and waveguide cavity design<br>Provides a summary of every chapter, worked examples, and problems for readers to solve<br>Incorporates and explains recent breakthroughs in laser design</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8372-4 | Engineering | Kondoz | Ahmet [NAME]; [NAME] | 3D Future Internet Media |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 285 | Hard cover | Book | X, 285 p. 153 illus., 113 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT24051 | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | TTBM | SCI22005 | Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics | UYQV | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Chapter 1: Introduction.- Part I.- Chapter 2: 3D media representation and coding.- Chapter 3: Merging the real and the synthetic in augmented 3D worlds: A brief survey of applications and challenges.- Chapter 4: Multi-view acquisition and advanced depth map processing techniques.- Chapter 5: Object-based spatial audio: concept, advantages and challenges.- Part II.- Chapter 6: [NAME] for 3D Video.- Chapter 7: Media-Aware Networks in Future Internet Media.- Chapter 8: P2P Video Streaming Technologies.- Chapter 9: IP-based Mobility Scheme Supporting 3D Video Streaming Services.- Part III.- Chapter 10: Dynamic QoS Support for P2P Communications.- Chapter 11: Assessing the Quality of Experience of 3DTV and beyond -Tackling the multidimensional.- Chapter 12: Error Concealment Techniques in Multi-view Video Applications.- Part IV.- Chapter 13: 3D Robotic Surgery and [NAME] at a Distance.- Chapter 14: Future of 3DTV broadcasting: the MUSCADE perspective.- Index. | This book describes recent innovations in 3D media and technologies, with coverage of 3D media capturing, processing, encoding, and adaptation, networking aspects for 3D Media, and quality of user experience (QoE). The main contributions are based on the results of the FP7 European Projects ROMEO, which focus on new methods for the compression and delivery of 3D multi-view video and spatial audio, as well as the optimization of networking and compression jointly across the Future Internet (www.ict-romeo.eu). The delivery of 3D media to individual users remains a highly challenging problem due to the large amount of data involved, diverse network characteristics and user terminal requirements, as well as the user’s context such as their preferences and location. As the number of visual views increases, current systems will struggle to meet the demanding requirements in terms of delivery of constant video quality to both fixed and mobile users.  ROMEO will design and develop hybrid-networking solutions that combine the DVB-T2 and DVB-NGH broadcast access network technologies together with a QoE aware Peer-to-Peer (P2P) distribution system that operates over wired and wireless links. Live streaming 3D media needs to be received by collaborating users at the same time or with imperceptible delay to enable them to watch together while exchanging comments as if they were all in the same location.The volume provides state-of-the-art information on 3D multi-view video, spatial audio networking protocols for 3D media, P2P 3D media streaming, and 3D Media delivery across heterogeneous wireless networks among other topics. Graduate students and professionals in electrical engineering and computer science with an interest in 3D Future Internet Media will find this volume to be essential reading. | <p>Describes the latest innovations in 3D technologies and Future Internet media</p><p>Focuses on research to facilitate application scenarios such as social TV and high-quality, real-time collaboration </p><p>Discusses QoE for 3D</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-00487-7 | Engineering | Kotsovos | [NAME] | Compressive Force-Path Method | Unified Ultimate Limit-State Design of Concrete Structures | Engineering Materials |  | 1 | 2014 | 219 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 219 p. 191 illus. | 0 | final | 69.99 | Engineering | SCT23047 | Building Materials | TNK | SCZ11000 | Structural Materials | TGM | Materials Science / Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Reappraisal of concepts underlying reinforced concrete design.- The concept of the compressive-force path.- Modelling of simply-supported beams.- Design of simply supported beams.- Design for punching of flat slabs.- Design of skeletal structures with beam-like elements.- Earthquake-resistant design.- Design examples. | This book presents a method which simplifies and unifies the design of reinforced concrete (RC) structures and is applicable to any structural element under both normal and seismic loading conditions. The proposed method has a sound theoretical basis and is expressed in a unified form applicable to all structural members, as well as their connections. It is applied in practice through the use of simple failure criteria derived from first principles without the need for calibration through the use of experimental data. The method is capable of predicting not only load-carrying capacity but also the locations and modes of failure, as well as safeguarding the structural performance code requirements.  In this book, the concepts underlying the method are first presented for the case of simply supported RC beams. The application of the method is progressively extended so as to cover all common structural elements. For each structural element considered, evidence of the validity of the proposed method is presented together with design examples and comparisons with current code specifications. The method has been found to produce design solutions which satisfy the seismic performance requirements of current codes in all cases investigated to date, including structural members such as beams, columns, and walls, beam-to-beam or column-to-column connections, and beam-to-column joints. | <p>Describes a method suitable not only for designing new earthquake-resistant RC structures but also for the structural assessment and redesign/upgrading of existing RC structures </p><p>Clearly explains the concepts underlying the method and its application to all common structural elements</p><p>Presents evidence of the validity of the method plus design examples and comparisons with current code specifications</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-2319-5 | Engineering | Kunieda | Hiroaki Kunieda | System-Level VLSI Design |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 250 | Hard cover | Book | 250p. 125 illus.. | 0 | approx. | 99 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | What is an Integrated Circuit?.- Fundamental Design of Integrated Circuits.- Standard Cell Design.- [NAME] (RTL) Design.- [NAME] and Verification.- Layout Design.- System Design Flow.- Algorithm Design.- Architecture Design.- Behavior Verification. | This textbook serves as an introduction to the subject of system-level VLSI design, focused on embedded systems design, verification and testing.  A “Standard Cell Design” for large digital systems is described as a logic-level design methodology, which can be performed by automatic design software (CAD) tools, employing logic cells such as NAND, NOR, and FF cells.  [NAME] of logic circuit design are covered, so that this book can be used without prior knowledge of VLSI circuit, device and process technology, but the emphasis is to provide the system-level design view of large-scale digital systems and to demonstrate basic concepts of System on Chip (SoC) design, including of both software and hardware aspects. | <p>Provides textbook coverage of VLSI design, with an emphasis on the fusion of system design and VLSI design</p><p>Covers topics in sequence corresponding to system design flow, emphasizing realistic practice</p><p>Includes detailed treatment of embedded hardware/software fundamentals, for design of System-on-Chip (SoC)</p><p>Emphasizes examples and exercises that reflect real applications for embedded systems design</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40116-9 | Engineering | Lana | [NAME] [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Platelet-Rich Plasma | Regenerative Medicine: Sports Medicine, Orthopedic, and Recovery of Musculoskeletal Injuries | Lecture Notes in Bioengineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 375 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 375 p. 89 illus., 77 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | SCL14120 | Cytokines and Growth Factors | PSF | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Platelet [NAME] and its Growth Factors: The State of the Art.- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) as a Therapeutic Agent: Platelet Biology, Growth Factors and a Review of the Literature.- Preparing the Soil: Practical Cellular Biochemistry for Regenerative Medicine.- Challenges and a Feasible Strategy for Studies and Standardization of Platelet-Rich Plasma.- Platelet-Rich Plasma and Tissue Engineering.- Therapy with Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Orthopedics and Sports Traumatology - Literature Review, Evidence and Personal Experience.- The Use of PRP Injections and Stem Cells in an Office Setting.- Platelet Rich Plasma Practical Use in Non-Surgical Musculoskeletal Pathology.- Platelet-Rich Plasma: Clinical Experience.- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) In Ligament and [NAME] Repair.- Platelet [NAME] (PRP) in Osteoarthritis.- PRP in the Ambulatory Therapy of Tendinopathy of the Elbow, [NAME] and Foot.- Platelet-Rich Plasma and Biocellular Grafts.- Disc Regeneration with Platelets and Growth Factors.- Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Treating Chronic Wounds.- The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Orthopaedic Injuries.- Rehabilitation after Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Tendinopathy.- Platelet [NAME] on Pain Management.- PRP Experience in MOR Institute – Brazil (iMOR – Research Institute for Sports Medicine, Orthopedics and Regeneration). | Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has gained tremendous popularity in recent years as a treatment option for specialties including Orthopedics, Dentistry, Sports Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Vascular, Cardiothoracic and [NAME], and Veterinarian Medicine. Nowadays, PRP and Stem Cell Science have added an exciting dimension to tissue repair. This book begins by giving the reader a broad overview of current progress as well as a discussion of the technical aspects of preparation and therapeutic use of autologous PRP. It is followed by a review of platelet structure, function and major growth factors in PRP (PDGF and TGFβ).The third chapter outlines the basic principles of biochemical cellular metabolism that increases the efficacy of PRP. Analogous to the preparation of soil for a garden, restoring cellular health should be the first consideration in Regenerative Medicine. Standardization of PRP preparation to clinical use still remains a challenging prospect. In this sense, a feasible strategy for studying PRP preparation is illustrated, which also allows to modulate and tailor the quality of PRP for further clinical applications. The science behind PRP and stem cells, on tissue regeneration, cell proliferation and mesenchyme stem-cells are emphasized and reviewed. Various specific uses of PRP are described with detailed illustrations of various personal experiences mainly in orthopedic injuries, ligament and tendon repair, degenerative diseases, sports medicine, chronic wound healing as well as rehabilitation aspects in tendinopathy. Expertly written by leading scientists in the field, this book provides for beginners and experienced readers scientific fundamentals, the state of art of PRP, specific uses and personal experiences with a practical approach and reference for current trends in use. Finally, this book paves the way for future developments. | <p>Presents a comprehensive summary of the state-of-the-art in the field of Platelet-Rich-Plasma</p><p>Reviews the clinical applications of platelet-rich plasma</p><p>Includes personal experience from professionals and researchers</p><p>Written by international experts in the field of platelet-rich plasma</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01832-4 | Engineering | León | Beatriz León; [NAME]; [NAME] | From Robot to Human Grasping Simulation |  | Cognitive Systems Monographs | 19 | 1 | 2014 | 261 | Hard cover | Book | X, 261 p. 132 illus., 120 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | SCT19020 | Robotics and Automation | TJFM1 | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Robot Grasping Simulation.- Human Grasping Simulation. | The human hand and its dexterity in grasping and manipulating objects are some of the hallmarks of the human species. For years, anatomic and biomechanical studies have deepened the understanding of the human hand’s functioning and, in parallel, the robotics community has been working on the design of robotic hands capable of manipulating objects with a performance similar to that of the human hand. However, although many researchers have partially studied various aspects, to date there has been no comprehensive characterization of the human hand’s function for grasping and manipulation of everyday life objects.This monograph explores the hypothesis that the confluence of both scientific fields, the biomechanical study of the human hand and the analysis of robotic manipulation of objects, would greatly benefit and advance both disciplines through simulation. Therefore, in this book, the current knowledge of robotics and biomechanics guides the design and implementation of a simulation framework focused on manipulation interactions that allows the study of the grasp through simulation. As a result, a valuable framework for the study of the grasp, with relevant applications in several fields such as robotics, biomechanics, ergonomics, rehabilitation and medicine, has been made available to these communities. | <p>Recent research in robotic and human grasping</p><p>Shows that the biomechanical study of the human hand and the analysis of robotic manipulation of objects greatly beneﬁt from each other and advance both disciplines</p><p>Presents the design and implementation of a simulation framework focused on manipulation interactions that allows the study of the grasp through simulation</p><p>Fit from each other and advance both disciplines</p><p>Presents the design and implementation of a simulation framework focused on manipulation interactions that allows the study of the grasp through simulation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02101-0 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME] | Management of Speech and Video Telephony Quality in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks |  | T-Labs Series in Telecommunication Services |  | 1 | 2014 | 150 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 150 p. 40 illus., 2 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24035 | Communications Engineering, Networks | TJK | SCI18040 | Information Systems Applications (incl. Internet) | UNH | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Experience of wireless telephony.- Heterogeneous testbed.- Experience of speech telephony.- Experience of video telephony.- Conclusions. | This book shows how networking research and quality engineering can be combined to successfully manage the transmission quality when speech and video telephony is delivered in heterogeneous wireless networks. Nomadic use of services requires intelligent management of ongoing transmission, and to make the best of available resources many fundamental trade-offs must be considered. Network coverage versus throughput and reliability of a connection is one key aspect, efficiency versus robustness of signal compression is another. However, to successfully manage services, user-perceived Quality of Experience (QoE) in heterogeneous networks must be known, and the perception of quality changes must be understood.  These issues are addressed in this book, in particular focusing on the perception of quality changes due to switching between diverse networks, speech and video codecs, and encoding bit rates during active calls. | <p>Shows how networking research and quality engineering can be combined to successfully manage the quality when speech and video telephony is delivered in heterogeneous wireless networks</p><p>Focuses on the perception of quality changes due to switching between diverse networks, codecs, and bit rates during ongoing calls</p><p>Validates how accurately can the quality in heterogeneous networks be predicted with existing quality models</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-0160-5 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | [NAME] for Face Recognition |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 225 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 225 p. 58 illus., 19 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24051 | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | TTBM | SCT24035 | Communications Engineering, Networks | TJK | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-08 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- Statistical Learning and Face Recognition.- Kernel Learning Foundation.- Kernel Principal Analysis Based Face Recognition.- Kernel Discriminant Analysis Based Face Recognition.- Kernel Manifold Learning Based Face Recognition.- Kernel Semi-supervised Based Face Recognition.- Kernel Learning Based Face Recognition for Smart Environment.- Kernel Optimization Based Face Recognition.- Kernel Construction for Face Recognition. | [NAME] for Face Recognition covers the framework of kernel based face recognition. This book discusses the advanced kernel learning algorithms and its application on face recognition. This book also focuses on the theoretical deviation, the system framework and experiments involving kernel based face recognition. Included within are algorithms of kernel based face recognition, and also the feasibility of the kernel based face recognition method. This book provides researchers in pattern recognition and machine learning area with advanced face recognition methods and its newest applications. | <p>Discusses the system framework of kernel based face recognition</p><p>Introduces a new method of machine learning as it relates to face recognition</p><p>Presents algorithms for pattern recognition and machine learning</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40711-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME] | Decision and Game Theory in Management With Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets |  | Studies in Fuzziness and [NAME] | 308 | 1 | 2014 | 448 | Hard cover | Book | XXI, 448 p. 23 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | [NAME] | Control | TJFM | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Chapter 1 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Theories.- Chapter 2 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Aggregation Operators and Multiattribute Decision Making Methods.- Chapter 3 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Multiattribute Decision Making Methods.- Chapter 4 Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Multiattribute Decision Making Methods.- Chapter 5 Multiattribute Decision Making Methods Using Intuitionistic Fuzzy Numbers.- Chapter 6 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Multiattribute Group Decision Making Methods.- Chapter 7 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Matrix Games and Linear or Nonlinear Programming Methods.- Chapter 8 Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Matrix Games and Linear or Nonlinear Programming Methods.- Chapter 9 Matrix Games with Payoffs of Intuitionistic Fuzzy Numbers and Solution Methods. | The focus of this book is on establishing theories and methods of both decision and game analysis in management using intuitionistic fuzzy sets. It proposes a series of innovative theories, models and methods such as the representation theorem and extension principle of intuitionistic fuzzy sets, ranking methods of intuitionistic fuzzy numbers, non-linear and linear programming methods for intuitionistic fuzzy multi-attribute decision making and (interval-valued) intuitionistic fuzzy matrix games. These theories and methods form the theory system of intuitionistic fuzzy decision making and games, which is not only remarkably different from those of the traditional, Bayes and/or fuzzy decision theory but can also provide an effective and efficient tool for solving complex management problems. Since there is a certain degree of inherent hesitancy in real-life management, which cannot always be described by the traditional mathematical methods and/or fuzzy set theory, this book offers an effective approach to using the intuitionistic fuzzy set expressed with membership and non-membership functions.This book is addressed to all those involved in theoretical research and practical applications from a variety of fields/disciplines: decision science, game theory, management science, fuzzy sets, operational research, applied mathematics, systems engineering, industrial engineering, economics, etc. | <p>Deal with inherent hesitancy of decision-making in complex management </p><p>Propose innovative decision and game methodologies for practical management </p><p>Proposed theory and methods beyond the traditional, Bayes and/or fuzzy decision theory </p><p>Develop a new field of decision and game theory in management with intuitionistic fuzzy sets</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-7768-2 | Engineering | Lima | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Visualization and Simulation of Complex Flows in Biomedical Engineering |  | Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics | 12 | 1 | 2014 | 299 | Hard cover | Book | VII, 299 p. 111 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | SCT15044 | Engineering Fluid Dynamics | TGMF | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- 1. A Survey of Quantitative Descriptors of Arterial Flows, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Umberto Morbiducci.- 2. Fluid–Structure Interaction Modeling of Patient-Specific Cerebral Aneurysms, by Kenji Takizawa and [NAME] 3. A full-Eulerian approach for the fluid-structure interaction problem, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Yoichiro Matsumoto.- 4. Physiological significance of cell-free layer and experimental determination of its width in microcirculatory vessels, by [NAME] and Sangho Kim.- 5. Computational Simulation of NO/O2 Transport in Arterioles, by [NAME], [NAME], and Sangho Kim.- 6. Flow-induced deformation of a capsule in unbounded Stokes flow, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Takami Yamaguchi.- 7. Cell-free layer (CFL) measurements in complex geometries: contractions and bifurcations, by [NAME], D. Pinho, D. Bento, E. Pinto, T. Yaginuma, [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], M. Mujika, [NAME], R. Lima.- 8. Image processing in the tracking and analysis of red blood cell motion in micro-circulation experiments, by  A.M. Gambaruto., and A. João.- 9. Flow of red blood cells suspensions through hyperbolic microcontractions, by [NAME], D. Pinho, T. Yaginuma, [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], R. Lima.- 10. Responses of living cells to hydrodynamic stimuli due to fluid flow, by Naoya Sakamoto.- 11. The effect of a static magnetic field on the flow of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles through glass capillaries, by [NAME], M. Mujika, [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], R. Lima.- 12. Three-dimensional simulations of ciliary flow, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] 13. Flow on the surface of the tracheal lumen by [NAME] of asymmetric axonemal structures, by [NAME]. | This book focuses on the most recent advances in the application of visualization and simulation methods to understand the flow behavior of complex fluids used in biomedical engineering and other related fields. It shows the physiological flow behavior in large arteries, microcirculation, respiratory systems and in biomedical microdevices. | <p>Focuses on the most recent advances in the visualization and measurements [NAME] of the art of both experimental and computational methods to study flow behavior in the biomedical field</p><p>Demonstrates how to make the invisible visible with the help of experimental and computational technology</p><p>State of the art of both experimental and computational methods to study flow behavior in the biomedical field</p><p>Demonstrates how to make the invisible visible with the help of experimental and computational technology</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8944-3 | Engineering | Longuski | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Optimal Control with Aerospace Applications |  | Space Technology Library | 32 | 1 | 2014 | 280 | Hard cover | Book | X, 280 p. 86 illus. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Engineering | [NAME] | Control | TJFM | [NAME] | Ordinary Differential Equations | PBKJ | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Acknowledgments.- Preface.- Chapter One: Parameter Optimization.- Chapter Two: Optimal Control Theory.- Chapter Three: The Euler-Lagrange Theorem.- Chapter Four: Application of the Euler-Lagrange Theorem.- Chapter Five: The Weierstrass Condition.- Chapter Six: The Minimum Principle.- Chapter Seven: Some Applications.- Chapter Eight: Weierstrass-Erdmann Corner Conditions.- Chapter Nine: Bounded Control Problems.- Chapter Ten: General Theory of Optimal Rocket Trajectories.- Appendices.- Bibliography. | Want to know not just what makes rockets go up but how to do it optimally? Optimal control theory has become such an important field in aerospace engineering that no graduate student or practicing engineer can afford to be without a working knowledge of it. This is the first book that begins from scratch to teach the reader the basic principles of the calculus of variations, develop the necessary conditions step-by-step, and introduce the elementary computational techniques of optimal control. This book, with problems and an online solution manual, provides the graduate-level reader with enough introductory knowledge so that he or she can not only read the literature and study the next level textbook but can also apply the theory to find optimal solutions in practice. No more is needed than the usual background of an undergraduate engineering, science, or mathematics program: namely calculus, differential equations, and numerical integration. Although finding optimal solutions for these problems is a complex process involving the calculus of variations, the authors carefully lay out step-by-step the most important theorems and concepts. Numerous examples are worked to demonstrate how to apply the theories to everything from classical problems (e.g., crossing a river in minimum time) to engineering problems (e.g., minimum-fuel launch of a satellite). Throughout the book use is made of the time-optimal launch of a satellite into orbit as an important case study with detailed analysis of two examples: launch from the [NAME] and launch from Earth. For launching into the field of optimal solutions, look no further! | Begins from scratch to introduce the elementary computational techniques of optimal control in aerospace engineering<br>Includes concrete examples to demonstrate theories in a way that is understandable to students and researchers in engineering, science, and applied mathematics<br>Authored by experts in the field and based on over seventy years of collective experience in their careers | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-39282-5 | Engineering | Ma | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Fuzzy Knowledge Management for the Semantic Web |  | Studies in Fuzziness and [NAME] | 306 | 1 | 2014 | 275 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 275 p. 67 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCI21017 | Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Knowledge Representation and Reasoning in the Semantic Web.- Fuzzy Sets and Possibility Theory.- Fuzzy Data Models and Formal Descriptions.- Fuzzy Description Logics and Fuzzy Ontologies.- Fuzzy Description Logic and Ontology Extraction from Fuzzy Data Models.- Fuzzy Semantic Web Ontology Mapping.- Querying Fuzzy Description Logics and Ontology Knowledge Bases.- Fuzzy Ontology Knowledge Bases Storage in Fuzzy Databases.- Fuzzy Rules and Interchange in the Semantic Web. | This book goes to great depth concerning the fast growing topic of technologies and approaches of fuzzy logic in the Semantic Web. The topics of this book include fuzzy description logics and fuzzy ontologies, queries of fuzzy description logics and fuzzy ontology knowledge bases, extraction of fuzzy description logics and ontologies from fuzzy data models, storage of fuzzy ontology knowledge bases in fuzzy databases, fuzzy Semantic Web ontology mapping, and fuzzy rules and their interchange in the Semantic Web. The book aims to provide a single record of current research in the fuzzy knowledge representation and reasoning for the Semantic Web. The objective of the book is to provide the state of the art information to researchers, practitioners and graduate students of the Web intelligence and at the same time serve the knowledge and data engineering professional faced with non-traditional applications that make the application of conventional approaches difficult or impossible. | <p>Written by leading experts in this field</p><p>State-of-the-Art book</p><p>Great depth concerning the fast growing topic of technologies and approaches of fuzzy logic in the Semantic Web</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-41100-7 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; Viorel Baedescu; [NAME] | The International Handbook of Space Technology |  | Springer Praxis Books |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Hard cover | Book | Approx. 1470 p. 487 illus., 420 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 339 | Engineering | [NAME] | Aerospace Technology and Astronautics | TRP | [NAME] | Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences | TTDS | Engineering | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | Planned | 2013-12-01 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Applications of Space Technology.- Fundamentals of Space Exploration.- Fundamentals of Space Exploration.- Launch Systems.- Structure, Mechanisms and Deployables.- Power.- Propulsion.- Altitude Determination, Guidance and [NAME] Control.- Thermal and Radiation.- Telemetry, Tracking and Command.- Command and Data Handling.- Spacecraft Computer Systems.- Software.- Biological Life Support.- Descent and Landing Systems.- Mission Operations.- Payload Design and Sizing.- Spacecraft Manufacturing, Testing & Reliability.- Cost.- Legal and Regulatory Requirements.- Project and Quality Management.- Mission and System Design.- Appendices. | This book is the most unique, definitive handbook of space technology to provide an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of space technology and an understanding of the end-to-end space mission. In addition to the very latest developments in every area of this very broad subject, the authors describe in lines of progressive thoughts all aspects related to space technology, enabling the reader to gain a holistic and interdisciplinary overview or, through the use of self-contained chapters, a more detailed understanding of a specific field. Following a brief historical perspective, the applications of space technology are reviewed prior to an overview of the fundamentals of space exploration, including mission architectures, the space environment and astrodynamics. The processes and methodologies behind the design, development, delivery, operation and use of space systems technology are thereafter described on a system by system basis. In addition to reviewing conventional technologies, such as biological life-support systems and entry, required for autonomous Earth orbiting spacecraft, descent and landing systems are reviewed, while also recognising the importance of software as a space technology.Finally, reviews of actual spacecraft mission and system designs are presented, pulling together the various space technologies into the system-of-systems which is a modern spacecraft. | <p>Describes in detail all aspects of space technology – Earth-centred and beyond</p><p>Covers the complete spacecraft mission life cycle, from inception to decommission</p><p>Features the very latest developments in every area of this very broad subject</p><p>Gives an interdisciplinary presentation of space technology</p><p>Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of all space technology</p><p>Includes self-contained chapters on specific important fields</p><p>Equally valuable to employees and potential employees within the space industry</p><ul><p></ul> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01410-4 | Engineering | Machado | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Discontinuity and Complexity in Nonlinear Physical Systems |  | Nonlinear Systems and Complexity | 6 | 1 | 2014 | 442 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 442 p. 163 illus., 82 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT11022 | Complexity | GPFC | SCP33000 | Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity | PHS | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Fractional Dynamics and Nonlinearity.- Nonlinear Self-Adjointness for Some Generalized KdV Equations.- Weak Self-Adjointness and Conservation Laws for a Family of Benjamin-Bona-Mahony-Burgers Equations.- Some Analytical Techniques in Fractional Calculus: Realities and Challenges.-Application of the Local Fractional Fourier Series to Fractal Signals.-Parameter Optimization of Fractional Order PIλ Dμ Controller Using Response Surface Methodology.- Dynamical Response of a Van der [NAME] with an External Harmonic Excitation and Fractional Derivative.- Fractional Calculus: From Simple Control Solutions to Complex Implementation Issues.- Emerging Tools for Quantifying Unconscious Analgesia: Fractional Order Impedance Models.- Part II: Chaos and Complexity.- 1D Cahn-Hilliard Dynamics: Coarsening and Interrupted Coarsening.- Nonlinear Analysis of Phase-locked Loop Based Circuits.-  Approaches for Defining and Measuring Assembly Supply Chain Complexity.- Non-commutative Tomography: Applications to Data Analysis.- Projective Synchronization of Two Gyroscope Systems with Different Motions.- Measuring and Analysing Nonlinearities in the Lung Tissue.- Part III: Discontinuous Dynamics.- Drilling Systems Models and Hidden Oscillations.- Chaos in a Piecewise Linear System with Periodic Excitation.- Basins of Attraction in a Simple Harvesting System with a Stopper.- Analytical Dynamics of a Mass-Damper-Spring Constrained System.- Part IV: Engineering and Financial Nonlinearity.- Formations of Transitional Zones in Shock Wave with Saddle-Node Bifurcations.- Dynamics of Composite Milling: Application of Recurrence Plots to Huang Experimental Modes.- The Dynamics of Shear-Type Frames Equipped with Chain-Based Nonlinear Braces.- In-Plane Free Vibration and Stability Analysis of High Speed Rotating Disks and Rings.- Patent Licensing: Stackelberg versus Cournot Models.- Privatization and Government Preferences in a Mixed Duopoly: Stackelberg versus Cournot. | Discontinuity in Nonlinear Physical Systems explores recent developments in experimental research in this broad field, organized in four distinct sections. Part I introduces the reader to the fractional dynamics and Lie group analysis for nonlinear partial differential equations. Part II covers chaos and complexity in nonlinear Hamiltonian systems, important to understand the resonance interactions in nonlinear dynamical systems, such as Tsunami waves and wildfire propagations; as well as [NAME] flights in chaotic trajectories, dynamical system synchronization and DNA information complexity analysis.  Part III examines chaos and periodic motions in discontinuous dynamical systems, extensively present in a range of systems, including piecewise linear systems, vibro-impact systems and drilling systems in engineering. And in Part IV, engineering and financial nonlinearity are discussed. The mechanism of shock wave with saddle-node bifurcation and rotating disk stability will be presented, and the financial nonlinear models will be discussed. | <p>Provides [NAME] group analysis with nonlinear self-adjointess and conservation laws</p><p>Presents computational methods and control in fractional calculus</p><p>Discusses discontinuous dynamics and chaos in drilling systems and vibro-impact systems </p><p>Illustrates the mechanism and dynamics of shock waves and dynamical stability<br></p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8464-6 | Engineering | Madenci | [NAME]; Erkan Oterkus | Peridynamic Theory and Its Applications |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 289 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 289 p. 152 illus. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Engineering | SCT1501X | [NAME] and Mechanics of Materials | TG | SCZ11000 | Structural Materials | TGM | Materials Science / Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Peridynamic Theory.- Peridynamics for Local Interactions.- Peridynamics for Isotropic Materials.- Peridynamics for Laminated Composite Materials.- Damage Prediction.- Numerical Solution Methods.- Benchmark Problems.- Nonimpact Problems.- Impact Problems.- Coupling of the Peridynamic Theory and Finite Element Methods.- Peridynamic Thermal Diffusion.- Fully Coupled Peridynamic Thermomechanics. | This book presents the peridynamic theory, which provides the capability for improved modeling of progressive failure in materials and structures, and paves the way for addressing multi-physics and multi-scale problems.  The book provides students and researchers with a theoretical and practical knowledge of the peridynamic theory and the skills required to analyze engineering problems. The text may be used in courses such as Multi-physics and Multi-scale Analysis, Nonlocal Computational Mechanics, and Computational Damage Prediction.  Sample algorithms for the solution of benchmark problems are available so that the reader can modify these algorithms, and develop their own solution algorithms for specific problems. Students and researchers will find this book an essential and invaluable reference on the topic. | <p>Introduces a new theory to advance in the analysis of existing and new structures and materials</p><p>Provides sample algorithms for students, as well as researchers, to self-study and discover their own solutions to problems <i></i></p><p>Provides a comprehensive introduction to this emerging method and is suitable for graduate courses</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01275-9 | Engineering | Madhusudana | [NAME] | Thermal Contact Conductance |  | Mechanical Engineering Series |  | 2 | 2014 | 260 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 260 p. 133 illus., 17 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT14000 | Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer | TGMB |  |  |  | Engineering | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Thermal Constriction Resistance.- Solid Spot Thermal Conductance of a Joint.- Gap Conductance at the Interface.-Experimental Aspects.- Special Configurations and Processes.- Control of Thermal Contact Conductance Using Interstitial Materials and Coatings.- Major Applications.- Additional Topics.- Concluding Remarks. | The work covers both theoretical and practical aspects of thermal contact conductance. The theoretical discussion focuses on heat transfer through spots, joints, and surfaces, as well as the role of interstitial materials (both planned and inadvertent). The practical discussion includes formulae and data that can be used in designing heat-transfer equipment for a variety of joints, including special geometries and configurations. All of the material has been updated to reflect the latest advances in the field. | <p>Includes numerous new heat transfer applications</p><p>Describes a generalised approach for determining solid spot conductance</p><p>Expanded transient measurements including the laser flash method</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8841-5 | Engineering | Maharatna | [NAME]; [NAME] | Systems Design for Remote Healthcare |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 320 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 320 p. 100 illus., 83 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 139 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | A Clinician’s View of Next-Generation Remote Healthcare System.- System Overview of Next-Generation Remote Healthcare.- Vital Sign Sensing Technology.- Signal Processing Architecture Implementation Methodologies for Next-Generation Remote Healthcare Systems.- Machine Learning Techniques for Remote Healthcare.- Patient Health Record (PHR) System.- [NAME]—A Key Enabling Technology for Remote Healthcare.- System Integration Issues for Next-Generation Remote Healthcare System.- A Business Perspective.- Case Studies. | This book provides a multidisciplinary overview of the design and implementation of systems for remote patient monitoring and healthcare.  Readers are guided step-by-step through the components of such a system and shown how they could be integrated in a coherent framework for deployment in practice.  The authors explain planning from subsystem design to complete integration and deployment, given particular application constraints.  Readers will benefit from descriptions of the clinical requirements underpinning the entire application scenario, physiological parameter sensing techniques, information processing approaches and overall, application dependent system integration.   Each chapter ends with a discussion of practical design challenges and two case studies are included to provide practical examples and design methods for two remote healthcare systems with different needs. | <p>Provides a multi-disciplinary overview of next-generation mobile healthcare system design </p><p>Includes fundamental knowledge from clinical science, computer science, electronics, and communication technology to give a complete overview of necessary steps for effective, integrated system design </p><p>Discusses practical requirements and illustrates system design with two case studies in remote patient monitoring</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02317-5 | Engineering | Mason | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Sensing Technology: Current Status and Future Trends I |  | Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation | 7 | 1 | 2014 | 320 | Hard cover | Book | IX, 320 p. 221 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | SCT24035 | Communications Engineering, Networks | TJK | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: A Novel Smart Sensing Platform for Vital Signs and Motor Activity Monitoring.- Real-Time Monitoring of Respiratory Diseases of Distantly Located Elderly Impaired Patients.- Real-Time Position Sensing for Biofeedback-Based Gait Training.- A Comprehensive Seven Layer Sensor Model: Cyber-Physical System.- Small-Signal Analysis of the Nonlinear Acoustic Behavior of Vented Vessels. | This book is written for academic and industry professionals working in the field of sensing, instrumentation and related fields, and is positioned to give a snapshot of the current state of the art in sensing technology, particularly from the applied perspective. The book is intended to give a broad overview of the latest developments, in addition to discussing the process through which researchers go through in order to develop sensors, or related systems, which will become more widespread in the future. | <p>Provides a broad overview of advanced sensor technologies</p><p>Addresses the identification, modeling, selection, operation and integration of a wide variety of sensors</p><p>Presents the concepts of different sensor technologies through simulation, design and real implementations</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02314-4 | Engineering | Mason | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Sensing Technology: Current Status and Future Trends II |  | Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation | 8 | 1 | 2014 | 263 | Hard cover | Book | VII, 263 p. 131 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | SCT24035 | Communications Engineering, Networks | TJK | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Cochlear Implant Electrode Improvement for Stimulation and Sensing.- Machine Vision Based Techniques for Automatic Mango Fruit Sorting and [NAME] on Maturity Level and Size.-Region Adaptive, Unsharp Masking Based Lanczos-3 Interpolation for 2-D Up-Sampling: Crisp-Rule versus Fuzzy-Rule Based Approach.- Gaze-controlled Stereo Vision to Measure Position and Track a Moving Object: Machine Vision for Crane Control. | This book is written for academic and industry professionals working in the field of sensing, instrumentation and related fields, and is positioned to give a snapshot of the current state of the art in sensing technology, particularly from the applied perspective. The book is intended to give broad overview of the latest developments, in addition to discussing the process through which researchers go through in order to develop sensors, or related systems, which will become more widespread in the future. | <p>Provides a broad overview of advanced sensor technologies</p><p>Addresses the identification, modeling, selection, operation and integration of a wide variety of sensors</p><p>Presents the concepts of different sensor technologies through simulation, design and real implementations</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8880-4 | Engineering | Mohammad | [NAME] | Embedded Memory Design for Multi-Core and Systems on Chip |  | Analog Circuits and Signal Processing | 116 | 1 | 2014 | 95 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 95 p. 64 illus., 37 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Cache Architecture and Main Blocks.- Embedded Memory Hierarchy.- SRAM Memory Operation and Yield.- Low Power and High Yield SRAM Memory.- Leakage Reduction.- Embedded Memory Verification.- Embedded Memory Design Validation and Design For Test.- Emerging Memory Technology Opportunities and [NAME]. | This book describes the various tradeoffs systems designers face when designing embedded memory. Readers designing multi-core systems and systems on chip will benefit from the discussion of different topics from memory architecture, array organization, circuit design techniques and design for test. The presentation enables a multi-disciplinary approach to chip design, which bridges the gap between the architecture level and circuit level, in order to address yield, reliability and power-related issues for embedded memory. | <p>Provides a comprehensive overview of embedded memory design and associated challenges and choices</p><p>Explains tradeoffs and dependencies across different disciplines involved with multi-core and system on chip memory design</p><p>Includes detailed discussion of memory hierarchy and its impact on energy and performance</p><p>Uses real product examples to demonstrate embedded memory design flow from architecture, to circuit design, design for test and yield analysis</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-7527-5 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME] | Social Networks in the History of Innovation and Invention |  | History of Mechanism and Machine Science | 22 | 1 | 2014 | 237 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 237 p. 88 illus. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | SCT17039 | Machinery and Machine Elements | TGBN | SCA12000 | History of Science | PDX | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface and Acknowledgements.- Chapter 1 Introduction: [NAME] Social Network.- Chapter 2 Networks in the Machine Age: From Leonardo to Clocks to Reuleaux.- Chapter 3 Social Networks of the Internal Combustion Engine and Automobile.- Chapter 4 Social Networks in Early Aviation History.- Chapter 5 Wireless and Radio Electronics Social Networks.- Chapter 6 Social Networks in Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos and Fractals.- Chapter 7.- Subject Index.- Author Index. | This book integrates history of science and technology with modern social network theory. Using examples from the history of machines, as well as case studies from wireless, radio and chaos theory, the author challenges the genius model of invention. Network analysis concepts are presented to demonstrate the societal nature of invention in areas such as steam power, internal combustion engines, early aviation, air conditioning and more. Using modern measures of network theory, the author demonstrates that the social networks of invention from the 19th and early 20th centuries have similar characteristics to modern 21st C networks such as the World Wide Web. The book provides evidence that exponential growth in technical innovation is linked to the growth of historical innovation networks. | The reader is introduced to constructing network diagrams and matrices for history of invention<br>Seven case studies on the social network nature of innovation and invention bring the topic to life for the audience<br>Mathematical measures of social networks are applied to history of invention<br>New insights on the social nature of invention of steam engine, internal combustion engine, aviation, radio etc.  will be of interest to students, researchers and practitioners as well as historians | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-2426-6 | Engineering | Neuberger | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Protecting Chips Against Hold Time Violations Due to Variability |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 107 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 107 p. 76 illus., 51 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | [NAME] | Processor Architectures | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction, Process Variations and Flip-Flops.- Process Variability.- Flip-Flops and Hold Time Violations.- Circuits Under Test.- Measurement Circuits.- Experimental Results.- Systematic and Random Variablility.- Normality Tests.- Probability of Hold Time Violations.- Protecting Circuits Against Hold Time Violations.-  Padding Efficiency Of the Proposed Padding Algorithm.-  [NAME]. | With the development of Very-Deep Sub-Micron technologies, process variability is becoming increasingly important and is a very important issue in the design of complex circuits. Process variability is the statistical variation of process parameters, meaning that these parameters do not have always the same value, but become a random variable, with a given mean value and standard deviation. This effect can lead to several issues in digital circuit design.The logical consequence of this parameter variation is that circuit characteristics, as delay and power, also become random variables. Because of the delay variability, not all circuits will now have the same performance, but some will be faster and some slower. However, the slowest circuits may be so slow that they will not be appropriate for sale. On the other hand, the fastest circuits that could be sold for a higher price can be very leaky, and also not very appropriate for sale. A main consequence of power variability is that the power consumption of some circuits will be different than expected, reducing reliability, average life expectancy and warranty of products. Sometimes the circuits will not work at all, due to reasons associated with process variations. At the end, these effects result in lower yield and lower profitability.To understand these effects, it is necessary to study the consequences of variability in several aspects of circuit design, like logic gates, storage elements, clock distribution, and any other that can be affected by process variations. The main focus of this book will be storage elements. | <p>Presents a statistical analysis of the critical clock skew in several test paths, due to process variability in 130nm and 90nm CMOS technology</p><p>Studies the consequences of variability in several aspects of circuit design</p><p>Focuses specifically on the effects of storage elements on circuit design</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5564-5 | Engineering | Nóbrega | [NAME]; [NAME] | Desiccant-Assisted Cooling | Fundamentals and Applications |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 247 | Hard cover | Book | V, 247 p. 202 illus., 45 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179.99 | Engineering | SCT23080 | Building Physics, HVAC | TN | SCU35010 | Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution | RNP | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  | Worldwide | An Introduction To Solid Desiccant Cooling Technology.- Status of Liquid Desiccant Technologies and Systems.- Mathematical Modeling of Heat and Mass Transfer in Regenerators with Desiccant Materials.- Influence of Altitude on the Behavior of Solid Desiccant Dehumidification System.- The Performance of Desiccant Wheels for Desiccant Air-Conditioning.- Separate Sensible and Latent Cooling.- Membrane-based liquid-to-air energy exchangers.- Adsorption/Desorption Characteristics of Solid Particles in Desiccant Bed for Different Design Configurations.- Desiccant dehumidification integrated with hydronic radiant cooling.- [NAME]. | The increasing concern with indoor air quality has led to air-quality standards with increased ventilation rates. Although increasing the volume flow rate of outside air is advisable from the perspective of air-quality, it is detrimental to energy consumption, since the outside air has to be brought to the comfort condition before it is insufflated to the conditioned ambient. Moreover, the humidity load carried within outside air has challenging HVAC engineers to design cooling units which are able to satisfactorily handle both sensible and latent contributions to the thermal load. This constitutes a favorable scenario for the use of solid desiccants to assist the cooling units. In fact, desiccant wheels have been increasingly applied by HVAC designers, allowing distinct processes for the air cooling and dehumidification. In fact, the ability of solid desiccants in moisture removal is effective enough to allow the use of evaporative coolers, in opposition to the traditional vapor-compression cycle, resulting in an ecologically sound system which uses only water as the refrigerant.[NAME] Cooling: Fundamentals and Applications presents different approaches to the mathematical modeling and simulation of desiccant wheels, as well as applications in thermal comfort and humidity controlled environments. Experts in the field discuss topics from enthalpy, lumped models for heat and mass transfer, and desiccant assisted radiant cooling systems, among others.Aimed at air-conditioning engineers and thermal engineering researchers, this book can also be used by graduate level students and lecturers in the field. | Addresses the mathematical modeling of desiccant wheels<br>Presents a variety of applications in air-conditioning systems<br>Provides discretized equations, fluxograms, apparatus schematics and data specifications wherever possible so that experiments may be reproduced | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-4-431-54348-0 | Engineering | [NAME] | Kenzo [NAME]; Ranjit [NAME]; Addie [NAME]; [NAME] | Hydraulically Actuated Hexapod Robots | Design, Implementation and Control | Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering | 66 | 1 | 2014 | 252 | Hard cover | Book | X, 252 p. 224 illus., 198 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT17004 | Mechanical Engineering | TGB | SCT19020 | Robotics and Automation | TJFM1 | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Japan | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Historical and Modern Perspective of Walking Robots.- Design and Optimization of Hydraulically Actuated Hexapod Robot COMET-IV.- Kinematics, [NAME] and Path Planning of Hexapod Robot.- Position Based Robust Locomotion Control of Hexapod Robot.- Force Based Locomotion Control of Hexapod Robot.- Impedance Control and Its Adaptive for Hexapod Robot.- Tele-operated Locomotion Control of Hexapod Robot.- Fully Autonomous Locomotion Control of Hexapod Robot with LRF.- Challenges and New Frontiers of Hydraulically Actuated Hexapod Robots. | Legged robots are a promising locomotion system, capable of performing tasks that conventional vehicles cannot. Even more exciting is the fact that this is a rapidly developing field of study for researchers from a variety of disciplines. However, only a few books have been published on the subject of multi-legged robots. The main objective of this book is to describe some of the major control issues concerning walking robots that the authors have faced over the past 10 years. A second objective is to focus especially on very large hydraulically driven hexapod robot locomotion weighing more than 2,000 kg, making this the first specialized book on this topic. The 10 chapters of the book touch on diverse relevant topics such as design aspects, implementation issues, modeling for control, navigation and control, force and impedance control-based walking, fully autonomous walking, walking and working tasks of hexapod robots, and the future of walking robots. The construction machines of the future will very likely resemble hydraulically driven hexapod robots like the ones described in this book – no longer science fiction but now a reality. | <p>Discusses the major control issues of walking robots that the authors have been faced with over the past 10 years</p><p><p>Is the first book to focus especially on very large hydraulically driven hexapod robot locomotion systems weighing more than 2,000 kg</p><p>Touches on many diverse topics including design aspects, implementation issues, navigation and control, walking and working tasks of hexapod robots, and the future of walking robots</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-00505-8 | Engineering | Öchsner | [NAME]; [NAME] | Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Advanced Materials and Structures |  | Advanced Structured Materials | 41 | 1 | 2013 | 270 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 270 p. 183 illus., 125 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT1501X | [NAME] and Mechanics of Materials | TG | SCZ17000 | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | TGMT | Materials Science / Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-08-31 00:00:00 | 2013-08-09 00:00:00 |  | Neural Model for Prediction of Tires Eigenfrequencies.- Effect of Steady Ampoule Rotation on Radial Dopant Segregation in Vertical Bridgman Growth.- Discontinuity Detection in the Vibration Signal of Turning Machines.- Visualization of Global Illumination Variations in Motion Segmentation.- Evaluation of Fatigue Behavior of SAE 9254 Steel Suspension Springs Manufactured by Two Different Processes: Hot and Cold Winding.-Yield Criteria for Incompressible Materials in the Shear Stress Space V. A. Kolupaev, A. Bolchoun, H. Altenbach.- The Optimum Design of Laminated Slender Beams with Complex Curvature using a Genetic Algorithm.- A Finite Element Approach For the Vibration of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes.- Characteristics of Welded Thin Sheet AZ31 Magnesium Alloy.- Localization of Rotating Sound Sources using Time Domain Beamforming Code.- Mathematical Modelling of the Physical Phenomena in the Interelectrode Gap of the EDM Process by Means of Cellular Automata and Field Distribution Equations.- Free Vibration Analysis of Clamped-Free Composite Elliptical Shell with a Plate Supported By Two Aluminum Bars.- Vibration Analysis of Carbon Fiber T-Plates with Different Damage Patterns.- Mechanical Characteristics Of Aa5083 - Aa6013 Weldment Joined With AlSi12 And [NAME] of the Penetration of 7.62 mm Armour Piercing Projectile into Ceramic/Composite Armour.- In-situ TEM Observation of Deformations in a Single Crystal Sapphire During Nanoindentation.- The Effect of Nanotube Interaction on the Mechanical Behavior of Carbon Nanotube Filled Nanocomposites.- An Automatic Process to Identify Features on Boreholes Data by Image processing techniques.- An Optimization Procedure to Estimate the Permittivity of Ferrite-Polymer Composite | The idea of this monograph is to present the latest results related to experimental and numerical investigations of advanced materials and structures. The contributions cover the field of mechanical, civil and materials engineering, ranging from new modelling and simulation techniques, advanced analysis techniques, optimization of structures and materials and constitutive modelling. Well known experts present their research on damage and fracture of material and structures, materials modelling and evaluation up to image processing and visualization for advanced analyses and evaluation. | <p>Presents the latest results related to experimental and numerical investigations of advanced materials and structures</p><p>Covers the field of mechanical, civil and materials engineering</p><p>Presents the research of well-known experts</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4471-5507-2 | Engineering | Oh | Deog-Seong Oh; [NAME] | Technopolis | Best Practices for Science & Technology Cities |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 515 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 515 p. 141 illus., 70 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT25007 | Energy Technology | TH | SCT23063 | Facility Management | KJMV4 | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | A New Strategic Approach to Science Cities: Towards the Achievement of Sustainable and Balanced Spatial Development.- Regional innovation and cooperation among industries, universities, R&D institutes and governments.- Regional Innovation Support Systems and Science Cities.- The Triple Helix: International Cases and Critical Summary.- Sustainable Development of Technopolis.- Support mechanism in Technopolis towards Green Growth.- Arrangement of Actors in the Triple Helix Innovation.- Business Incubation Strategy of High-tech Venture Firms in Science Park. Regional innovation and cooperation among industries, universities, R&D institutes and governments.- Regional Innovation Support Systems and Science Cities.- The Triple Helix: International Cases and Critical Summary.- Sustainable Development of Technopolis.- Support mechanism in Technopolis towards Green Growth.- Arrangement of Actors in the Triple Helix Innovation.- Business Incubation Strategy of High-tech Venture Firms in Science Park. The Triple Helix: International Cases and Critical Summary.- Sustainable Development of Technopolis.- Support mechanism in Technopolis towards Green Growth.- Arrangement of Actors in the Triple Helix Innovation.- Business Incubation Strategy of High-tech Venture Firms in Science Park. Sustainable Development of Technopolis.- Support mechanism in Technopolis towards Green Growth.- Arrangement of Actors in the Triple Helix Innovation.- Business Incubation Strategy of High-tech Venture Firms in Science Park. Regional innovation and cooperation among industries, universities, R&D institutes and governments.- Regional Innovation Support Systems and Science Cities.- The Triple Helix: International Cases and Critical Summary.- Sustainable Development of Technopolis.- Support mechanism in Technopolis towards Green Growth.- Arrangement of Actors in the Triple Helix Innovation.- Business Incubation Strategy of High-tech Venture Firms in Science Park. The Triple Helix: International Cases and Critical Summary.- Sustainable Development of Technopolis.- Support mechanism in Technopolis towards Green Growth.- Arrangement of Actors in the Triple Helix Innovation.- Business Incubation Strategy of High-tech Venture Firms in Science Park. Sustainable Development of Technopolis.- Support mechanism in Technopolis towards Green Growth.- Arrangement of Actors in the Triple Helix Innovation.- Business Incubation Strategy of High-tech Venture Firms in Science Park. [NAME] International Cases and Critical Summary.- Sustainable Development of Technopolis.- Support mechanism in Technopolis towards Green Growth.- Arrangement of Actors in the Triple Helix Innovation.- Business Incubation Strategy of High-tech Venture Firms in Science Park. Sustainable Development of Technopolis.- Support mechanism in Technopolis towards Green Growth.- Arrangement of Actors in the Triple Helix Innovation.- Business Incubation Strategy of High-tech Venture Firms in Science Park. Sustainable Development of Technopolis.- Support mechanism in Technopolis towards Green Growth.- Arrangement of Actors in the Triple Helix Innovation.- Business Incubation Strategy of High-tech Venture Firms in Science Park. | Six years of UNESCO-World Technopolis Association workshops, held at various world cities and attended by government officials and scholars from nearly all the world’s countries, have resulted in a uniquely complete collection of reports on science park and science city projects in most of those countries. These reports, of which a selected few form chapters in this book, allow readers to compare knowledge-based development strategies, practices, and successes across countries. The chapters illustrate varying levels of cooperation across government, industry, and academic sectors in the respective projects – and the reasons and philosophies underlying this variation - and resulting differences in practices and results. | Allows readers to compare knowledge-based development strategies, practices, and successes across countries <br><br>Illustrates varying levels of cooperation across government, industry and the reasons and philosophies underlying this variation to consider resulting differences in practices and outcomes | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-7704-0 | Engineering | Oliveira | Agamenon Oliveira | A History of the Work Concept | From Physics to Economics | History of Mechanism and Machine Science | 24 | 1 | 2014 | 216 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 216 p. 40 illus. | 0 | final | 109 | Engineering | SCT15001 | Theoretical and Applied Mechanics | TGMD | SCP21050 | Thermodynamics | PHH | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface by Raffaele Pisano.- Introduction.- Chapter 1: Theoretical Framework.- Marxism.- Genetic epistemology.- Ecological economics.- Theory of history and general historiography.- Science historiography.- PART I: The Conceptual Genesis.- Chapter 2: The Conceptual Basis To Work Studies.- Historical character of physical concepts construction.- The evolution of space concepts.- The development of time concept.- The concept of force and its controversies.- The concept of mass.- Chapter 3: The Ideas Of Work And Energy In Mechanics.- General considerations.- The work concept and its formalization.- The development of virtual works principle.- The least action principle.- The energy conservation principle.- Chapter 4: The Rational Mechanics Dilemma.- A brief history of mechanics in physical context.- Mechanics formalization in XVIIIth century.- Lagrangian mechanics.- Laplacian project and rational mechanics.- Empirical knowledge of machines manufactors.- PART II: The Instrumental Genesis.- Chapter 5: Lazare Carnot General Theory Of Machines.- Lazare Carnot: scientific and political career.- Science and French Revolution.- The mechanics of Lazare Carnot.- Work concept in Carnot´s mechanics.- Carnot´s memoir of 1779.- Carnot´s memoir of 1781.- Chapter 6: The “Fundamental Principles Of Equilibrium And Motion” Of Lazare Carnot.- Chapter 7: The Metamorphosis Of Work Concept And Its Incorporation To Economic Thought.- The conservation of living forces principle.- Coulomb and the work as a form to overcome a passive resistance.- Navier and work as a mechanical currency.- Coriolis and the work as a measurement of machines´ operation.- Poncelet´s contribution to applied and industrial mechanics.- Chapter 8: Conclusion.- References. | This book traces the history of the concept of work from its earliest stages and shows that its further formalization leads to equilibrium principle and to the principle of virtual works, and so pointing the way ahead for future research and applications.The idea that something remains constant in a machine operation is very old and has been expressed by many mathematicians and philosophers such as, for instance, [NAME]. Thus, a concept of energy developed. Another important idea in machine operation is Archimedes' lever principle.In modern times the concept of work is analyzed in the context of applied mechanics mainly in Lazare Carnot mechanics and the mechanics of the new generation of polytechnical engineers like Navier, Coriolis and Poncelet. In this context the word 'work' is finally adopted. These engineers are also responsible for the incorporation of the concept of work into the discipline of economics when they endeavoured to combine the study of the work of machines and men together. | <p>Unique topic on which not much has been published in monograph form</p><p>Treats Lagrangian and Laplacian mechanics in historical context</p><p>Of special interest to those studying Lazare Carnot</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-7740-2 | Engineering | Özbek | [NAME]; [NAME] | Feedback Strategies for Wireless Communication |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 336 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 336 p. 105 illus., 51 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT24035 | Communications Engineering, Networks | TJK | SCT24051 | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | TTBM | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Background on wireless communication.- Feedback in SISO Single UserWireless Communication.- Feedback in MIMO Wireless Communication.- Feedback Strategies for Multiuser Systems.- Feedback Strategies for [NAME] for Multicell Systems.- Feedback strategies in LTE systems.- Conclusions. | This book explores the different strategies regarding limited feedback information. The book analyzes the impact of quantization and the delay of CSI on the performance. The author shows the effect of the reduced feedback information and gives an overview about the feedback strategies in the standards. This volume presents theoretical analysis as well as practical algorithms for the required feedback information at the base stations to perform adaptive resource algorithms efficiently and mitigate interference coming from other cells. | <p>Analyzes the impact of feedback information on the capacity of different wireless communication systems </p><p>Provides practical algorithms for feedback information in wireless communication systems </p><p>Covers key aspects of wireless systems, for example investigating feedback strategies of single user, multi-user and multi-cell systems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8273-4 | Engineering | Palesi | [NAME]; [NAME] | [NAME] in Networks-on-Chip |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 382 | Hard cover | Book | X, 382 p. 218 illus., 91 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | [NAME] | Processor Architectures | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Performance Improvement.- Basic Concepts on On-Chip Networks.- A Heuristic Framework for Designing and Exploring Deterministic Routing Algorithm for NoCs.- Run-Time Deadlock Detection.- The Abacus Turn Model.- Learning-based [NAME] for on-Chip Networks.- Part II Multicast Communication.- Efficient and Deadlock-Free Tree-based Multicast Routing Method for Network-on-Chip.- Path-based Multicast Routing for 2D and 3D Mesh Networks.- Part III Fault Tolerance and Reliability.- Fault-Tolerant Routing Algorithms in Networks-on-Chip.- Reliable and [NAME] for 2D and 3D Networks-on-Chip. | This book provides a single-source reference to routing algorithms for Networks-on-Chip (NoCs), as well as in-depth discussions of advanced solutions applied to current and next generation, many core NoC-based Systems-on-Chip (SoCs). After a basic introduction to the NoC design paradigm and architectures, routing algorithms for NoC architectures are presented and discussed at all abstraction levels, from the algorithmic level to actual implementation.  Coverage emphasizes the role played by the routing algorithm and is organized around key problems affecting current and next generation, many-core SoCs. A selection of routing algorithms is included, specifically designed to address key issues faced by designers in the ultra-deep sub-micron (UDSM) era, including performance improvement, power, energy, and thermal issues, fault tolerance and reliability. | <p>Provides a comprehensive overview of routing algorithms for Networks-on-Chip and NoC-based, manycore systems </p><p>Describes routing algorithms for NoC architectures at all abstraction levels, from the algorithmic level to actual implementation </p><p>Discusses the impact on NoC routing algorithms of key design objectives, such as power dissipation, energy consumption, thermal aspects, reliability, and performance</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8835-4 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME] | Solid State Electronic Devices | An Introduction | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |  | 1 | 2014 | 185 | Soft cover | Book | XV, 185 p. 134 illus., 51 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 49.99 | Engineering | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | SCP25150 | Semiconductors | TJFD5 | Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Chapter 1 – Introduction.- Chapter 2 – Junctions and Diodes.- Chapter 3 – Bipolar transistors.- Chapter 4 – Field Effect Transistors.- Chapter 5 - Emerging Devices for Electronics and [NAME] Quantum mechanics.- A.2 Semiconductor physics.- A.3 Outline of semiconductor planar processing.- Appendix II – Useful data.- Bibliography.- List of Symbols.- Index. | A modern and concise treatment of the solid state electronic devices that are fundamental to electronic systems and information technology is provided in this book. The main devices that comprise semiconductor integrated circuits are covered in a clear manner accessible to the wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines that are impacted by this technology. Catering to a wider audience is becoming increasingly important as the field of electronic materials and devices becomes more interdisciplinary, with applications in biology, chemistry and electro-mechanical devices (to name a few) becoming more prevalent. Updated and state-of-the-art advancements are included along with emerging trends in electronic devices and their applications. In addition, an appendix containing the relevant physical background will be included to assist readers from different disciplines and provide a review for those more familiar with the area. Readers of this book can expect to derive a solid foundation for understanding modern electronic devices and also be prepared for future developments and advancements in this far-reaching area of science and technology. | <p>A concise treatment of solid state electronic devices, accessible even to those without a background in electrical engineering</p><p>Numerous problems and examples, including open-ended design exercises that develop real-world problem solving skills</p><p>Useful for undergraduates and beginning professionals</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-81-322-1547-9 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME] | The Electronic Nose: Artificial Olfaction Technology |  | Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 247 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 247 p. 134 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | Engineering | Monograph | Springer India | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-14 00:00:00 |  | Measurement Technology.- Sensor.- Biological Olfaction.- Odour.- [NAME] to [NAME] Sense.- Sensor Used in E-nose.- Sensor Circuits.- Application of Machine Olfaction. | This book provides the basics of odor, odor analysis techniques, sensors used in odor analysis and overview of odor measurement techniques. For beginners as well researchers this book is a brief guide for odor measurement and analysis. The book includes a special chapter dedicated to practical implementation of e-nose sensor devices with software utility, which guides students to prepare projects and work in practical analysis. It also includes material from early to latest technology research available in the market of e-nose era. Students and researchers who want to learn the basics of biomedical engineering and sensor measurement technology will find this book useful. | <p>Covers material from basics for researchers to start work in e-nose area to latest technology research available in the market of e-nose area</p><p>Brief guide for odour measurement and analysis</p><p>Contains a special chapter dedicated to practical implementation of e-nose sensor devices with software utility</p><p>Helps students learn basics of biomedical engineering and sensor measurement technology</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-7797-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Computing with Memory for Energy-Efficient Robust Systems |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 210 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 210 p. 73 illus., 41 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-07 00:00:00 |  | Part I Introduction.- Challenges in Computing for Nanoscale Technologies.- A Survey of Computing Architectures.- Motivation for a Memory-Based Computing Hardware.- Part II Memory Based Computing.- Key Features of Memory-Based Computing.- Overview of Hardware and Software Architectures.- Application of Memory-Based Computing.- Part III Hardware Framework.- A Memory Based Generic Reconfigurable Framework.- MAHA Hardware Architecture.- Part IV Software Framework.- Application Analysis.- Application Mapping to MBC Hardware. | This book analyzes energy and reliability as major challenges faced by designers of computing frameworks in the nanometer technology regime.  The authors describe the existing solutions to address these challenges and then reveal a new reconfigurable computing platform, which leverages high-density nanoscale memory for both data storage and computation to maximize the energy-efficiency and reliability. The energy and reliability benefits of this new paradigm are illustrated and the design challenges are discussed. Various hardware and software aspects of this exciting computing paradigm are described, particularly with respect to hardware-software co-designed frameworks, where the hardware unit can be reconfigured to mimic diverse application behavior.  Finally, the energy-efficiency of the paradigm described is compared with other, well-known reconfigurable computing platforms. | <p>Introduces new paradigm for hardware reconfigurable frameworks, which leverages dense memory array as a malleable resource, which can be used for information storage as well as computation </p><p>Merges spatial and temporal computing to minimize interconnect overhead and achieve better scalability compared to state-of-the-art reconfigurable computing platforms </p><p>Enables efficient mapping of diverse data-intensive applications from domains of signal processing, multimedia and security applications</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01257-5 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; A. Favata | Elasticity for Geotechnicians | A Modern Exposition of Kelvin, Boussinesq, Flamant, Cerruti, Melan, and [NAME] | Solid Mechanics and Its Applications | 204 | 1 | 2014 | 178 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 178 p. 51 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT15001 | Theoretical and Applied Mechanics | TGMD | SCT23020 | Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics | RBP | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | About this book.- Preface.- References.- 1 One-Dimensional Paradigms.-  Part I Preliminaries.- 2 Elements of Linear Elasticity.- 3 Geometric and Analytic Tools.- Part II Three Classical Problems: Flamant's, [NAME]'s, andKelvin's.- 4 The Flamant Problem.- 5 The Boussinesq Problem.- 6 The [NAME] Problem.- Part III Three Other Problems: Melan's, [NAME]'s, and Cerruti's.- 7 The Melan and Mindlin Problems.- 8 The Cerruti Problem.- Appendix.-  Index of frequently used symbols.- Index. | This book deals in a modern manner with a family of named problems from an old and mature subject, classical elasticity. These problems are formulated over either a half or the whole of a linearly elastic and isotropic two- or three-dimensional space, subject to loads concentrated at points or lines. The discussion of each problem begins with a careful examination of the prevailing symmetries, and proceeds with inverting the canonical order, in that it moves from a search for balanced stress fields to the associated strain and displacement fields.  The book, although slim, is  fairly well self-contained; the only prerequisite is a reasonable familiarity with linear algebra (in particular, manipulation of vectors and tensors) and with the usual differential operators of mathematical physics (gradient, divergence, curl, and [NAME]); the few nonstandard notions are introduced with care. Support material for all parts of the book is found in the final Appendix. | <p>A  fully detailed and user-friendly exposition of all title problems and their solutions</p><p>A new approach to old-fashioned problems</p><p>A judicious choice of additional material, both in the first preparatory part and in the appendix, so as to make this book reasonably self-contained, irrespectively of its modest size</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5576-8 | Engineering | Poler | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Operations Research Problems | Statements and Solutions |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 355 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 355 p. 87 illus., 55 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Engineering | SCT22008 | Industrial and Production Engineering | TGP | [NAME] | Game Theory/Mathematical Methods | PBUD | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer London | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Linear programming.- [NAME] Non-linear programming.- Network Modelling.- Inventory theory.- Queuing theory.- Decision theory.- Game theory.- Dynamic programming.- [NAME] processes. | The objective of this book is to provide a valuable compendium of problems as a reference for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, researchers and practitioners of operations research and management science. These problems can serve as a basis for the development or study of assignments and exams. Also, they can be useful as a guide for the first stage of the model formulation, i.e. the definition of a problem. The book is divided into 11 chapters that address the following topics: Linear programming, integer programming, non linear programming, network modeling, inventory theory, queue theory, tree decision, game theory, dynamic programming and markov processes. Readers are going to find a considerable number of statements of operations research applications for management decision-making. The solutions of these problems are provided in a concise way although all topics start with a more developed resolution. The proposed problems are based on the research experience of the authors in real-world companies so much as on the teaching experience of the authors in order to develop exam problems for industrial engineering and business administration studies. | <p>Provides a valuable compendium of problems as a reference for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, researchers and practitioners of operations research and management science </p><p>Identifies different operations management problems in order to improve the decision making process concerning readers </p><p>Addresses the following topics: Linear programming, integer programming, non-linear programming, network modeling, inventory theory, queue theory, tree decision, game theory, dynamic programming and markov processes</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-7671-5 | Engineering | Provis | [NAME]; [NAME] | Alkali Activated Materials | State-of-the-Art Report, RILEM TC 224-AAM | RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports | 13 | 1 | 2014 | 410 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 410 p. 90 illus., 30 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Engineering | SCT23047 | Building Materials | TNK | SCZ11000 | Structural Materials | TGM | Materials Science / Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface and listing of TC members.- 1. Introduction and Scope, by [NAME]. Historical aspects and overview, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME] Deventer.- 3. Binder chemistry - High-calcium alkali-activated materials, by [NAME], [NAME], Ana [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], and Caijun Shi.- 4. Binder chemistry – Low-calcium alkali-activated materials, by [NAME], Ana [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME] Palomo.- 5. Binder chemistry – blended systems and intermediate Ca content, by [NAME], and [NAME]. Admixtures, by [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME]. AAM concretes – standards for mix design/formulation and early-age properties, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Luis-Miguel Ordoñez, [NAME], and [NAME] Winnefeld.- 8. Durability and testing - chemical matrix degradation processes, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME] Winnefeld.- 9. Durability and testing - degradation via mass transport, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Ana [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Winnefeld.- 10. Durability and testing – physical processes, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Varela.- 11. Demonstration projects and applications in building and civil infrastructure, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] (Hans) Wiercx.- 12. Other potential applications for alkali-activated materials, by [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] 13. Conclusions and the future of alkali activation technology, by  [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], [NAME]. | This is a State of the Art Report resulting from the work of RILEM Technical Committee 224-AAM in the period 2007-2013. The Report summarises research to date in the area of alkali-activated binders and concretes, with a particular focus on the following areas: binder design and characterisation, durability testing, commercialisation, standardisation, and providing a historical context for this rapidly-growing research field. | <p>Unique collection of information from the leading academic and commercial practitioners in alkali-activated materials</p><p>Insight into materials chemistry and its role in durability, commercialisation and standardisation</p><p>Historical context and forward-looking perspectives highlighting the role of alkali-activated materials in the construction industry</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8294-9 | Engineering | Rahut | [NAME] | FPGAs Under the Hood | Hardware Design, Software Flows and Applications |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 300 | Hard cover | Book | 300 p. 125 illus. | 0 | approx. | 119 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer New York | Planned | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | FPGAs : A key building block for semiconductor flows.- FPGA applications.- Island Style FPGAs.- Programming an FPGA.- Design Software for FPGAs.- Advanced Design Software.- IPs and FPGA flows.- New trends in FPGAs.- FPGA Applications in Depth.- [NAME]. | This book explains how FPGAs are designed by their vendors, the software that drives the technology, and what are some of the key challenges/constraints while integrating FPGAs into semiconductor design flows. The author appeals to designers’ intuition to describe the internals of FPGA hardware and the important aspects of the design software necessary to leverage this exciting technology. By understanding the thinking behind FPGAs from the ground up, readers will gain facility with FPGA core technology that will enable them to make better decisions when integrating FPGAs into their products. | <p>Reveals the thinking behind FPGAs from the ground up</p><p>Enables readers to understand software algorithms that map a specific design to an FPGA and the challenges encountered by the algorithms</p><p>Covers FPGA software algorithms for placement, routing, clock and IO planning, and synthesis</p><p>Includes trends in FPGA development, such as high speed IOs, high speed memories and analog to digital converters</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | [PHONE]-28-3 | Engineering | Sale | [NAME] | The Challenge of Reframing Engineering Education |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 137 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 137 p. 10 illus., 9 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT13009 | Job Careers in Science and Engineering | JNR | SCO27000 | Science Education | JNU | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Singapore | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Producing curriculum outcomes.- Effective and creative learning design.- [NAME] information-communication technologies to support learning and teaching.- Evaluating the CDIO experience.- Managing the change process: Approach, strategies and professional development. | The Challenge of Reframing Engineering Education is the first book to document the experience of implementing the CDIO Engineering Educational Framework in a large educational institution in the Asian context. It focuses on how to successfully implement and manage the key stages, activities and inevitable challenges that have to be negotiated in any large scale curriculum innovation. Its main purpose is to provide a practical resource for curriculum innovators and practitioners on what needs to be done, how and on what basis. It is written in a more narrative style than is typical of the genre, engaging the reader more intimately with the actual decision making processes and rationale that underpins curriculum innovation in the real context of institutional life. The book also encompasses many innovative practices for supporting student learning which are relevant in all mainstream educational contexts. These include an evidence-based learning approach for creative teaching, an explicit model for developing good thinking and a design framework for producing effective and efficient blended learning. | <p>The first book to document the experience of implementing the CDIO Engineering Educational Framework in a large educational institution in the Asian context</p><p>Focuses on how to implement and manage the key stages, activities and inevitable challenges that have to be negotiated in any large scale curriculum innovation</p><p>Encompasses many innovative approaches to support student learning</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-39607-6 | Engineering | Scharcanski | [NAME]; [NAME] | Computer Vision Techniques for the Diagnosis of Skin Cancer |  | Series in BioEngineering |  | 1 | 2014 | 282 | Hard cover | Book | X, 282 p. 136 illus., 120 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | SCI22021 | Image Processing and Computer Vision | UYT | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Enhancement of skin images.- Registration of skin images.- Segmentation of skin images.- Feature extraction from skin images.- Classification of skin images. | The goal of this volume is to summarize the state-of-the-art in the utilization of computer vision techniques in the diagnosis of skin cancer.  Malignant melanoma is one of the most rapidly increasing cancers in the world. Early diagnosis is particularly important since melanoma can be cured with a simple excision if detected early. In recent years, dermoscopy has proved valuable in visualizing the morphological structures in pigmented lesions. However, it has also been shown that dermoscopy is difficult to learn and subjective. Newer technologies such as infrared imaging, multispectral imaging, and confocal microscopy, have recently come to the forefront in providing greater diagnostic accuracy. These imaging technologies presented in this book can serve as an adjunct to physicians and  provide automated skin cancer screening. Although computerized techniques cannot as yet provide a definitive diagnosis, they can be used to improve biopsy decision-making as well as early melanoma detection, especially for patients with multiple atypical nevi. | <p>Addresses  the utilization of computer vision techniques in the diagnosis of skin cancer</p><p>Contains the state-of-the-art in skin cancer image analysis in a single comprehensive volume</p><p>Each chapter is contributed by a leading expert in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9119-4 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Smart Mobile In-Vehicle Systems | Next Generation Advancements |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 325 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 325 p. 156 illus., 77 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24051 | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | TTBM | [NAME] | Control | TJFM | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I: Sensor and Data Fusion.- Computational Aspects of Maximum Likelihood DOA Estimation of Two Targets with Applications to Automotive Radar.- Dense 3D Motion Field Estimation from a Moving Observer in Real-Time.- Intelligence in the Automobile of the Future.- Unmanned Ground Vehicle Otonobil: Design, Perception, and Decision Algorithms.- Part II: Speech and [NAME] Processing.- Car Hands-Free Testing and Optimization - An Overview.- A Wideband Automotive Hands-free System for Mobile HD Voice Services.- In-Car Communication.- Room in a Room: A Neglected Concept for Auralization.- Refinement and Temporal Interpolation of Short-Term Spectra – Theory and Applications.- Part III: Driver Distraction.- Effects of Multi-Tasking on Drivability through CAN-Bus Analysis.- Using Perceptual Evaluation to Quantify Cognitive and Visual Driver Distractions.- Part IV: Driving Behavior and User Profiling.- Evaluation Method for Safe Driving Skill Based on Driving Behavior Analysis and Situational Information at Intersections.- Pre- and Post-Accident Emotion Analysis on Driving Behaviour.- Part V: Driving Scene Analysis.- Content-Based Driving Scene Retrieval Using Driving Behavior and Environmental Driving Signals.- Driving Event Detection by Low-Complexity Analysis of Video Encoding Features.- Target Shape Estimation Using an Automotive Radar. | This is an edited collection by world-class experts, from diverse fields, focusing on integrating smart in-vehicle systems with human factors to enhance safety in automobiles. The book presents developments on road safety, in-vehicle technologies and state-of-the art systems. Includes coverage of DSP technologies in adaptive automobiles, algorithms and evaluation of in-car communication systems, driver-status monitoring and stress detection, in-vehicle dialogue systems and human-machine interfaces, challenges in video and audio processing for in-vehicle products, multi-sensor fusion for driver identification and vehicle to infrastructure wireless technologies. | <p>Features advancements in driver-assist technologies</p><p>Presents new approaches reducing driver inattention and prevention of road accidents</p><p>Discusses new comfort features such as in-car communication, improved speech enhancement methods and corresponding evaluation schemes</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-540-32598-7 | Engineering | Schoen | [NAME] | Handbook of Purified Gases |  |  |  | 1 | 2015 | 470 | Hard cover | Book w. online files/update | 470p. With online files/update. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT22008 | Industrial and Production Engineering | TGP | SCC27000 | Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering | TDC | Engineering | Handbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2014-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Introduction to the physics of gases.- Manufacturing and purification.- Filling manifolds.- Mixtures of pure Gases.- Compressed gas cylinders.- Analysis of purity and composition.- Handling.- Data sheets.- Appendix. | Technical gases are used in almost every field of industry, science and medicine and also as a means of control by government authorities and institutions and are regarded as indispensable means of assistance.In this complete handbook of purified gases the physical foundations of purified gases and mixtures as well as their manufacturing, purification, analysis, storage, handling and transport are presented in a comprehensive way. This important reference work is accompanied with a large number of Data Sheets dedicated to the most important purified gases. | <P>The only existing book about ultrapure/purest gases</P> <P></P> <P>Handbook interesting for practitioners and theory</P> <P></P> <P>Presents physical foundations as well as all details about production, purification, analysis, storage and transport of ultrapure gases</P> <P></P> <P>Author has long time industry experience with Linde</P> <P></P> <P>Includes valuable data sheets of the most important ultrapure gases</P> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9151-4 | Engineering | Seeler | [NAME] | System Dynamics | An Introduction for Mechanical Engineers |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 935 | Hard cover | Book | X, 935 p. 1300 illus., 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | [NAME] | Mechatronics | TDPB | SCT15036 | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | TGMD4 | Engineering | Undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- [NAME], [NAME], Complex Exponentials, and Transfer Functions.- Introduction to the Linear Graph Method, Step Responses, and Superposition.- Mechanical Systems.- Fluid, Electrical, and Thermal Systems.- Power Transmission, Transformation and Conversion.- Vector-Matrix Algebra and the State-Space Representation of Dynamic Systems.- Finite Difference Methods and [NAME], Block Diagrams and the s-plane.- Frequency Response.- AC Circuits and Motors. | This unique textbook takes the student from the initial steps in modeling a dynamic system through development of the mathematical models needed for feedback control. The generously-illustrated, student-friendly text focuses on fundamental theoretical development rather than the application of commercial software. Practical details of machine design are included to motivate the non-mathematically inclined student. | <p>Emphasizes the linear graph method for modeling dynamic systems<br>Offers a systematic approach for creating an engineering model, extracting information, and formulating mathematical analyses<br>Adopts a unifying theme of power flow as the dynamic agent that eases analysis of hybrid systems, such as machinery<br>Presents differential equations as dynamic operators and stresses input/output relationships<br>Introduces Mathcad and programming in MATLAB<br>Allows for use of Open Source Computational Software (R or C)<br>Features over 1300 illustrations</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01227-8 | Engineering | Seifried | [NAME] | Dynamics of Underactuated Multibody Systems | Modeling, Control and Optimal Design | Solid Mechanics and Its Applications | 205 | 1 | 2014 | 247 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 247 p. 81 illus., 5 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT15036 | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | TGMD4 | SCT19000 | Control, Robotics, Mechatronics | TJFM | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | 1 Introduction.- 2 Multibody Systems.- 3 Feedback Linearization and Model Inversion of Nonlinear Systems.- 4 Trajectory Tracking of Multibody Systems.- 5 Model Inversion Using Servo-Constraints.- 6 Trajectory Tracking of Flexible Multibody Systems.- 7 Optimal System Design.- 8 Concluding Remarks.- Index. | Underactuated multibody systems are intriguing mechatronic systems, as they posses fewer control inputs than degrees of freedom. Some examples are modern light-weight flexible robots and articulated manipulators with passive joints. This book investigates such underactuated multibody systems from an integrated perspective. This includes all major steps from the modeling of rigid and flexible multibody systems, through nonlinear control theory, to optimal system design. The underlying theories and techniques from these different fields are presented using a self-contained and unified approach and notation system. Subsequently, the book focuses on applications to large multibody systems with multiple degrees of freedom, which require a combination of symbolical and numerical procedures. Finally, an integrated, optimization-based design procedure is proposed, whereby both structural and control design are considered concurrently. Each chapter is supplemented by illustrated examples. | <p>Fully self-contained treatment of underactuated and flexible multibody systems </p><p>Interdisciplinary content from mechanics, nonlinear control and optimization is presented in an unified form and notation </p><p>Each chapter is accompanied by one or several illustrative examples</p><p>All necessary data and detailed results are provided, such that these can be used as benchmark problems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-94-007-7093-5 | Engineering | Shivamoggi | [NAME] | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaotic Phenomena: An Introduction |  | Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications | 103 | 2 | 2014 | 375 | Hard cover | Book | XXIII, 375 p. 121 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT17004 | Mechanical Engineering | TGB | SCT15036 | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | TGMD4 | Engineering | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1 Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equations.- 1.1 First-order Systems.- 1.1.1 Dynamical System.- 1.1.2 Lipschitz Condition.- 1.1.3 Gronwall’s Lemma.- 1.1.4 Linear Equations.- 1.1.5 Autonomous Equations.- 1.1.6 Stability of Equilibrium Points.- 1.1.6.1 Liapunov and Asymptotic Stability.- 1.1.6.2 Liapunov Function Method.- 1.1.7 Center Manifold Theorem.- 1.2 Phase-plane Analysis.- 1.3 Fully Nonlinear Evolution.- 1.4 Non-autonomous Systems.- 2 Bifurcation Theory.- 2.1 Stability and Bifurcation.- 2.2 Saddle-Node, Transcritical and Pitchfork Bifurcations.- 2.3 Hopf Bifurcation.- 2.4 Break-up of Bifurcations under Perturbations.- 2.5 Bifurcation Theory of One-Dimensional Maps.- 2.6 Appendix: The Normal Form Reduction.- 3 Hamiltonian Dynamics.- 3.1 Hamilton’s Equations.- 3.2 Phase Space.- 3.3 Canonical Transformations.- 3.4 The Hamilton-Jacobi Equation.- 3.5 Action-Angle Variables.- 3.6 Infinitesimal Canonical Transformations.- 3.7 Poisson’s Brackets.- 4 Integrable Systems.- 4.1 Separable Hamiltonian Systems.- 4.2 Integrable Systems.- 4.3 Dynamics on the Tori.- 4.4 Canonical Perturbation Theory.- 4.5 Komogorov-Arnol’d-Moser Theory.- 4.6 Breakdown of Integrability and Criteria for Transition to Chaos.- 4.6.1 Local Criteria.- 4.6.2 Local Stability vs. Global Stability.- 4.6.3 Global Criteria.- 4.7 Magnetic Island Overlap and Stochasticity in Magnetic Confinement Systems.- 4.8 Appendix: The Problem of Internal Resonance in Nonlinearly-Coupled Systems.- 5 Chaos in Conservative Systems.- 5.1 Phasse-Space Dynamics of Conservative Systems.- 5.2 Poincar´e’s Surface of Section.- 5.3 Area-preserving Mappings.- 5.4 Twist Maps.- 5.5 Tangent Maps.- 5.6 Poincar´e-Birkhoff Fixed-Point Theorem.- 5.7 Homoclinic and Heteroclinic Points.- 5.8 Quantitative Measures of Chaos.- 5.8.1 Liapunov Exponents.- 5.8.2 [NAME] Entropy.- 5.8.3 Autocorrelation Function.- 5.8.4 Power Spectra.- 5.9 Ergodicity and Mixing.- 5.9.1 Ergodicity.- 5.9.2 Mixing.- 5.9.3 [NAME]’s Tranformation.- 5.9.4 Lagrangian Chaos in Fluids.- 6 Chaos in Dissipative Systems.- 6.1 Phase-Space Dynamics of Dissipative Systems.- 6.2 Strange Attractors.- 6.3 Fractals.- 6.3.1 Examples of Fractals.- 6.3.2 Box-Counting Method.- 6.4 Multi-fractals.- 6.5 Analysis of Time Series Data.- 6.6 The Lorenz Attractor.- 6.6.1 Equilibrium Solutions and Their Stability.- 6.6.2 Slightly Supercritical Case.- 6.6.3 Existence of an Attractor .- 6.6.4 Chaotic Behavior of the Nonlinear Solutions.- 6.7 Period-Doubling Bifurcations.- 6.7.1 Difference Equations.- 6.7.2 The Logistic Map.- 6.8 Appendix: The Hausdorff-Besicovitch Dimension.- 6.9 Appendix: The Derivation of Lorenz’s Equations.- 6.10 Appendix: The Derivation of Universality for One-Dimensional Maps.- 7 Solitons.- 7.1 Fermi-Pasta-Ulam Recurrence.- 7.2 Korteweg-deVries Equation.- 7.3 Waves in an Anharmonic Lattice.- 7.4 Shallow Water Waves.- 7.5 Ion-acoustic Waves.- 7.6 Basic Properties of Korteweg-deVries Equation.- 7.6.1 Effect of Nonlinearity.- 7.6.2 Effect of Dispersion.- 7.6.3 Similarity Transformation.- 7.6.4 Stokes Waves: Periodic Solutions.- 7.6.5 Solitary Waves.- 7.6.6 [NAME] 7.6.7 Interacting Solitary Waves: Hirota’s Method.- 7.7 Inverse-Scattering Transform Method.- 7.7.1 Time Evolution of the Scattering Data.- 7.7.2 Gel’fand-Levitan-Marchenko Equation.- 7.7.3 Direct Scattering Problem.- 7.7.4 Inverse-Scattering Problem.- 7.8 Conservation Laws.- 7.9 Lax Formulation.- 7.10 B¨acklund Transformations.- 8 Singularity Analysis and the Painlev´e Property of Dynamical Systems.- 8.1 The Painlev´e Property.- 8.2 Singularity Analysis.- 8.3 The Painlev´e Property for Partial Differential Equations.- 9 Fractals and Multi-Fractals in Turbulence.- 9.1 Scale Invariance of the Navier-Stokes Equations and the [NAME] (1941) Theory.- 9.2 The β -model for Turbulence.- 9.3 The Multi-fractal Models.- 9.4 The Random-β Model.- 9.5 The Transi | This book starts with a discussion of nonlinear ordinary differential equations, bifurcation theory and Hamiltonian dynamics. It then embarks on a systematic discussion of the traditional topics of modern nonlinear dynamics  -- integrable systems, Poincaré maps, chaos, fractals and strange attractors. The [NAME]’s transformation, the logistic map and [NAME] system are discussed in detail in view of their central place in the subject. There is a detailed discussion of solitons centered around the Korteweg-deVries equation in view of its central place in integrable systems. Then, there is a discussion of the Painlevé property of nonlinear differential equations which seems to provide a test of integrability. Finally, there is a detailed discussion of the application of fractals and multi-fractals to fully-developed turbulence -- a problem whose understanding has been considerably enriched by the application of the concepts and methods of modern nonlinear dynamics. On the application side, there is a special emphasis on some aspects of fluid dynamics and plasma physics reflecting the author’s involvement in these areas of physics. A few exercises have been provided that range from simple applications to occasional considerable extension of the theory. Finally, the list of references given at the end of the book contains primarily books and papers used in developing the lecture material this volume is based on. This book has grown out of the author’s lecture notes for an interdisciplinary graduate-level course on nonlinear dynamics. The basic concepts, language and results of nonlinear dynamical systems are described in a clear and coherent way. In order to allow for an interdisciplinary readership, an informal style has been adopted and the mathematical formalism has been kept to a minimum.This book is addressed to first-year graduate students in applied mathematics, physics, and engineering, and is useful also to any theoretically inclined researcher in the physical sciences and engineering.This second edition constitutes an extensive rewrite of the text involving refinement and enhancement of the clarity and precision, updating and amplification of several sections, addition of new material like theory of nonlinear differential equations, solitons, Lagrangian chaos in fluids, and critical phenomena perspectives on the fluid turbulence problem and many new exercises. | <p>Second edition of a book that has stood its ground and proved its worth over the years</p><p>Strong middle ground between elementary undergraduate texts on the one hand and advance level monographs on the other</p><p>Presentation of original developments</p><p>Thorough discussion of the application of fractals to turbulence in fluids</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-7250-6 | Engineering | Skelton | [NAME] | Soft City Culture and Technology | The Betaville Project |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 170 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 170 p. 49 illus., 34 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24035 | Communications Engineering, Networks | TJK | SCI25004 | Media Design | UG | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Background: Waking Up In A New Soft City.- Strategy.- Development.- Deployments.- Software infrastructure.- Future Roadmaps.- Conclusion. | Soft City Culture and Technology: The Betaville Project discusses the complete cycle of conception, development, and deployment of the Betaville platform.Betaville is a massively participatory online environment for distributed 3D design and development of proposals for changes to the built environment– an experimental integration of art, design, and software development for the public realm. Through a detailed account of Betaville from a Big Crazy Idea to a working 'deep social medium', the author examines the current conditions of performance and accessibility of hardware, software, networks, and skills that can be brought together into a new form of open public design and deliberation space, for and spanning and integrating the disparate spheres of art, architecture, social media, and engineering.Betaville is an ambitious enterprise, of building compelling and constructive working relationships in situations where roles and disciplinary boundaries must be as agile as the development process of the software itself. Through a considered account and analysis of the interdependencies between Betaville's project design, development methods, and deployment, the reader can gain a deeper understanding of the potential socio-technical forms of New Soft Cities: blended virtual-physical worlds, whose 'public works' must ultimately serve and succeed as massively collaborative works of art and infrastructure. | <p>Covers artistic, social, and technological aspects of the Betaville project in its development process and implementation</p><p>Demonstrates the feasibility of rigorous and congenial interdisciplinary work using Betaville</p><p>Presents the full cycle from initial performance specifications to outcomes in a variety of use types and conditions</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-00662-8 | Engineering | Sklavos | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; Paris [NAME] | System-Level Design Methodologies for Telecommunication |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 176 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 176 p. 110 illus., 64 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | SCT24035 | Communications Engineering, Networks | TJK | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-13 00:00:00 |  | Indoor Radio Design – LTE Perspective.- VLC technology for indoor [NAME] over [NAME] ([NAME]) – Service Implementation & Cell Planning Perspective.- 60 GHz Millimeter-Wave WLANs & WPANs: Introduction, System Design, and PHY Layer Challenges.- Modeling the Operation of CMOS Primitive Circuits and MOSFET Devices.- From Hardware Security Tokens to Trusted Computing and Trusted Systems.- Using Codebender and Arduino in Science and Education.- The Internet of Things: How WSNs Fit Into the Picture.- Shape Analysis In Radiotherapy Tumor Surgical Planning Using Segmentation Techniques. | This book provides a comprehensive overview of modern networks design, from specifications and modeling to implementations and test procedures, including the design and implementation of modern networks on chip, in both wireless and mobile applications.  Topical coverage includes algorithms and methodologies, telecommunications, hardware (including networks on chip), security and privacy, wireless and mobile networks and a variety of modern applications, such as [NAME] and the internet of things. | <p>Provides a comprehensive summary of modern networks design, from specifications to implementations</p><p>Explains details of different network technologies for telecommunications, including wireless and mobile protocols</p><p>Discusses issues of security and privacy as they relate to wireless and mobile networks</p><p>Includes coverage of architectures, design, implementation platforms, and optimizations for networks on chip</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8656-5 | Engineering | Solar Ruiz | Hector [NAME]; [NAME] | Linear CMOS RF Power Amplifiers | A Complete Design Workflow |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 185 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 185 p. 153 illus., 35 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer US | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-14 00:00:00 |  | Introduction.- Power Amplifier Fundamentals: Metrics.- Power Amplifier Fundamentals: Classes.- CMOS Performance Issues.- Enhancement Techniques for CMOS Linear PAs.- Power Amplifier Design.- Test Setups and Results.- Conclusion.- Index. | The work establishes the design flow for the optimization of linear CMOS power amplifiers from the first steps of the design to the final IC implementation and tests. The authors also focuses on design guidelines of the inductor’s geometrical characteristics for power applications and covers their measurement and characterization. Additionally, a model is proposed which would facilitate designs in terms of transistor sizing, required inductor quality factors or minimum supply voltage. The model considers limitations that CMOS processes can impose on implementation. The book also provides different techniques and architectures that allow for optimization. | Integration of linear power amplifiers with practical architectures in developing a fully integrated [NAME] PAs<br>Provides practical design guidelines for the integration of inductors for power applications<br>Includes designs of high efficiency linear power amplifiers in the power transmission chain | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-39574-1 | Engineering | Song | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Tokamak Engineering Mechanics |  | Mechanical Engineering Series |  | 1 | 2014 | 241 | Hard cover | Book | X, 241 p. 175 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT25040 | Nuclear Engineering | THK | SCT22032 | Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk | TGPR | Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Mechanical basics.- Electromagnetic, structural and thermal analyses of the vacuum vessel.- In-vessel components.- Superconducting Magnet.- Thermal Shield.- Cryostat. | Tokamak Engineering Mechanics offers concise and thorough coverage of engineering mechanics theory and application for tokamaks, and the material is reinforced by numerous examples. Chapter topics include general principles, static mechanics, dynamic mechanics, thermal fluid mechanics and multiphysics structural mechanics of tokamak structure analysis. The theoretical principle of the design and the methods of the analysis for various components and load conditions are presented, while the latest engineering technologies are also introduced. The book will provide readers involved in the study of mechanical/fusion engineering with a general understanding of tokamak engineering mechanics.   [NAME] is Head of the Tokamak Design Division at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academic of Science (ASIPP), China. | <p>Provides a systematic introduction to tokamaks in engineering mechanics</p><p>Includes design guides based on full mechanical analysis, which makes it possible to accurately predict load capacity and temperature increases</p><p>Presents comprehensive information on important design factors involving materials</p><p>Covers the latest advances in and up-to-date references on tokamak devices</p><p>Numerous examples reinforce the understanding of concepts and provide procedures for design</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-39904-6 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME] | The History of Theoretical, Material and Computational Mechanics - Mathematics meets Mechanics and Engineering |  | Lecture Notes in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics |  | 1 | 2014 | 460 | Soft cover | Book | XII, 460 p. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT1501X | [NAME] and Mechanics of Materials | TG | SCT11006 | Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering | TBJ | Materials Science / Engineering | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Mechanical Conservation Principles,Variational Calculus and Engineering Applications from the Century.- Material Theories of [NAME] and Solutions of Engineering Problems.- Theories, Engineering Solutions and Applications in Fluid Dynamics.- Numerical Methods in Solid Mechanics from Engineering Intuition and Variational Calculus. | This collection of 23 articles is the output of lectures in special sessions on “The History of Theoretical, Material and Computational Mechanics” within the yearly conferences of the GAMM in the years 2010 in Karlsruhe, Germany, 2011 in Graz, Austria, and in 2012 in Darmstadt, Germany; GAMM is the “Association for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics”, founded in 1922 by Ludwig Prandtl and [NAME]. The contributions in this volume discuss different aspects of mechanics. They are related to solid and fluid mechanics in general and to specific problems in these areas including the development of numerical solution techniques. In the first part the origins and developments of conservation principles in mechanics and related variational methods are treated together with challenging applications from the 17th to the 20th century. Part II treats general and more specific aspects of material theories of deforming solid continua and porous soils. and Part III presents important theoretical and engineering developments in fluid mechanics, beginning with remarkable inventions in old Egypt, the still dominating role of the Navier-Stokes PDEs for fluid flows and their complex solutions for a wide field of parameters as well as the invention of pumps and turbines in the 19th and 20th century. The last part gives a survey on the development of direct variational methods – the Finite Element Method – in the 20th century with many extensions and generalizations. | Comprehensive presentation of the History of Theoretical, Material and Computational Mechanics<br>Presents the edited results of the sessions on History of Mechanics held at the last GAMM meetings at Karlsruhe, Germany (2010), Graz, Austria (2011) and Darmstadt, Germany (2012)<br>Written by leading experts in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01801-0 | Engineering | Strommen | Einar N Strommen | Structural Dynamics |  | Springer Series in Solid and Structural Mechanics | 2 | 1 | 2014 | 464 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 464 p. | 0 | final | 229 | Engineering | SCT15036 | Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control | TGMD4 | SCT15028 | Structural Mechanics | TGB | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-16 00:00:00 |  |  | Basic Theory.- One And Two Degree OF Freedom Systems.- Eigan value Calculations Of Continuous Systems.- The Finite Element Method In Dynamics.- The Normal Mode Method.- Frequency And Time Domain Response Calculations Dynamic Response Earthquake Excitation.- Wind Induced Dynamic Response Calculations.- Damping Rectangular Plates.- Moving Load Of Beams.- Basic Theory Of Stochastic Processes.- Time Domain Simulations.- Element Properties. | This book introduces to the theory of structural dynamics, with focus on civil engineering structures that may be described by line-like beam or beam-column type of systems, or by a system of rectangular plates. Throughout this book the mathematical presentation contains a classical analytical description as well as a description in a discrete finite element format, covering the mathematical development from basic assumptions to the final equations ready for practical dynamic response predictions. Solutions are presented in time domain as well as in frequency domain. Structural Dynamics starts off at a basic level and step by step brings the reader up to a level where the necessary safety considerations to wind or horizontal ground motion induced dynamic design problems can be performed. The special theory of the tuned mass damper has been given a comprehensive treatment, as this is a theory not fully covered elsewhere. For the same reason a chapter on the problem of moving loads on beams has been included. | <p>Comprehensive introduction to structural dynamics</p><p>Starts off at a basic level and step by step brings the reader up to a level where the necessary safety considerations to wind or horizontal ground motion induced dynamic design problems can be performed</p><p>Contains a classical analytical description as well as a description in a discrete finite element format, covering the mathematical development from basic assumptions to the final equations ready for practical dynamic response predictions</p><p>With focus on civil engineering structures that may be described by line-like beam or beam-column type of systems, or by a system of rectangular plates</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4471-5540-9 | Engineering | Sugioka | [NAME]; [NAME] | [NAME] [NAME] for Microfluidic and Optofluidic Applications |  | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 129 | Soft cover | Book | IX, 129 p. 81 illus., 59 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 54.99 | Engineering | SCT18000 | Nanotechnology and Microengineering | TDPB | SCP31030 | Laser Technology, Photonics | TTBL | Engineering | Monograph | Springer London | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Fundamentals of femtosecond laser [NAME] of microfluidic structures in glass.- Fabrication of micromechanics.- Fabrication of microoptical components in glass.- Fabrication of microelectronics in glass.- Integration of microcomponents.- Applications of microfluidics and optifluidics fabricated by femtosecond laser.- Summary and outlook. | Femtosecond lasers opened up new avenue in materials processing due to its unique features of ultrashort pulse width and extremely high peak intensity. One of the most important features of femtosecond laser processing is that strong absorption can be induced even by materials which are transparent to the femtosecond laser beam due to nonlinear multiphoton absorption. The multiphoton absorption allows us to perform not only surface but also three-dimensionally internal microfabrication of transparent materials such as glass. This capability makes it possible to directly fabricate three-dimensional microfluidics, micromechanics, microelectronics, and microoptics embedded in the glass. Further, these microcomponents can be easily integrated in a single glass microchip by the simple procedure using the femtosecond laser. Thus, the femtosecond laser processing provides some advantages over conventional methods such as traditional semiconductor processing or soft lithography for fabrication of microfluidic, optofludic, and lab-on-a-chip devices, and thereby many researches on this topic are currently being carried out. This book presents a comprehensive review on the state of the art and future prospects of femtosecond laser processing for fabrication of microfluidics and optofludics including principle of femtosecond laser processing, detailed fabrication procedures of each microcomponent, and practical applications to biochemical analysis. |  | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-00680-2 | Engineering | Sun | [NAME] | Exploring Memory Hierarchy Design with Emerging Memory Technologies |  | Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering | 267 | 1 | 2014 | 122 | Hard cover | Book | VII, 122 p. 71 illus., 57 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | [NAME] | Processor Architectures | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Replacing Different Levels of the Memory Hierarchy with NVMs.- Moguls: a Model to Explore the Memory Hierarchy for Throughput Computing.- Exploring the Vulnerability of CMPs to Soft Errors with 3D Stacked Non-Volatile Memory. | This book equips readers with tools for computer architecture of high performance, low power, and high reliability memory hierarchy in computer systems based on emerging memory technologies, such as STTRAM, PCM, FBDRAM, etc.  The techniques described offer advantages of high density, near-zero static power, and immunity to soft errors, which have the potential of overcoming the “memory wall.”  The authors discuss memory design from various perspectives: emerging memory technologies are employed in the memory hierarchy with novel architecture modification;  hybrid memory structure is introduced to leverage advantages from multiple memory technologies; an analytical model named “Moguls” is introduced to explore quantitatively the optimization design of a memory hierarchy; finally, the vulnerability of the CMPs to radiation-based soft errors is improved by replacing different levels of on-chip memory with STT-RAMs. | <p>Provides a holistic study of using emerging memory technologies in different levels of the memory hierarchy</p><p>Equips readers with techniques for memory design with improved performance, energy consumption, and reliability</p><p>Includes coverage of all memory levels, ranging from cache to storage</p><p>Explains how to choose the proper memory technologies in different levels of the memory hierarchy</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-7244-5 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME] | Computational Intelligence in Biomedical Imaging |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 451 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 451 p. 202 illus., 107 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Brain Disease Classification and Progression using Machine Learning Techniques.- The Role of Content-Based Image Retrieval in Mammography CAD.- A Novel Image-based Approach for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer using DCE-MRI.- Computational Intelligent Image Analysis for Assisting Radiation Oncologists’ Decision Making in Radiation Treatment Planning.- Computational Anatomy in the Abdomen: Automated Multi-Organ and Tumor Analysis from Computed Tomography.- Liver Volumetry in MRI by using Fast Marching Algorithm Coupled with 3D Geodesic Active Contour Segmentation.- Computer-aided Image Analysis for Vertebral Anatomy on X-ray CT Images.- Robust Segmentation of Challenging Lungs in CT using Multi-Stage Learning and Level Set Optimization.- Bone Suppression in Chest Radiographs by Means of Anatomically Specific Multiple Massive-Training ANNs Combined with Total Variation Minimization Smoothing and [NAME] Processing.- Image Segmentation for Connectomics using Machine Learning.- Image Analysis Techniques for the Quantification of Brain Tumors on MR Images.- Respiratory and Cardiac Function Analysis on the Basis of Dynamic Chest Radiography.- Adaptive Noise Reduction and Edge Enhancement in Medical Images by using ICA.- Subtraction Techniques for CT and DSA and Automated Detection of Lung Nodules in 3D CT. | Computational Intelligence in Biomedical Imaging is a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art computational intelligence research and technologies in biomedical images with emphasis on biomedical decision making. Biomedical imaging offers useful information on patients’ medical conditions and clues to causes of their symptoms and diseases. Biomedical images, however, provide a large number of images which physicians must interpret. Therefore, computer aids are demanded and become indispensable in physicians’ decision making. This book discusses major technical advancements and research findings in the field of computational intelligence in biomedical imaging, for example, computational intelligence in computer-aided diagnosis for breast cancer, prostate cancer, and brain disease, in lung function analysis, and in radiation therapy. The book examines technologies and studies that have reached the practical level, and those technologies that are becoming available in clinical practices in hospitals rapidly such as computational intelligence in computer-aided diagnosis, biological image analysis, and computer-aided surgery and therapy. | <p>Presents computational intelligence technology uses in medical image analysis</p><p>Examines medical decision making based on biomedical images</p><p>Covers the state-of-the-art research and technologies in computational intelligence in medical decision making</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-00815-8 | Engineering | Tehranipoor | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Integrated Circuit Authentication | Hardware Trojans and Counterfeit Detection |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 222 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 222 p. 120 illus., 65 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | [NAME] | Processor Architectures | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Hardware Trojan Detection: Untrusted Third-party IP Cores.- Hardware Trojan Detection: Untrusted Manufactured Integrated Circuits.- Design for Hardware Trust: [NAME]-flop Insertion.- Design for Hardware Trust: Layout-aware Scan Cell Reordering.- Design for Hardware Trust: Ring Oscillator Network.- Design Vulnerability Analysis.- Trojan Prevention: Built-In Self-Authentication.- Counterfeit Ics: Taxonomies, Assessment, and Challenges.- Counterfeit Ics: Detection and Prevention of Recycled Ics Using On-chip Sensors.- Counterfeit Ics: Pathy-Delay Fingerprinting. | This book describes techniques to verify the authenticity of integrated circuits (ICs). It focuses on hardware Trojan detection and prevention and counterfeit detection and prevention. The authors discuss a variety of detection schemes and design methodologies for improving Trojan detection techniques, as well as various attempts at developing hardware Trojans in IP cores and ICs. While describing existing Trojan detection methods, the authors also analyze their effectiveness in disclosing various types of Trojans, and demonstrate several architecture-level solutions. | <p>Provides a single-source reference to hardware Trojans and counterfeit detection in integrated circuits</p><p>Equips designers with architecture-level solutions to improve detection and prevention of hardware Trojans and counterfeits</p><p>Enables a strategy of silicon design authentication to verify the trustworthiness manufactured chips, validating the chip’s conformance with the original functional and performance specifications</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-02337-3 | Engineering | Ter-Mikirtychev | [NAME] | Fundamentals of Fiber Lasers and Fiber Amplifiers |  | Springer Series in Optical Sciences | 181 | 1 | 2014 | 487 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 487 p. 132 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | [NAME] | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | TJFN | SCP31030 | Laser Technology, Photonics | TTBL | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Optical properties and optical spectroscopy of rare-earth ions in solids.- Electron-phonon coupling in solids.- Physical and optical properties of laser glass.- Mechanical and thermal properties of glass.- Fiber fabrication and high quality glasses for gain fibers.- Spectroscopic properties of and gain fibers.- Propagation of light and spatial modes in optical fibers.- Fiber laser physics fundamentals.- Main fiber laser operational regimes.- Main optical components for fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers design.- High power fiber lasers.- Fiber lasers’ industrial applications. | This book covers the fundamental aspects of fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers, and includes a wide range of material from laser physics fundamentals to state-of-the-art topics, as well as industrial applications in the rapidly growing field of quantum electronics. Emphasis is placed on the nonlinear processes taking place in fiber lasers and amplifiers, their similarities, differences to, and their advantages over other solid-state lasers. The reader will learn basic principles of solid-state physics and optical spectroscopy of laser active centers in fibers, main operational laser regimes, and practical recommendations and suggestions on fiber laser research, laser applications, and laser product development. The book will be useful for students, researchers, and professionals who work with lasers, in the optical communications, chemical and biological industries. | <p>Describes in detail the main physical processes happening in fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers</p><p>Enumerates the components of fiber lasers and amplifiers which are commercially available</p><p>Contains practical recommendations for the development of reliable fiber laser systems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-9067-8 | Engineering | [NAME] | [NAME] | Memristors and Memristive Systems |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 394 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 394 p. 193 illus., 144 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-12-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Introduction.- How We Found the Missing Memristor.- [NAME] from Memristor.- Part II Theory, Modeling and Simulation.- The Art and Science of Constructing a Memristor Model.- Fourth Fundamental Circuit Element: SPICE Modeling and Simulation.- Part III Memristive Devices and Applications.- Application of the Volterra Series Paradigm to Memristive Systems.- Memristive Devices: Switching Effects, Modeling, and Applications.- Redox-based Memristive Devices.- Silicon Nanowire-based Memristive Systems.- Spintronic Memristor as Interface Between DNA and Solid State Devices. | This book provides a comprehensive overview of current research on memristors, memcapacitors and, meminductors. In addition to an historical overview of the research in this area, coverage includes the theory behind memristive circuits, as well as memcapacitance, and meminductance. Details are shown for recent applications of memristors for resistive random access memories, neuromorphic systems and hybrid CMOS/memristor circuits. Methods for the simulation of memristors are demonstrated and an introduction to neuromorphic modeling is provided. | <p>Provides a single-source reference to the state of the art in memristor research </p><p>Explains the theory of memristors and memristive networks </p><p>Demonstrates a variety of memristor realizations with focus on resistive random access memories </p><p>Enables readers to use neuromorphic modeling to understand complex phenomena in biological systems</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-8799-9 | Engineering | Torquati | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Smart Multicore Embedded Systems |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 218 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 218 p. 77 illus., 45 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | [NAME] | Processor Architectures | UYF | Electrical Engineering | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  | Worldwide | Introduction.- Part I Parallel Programming Models and Methodologies.- Parallel Programming Models.- Compilation Tool Chains and Intermediate Representations.- Part II HW/SW Architectures Concepts.- The STHORM Platform.- The Architecture and the Technology Characterization of an FPGA-based Customizable Application-Specific Vector Co-Processor (ASVP).- Part III Run-time and Faults Management.- Fault Tolerance.- Introduction to Dynamic Code Generation -- an Experiment with Matrix Multiplication for STHORM Platform.- Part IV Case Studies.- Signal Processing: Radar.- Image Processing: Object Recognition.- Video Processing: Foreground Recognition in the ASVP platform. | This book provides a single-source reference to the state-of-the-art of high-level programming models and compilation tool-chains for embedded system platforms. The authors address challenges faced by programmers developing software to implement parallel applications in embedded systems, where very often they are forced to rewrite sequential programs into parallel software, taking into account all the low level features and peculiarities of the underlying platforms. Readers will benefit from these authors’ approach, which takes into account both the application requirements and the platform specificities of various embedded systems from different industries. Parallel programming tool-chains are described that take as input parameters both the application and the platform model, then determine relevant transformations and mapping decisions on the concrete platform, minimizing user intervention and hiding the difficulties related to the correct and efficient use of memory hierarchy and low level code generation. | <p>Describes tools and programming models for multicore embedded systems</p><p>Emphasizes throughout performance per watt scalability</p><p>Discusses realistic limits of software parallelization</p><p>Enables software migration from single to multi-core</p><p>Includes coverage of fault-tolerance and dynamic reconfiguration</p><p>Uses case studies to demonstrate techniques presented</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01341-1 | Engineering | Unpingco | [NAME] | Python for Signal Processing | Featuring [NAME] |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 114 | Hard cover | Book | X, 114 p. 50 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Engineering | SCT24051 | Signal, Image and Speech Processing | TTBM | SCI14002 | Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems | UMZ | Electrical Engineering | Professional book | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Sampling Theorem.- Discrete-Time Fourier Transform.- Introducing Spectral Analysis.- Finite Impulse Response Filters. | This book covers the fundamental concepts in signal processing illustrated with Python code and made available via IPython Notebooks, which are live, interactive, browser-based documents that allow one to change parameters, redraw plots, and tinker with the ideas presented in the text. Everything in the text is computable in this format and thereby invites readers to “experiment and learn” as they read. The book focuses on the core, fundamental principles of signal processing. The code corresponding to this book uses the core functionality of the scientific Python toolchain that should remain unchanged into the foreseeable future.  For those looking to migrate their signal processing codes to Python, this book illustrates the key signal and plotting modules that can ease this transition. For those already comfortable with the scientific Python toolchain, this book illustrates the fundamental concepts in signal processing and provides a gateway to further signal processing concepts. | <p>Focuses on principles that underpin signal processing as a discipline</p><p>Uses computable and freely available open-source IPython notebooks</p><p>Examines working codes which can be found for free online</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-00689-5 | Engineering | Vullo | Vincenzo Vullo | Circular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels | Stress Analysis and Design | Springer Series in Solid and Structural Mechanics | 3 | 1 | 2014 | 439 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 439 p. 115 illus. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | SCT17020 | Engineering Design | TBD | SCT17039 | Machinery and Machine Elements | TGBN | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Thin-Walled Circular Cylinders under Internal/External Pressure and Stressed in the Linear Elastic Field.- Instability of Thin-Walled Circular Cylinders under External Pressure.- Other Types of Instability in Thin-Walled Circular Cylinders.- Thick-Walled Circular Cylinders under Internal/External Pressure Stressed in the Elastic Field. | This book provides comprehensive coverage of stress and strain analysis of circular cylinders and pressure vessels, one of the classic topics of machine design theory and methodology. Whereas other books offer only a partial treatment of the subject and frequently consider stress analysis solely in the elastic field, [NAME] and Pressure Vessels broadens the design horizons, analyzing theoretically what happens at pressures that stress the material beyond its yield point and at thermal loads that give rise to creep. The consideration of both traditional and advanced topics ensures that the book will be of value for a broad spectrum of readers, including students in postgraduate, and doctoral programs and established researchers and design engineers. The relations provided will serve as a sound basis for the design of products that are safe, technologically sophisticated, and compliant with standards and codes and for the development of innovative applications. | <p>Comprehensive and unified coverage extending beyond stress analysis in the elastic field </p><p>Consideration of both traditional and advanced topics</p><p>Aid to product design and development of innovative applications</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01694-8 | Engineering | Vyhlídal | [NAME]; [NAME]; Rifat Sipahi | Delay Systems | From Theory to Numerics and Applications | Advances in Delays and Dynamics | 1 | 1 | 2014 | 404 | Hard cover | Book | XXIV, 404 p. 130 illus., 4 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Engineering | [NAME] | Control | TJFM | SCT11014 | Computational Intelligence | UYQ | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-08 00:00:00 |  | Part I Stability Analysis and Control Design.- Part II Networks and Graphs.- Part III Time-Delay and Sampled-Data Systems.- Part IV Computational and software tools.- Part V Applications. | This volume is the first of the new series Advances in Dynamics and Delays. It offers the latest advances in the research of analyzing and controlling dynamical systems with delays, which arise in many real-world problems. The contributions in this series are a collection across various disciplines, encompassing engineering, physics, biology, and economics, and some are extensions of those presented at the IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) conferences since 2011. The series is categorized in five parts covering the main themes of the contributions:·         Stability Analysis and Control Design·         Networks and [NAME]·         Time Delay and Sampled-Data Systems·         Computational  and [NAME]·         ApplicationsThis volume will become a good reference point for researchers and PhD students in the field of delay systems, and for those willing to learn more about the field, and it will also be a resource for control engineers, who will find innovative control methodologies for relevant applications, from both theory and numerical analysis perspectives. | <p>Presents most recent trends as well as new directions in the field of modelling, analysis and control synthesis of time delay systems</p><p>Recent Research in Delay Systems</p><p>Written by experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-319-01792-1 | Engineering | Wang | [NAME] | Advances in Transport Phenomena 2011 |  | Advances in Transport Phenomena | 3 | 1 | 2014 | 169 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 169 p. 76 illus., 25 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Engineering | SCT14000 | Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer | TGMB | SCT15044 | Engineering Fluid Dynamics | TGMF | Engineering | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Microfluidic fabrication of vesicles.- Dielectrophoresis Field-Flow Fractionation for Continuous-Flow Separation of Particles and Cells in Microfluidic Devices.- Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization Design of Heat Exchanger.- Dielectrophoresis Field-Flow Fractionation for Continuous-Flow Separation of Particles and Cells in Microfluidic Devices.- Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization Design of Heat Exchanger.- Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization Design of Heat Exchanger.- Dielectrophoresis Field-Flow Fractionation for Continuous-Flow Separation of Particles and Cells in Microfluidic Devices.- Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization Design of Heat Exchanger.- Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization Design of Heat Exchanger.- Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization Design of Heat Exchanger. | This new volume of the annual review “Advances in Transport Phenomena” series contains three in-depth review articles on the microfluidic fabrication of vesicles, the dielectrophoresis field-flow fractionation for continuous-flow separation of particles and cells in microfluidic devices, and the thermodynamic analysis and optimization of heat exchangers, respectively. | <p>Recent research in Transport Phenomena </p><p>Annual review book providing in-depth review articles over a broad scope </p><p><p>Written by leading experts in the field</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-1-4614-9131-6 | Engineering | Yedavalli | [NAME] | Robust Control of Uncertain Dynamic Systems | A Linear State Space Approach |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 210 | Hard cover | Book | X, 210 p. 20 illus. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Engineering | [NAME] | Control | TJFM | SCT19000 | Control, Robotics, Mechatronics | TJFM | Engineering | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction and Perspective.- Robust Stability Analysis of Linear State Space Systems.- Performance Robustness Analysis via Root Clustering (Robust D-Stability).- Robust Control Design for Linear Uncertain State Space Systems.- Applications to Engineering Systems.- Related and Emerging Topics.- A Appendix. | This textbook aims to provide a clear understanding of the various tools of analysis and design for robust stability and performance of uncertain dynamic systems. In model-based control design and analysis, mathematical models can never completely represent the “real world” system that is being modeled, and thus it is imperative to incorporate and accommodate a level of uncertainty into the models. This book directly addresses these issues from a deterministic uncertainty viewpoint and focuses on the interval parameter characterization of uncertain systems. Various tools of analysis and design are presented in a consolidated manner. This volume fills a current gap in published works by explicitly addressing the subject of control of dynamic systems from linear state space framework, namely using a time-domain, matrix-theory based approach.This book also:Presents and formulates the robustness problem in a linear state space model framework.  Illustrates various systems level methodologies with examples and applications drawn from aerospace, electrical and mechanical engineering.  Provides connections between lyapunov-based matrix approach and the transfer function based polynomial approaches.Robust Control of Uncertain Dynamic Systems: A Linear State Space Approach is an ideal book for first year graduate students taking a course in robust control in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering. | <p>Presents and formulates the robustness problem in a linear state space model framework<br>Illustrates various systems level methodologies with examples and applications drawn from aerospace, electrical and mechanical engineering<br>Provides connections between lyapunov-based matrix approach and the transfer function based polynomial approaches</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-05429-7 | Materials Science | Frey | [NAME]; [NAME] | Handbook of Thin Film Technology |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 550 | Hard cover | Book | 550 p. 20 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Materials Science | SCZ19000 | Surfaces and Interfaces, [NAME] | TGM | SCZ17000 | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | TGMT | Materials Science / Engineering | Professional book | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-07-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Applications and developments of thin film technology.- Importance of the vacuum technology for thin film coatings.- Evaporation in the vacuum.- Basic principle of plasma physics.- Gaseous phase and surface processes.- Coating by cathode sputtering.- Plasma treatment methods.- Ion beam-supported procedures.- Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).- Physical basics of modern methods of surface and thin film analysis.- Measurements of thin layers during the coating.- Measurements of thin layers after terminated coating process.- Nanoparticle Films.- Optical properties of thin films. | “Handbook of Thin Film Technology” covers all aspects of coatings preparation, characterization and applications. Different deposition techniques based on vacuum and plasma processes are presented. Methods of surface and thin film analysis including coating thickness, structural, optical, electrical, mechanical and magnetic properties of films are detailed described. The several applications of thin coatings and a special chapter focusing on nanoparticle-based films can be found in this handbook. A complete reference for students and professionals interested in the science and technology of thin films. | <p>Practical handbook with a focus on the methods of thin film generation and measurement</p><p>Can be used a reference as well as for self-study</p><p>Includes also an introduction to the physical foundations and applications in nanotechnology</p> | Professionals | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-211-99310-1 | Materials Science | Schneller | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Chemical Solution Deposition of Functional Oxide Thin Films |  |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 872 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 872 p. 384 illus., 128 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 249 | Materials Science | SCZ19000 | Surfaces and Interfaces, [NAME] | TGM | SCC21001 | Physical Chemistry | PNR | Materials Science / Chemistry | Contributed volume | Springer Vienna | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Solution Chemistry; Simple alskoxide based precursor systems; Carboxylate based precursor systems; Single-source precursors; Acqueos Precursor Systems; Solution Synthesis Strategies.- Analytical Methods; Introduction; Thermal Analysis; NMR Sepctroscopy; EXAFS; Other Methods (XRM, SEM,TEM;scattering methods at nanocrystalline films); Spin-Coating; Dip Coating; Inkjet Printing and Other Direct Writing Methods(dip point and imprint techniques); Chemical Bath Deposition; Polymer [NAME] Deposition.- Processing and Crystallization; Thermodynamics and Heating Processes; Material Systems Dominated by Heterogeneous Nucleation; Material Systems Dominated by Homogeneous Nucleation; Low Temperature Processing; Epitaxial Films; Powder Assisted Film Fabrication; UV-and E-Beam Direct Patterning of Photosensitive CSD Films; Template Controlled Growth.- Functions and Applications; Introduction; Integrated Capacitors; Base Metal Electrodes; Polar Oxide Films for MEMS Applications;Conducting Films and Electrodes; Transparent conducting oxides; Superconducting Films; Porous Films for Gas Sensors; Luminescent Fims.- Appendix; Synthesis for Standard material Systems. | This is the first text to cover all aspects of solution processed functional oxide thin-films. Chemical Solution Deposition (CSD) comprises all solution based thin- film deposition techniques, which involve chemical reactions of precursors during the formation of the oxide films, [NAME] type routes, metallo-organic decomposition routes, hybrid routes, etc. While the development of sol-gel type processes for optical coatings on glass by silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide dates from the mid-20th century, the first CSD derived electronic oxide thin films, such as lead zirconate titanate, were prepared in the 1980’s. Since then CSD has emerged as a highly flexible and cost-effective technique for the fabrication of a very wide variety of functional oxide thin films. Application areas include, for example, integrated dielectric capacitors, ferroelectric random access memories, pyroelectric infrared detectors, piezoelectric micro-electromechanical systems, antireflective coatings, optical filters, conducting-, transparent conducting-, and superconducting layers, luminescent coatings, gas sensors, thin film solid-oxide fuel cells, and photoelectrocatalytic solar cells. In the appendix detailed “cooking recipes” for selected material systems are offered. | First book which comprises all aspects of CSD of functional oxide thin films | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-1-4614-8010-5 | Materials Science | [NAME] | [NAME] | Transport Properties of Molecular Junctions |  | Springer Tracts in Modern Physics | 254 | 1 | 2013 | 338 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 338 p. 104 illus., 95 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Materials Science | [NAME] | Nanotechnology | TBN | SCT24027 | Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation | TJF | Materials Science / Chemistry | Monograph | Springer New York | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-07 00:00:00 |  | Preface.- General Description.- Transport Theory.- Ballistic Transport.- Inelastic Transport.- Electronic Structure Calcuations in Molecules.- Nanoelectronic Applications of Molecular Junctions.- Conclusion.- Appendix.- Bibliography.- Index. | A comprehensive overview of the physical mechanisms that control electron transport and the characteristics of metal-molecule-metal (MMM) junctions. As far as possible, methods and formalisms presented elsewhere to analyze electron transport through molecules are avoided. This title introduces basic concepts--a description of the electron transport through molecular junctions—and briefly describes relevant experimental methods. Theoretical methods commonly used to analyze the electron transport through molecules are presented. Various effects that manifest in the electron transport through MMMs, as well as the basics of density-functional theory and its applications to electronic structure calculations in molecules are presented. Nanoelectronic applications of molecular junctions and similar systems are discussed as well. Molecular electronics is a diverse and rapidly growing field. Transport Properties of Molecular Junctions presents an up-to-date survey of the field suitable for researchers and professionals. | <p>Gives an overview of the main physical mechanisms that control electron transport and the main characteristics of metal-molecule-metal junctions</p><p>Discusses nanoelectronic applications of molecular junctions and similar systems</p><p>Appendices contains MATLAB code used in the creation of the text</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-01889-8 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME] | Magnetic Stochasticity in Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasmas | Chaos of Field Lines and Charged Particle Dynamics | Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics | 78 | 1 | 2014 | 428 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 428 p. 175 illus., 27 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | [NAME] | Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction | PHFP | SCP24040 | Plasma Physics | PHFP | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Hamiltonian Representation of Magnetic Field.- Magnetic Field Structure of Equilibrium Plasmas.- Magnetic Field Perturbations.-Hamiltonian Equations for the Guiding Center Motion of Particles.- Drift Orbits in Equilibrium Plasmas.- Methods to Study the Hamiltonian Systems.- Onset of Dynamical Chaos: Mathematical Aspects.- Onset of Dynamical Chaos: Physical Aspects.- Magnetic Field Structure Induced by Resonant Magnetic Perturbations in Tokamaks.- Transport of Field Lines and Particles in a Stochastic Magnetic Field.- Transport of Particles in a Turbulent Field. | This is the first book to systematically consider the modern aspects of chaotic dynamics of magnetic field lines and charged particles in magnetically confined fusion plasmas. The analytical models describing the generic features of equilibrium magnetic fields and magnetic perturbations in modern fusion devices are presented. It describes mathematical and physical aspects of onset of chaos, generic properties of the structure of stochastic magnetic fields, transport of charged particles in tokamaks induced by magnetic perturbations, new aspects of particle turbulent transport, etc. The presentation is based on the classical and new unique mathematical tools of Hamiltonian dynamics, like the action--angle formalism, classical perturbation theory, canonical transformations of variables, symplectic mappings, the Poincaré-Melnikov integrals. They are extensively used for analytical studies as well as for numerical simulations of magnetic field lines, particle dynamics, their spatial structures and statistical properties. The numerous references to articles on the latest development in the area are provided. The book is intended for graduate students and researchers who interested in the modern problems of magnetic stochasticity in magnetically confined fusion plasmas. It is also useful for physicists and mathematicians interested in new methods of Hamiltonian dynamics and their applications. | <p>Provides information to transport of charged particles in tokamaks</p><p>Presents magnetic perturbations in modern fusion devices</p><p>Explains analytical models of equilibrium magnetic fields </p><p>Gives simple analytical presentations of movement of charged particels in complicated magnetic fields</p><p>Gives an asymptotic analysis of magnetic perturbations in realistic toroidal fusion device</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-94-007-7204-5 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME] | Dynamics of Complex Quantum Systems |  | Theoretical and Mathematical Physics |  | 2 | 2013 | 748 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 748 p. 175 illus., 146 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 149 | Physics | SCP33000 | Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity | PHS | [NAME] | Quantum Physics | PHQ | Physics | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-10-25 00:00:00 |  |  | Complex Systems and Their Statistical Description.- Examples of Complex Systems.- Molecules and Atoms in Laser Fields.-  Collisions and Reactions of Molecules.- Rydberg Molecules.- Atomic and Molecular Clusters.- Some Other Examples.- Quantum Circuits and Networks.-  Two-Level and Level–Band Systems.- Two-Level System.- Level–band System.- Long-Time Behavior.-  Population of Inhomogeneous Bands.- Two-Band System.- General Consideration.- Non-Degenerate Bands.- Two Degenerate Levels.- A Band Coupled to a Degenerate Level.- The Role of Correlations.- Soluble Time-Dependent Systems.- Algebraic Structure of Time Dependent Systems.- Time-Dependent Two-Level Systems.- Semiclassical Analysis of Time-Dependent Systems.- Time-Dependent Level–Band System.- Time-Dependent Complex Systems.- Degenerate Level Crosses an Infinite Band.- Perturbation Proportional to a Random Matrix.- Harmonic Perturbation of Complex Systems.- Two-Frequency Excitation of Complex Systems.- Two-Band System in a Periodic.- The Dynamics of One-Dimensional Relay-Type Systems.- Exactly Soluble Relays of Isolated Levels.- General Case of an Exactly Soluble Relay.-  Smooth Variation of the Parameters.- Relay with disordered parameters.- Field Theory Method for Disordered Systems.- Population Dynamics in a Disordered Chain.- Composite [NAME] Systems.- Relay of Multilevel Bands.- Random Walks and Coherent Behavior.- Dynamical Localization in Complex Systems.-Spectra of Complex Systems.- Manifestation of Quantum Complexity in the State Density.- The Effect of Quantum Recurrences on the State Density Profiles.-  The Density of Quantum States of Fractals.- Spectra of [NAME] Matrices.-Entangled States of Composite Quantum Systems.- [NAME] and Entangled States.- Entanglement and Quantum Informatics.-  How to characterize multipartite entanglement?.- Dynamics and Entanglement for Open Quantum Systems.- Complex Quantum Systems Entangled with the Environment.- Exactly Soluble Model of Environment with a Finite Correlation Time.- Entanglement of Mixed Quantum States.- Coherence Protection and Control over Complex Quantum Systems .- Control of Complex Quantum Systems.-Coherence Control of Open Quantum Systems.- Bibliography and Problems.- Bookshelf.- Problems.- References.- Index. | This book gathers together a range of similar problems that can be encountered in different fields of modern quantum physics and that have common features with regard to multilevel quantum systems. The main motivation was to examine from a uniform standpoint various models and approaches that have been developed in atomic, molecular, condensed matter, chemical, laser and nuclear physics in various contexts. The book should help senior-level undergraduate, graduate students and researchers putting particular problems in these fields into a broader scientific context and thereby taking advantage of well-established techniques used in adjacent fields. This second edition has been expanded to include substantial new material (e.g. new sections on Dynamic Localization and on Euclidean Random Matrices and new chapters on Entanglement, Open Quantum Systems, and Coherence Protection). It is based on the author’s lectures at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, at the CNRS Aimé Cotton Laboratory, and on other courses he has given over the last two decades. | <p>New enlarged edition including new chapters on entanglement, open quantum systems, control and coherence protection</p><p>Help taking advantage of well established techniques used in adjacent fields puting particular problems in modern quantum physics into a broader scientific context</p><p>Based on the author’s lectures at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, at the CNRS Aime Cotton Laboratory, and on other courses he has held over the last two decades</p><p> </p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0
 | 978-1-4614-8534-6 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME]; J-P. Antoine; JP Gazeau | Coherent States, Wavelets, and Their Generalizations |  | Theoretical and Mathematical Physics |  | 2 | 2014 | 575 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 575 p. 31 illus. | 0 | final | 149 | Physics | [NAME] | Quantum Physics | PHQ | SCM11078 | Group Theory and Generalizations | PBG | Physics | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Canonical Coherent States.- Positive Operator-Valued Measures and Frames.- Some Group Theory.- Hilbert Spaces.- Square Integrable and Holomorphic Kernels.- Covariant Coherent States.- Coherent States from Square Integrable Representations.- Some Examples and Generalizations.- CS of General Semidirect Product Groups.- CS of Product Groups.- CS Quantizations and Probabilistic Aspects.- Direct Wavelet Transforms.- Multidimensional Wavelets.- Wavelets Related to Other G Groups.- The Discretization Problem - Frames Sampling and All That. | This second edition is fully updated, covering in particular new types of coherent states (the so-called Gazeau-Klauder coherent states, nonlinear coherent states, squeezed states, as used now routinely in quantum optics) and various generalizations of wavelets (wavelets on manifolds, curvelets, shearlets, etc.). In addition, it contains a new chapter on coherent state quantization and the related probabilistic aspects. As a survey of the theory of coherent states, wavelets, and some of their generalizations, it emphasizes mathematical principles, subsuming the theories of both wavelets and coherent states into a single analytic structure. The approach allows the user to take a classical-like view of quantum states in physics.Starting from the standard theory of coherent states over [NAME] groups, the authors generalize the formalism by associating coherent states to group representations that are square integrable over a homogeneous space; a further step allows one to dispense with the group context altogether. In this context, wavelets can be generated from coherent states of the affine group of the real line, and higher-dimensional wavelets arise from coherent states of other groups. The unified background makes transparent an entire range of properties of wavelets and coherent states. Many concrete examples, such as coherent states from semisimple [NAME] groups, Gazeau-Klauder coherent states, coherent states for the relativity groups, and several kinds of wavelets, are discussed in detail. The book concludes with a palette of potential applications, from the quantum physically oriented, like the quantum-classical transition or the construction of adequate states in quantum information, to the most innovative techniques to be used in data processing.Intended as an introduction to current research for graduate students and others entering the field, the mathematical discussion is self-contained. With its extensive references to the research literature, the first edition of the book is already a proven compendium for physicists and mathematicians active in the field, and with full coverage of the latest theory and results the revised second edition is even more valuable. | Allows the user to take a classical (non-quantum) view of quantum states in physics <br>Discusses particular new types of coherent states and various generalizations of wavelets with fully updated coverage <br>Provides a useful compendium of recent and updated results for physicists and mathematicians already active in the field | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-88-470-5219-2 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME]; Matteo Delfino; [NAME]; [NAME] | Pathways Through Applied and Computational Physics |  | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |  | 1 | 2014 | 329 | Soft cover | Book | XXXV, 329 p. 118 illus. | 0 | final | 79.99 | Physics | SCP19021 | Numerical and Computational Physics | PHU | SCP31000 | Applied and Technical Physics | PHV | Physics | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer Milan | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Fundamentals of X-ray diffraction and X-ray interferometry.- Linear elasticity and anisotropy.- Propagation of thermal energy.- Anti-vibration mounting system.- Appendix.- Bibliography. | This book is intended for undergraduates and young researchers who wish to understand the role that different branches of physics and mathematics play in the execution of actual experiments. The unique feature of the book is that all the subjects addressed are strictly interconnected within the context of the execution of a single experiment with very high accuracy, namely the redetermination of the Avogadro constant NA, one of the fundamental physical constants. The authors illustrate how the basic laws of physics are applied to describe the behavior of the quantities involved in the measurement of NA and explain the mathematical reasoning and computational tools that have been exploited. It is emphasized that all these quantities, although pertaining to a specific experiment, are of wide and general interest. The book is organized into chapters covering the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with single crystals, linear elasticity and anisotropy, propagation of thermal energy, anti-vibration mounting systems, and data analysis and B-spline interpolation. An essential feature is the focus on the role of Mathematica, an invaluable, fully integrated software environment for handling diverse scientific and technical computations. | Provides fascinating insights into the role that different branches of physics and mathematics play in the execution of actual experiments, based on the example of redetermination of the Avogadro constant <br><br>Develops basic concepts from an elementary or intermediate level to the level required to tackle real problems <br><br>Illustrates the value and role of the Mathematica software environment | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-40608-9 | Physics | Bartolomé | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Molecular Magnets | Physics and Applications | NanoScience and Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 410 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 410 p. 175 illus., 101 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | SCP25129 | Magnetism, Magnetic Materials | PHK | SCP25140 | Nanoscale Science and Technology | TBN | Materials Science / Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Tunneling of single molecule magnets.- Theory of spin tunneling in magnetic molecules.- Quantum tunneling in single molecule magnets: from the early studies to quantum coherence.- From quantum relaxation to resonant spin tunneling.- Magnetic quantum tunneling through the ground state. | This book provides an overview of the physical phenomena discovered in magnetic molecular materials over the last 20 years. It is written by leading scientists having made the most important contributions to this active area of research. The main topics of this book are the principles of quantum tunneling and quantum coherence of single-molecule magnets (SMMs), phenomena which go beyond the physics of individual molecules, such as the collective behavior of arrays of SMMs, the physics of one-dimensional single–chain magnets and magnetism of SMMs grafted on substrates. The potential applications of these physical phenomena to classical and quantum information, communication technologies, and the emerging fields of molecular spintronics and magnetic refrigeration are stressed. The book is written for graduate students, researchers and non-experts in this field of research. | <p>Provides a wide-ranging resource for the physics of molecular magnetism, covering in depth its principles and applications</p><p>Provides a unique opportunity to be led by leaders in the field from the basic principles to the present state of the art</p><p>Presents the applications in quantum molecular spintronics, quantum computation, and magnetic refrigeration</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-01076-2 | Physics | Beck | [NAME] | Clusters in Nuclei, Volume 3 |  | Lecture Notes in Physics | 875 | 1 | 2014 | 246 | Soft cover | Book | XIV, 246 p. 167 illus., 92 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 59.99 | Physics | [NAME] | Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons | PHM |  |  |  | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-08-17 00:00:00 |  | Faddeev Equation Approach for Three Cluster Nuclear Reactions.- Electromagnetic Transitions as a Probe of Nuclear Clustering.- Tomography of the Cluster Structure of Light Nuclei via Relativistic Dissociation.- From Light to Hyper-heavy Molecules in Dynamical Mean-field Approach.- Covalent Binding on the Femtometer Scale: Nuclear Molecules.- Clusterization in Ternary Fission. | Following the pioneering discovery of alpha clustering and of molecular resonances, the field of nuclear clustering is today one of those domains of heavy-ion nuclear physics that faces the greatest challenges, yet also contains the greatest opportunities. After many summer schools and workshops, in particular over the last decade, the community of nuclear molecular physicists has decided to collaborate in producing a comprehensive collection of lectures and tutorial reviews covering the field. This third volume follows the successful Lect. Notes Phys. 818 (Vol. 1) and 848 (Vol. 2), and comprises six extensive lectures covering the following topics: - Gamma Rays and Molecular Structure- Faddeev Equation Approach for Three Cluster Nuclear Reactions- Tomography of the Cluster Structure of Light Nuclei Via Relativistic Dissociation- Clustering Effects Within the Dinuclear Model : From Light to Hyper-heavy Molecules in Dynamical Mean-field Approach- Clusterization in Ternary Fission- Clusters in Light Neutron-rich Isotopes By promoting new ideas and developments while retaining a pedagogical style of presentation throughout, these lectures will serve as both a reference and an advanced teaching manual for future courses and schools in the fields of nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics. | <p>State-of-the-art content written by the leading experts in the field</p><p>Tutorial self-contained style, useful as a self-study guide</p><p>Third volume of a set of volumes on the topic</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-01697-9 | Physics | Caminiti | [NAME]; [NAME] | The Structure of Ionic Liquids |  | Soft and Biological Matter |  | 1 | 2014 | 224 | Hard cover | Book | V, 224 p. 92 illus., 30 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | SCP25021 | Soft and [NAME], [NAME] and Microfluidics | PHF | SCZ17000 | Characterization and Evaluation of Materials | TGMT | Materials Science / Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | 1 X-Ray Diffraction Studies of Ionic Liquids: from Spectra to Structure and Back.- 2 Structural Organization in Neat Ionic Liquids and in their Mixtures.- 3 Raman Spectroscopy in Ionic Liquids under Variable Thermodynamic and Environmental Conditions.- 4 CompChem and NMR Probing Ionic Liquids.- 5 Theoretical Description of Ionic Liquids.- 6 Structural Characterization of Ionic Liquids by [NAME] Spectroscopy.- 7 Physical-Chemical Properties of Ionic Liquid-containing Mixtures. | This volume describes the most recent findings on the structure of ILs interpreted through cutting-edge experimental and theoretical methods. Research in the field of ionic liquids (ILs) keeps a fast and steady pace. Since these new-generation molten salts first appeared in the chemistry and physics landscape, a large number of new compounds has been synthesized. Most of them display unexpected behaviour and possess stunning properties. The coverage in this book ranges from the mesoscopic structure of ILs to their interaction with proteins. The reader will learn how diffraction techniques (small and large angle X-Ray and neutron scattering, powder methods), [NAME] absorption spectroscopies (EXAFS/XANES), optical methods (IR, RAMAN), NMR and calorimetric methods can help the study of ILs, both as neat liquids and in mixtures with other compounds. It will enable the reader to choose the best method to suit their experimental needs. A detailed survey of theoretical methods, both quantum-chemical and classical, and of their predictive power will accompany the exposition of experimental ones. This book is a must read for postgraduate students, for post-docs, and for researchers who are interested in understanding the structural properties of ILs. | <p>The first monograph dedicated to the structural aspects of ionic liquids</p><p>Written by a comprehensive group of experts that cover the full spectrum of techniques required to analyze ionic liquids</p>Presents the latest results coming from diffraction, spectroscopic and calorimetric techniques, as well as contributions coming from simulation studies | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-19597-6 | Physics | Chaichian | [NAME]; [NAME]; Anca Tureanu | Basic Concepts in Physics | From the Cosmos to Quarks | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |  | 1 | 2014 | 290 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 290 p. | 0 | final | 59.95 | Physics | SCP19005 | Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics | PHU | SCP22049 | Cosmology | PHR | Physics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-08-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Gravitation and Newton Laws.- Entropy, Statistical Physics and Information.- Electromagnetism and Maxwell Equations.- Electromagnetic Waves.- The Special Theory of Relativity.- The Atom and Quantum Theory.- Quantum Electrodynamics.- Fermi-Dirac and [NAME] The Four Fundamental Forces.- General Relativity and Cosmology.- Unification of the Forces of Nature.- Physics and Life.- Index. | This book, using a novel combination of historical and conceptual approaches, gives an accessible and eminently readable introduction to the main ideas of modern physics. The first five chapters are devoted to classical physics, from planetary motion to special relativity, always keeping in mind its relevance to questions of contemporary interest. The next six chapters deal mainly with newer developments in physics, from quantum theory and general relativity to grand unified theories, and the book concludes by discussing the role of physics in living systems. A minimal mathematical background is required of the reader, but technicalities are avoided as far as possible; thus complex calculations are omitted so long as the essential ideas remain clear. 'Basic Concepts in Physics: From the Cosmos to [NAME]' is the outcome of the authors' long and varied teaching experience in different countries and for different audiences. It should serve as complementary reading for undergraduate and graduate studies in physics and other natural sciences, for engineers and for high-school teachers. The curious general reader, too, will come to understand what physics is about and how it describes the different phenomena of Nature. Not only will readers of this book learn much about physics, they will also learn to enjoy it. | <p>A clear, concise and beautifully written presentation of modern physics. Readers will not only learn physics, they will learn to enjoy it</p><p>Self-contained and comprehensive History, concepts and formal treatment go hand-in-hand. Suppresses mathematical technicalities in favor of a wide scope of topics</p><p>Suited for class use, e.g. as a textbook for the course "Modern Physics", but also ideal for "lone explorers" and other newcomers to physics </p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-8578-0 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Mobile Social Networking | An Innovative Approach | Computational Social Sciences |  | 1 | 2014 | 258 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 258 p. 61 illus., 58 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 109 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME] | PHU | SCI13022 | Computer Communication Networks | UKN | Physics | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Introduction.- 2. Socially Aware Computing: Concepts, Technologies, and Practices.- 3. Ephemeral Social Networks.- 4. Social Behavior in Mobile Social Networks: Characterizing Links, [NAME] and Communities.- 5. Mobile Social Service Design for Special Context.- 6. Exploiting Personal and Community Context in Mobile Social Networks.- 7. Enhancing Mobile Social Networks with Ambient Intelligence.- 8. Data Analysis on Location-Based Social Networks.- 9. Towards [NAME] Networking.- 10. Conclusions. | The use of contextually aware, pervasive, distributed computing, and sensor networks to bridge the gap between the physical and online worlds is the basis of mobile social networking. This book shows how applications can be built to provide mobile social networking, the research issues that need to be solved to enable this vision, and how mobile social networking can be used to provide computational intelligence that will improve daily life.With contributions from the fields of sociology, computer science, human-computer interaction and design, this book demonstrates how mobile social networks can be inferred from users' physical interactions both with the environment and with others, as well as how users behave around them and how their behavior differs on mobile vs. traditional online social networks. | Goes beyond social media and networking on mobile devices by investigating forms of social networking made possible only by mobile devices <br><br>Demonstrate hows mobile social networks can be inferred from physical interactions within the environment and with others <br><br>Includes real-life data extracted from deploying the applications in the field <br><br>Challenges the accepted notion of what mobile social networking is within the industry and academic fields | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-88-470-5279-6 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Basics of Plasma Astrophysics |  | UNITEXT |  | 1 | 2014 |  | Soft cover | Book | Approx. 250 p. 30 illus. | 0 | approx. | 89.95 | Physics | SCP24040 | Plasma Physics | PHFP | SCP22022 | Astrophysics and Astroparticles | PHVB | Physics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer Milan | Planned | 2014-05-05 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Orbit theory.- Kinetic theory of plasmas.- Fluid models of plasmas.- Magnetohydrodynamics.- Instabilities.- Waves.- Discontinuities.- Magnetic reconnection.- MHD turbulence. | This book is an introduction to contemporary plasma physics that discusses the most relevant recent advances in the field and covers a careful choice of applications to various branches of astrophysics and space science. The purpose of the book is to allow the student to master the basic concepts of plasma physics and to bring him or her up to date in a number of relevant areas of current research. Topics covered include orbit theory, kinetic theory, [NAME], magnetohydrodynamics, MHD turbulence, instabilities, discontinuities, and magnetic reconnection. Some prior knowledge of classical physics is required, in particular fluid mechanics, statistical physics, and electrodynamics. The mathematical developments are self-contained and explicitly detailed in the text. A number of exercises are provided at the end of each chapter, together with suggestions and solutions. | <p>Covers a careful selection of applications of plasma physics to various branches of astrophysics and space science </p><p>Emphasis on basic physical principles rather than specialized jargon </p><p>Up-to-date discussion of the most relevant recent advances in the field</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-8303-8 | Physics | DeWerd | [NAME]; [NAME] | The Phantoms of Medical and Health Physics | Devices for Research and Development | Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering |  | 1 | 2013 | 356 | Hard cover | Book | IX, 356 p. 114 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | SCP31050 | Medical and Radiation Physics | MMPH | SCH29005 | Imaging / Radiology | MMPH | Physics | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | 1. Introduction to Phantoms of Medical and Health Physics.- Section I: Phantoms of Radiation Therapy.- 2. Radiation Therapy Dosimetry Phantoms.- 3. Anthropormorphic Phantoms for Radiation Oncology Medical Physics.- 4. Motion Phantoms for Therapy.- 5. Phantoms in Brachytherapy.- Section II. Imaging Phantoms.- 6. Imaging Phantoms: Conventional X-ray Imaging Applications.- 7. Computer Tomography (CT) Phantom Applications.- 8. Mammography Phantoms.- 9. Phantoms for Ultrasound Experimentation and Quality Control.- 10. Phantoms for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- 11. Nuclear Medicine phantoms.- Section III. Computational Phantoms.- 12. Computational Phantoms for Organ Dose Calculations in Radiation Protection and Imaging.- 13. Applications of Computational Phantoms. | The purpose and subject of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of all types of phantoms used in medical imaging, therapy, nuclear medicine and health physics. For ionizing radiation, dosimetry with respect to issues of material composition, shape, and motion/position effects are all highlighted. For medical imaging, each type of technology will need specific materials and designs, and the physics and indications will be explored for each type. Health physics phantoms are concerned with some of the same issues such as material heterogeneity, but also unique issues such as organ-specific radiation dose from sources distributed in other organs.   Readers will be able to use this book to select the appropriate phantom from a vendor at a clinic, to learn from as a student, to choose materials for custom phantom design, to design dynamic features, and as a reference for a variety of applications. Some of the information enclosed is found in other sources, divided especially along the three categories of imaging, therapy, and health physics. To our knowledge, even though professionally, many medical physicists need to bridge the three catagories described above. | <p>Comprehensive coverage of the history of medical physics phantoms</p><p>Applies medical physics phantoms toward research and [NAME] an overview of commercially available phantoms and describes current medical physics phantom design</p><p>Covers the needs and requirements for phantoms of the future</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-39659-5 | Physics | Dubrovskii | [NAME] | Nucleation Theory and Growth of Nanostructures |  | NanoScience and Technology |  | 1 | 2013 | 603 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 603 p. 358 illus., 126 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | SCP25140 | Nanoscale Science and Technology | TBN | SCP25150 | Semiconductors | TJFD5 | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Foreword by Zh. I. Alferov.- Introduction.- Fundamentals of nucleation [NAME] of phase transition.- Quantum dots and nanoneedles.- Growth of semiconductor nanowires.- Crystal structure of III-V nanowires. | Semiconductor nanostructures such as nanowires are promising building blocks of future nanoelectronic, nanophotonic and nanosensing devices. Their physical properties are primarily determined by the epitaxy process which is rather different from the conventional thin film growth. This book shows how the advanced nucleation theory can be used in modeling of growth properties, morphology and crystal phase of such nanostructures. The book represents a systematic account of modern nucleation theory in open systems,  nanostructure nucleation and growth mechanisms, and possibilities for tuning the nanostructure properties to the desired values. | Leads to a better understanding of synthesis and development of epitaxy techniques <br>Provides an advanced theoretical analysis of nanostructure formation mechanisms <br>Gives a comprehensive theoretical overview of semiconductor nanowires | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11644 | Chemistry and Materials Science
 | 978-3-319-00586-7 | Physics | Fischer | Kurt Fischer | Relativity for Everyone | How Space-Time Bends |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 129 | Soft cover | Book | XIII, 129 p. 114 illus., 2 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 29.99 | Physics | SCP19070 | Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory | PHDV | SCQ11009 | Popular Science in Astronomy | WNX | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-07-31 00:00:00 | 2013-07-06 00:00:00 |  | Light, matter, and [NAME], time, mass, and length.- Light, electricity, and magnetism.- Acceleration and inertia.- Inertia and gravity.- Equivalence principle in action.- How mass creates gravity.- Solving the [NAME] equation of gravity.- General Relativity in action.- Epilogue.- Appendices. | This book explains the theory of special and general relativity in detail, without digressions such as information on [NAME]'s life or the historical background. However, complicated calculations are replaced with figures and thought experiments, the text being formulated in such a way that the reader will be able to understand the gist intuitively. The first part of the book focuses on the essentials of special relativity. Explanations are provided of the famous equivalence between mass and energy and of why [NAME] was able to use the theory of electrodynamics as a template for his 'electrodynamics of moving bodies', simply because besides the speed of light, the electric charge itself is also absolute, leading to the relativity of other physical quantities. General relativity is then introduced, mainly with the help of thought experiments. Reference is made to the previously introduced special relativity and the equivalence principle and, using many figures, it is explained how space-time is bending under gravity. The climax of the book comes with the [NAME] equations of gravity that describe the way in which matter bends space-time. The reader is shown how to obtain the famous Schwarzschild solution. There follows a numerically correct and yet intuitive explanation of the classic effects such as light bending or the movement of the perihelion. The book concludes by explaining the Friedmann model of the big bang and why the theory of gravity does not fit with quantum theory. | <p>Only book to explain both special and general relativity exactly, using only elementary math</p><p>Replaces lengthy calculations with figures and thought experiments</p><p>Comes quickly to the point, focusing on the physical principle​​</p>​​ | Trade | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-94-007-7662-3 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Reliability of High Mobility SiGe Channel MOSFETs for Future CMOS Applications |  | Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics | 47 | 1 | 2014 | 184 | Hard cover | Book | XIX, 184 p. 219 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | SCP25150 | Semiconductors | TJFD5 | SCT24068 | Circuits and Systems | TJFC | Physics | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | 1 Introduction.- 2 Degradation mechanisms.- 3 Techniques and devices.- 4 Negative Bias Temperature Instability in (Si)Ge pMOSFETs.- 5 Negative Bias Temperature Instability in nanoscale devices.- 6 Channel Hot Carriers and other reliability mechanisms.- 7 Conclusions and perspectives. | Due to the ever increasing electric fields in scaled CMOS devices, reliability is becoming a showstopper for further scaled technology nodes. Although several groups have already demonstrated functional Si channel devices with aggressively scaled Equivalent Oxide Thickness (EOT) down to 5Å, a 10 year reliable device operation cannot be guaranteed anymore due to severe Negative Bias Temperature Instability.This book focuses on the reliability of the novel (Si)Ge channel quantum well pMOSFET technology. This technology is being considered for possible implementation in next CMOS technology nodes, thanks to its benefit in terms of carrier mobility and device threshold voltage tuning. We observe that it also opens a degree of freedom for device reliability optimization. By properly tuning the device gate stack, sufficiently reliable ultra-thin EOT devices with a 10 years lifetime at operating conditions are demonstrated.The extensive experimental datasets collected on a variety of processed 300mm wafers and presented here show the reliability improvement to be process - and architecture-independent and, as such, readily transferable to advanced device architectures as Tri-Gate (finFET) devices. We propose a physical model to understand the intrinsically superior reliability of the MOS system consisting of a Ge-based channel and a SiO2/HfO2 dielectric stack.The improved reliability properties here discussed strongly support (Si)Ge technology as a clear frontrunner for future CMOS technology nodes. | <p>Review of CMOS scaling trends beyond the conventional geometric scaling era, and of advanced NBTI measurement techniques and modeling attempts</p><p><p>Complete reliability study of the novel (Si)Ge channel quantum well pMOSFET technology, including extensive experimental datasets collected on a variety of processed 300mm wafers</p><p><p>Extensive experimental data are reported</p><p>The reliability study is extended to nanoscale devices</p><p>Appeals to researchers and professionals from the multidiscipline fields of Materials Science, Electrical Engineering and Physics</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-38684-8 | Physics | Frize | Monique Frize | [NAME] and Science in 18th Century Europe | The Extraordinary Life and Role of Italy's Pioneering Female Professor |  |  | 1 | 2013 | 196 | Soft cover | Book | XIX, 196 p. 17 illus., 7 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 39.99 | Physics | SCP29000 | History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics | PDX | SCA12000 | History of Science | PDX | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-07-31 00:00:00 | 2013-07-09 00:00:00 |  | An Extraordinary Event in 1732.- '[NAME] des femmes' and Debates on the 'Woman Question'.- Women in Science and Medicine in Europe Prior to the Eighteenth Century.- [NAME]: Her Education and Her Marriage.- The Slow Start of [NAME] Scientific Career and the Bolognese Community's Response to her Work.- A Transition from the 'Old' to the New Science.- Scientific Works by [NAME] and [NAME] Veratti.- [NAME] and her Networks (1732-1745).- Correspondence with Men in Science and Medicine (1746-1778).- Famous Women in Science in [NAME] Epoch.- After [NAME]: Women in Science and Health careers in Nineteenth Century Italy. | This book presents the extraordinary story of a Bolognese woman of the settecento. [NAME] (1711-1778) defended 49 Theses at the University of Bologna on April 17, 1732 and was awarded a doctoral degree on May 12 of the same year. Three weeks before her defense, she was made a member of the Academy of Sciences in Bologna. On June 27 she defended 12 additional Theses. Several of the 61 Theses were on physics and other science topics. [NAME] was drawn by the philosophy of Newton at a time when most scientists in Europe were still focused on Descartes and Galen. This last set of Theses was to encourage the University of Bologna to provide a lectureship to [NAME], which they did on October 29, 1732. Although quite famous in her day, [NAME] is unfortunately not remembered much today. </P>   This book presents [NAME] within the context of the century when she lived and worked, an era where no women could attend university anywhere in the world, and even less become a professor or a member of an academy. [NAME] was appointed to the Chair of experimental physics in 1776 until her death. Her story is an amazing one. [NAME] was a mother, a wife and a good scientist for over 30 years. She made the transition from the old science to the new very early on in her career. Her work was centered on real problems that the City of Bologna needed to solve. It was an exciting time of discovery and she was at the edge of it all the way. | Written by [NAME], Distinguished Research Professor, Carleton University and Professor [NAME], University of Ottawa <br><br>Tells the inspirational story of the first woman appointed as Professor in Europe <br><br>Biography of general interest about a woman who forged a life time career and professional life in science in 18th century Italy | Trade | Trade Books (1) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-9271-9 | Physics | Hafemeister | [NAME] | Physics of Societal Issues | Calculations on National Security, Environment, and Energy |  |  | 2 | 2014 | 566 | Hard cover | Book | X, 566 p. 109 illus., 36 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 59.99 | Physics | SCP34000 | Societal Aspects of Physics | PDR | SC112000 | Energy Policy, Economics and Management | TH | Physics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Nuclear Weapons.- The Offense: Missiles and War Games.- The Defense: ABM/SDI/BMD/NMD.- Verification and Arms Control Treaties.- Nuclear Proliferation and Terrorism.- Air and Water Pollution.- Nuclear Pollution.- Climate Change.- Electromagnetic Fields and Epidemiology.- The Energy Situation and Fossil Fuels.- Energy in Buildings.- Solar Buildings.- Renewable Energy.- Enhanced End-Use Efficiency.- Transportation.- Energy Economics.- Appendix A: Nuclear Arms Chronology.- Appendix B: Energy/ Environment Chronology.- Appendix C: Nuclear-Age History.- Appendix D: Units.- Appendix E: Websites.- Appendix F: Symbols.- Appendix G: Glossary.- Appendix H: Index. | This book provides the reader with essential tools needed to analyze complex societal issues and demonstrates the transition from physics to modern-day laws and treaties. Problems to challenge the reader and extend discussion are presented on three timely issues:National Security: Weapons, Offense, Defense, Verification, Nuclear Proliferation, TerrorismEnvironment: Air/Water, Nuclear, Climate Change, EM Fields/EpidemiologyEnergy: Current Energy Situation, Buildings, Solar Buildings, Renewable Energy, Enhanced End-Use Efficiency, Transportation, EconomicsThis second edition features new equation-oriented material and extensive data sets drawing upon current information from experts in their fields. There is also a new appendix on the transition from physics to weapons, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978, nuclear sanction laws, the end of the plutonium economy in the US, and nuclear weapons treaties and the future. The author has also updated material based on comments from current Physics of Societal Issues users. PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION:'This insight is needed in Congress and the Executive Branch. Hafemeister, a former Congressional fellow with wide Washington experience, has written a book for physicists, chemists and engineers who want to learn science and policy on weapons, energy, and the environment. Scientists who want to make a difference will want this book.'Richard [NAME], first Director, Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow Program, AAAS'Hafemeister shows how much one can understand about nuclear weapons and missile issues through simple back-of-the-envelope calculations. He also provides compact explanations of the partially successful attempts that have been made over the past 60 years to control these weapons of mass destruction. Hopefully, Physics of Societal Issues will help interest a new generation of physicists in continuing this work.'Frank [NAME], Professor, Princeton, former Assistant Director, National Security, White House, OSTP.'Energy policy must be quantitative. People who don't calculate economic trade-offs often champion simplistic hardware. ‘The solution is more nuclear power, or electric cars, or photovoltaics, etc.’ Some simple physics will show that the true solution matches supply and demand as an ‘integrated resource plan.’ Physics of Societal Issues is a good place to begin this journey.'Arthur Rosenfeld, former California Energy Commissioner, Professor-emeritus, U. of California-Berkeley.“Hafemeister has produced a masterful and long-overdue work that should be on the shelf of any physicist interested in or who is asked to comment upon physics-and-society issues.”Cameron Reed, former Editor of APS Physics and Society, Professor of Physics, Alma College. | <p>Provides the reader with essential tools needed to analyze complex societal issues using insights gained from informed estimates and calculations <br>Demonstrates the transition from physics to laws and treaties focusing on timely issues that include national security, environment, and energy<br>Includes numerous problems to challenge readers and extend discussion <br>Contains new material, updated information, and advanced data sets from recent Conference Proceedings</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-7803-4 | Physics | Huber | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Observing Photons in Space | A Guide to Experimental Space Astronomy | ISSI Scientific Report Series | 9 | 2 | 2014 | 741 | Hard cover | Book | XVII, 741 p. 313 illus., 147 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 279 | Physics | SCP31090 | Spectroscopy and Microscopy | PNFS | SCP24009 | Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics | PHM | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | From the Contents: Part I: Observing Photons in Space.- Part II: Energy and Wavelength Regions.- Part III: Techniques and Systems.- Part IV: Detectors.- Chapter 20: Detector [NAME] Used in Space.- Part V: Polarimetry.- Part VI: General Techniques.- Part VII: Space Environment. | An ideal resource for lecturers, this book provides a comprehensive review of experimental space astronomy. The number of astronomers whose knowledge and interest is concentrated on interpreting observations has grown substantially in the past decades; yet, the number of scientists who are familiar with and capable of dealing with instrumentation has dwindled.  All of the authors of this work are leading and experienced experts and practitioners who have designed, built, tested, calibrated, launched and operated advanced observing equipment for space astronomy. This book also contains concise information on the history of the field, supported by appropriate references. Moreover, scientists working in other fields will be able to get a quick overview of the salient issues of observing photons in any one of the various energy, wavelength and frequency ranges accessible in space. This book was written with the intention to make it accessible to advanced undergraduate and graduate students. | Covers all spectral domains used for observing astrophysical objects and phenomena in space <br><br>Presents extensive details on general techniques used in space astronomy, such as calibration, cryogenics in space and laser aligned structures <br><br>Discusses practical precautions to be used for astronomical space instrumentation as it relates to the launch and other implications of the space environment | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-8796-8 | Physics | Huebner | [NAME]; [NAME] | Opacity |  | Astrophysics and Space Science Library | 402 | 1 | 2014 | 13 | Hard cover | Book | DXIV, 13 p. 98 illus., 1 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Physics | SCP22014 | Astronomy, Observations and Techniques | PG |  |  |  | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Definitions.- Atomic and Molecular Structure.- Equation of State.- [NAME] Sections.- [NAME] Electron Conduction.- Equations of State and Opacities for Mixtures.- Limits, Approximations, Scaling, and Interpolation.- Uncertainties in Models, Methods, and Calculations. | The interaction of radiation with matter is a fundamental process in the universe; in particular, the absorption and scattering of radiation by matter (the opacity) govern the formation, evolution, and structure of stars and planets. But opacity is also important in many terrestrial applications in which radiation is the dominant means of energy transfer, such as controlled nuclear-fusion, laser ablation, atmospheric entry and reentry, and the 'greenhouse' effect. This book covers all aspects of opacity and equations of state for plasmas, gases, vapors, and dust and emphasizes the continuous transformation of phases and molecular compositions with changing density and temperature under conditions of local thermodynamic equilibrium (LTE) while preserving the basic abundances of the chemical elements in a mixture. | <p>This book covers all aspects of opacity and equations of state for gases, plasmas, and dust</p><p>The discussion emphasizes the continuous transformation of the equilibrium compositions of these phases as a function of temperature and density</p><p>Discusses the terrestrial applications of opacity in which radiation is the dominant means of energy transfer, such as controlled-fusion, laser ablation, and the "greenhouse" effect</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-37628-3 | Physics | Jaeger | [NAME] | Quantum Objects | Non-Local Correlation, Causality and Objective Indefiniteness in the Quantum World | Fundamental Theories of Physics | 175 | 1 | 2014 | 203 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 203 p. 23 illus. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | [NAME] | Quantum Physics | PHQ | SCP29000 | History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics | PDX | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 | Worldwide | Non-locality, Communication, and Entanglement.- [NAME] Communication.- Non-locality.- Entanglement.- Causation, Imprecision, and Indefiniteness.- Probability.- Causation.- Indeterminacy.- Imprecision.- Indefiniteness.- Individuals, Parts, and Wholes.- Potentiality.- Discernibility.- Individuation.- Persistence.- Parts and wholes. | This monograph identifies the essential characteristics of the objects described by current quantum theory and considers their relationship to space-time. In the process, it explicates the senses in which quantum objects may be consistently considered to have parts of which they may be composed or into which they may be decomposed. The book also demonstrates the degree to which reduction is possible in quantum mechanics, showing it to be related to the objective indefiniteness of quantum properties and the strong non-local correlations that can occur between the physical quantities of quantum subsystems. Careful attention is paid to the relationships among such property correlations, physical causation, probability, and symmetry in quantum theory. In this way, the text identifies and clarifies the conceptual grounds underlying the unique nature of many quantum phenomena. | <p>Presents interpretation of quantum mechanics, advances in quantum foundations and philosophy of quantum mechanics</p><p>Explains non-locality and its relationship to causality and probability in quantum theory</p><p>Displays foundational characteristics of quantum physic to understand conceptual origins of the unusual nature of quantum phenomena</p><p>Describes relationship of subsystems and space-time</p><p>Gives a careful review of existing views</p><p>Confronts the old approaches with recent results and approaches from quantum information theory  </p><p>Delivers a clear and thorough analysis of the quantum events in the context of relativistic space-time, which impacts the problem of creating a theory of quantum gravity</p><p>Supplies a detailed discussion of non-local correlation within and beyond the bounds set by standard quantum mechanics, which impacts the foundations of information theory</p><p>Gives a detailed discussion of probabilistic causation (central to contemporary accounts of causation) in quantum mechanics and relativity</p><p>Leads a  thorough discussion of the nature of "quantum potentiality," the novel form of existence arising for the first time in quantum mechanics</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-94-007-6960-1 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME] | Modern trends in Superconductivity and Superfluidity |  | Lecture Notes in Physics | 874 | 1 | 2014 | 541 | Soft cover | Book | XXIV, 541 p. 216 illus. | 0 | final | 119 | Physics | SCP25005 | Condensed Matter Physics | PHF | SCP24033 | Quantum Gases and Condensates | PHM | Materials Science / Physics | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-11-29 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Part I.- Hydrodynamics of rotating superfluids with quantized vortices.- The foundation of [NAME] theory for superfluid hydrodynamics.- Hydrodynamics of rotating superfluids.- Hydrodynamics of fast rotations.- Opposite case of a single bended vortex line for extremely slow rotations (Ω ~ ΩC1).- Experimental situation and discussion. How to achieve the limit of the fast rotations at not very high frequencies in He II – 3He mixtures and in superfluid 3He-B.- Reference list to Chapter 1.- 2. Quantum crystals. The search of supersolidity.- Quantum crystals. Phase diagram. The search of supersolidity.- The surface physics of quantum crystals. Atomically smooth and atomically rough surfaces.-Reference list to Chapter 2.- Melting-crystallization waves on the phase-interface between quantum crystal and superfluid.- Surface hydrodynamics for rough surface at low temperatures.- Surface hydrodynamics of the mobile rough interface at  and in the presence of 3He impurities.- Reference list to Chapter 3.- Quantum hydrodynamics of the p-wave superfluids with the symmetry of 3He-A.- Orbital hydrodynamics of bosonic and fermionic superfluids with the symmetry of A-phase of 3He.- Two approaches to a complicated problem of chiral anomaly, anomalous current in fermionic (BCS) A-phase.- Reference list to Chapter 4.- Part [NAME] condensation and [NAME] resonance in ultracold quantum gases and mixtures.- BEC in trapped Bose-gasses.- Feshbach resonance in ultracold quantum gases and mixtures.- Experiments on molecular BEC in 6Li and 40K.- Reference list to Chapter 5.- Composed particles, trios and quartets in resonance quantum gasses and mixtures.- Two-particle pairing and phase-separation in Bose-gas with one or two sorts of bosons.- Composed fermions in the Fermi-Bose mixture with attractive interaction between fermions and bosons.- Bound states of three and four resonantly interacting particles.- Reference list to Chapter 6.- BCS-BEC crossover and the spectrum of collective excitations in s-wave and p-wave resonance superfluids.- Phase-diagram of the resonance Fermi-gas in 3D and 2D.- Self-consistent [NAME] theory for T = 0 in 3D and 2D case.- Anderson-Bogolubov theory for collective excitations.- Feshbach resonance and phase-diagram for p-wave superfluid Fermi-gas.- Reference list to Chapter 7.- Phase diagrams and the physics of the pseudogap in the superconductors with attractive interaction.- Attractive-U fermionic Hubbard model.- Attracting fermions in 2D.- T-matrix approximation.- Experimental predictions of the model.- Reference list to Chapter 8.- Part III.- Superconductivity in the low-density electron systems with repulsion.- [NAME] mechanism of SC in purely repulsive Fermi-systems.- Unconventional (anomalous) superconductive materials.- SC in 3D and 2D Hubbard model with repulsion at low electron density.- SC in the jelly model for Coulomb electron plasma.- SC and phase separation in Shubin-Vonsovsky model.- Reference list to Chapter 9.- Strong TC enhancement in spin-polarized Fermi-gas and in the two-band superconductors.-  TC enhancement in a spin-polarized neutral Fermi-gas.-  TC enhancement in quasi-2D charged SC in a parallel magnetic [NAME] enhancement in the two-band model.- Reference list to Chapter 10.- Fermionic superfluidity in three- and two-dimensional solutions of 3He in 4He.- Bardeen-Baym-Pines theory for the solutions of 3He in 4He. Direct and exchange interactions.- Two-dimensional case. 3He submonolayers.- Superfluidity in polarized solutions.- Experimental situation and limitations on the existing theories.- Two-dimensional monolayers as a bridge betwe | This book concisely presents the latest trends in the physics of superconductivity and superfluidity and magnetism in novel systems, as well as the problem of BCS-BEC crossover in ultracold quantum gases and high-Tc superconductors. It further illuminates the intensive exchange of ideas between these closely related fields of condensed matter physics over the last 30 years of their dynamic development. The content is based on the author’s original findings obtained at the Kapitza Institute, as well as advanced lecture courses he held at the Moscow Engineering Physical Institute, Amsterdam University, Loughborough University and LPTMS Orsay between 1994 and 2011. In addition to the findings of his group, the author discusses the most recent concepts in these fields, obtained both in Russia and in the West. The book consists of 16 chapters which are divided into four parts. The first part describes recent developments in superfluid hydrodynamics of quantum fluids and solids, including the fashionable subject of possible supersolidity in quantum crystals of 4He, while the second describes BCS-BEC crossover in quantum Fermi-Bose gases and mixtures, as well as in the underdoped states of cuprates. The third part is devoted to non-phonon mechanisms of superconductivity in unconventional (anomalous) superconductors, including some important aspects of the theory of high-Tc superconductivity. |The last part considers the anomalous normal state of novel superconductive materials and materials with colossal magnetoresistance (CMR). The book offers a valuable guide for senior-level undergraduate students and graduate students, postdoctoral and other researchers specializing in solid-state and low-temperature physics. | Describes in a coherent fashion closely related phenomena of superfluidity, superconductivity, magnetism and BCS-BEC crossover as well as an exchange of ideas between them <br>Discusses more than 30 years of results in these areas until very recent ones reported in papers and conferences of 2010 and 2011 <br>Offers a unified picture of the efforts and achievements of the Russian school and the Western school of modern condensed matter physics | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-02056-3 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME]; Dimitris Frantzeskakis; [NAME]; [NAME] | Localized Excitations in Nonlinear Complex Systems | Current State of the Art and Future Perspectives | Nonlinear Systems and Complexity | 7 | 1 | 2014 | 404 | Hard cover | Book | XX, 404 p. 175 illus., 120 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | SCP33000 | Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity | PHS | [NAME] | Solid State Physics | PNFS | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Nonlinear Schrödinger Models: Continuum and Discrete Solitons and their Ghosts in PT-Symmetric Systems with Defocusing Nonlinearities.- Coding of Nonlinear States for NLS-Type Equations with Periodic Potential.- Nonreciprocal Wave Propagation Through Open, Discrete Nonlinear Schrödinger dimers.- Breather Solutions of the discrete p-Schrödinger. | The study of nonlinear localized excitations is a long-standing challenge for research in basic and applied science, as well as engineering, due to their importance in understanding and predicting phenomena arising in nonlinear and complex systems, but also due to their potential for the development and design of novel applications. This volume is a compilation of chapters representing the current state-of-the-art on the field of localized excitations and their role in the dynamics of complex physical systems. | <p>Provides a combination of theory and experiment, mathematics and physics with connections to engineering</p><p>Gives guidance to predicting phenomena in nonlinear and complex systems</p><p>Represents the state-of-the-art of localized excitation research</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11647 | Engineering
 | 978-3-642-40513-6 | Physics | Kleinpoppen | [NAME]; [NAME]; Alexei [NAME] | Perfect/Complete Scattering Experiments | Probing Quantum Mechanics on Atomic and Molecular Collisions and Coincidences | Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics | 75 | 1 | 2014 | 380 | Hard cover | Book | XI, 380 p. 177 illus., 6 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | SCP24009 | Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics | PHM | SCP19005 | Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics | PHU | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Analysis of Atomic Collisions.- Angle and Spin Resolved Analysis of Resonantly Excited Auger Decay.- Complete Experiments for Half-Collision, Auger Decay.- Analysis of Molecular Collisions.- Conclusions. | The main goal of this book is to elucidate what kind of experiment must be performed in order to determine the full set of independent parameters which can be extracted and calculated from theory, where electrons, photons, atoms, ions, molecules, or molecular ions may serve as the interacting constituents of matter. The feasibility of such perfect' and-or `complete' experiments, providing the complete quantum mechanical knowledge of the process, is associated with the enormous potential of modern research techniques, both, in experiment and theory. It is even difficult to overestimate the role of theory in setting of the complete experiment, starting with the fact that an experiment can be complete only within a certain theoretical framework, and ending with the direct prescription of what, and in what conditions should be measured to make the experiment `complete'. The language of the related theory is the language of quantum mechanical amplitudes and their relative phases. This book captures the spirit of research in the direction of the complete experiment in atomic and molecular physics, considering some of the basic quantum processes: scattering, Auger decay and photo-ionization. It includes a description of the experimental methods used to realize, step by step, the complete experiment up to the level of the amplitudes and phases. The corresponding arsenal includes, beyond determining the total cross section, the observation of angle and spin resolved quantities, photon polarization and correlation parameters, measurements applying coincidence techniques, preparing initially polarized targets, and even more sophisticated methods. The `complete' experiment is, until today, hardly to perform. Therefore, much attention is paid to the results of state-of-the-art experiments providing detailed information on the process, and their comparison to the related theoretical approaches, just to mention relativistic multi-configurational Dirac-Fock, convergent close-coupling, Breit-Pauli R-matrix, or relativistic distorted wave approaches, as well as Green's operator methods. This book has been written in honor of [NAME] and his major contribution to the field but even to stimulate advanced Bachelor and Master students by demonstrating that obviously nowadays atomic and molecular scattering physics yields and gives a much exciting appreciation for further advancing the field. | <p>Derives parameters for electrons, photons, atoms, ions, molecules calculated from theory</p><p>Delivers the quantum mechanical knowledge of atomic and molecular physics</p><p>Presents state-of-the-art experiments in atomic and molecular physics and related theoretical approaches</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-39267-2 | Physics | Kuznetsov | [NAME] | The Coronas-F Space Mission | Key Results for Solar Terrestrial Physics | Astrophysics and Space Science Library | 400 | 1 | 2014 | 535 | Hard cover | Book | X, 535 p. 318 illus., 48 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | [NAME] | Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences | TTDS | SCP22022 | Astrophysics and Astroparticles | PHVB | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | CORONAS–F Project: The study of solar activity and its effects on the Earth.- Brightness fluctuations and global oscillations of the Sun (DIFOS experiment).- Study of Active Phenomena in the Solar Corona in the 8–350 Å Region by Imaging Spectroscopy Methods (SPIRIT Experiment).- Experiment with the SPR-N instrument onboard the CORONAS-F satellite: polarization, temporal and spectral characteristics of the hard X-ray of the solar flares.- Observations of [NAME] shifts of X-ray lines in solar flares spectra based on DIOGENESS spectrometer data.-  Investigations of physical processes in solar flares plasma on the based on RESIK spectrometer observations.- The study of the cosmic gamma-emission nonstationary fluxes characteristics by the AVS-F apparatus data.- Variability of Extreme Ultraviolet Fluxes at Various Timescales as Measured on Board the CORONAS–F Space Mission (SUFR–SP–K and WUSS–L Experiments).- Scientific Set of Instruments «Solar Cosmic Rays».- Protons Acceleration in Solar Flares: the Results of the Analysis of Gamma-Emission and Neutrons Recorded by the SONG Instrument onboard the CORONAS-F satellite.- Dynamics of the relativistic electrons flux of the Earth outer radiation belt based on the MKL instrument.- Dynamics of the Earth radiation belts during the strong magnetic storms.- Solar protons in the Earth’s magnetosphere according to riometric and satellite data during the magnetic storms of October 2003.- Spectrometer IRIS: Investigation of the Time Structure and Energy Spectra of X-Ray Emission From Solar Flares.- Study of Solar Flares and Gamma-Ray Bursts in the Helicon Experiment.- RPS–1 Experiment.- The impact of solar activity on the Earth upper atmosphere as inferred from the CORONAS–F scientific experiments.- On–board and ground–based complexes for operating the science payload of the CORONAS–F space mission.- CORONAS–F: Infrastructure and organization of the information exchange.- Organization of a unified data archive and accessories for processing solar images. | This volume is the updated and extended translation of the Russian original. It presents the results of observations of solar activity and its effects in the Earth space environment carried out from July 2001 to December 2005 on board the CORONAS-F space mission. The general characteristics of the CORONAS-F scientific payload are provided with a description of the principal experiments. The main results focus on the global oscillations of the Sun (p-modes), [NAME], solar flares, solar cosmic rays, Earth’s radiation belts, and upper atmosphere. The book will be welcomed by students, post-graduates, and scientists working in the field of solar and solar-terrestrial physics.This English edition is supplemented by sections presenting new results of the SPIRIT and TESIS experiments under the CORONAS solar program, as well as from the SONG experiment onboard the CORONAS-F satellite. | <p>Presents a summary of new results obtained by the international space mission CORONAS-F</p><p>Provides important insights into the solar-terrestrial environment</p><p>Delivers first English-language, authoritative report on a key 5-year solar observation mission</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-00899-8 | Physics | Laanait | Nouamane Laanait | Ion Correlations at Electrified Soft Matter Interfaces |  | Springer Theses |  | 1 | 2013 | 112 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 112 p. 56 illus., 51 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | SCP25021 | Soft and [NAME], [NAME] and Microfluidics | PHF | [NAME] | Electrochemistry | PNRH | Materials Science / Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | Available | 2013-08-31 00:00:00 | 2013-07-30 00:00:00 |  | The Poisson-Boltzmann Equation.- Electrochemical Methods.- X-Ray Reflectivity Studies of Ion Condensation at the Electrified Liquid/Liquid Interface.- Sterically Modified Poisson-Boltzmann Equation.- Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Solvent Correlations.- The Role of Electrostatic Ion Correlations in Ion Condensation. | Ion Correlations at Electrified Soft Matter Interfaces presents an investigation that combines experiments, theory, and computer simulations to demonstrate that the interdependency between ion correlations and other ion interactions in solution can explain the distribution of ions near an electrified liquid/liquid interface. The properties of this interface are exploited to vary the coupling strength of ion-ion correlations from weak to strong while monitoring their influence on ion distributions at the nanometer scale with X-ray reflectivity and on the macroscopic scale with interfacial tension measurements.This thesis demonstrates that a parameter-free density functional theory that includes ion-ion correlations and ion-solvent interactions is in agreement with the data over the entire range of experimentally tunable correlation coupling strengths. The reported findings represent a significant advance towards understanding the nature and role of ion correlations in charged soft-matter.Ion distributions underlie many scientific phenomena and technological applications, including electrostatic interactions between charged biomolecules and the efficiency of energy storage devices. These distributions are determined by interactions dictated by the chemical properties of the ions and their environment, as well as the long-range nature of the electrostatic force. The presence of strong correlations between ions is responsible for counterintuitive effects such as like-charge attraction. | Nominated by the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis <br><br>Represents a significant advance towards understanding the nature and role of ion correlations in charged soft matter <br><br>Facilitates the connection between theoretical models and empirical investigations of ion correlations in various settings, which is of relevance to strongly correlated soft matter systems | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-01525-5 | Physics | Lagos | [NAME] | The Physics of Galaxy Formation |  | Springer Theses |  | 1 | 2014 | 247 | Hard cover | Book | XIII, 247 p. 86 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | SCP22049 | Cosmology | PHR | SCP22022 | Astrophysics and Astroparticles | PHVB | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- The galaxy formation model.- On the impact of empirical and theoretical star formation laws on galaxy formation.- Cosmic evolution of the atomic and molecular gas content of galaxies and scaling relations.- Predictions for the CO emission of galaxies from a coupled simulation of galaxy formation and photon dominated regions.- A dynamical model of supernova feedback: gas outflows from the interstellar medium.- Conclusions.- Non-exponential star formation laws and their application to a numerical model.- The CO line and IR luminosity.- Radial profiles of the stellar and dark matter components.- The recycle fraction and yield of different stellar populations. | This thesis addresses two of the central processes which underpin the formation of galaxies: the formation of stars and the injection of energy into the interstellar medium from supernovae, called feedback. In her work Claudia Lagos has completely overhauled the treatment of these processes in simulations of galaxy formation. Her thesis makes two major breakthroughs, and represents the first major steps forward in these areas in more than a decade. Her work has enabled, for the first time, predictions to be made which can be compared against new observations which probe the neutral gas content of galaxies, opening up a completely novel way to constrain the models. The treatment of feedback from supernovae, and how this removes material from the interstellar medium, is also likely to have a lasting impact on the field. Claudia Lagos Ph.D. thesis was nominated by the Institute for Computational Cosmology at Durham University as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis 2012. | <p>Nominated by the Institute for Computational Cosmology at Durham University as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis 2012</p><p>Presents new treatment of star formation and supernova feedback in simulations of galaxy formation</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-39834-6 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME] | Astronomical Measurement | A Concise Guide | Springer Praxis Books |  | 1 | 2014 | 188 | Hard cover | Book | XVIII, 188 p. 69 illus., 15 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Physics | SCP22014 | Astronomy, Observations and Techniques | PG | SCP21070 | Optics and Electrodynamics | PHJ | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Signal, Distortion, and Noise.- The atmosphere and how to avoid it.- Mapping the Sky.- Detection of Light.- Spectroscopy.- Overview of Statistics.- Basic orbital mechanics.- References.- Glossary.- Solutions.- Index. | This book on astronomical measurement takes a fresh approach to teaching the subject. After discussing some general principles, it follows the chain of measurement through atmosphere, imaging, detection, spectroscopy, timing, and hypothesis testing. The various wavelength regimes are covered in each section, emphasising what is the same, and what is different. The author concentrates on the physics of detection and the principles of measurement, aiming to make this logically coherent.  The book is based on a short self contained lecture course for advanced undergraduate students developed and taught by the author over several years. | <p>Provides a concise introduction to the physical principles of astronomical measurement - spacecraft, telescopes, detectors, the atmosphere, spectroscopy, and the basics of measured quantities and statistics <br><br>Takes a new approach on teaching astronomical measurement following the chain of measurement through atmosphere, imaging, detection, spectroscopy, timing, and hypothesis testing <br><br>Covers all wavelengths – radio, infrared, optical, UV, X-ray, gamma-ray <br><br>Concentrates on key principles rather than details</p><p>Each chapter concludes with a set of exercises. Solutions provided.</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-4-431-54525-5 | Physics | Matsushita | [NAME] | Electricity and Magnetism | New Formulation by Introduction of Superconductivity | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |  | 1 | 2014 | 382 | Soft cover | Book | XII, 382 p. 286 illus. | 0 | final | 69.99 | Physics | SCP21070 | Optics and Electrodynamics | PHJ | SCP25064 | Strongly Correlated Systems, Superconductivity | TJFD5 | Physics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer Japan | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Part I Static Electric Phenomena.- Electrostatic Field.- Conductors.- Conductor System in Vacuum.- [NAME] Current.- Part II Static Magnetic Phenomena.- Current and Magnetic Flux Density.- Superconductors.- Current Systems.- Magnetic Materials.- Part III Time- Dependent Electromagnetic Phenomena.- Electromagnetic Induction.- Displacement Current and Maxwell's Equations.- Electromagnetic Wave. | The author introduces the concept that superconductivity can establish a perfect formalism of electricity and magnetism. The correspondence of electric materials that exhibit perfect electrostatic shielding (E=0) in the static condition and superconductors that show perfect diamagnetism (B=0) is given to help readers understand the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Another helpful aspect with the introduction of the superconductivity feature perfect diamagnetism is that the correspondence in the development of the expression of magnetic energy and electric energy is clearly shown. Additionally, the basic mathematical operation and proofs are shown in an appendix, and there is full use of examples and exercises in each chapter with thorough answers. | <p>The correspondence of the electric phenomena and the magnetic phenomena (E-B) analogy is clearly shown</p><p>Provides an introduction to superconductivity at the undergraduate student level<br>Standardizes the teaching of electromagnetism to undergraduate students and also serves as a textbook for teachers<br>Contains many informative columns of differences between ideal and reality as well as exercises with thoroughly detailed answers with formulas.<br></p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-8847-7 | Physics | Milone | [NAME]; [NAME] | Solar System Astrophysics | Background Science and the Inner Solar System | Astronomy and Astrophysics Library |  | 2 | 2014 | 335 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 335 p. 177 illus., 28 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 99 | Physics | SCP22006 | Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology | PGC | [NAME] | Planetology | PGS | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Perceptions of the Solar System in History.- [NAME] and Techniques.- Celestial Mechanics.- The Core of the Solar System: The Sun.- General Properties of Terrestrial Planets.- Planetary Heat Flow and Temperatures.- Rocks and Minerals.- The Moon's Surface, Structure, and Evolution.- Surface Science of our Terrestrial Planets. | The second edition of Solar System Astrophysics: Background Science and the Inner Solar System provides new insights into the burgeoning field of planetary astronomy. As in the first edition, this volume begins with a rigorous treatment of coordinate frames, basic positional astronomy, and the celestial mechanics of two and restricted three body system problems. Perturbations are treated in the same way, with clear step-by-step derivations. Then the Earth's gravitational potential field and the Earth-Moon system are discussed, and the exposition turns to radiation properties with a chapter on the Sun. The exposition of the physical properties of the [NAME] and the terrestrial planets are greatly expanded, with much new information highlighted on the [NAME], Mercury, Venus, and Mars.All of the material is presented within a framework of historical importance. This book and its sister volume, Solar System Astrophysics: Background Science and the Inner Solar system, are pedagogically well written, providing clearly illustrated explanations, for example, of such topics as the numerical integration of the Adams-Williamson equation, the equations of state in planetary interiors and atmospheres, Maxwell’s equations as applied to planetary ionospheres and magnetospheres, and the physics and chemistry of the Habitable Zone in planetary systems.Together, the volumes form a comprehensive text for any university course that aims to deal with all aspects of solar and extra-solar planetary systems. They will appeal separately to the intellectually curious who would like to know how just how far our knowledge of the solar system has progressed in recent years. | <p>This second edition provides many updates on solar system objects such Mercury, Mars, Saturn and our [NAME]<br>Contains derivations that enable students to follow the text much easier than other books in area<br>Provides a large bibliography as well as challenging problems for the student to test her/his mettle</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-9089-0 | Physics | Milone | [NAME]; [NAME] | Solar System Astrophysics | Planetary Atmospheres and the Outer Solar System | Astronomy and Astrophysics Library |  | 2 | 2014 | 510 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 510 p. 188 illus., 27 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 99 | Physics | SCP22006 | Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology | PGC | [NAME] | Planetology | PGS | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-11-15 00:00:00 |  |  | Planetary Atmospheres.- Planetary Ionospheres and Magnetospheres.- The Giant Planets.- Satellite and Ring Systems.- Comets and Meteors.- Meteorites, Asteroids, and the Age and Origin of Planetary Systems.- Extra-solar Planetary Systems. | The second edition of Solar System Astrophysics: Planetary Atmospheres and the Outer Solar System provides a timely update of our knowledge of planetary atmospheres and of the bodies of the outer solar system and their analogs in other planetary systems. This volume begins with an expanded treatment of the physics, chemistry, and meteorology of the atmospheres of the Earth, [NAME], and Mars, moving on to their magnetospheres and then to a full discussion of the gas and ice giants and their properties. From here, attention switches to the small bodies of the solar system, beginning with the natural satellites. The comets, meteors, meteorites, and asteroids are discussed in order, and the volume concludes with the origin and evolution of our solar system. Finally, a fully revised section on extrasolar planetary systems puts the development of our system in a wider and increasingly well understood galactic context.All of the material is presented within a framework of historical importance. This book and its sister volume, Solar System Astrophysics: Background Science and the Inner Solar system, are pedagogically well written, providing clearly illustrated explanations, for example, of such topics as the numerical integration of the Adams-Williamson equation, the equations of state in planetary interiors and atmospheres, Maxwell’s equations as applied to planetary ionospheres and magnetospheres, and the physics and chemistry of the Habitable Zone in planetary systems. Together, the volumes form a comprehensive text for any university course that aims to deal with all aspects of solar and extra-solar planetary systems. They will appeal separately to the intellectually curious who would like to know how just how far our knowledge of the solar system has progressed in recent years. | <p>This second edition includes many new results on Extrasolar Planet detections from the Kepler Mission and other surveys</p><p>The new edition further provides many updates on recent solar system objects such [NAME], Saturn and its moon Enceladus, and the asteroids and comets</p><p>Presents updates on giant planet migration theory</p><p>One of the few texts that correctly discusses the "Habitable Zone"</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-94-007-7544-2 | Physics | Mondal | [NAME]; [NAME] | Fundamentals of Fluorescence Microscopy | Exploring Life with Light |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 240 | Hard cover | Book | XII, 240 p. 140 illus., 59 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 69.99 | Physics | SCP31090 | Spectroscopy and Microscopy | PNFS | SCL26000 | Biological Microscopy | PS | Physics | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Dedication.- 1 Ray Optics, Wave Optics and Imaging System Designing.- 2 Basics of Electromagnetic Theory for Fluorescence Microscopy.- 3 Electric Field Effects in Optical Microscopy Systems.- 4 Quantum Description of Radiation Field and Optical Microscopy.- 5 Molecular Physics of Fluorescence Markers.- 6 Basics of Fluorescence and Photophysics.- 7 General [NAME] Techniques.- 8 [NAME] Microscopy.- 9 Super Resolution Fluorescence Microscopy.- 10 Image Reconstruction Methodologies for Fluorescence Microscopy.- 11 Future Prospective of Fluorescence Microscopy.- [NAME]. | This book starts at an introductory level and leads reader to the most advanced topics in fluorescence imaging and super-resolution techniques that have enabled new developments such as nanobioimaging, multiphoton microscopy, nanometrology and nanosensors.  The interdisciplinary subject of fluorescence microscopy and imaging requires complete knowledge of imaging optics and molecular physics. So, this book approaches the subject by introducing optical imaging concepts before going in more depth about advanced imaging systems and their applications. Additionally, molecular orbital theory is the important basis to present molecular physics and gain a complete understanding of light-matter interaction at the geometrical focus. The two disciplines have some overlap since light controls the molecular states of molecules and conversely, molecular states control the emitted light. These two mechanisms together determine essential imaging factors such as, molecular cross-section, Stoke shift, emission and absorption spectra, quantum yield, signal-to-noise ratio, Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET), fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) and fluorescence lifetime. These factors form the basis of many fluorescence based devices.  The book is organized into two parts. The first part deals with basics of imaging optics and its applications.  The advanced part takes care of several imaging techniques and related instrumentation that are developed in the last decade pointing towards far-field diffraction unlimited imaging. | <p>Guides the reader from the fundamentals concepts to the most advanced fluorescence imaging techniques</p><p>Offers a thorough introduction to fluorescence microscopy and imaging for students studying molecular and cell biology, cell biophysics, biomedical engineering and applied physics</p><p>An essential resource for courses such as imaging optics, photophysics, fluorescence microscopy and imaging, methods in cell biology</p><p>Contains three useful Appendices</p><p>Lists of recommended books at the end of each chapter, to expand on various specialized topics</p><p>Written by two acknowledged experts in this rapidly evolving, interdisciplinary field </p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-39936-7 | Physics | [NAME] | Georgios [NAME]; Igor Jex | Quantum State Transfer and Network Engineering |  | Quantum Science and Technology |  | 1 | 2014 | 250 | Hard cover | Book | X, 250 p. 80 illus., 68 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | SCP31070 | Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics | PHQ | SCT24035 | Communications Engineering, Networks | TJK | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Spin Chains as Data Buses, Logic Buses and Entanglers.- Communication in Engineered Quantum Networks.- Dual- and Multi-rail Encoding.- Quantum State Transfer with Limited Resources.- Robustness of Spin-chain State-transfer Schemes.- Implementation of State Transfer Hamiltonians in Spin Chains with Magnetic Resonance Techniques.- State Transfer Hamiltonians in Photonic Lattices. | Faithful communication is a necessary precondition for large-scale quantum information processing and networking, irrespective of the physical platform. Thus, the problems of quantum-state transfer and quantum-network engineering have attracted enormous interest over the last years, and constitute one of the most active areas of research in quantum information processing. The present volume introduces the reader to fundamental concepts and various aspects of this exciting research area, including links to other related areas and problems. The implementation of state-transfer schemes and the engineering of quantum networks are discussed in the framework of various quantum optical and condensed matter systems, emphasizing the interdisciplinary character of the research area. Each chapter is a review of theoretical or experimental achievements on a particular topic, written by leading scientists in the field. The volume aims at both newcomers as well as experienced researchers. | <p>Presents the basics of large-scale quantum information processing and networking</p><p>Covers most aspects of the problems of state transfer and quantum network engineering</p><p>Reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field</p><p>Presents various theoretical approaches as well as possible implementations and related experiments</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-39568-0 | Physics | Ohtsu | Motoichi Ohtsu | Dressed Photons | Concepts of Light–Matter Fusion Technology | Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics |  | 1 | 2014 | 322 | Hard cover | Book | X, 322 p. 156 illus., 26 illus. in color. | 0 | approx. | 179 | Physics | SCP24050 | Quantum Optics | PHJ | [NAME] | Nanotechnology | TBN | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction and Background.- Concepts of Dressed Photons.- Optical Near-Fields and Effective Interactions as a Base of Nanophotonics.- Principles of Operations of Devices Using Dressed Photons.- Principles of Nanofabrication Using Dressed Photons.- Nanophotonic Devices.- Nanophotonic Fabrication.- Nanophotonic Energy Conversion.- Nanophotonic Systems and their Evolution to Related Sciences. | Authored by the developer of dressed photon science and technology as well as nanophotonics, this book outlines concepts of the subject using a novel theoretical framework that differs from conventional wave optics. It provides a quantum theoretical description of optical near fields and related problems that puts matter excitation such as electronic and vibrational ones on an equal footing with photons. By this description, optical near fields are interpreted as quasi-particles and named dressed photons which carry the material excitation energy in a nanometric space.  The author then explores novel nanophotonic devices, fabrications, and energy conversion based on the theoretical picture of dressed photons. Further, this book looks at how the assembly of nanophotonic devices produces information and communication systems.   Dressed photon science and technology is on its way to revolutionizing various applications in devices, fabrications, and systems. Promoting further exploration in the field, this book presents physically intuitive concepts, theories, and technical details for students, engineers, and scientists engaged in research and development in dressed photon science and technology as well as nanophotonics. | <p>Comprehensive work on dressed photons</p><p>Delivers tutorial step-by-step descriptions of the principles and physics of dressed photons</p><p>Contains a wide range of applications for devices, fabrications, systems and energy conversion</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-8575-9 | Physics | Okuno | [NAME]; [NAME] | Biomechanics of the Human Body |  | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |  | 1 | 2013 | 164 | Soft cover | Book | XII, 164 p. 136 illus. | 0 | final | 49.99 | Physics | SCP27008 | Biophysics and Biological Physics | PHVN | SCT2700X | Biomedical Engineering | MQW | Physics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer New York | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Forces.- Torques.- Center of Gravity.- Rotations.- Simple Machines.- Muscle Force.- Bones.- Experimental Activities.- Appendix.- References.- Index.- List of Abbreviations. | Biomechanics of the Human Body teaches basic physics concepts using examples and problems based on the human body. The reader will also learn how the laws of mechanics may help to understand the conditions of the static and dynamic equilibrium of one of the marvels of nature: the human body.   The mathematical language used in physics has always been pointed out as responsible for students’ difficulties. So, each concept given is followed by explanatory examples, with subsequent application and fixation exercises. It is a richly illustrated book that facilitates the comprehension of presented concepts.   Biomechanics of the Human Body can be useful to students of physical and occupational therapy, physical education, the life sciences, and health care professionals who deal with biomechanics. This book is also recommended for sport practitioners as well as the general reader interested in the mechanics of the human body. | Teaches basic physics concepts, particularly involving forces, rotation and elasticity, using examples and problems based on the human body<br>Contains lab exercises that demonstrate the physics of the human body<br>Each chapter has worked examples and problems with solutions<br>Of particular interest to students in sports medicine, orthopaedics, physiotherapy | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-94-007-3836-2 | Physics | Perenzoni | [NAME]; [NAME] | Physics and Applications of Terahertz Radiation |  | Springer Series in Optical Sciences | 173 | 1 | 2014 | 255 | Hard cover | Book | VIII, 255 p. 172 illus., 45 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | SCP31000 | Applied and Technical Physics | PHV | [NAME] | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | TJFN | Physics | Monograph | Springer Netherlands | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | THz Detectors.- 1 Quantum Well Photodetectors; [NAME] Castellano.- 2 Bolometric Detectors; François Simoens.- 3 Terahertz Plasma Field-Effect Transistors; [NAME], [NAME], [NAME], Dmitry But, Taiichi Otsuji and Frederic Teppe.- THz Sources.- 4 Quantum [NAME]; [NAME] Paul.- 5 Relativistic Electrons Based Sources; [NAME] Doria.- 6 Non-linear Optical Generation; [NAME], [NAME], Marc Chateauneuf.- Systems and Applications.- 7 THz Control with Metamaterials; [NAME], [NAME], [NAME] Grant.- 8 Time Domain Spectroscopy; Jean-François Roux, [NAME], [NAME] 9 Security and Safety; [NAME], [NAME]. | This book covers the latest advances in the techniques employed to manage the THz radiation and its potential uses. It has been subdivided in three sections: THz Detectors, THz Sources, Systems and Applications. These three sections will allow the reader to be introduced in a logical way to the physics problems of sensing and generation of the terahertz radiation, the implementation of these devices into systems including other components and finally the exploitation of the equipment for real applications in some different field. All of the sections and chapters can be individually addressed in order to deepen the understanding of a single topic without the need to read the whole book.The THz Detectors section will address the latest developments in detection devices based on three different physical principles: photodetection, thermal power detection, rectification. The THz Sources section will describe three completely different generation methods, operating in three separate scales: quantum cascade lasers, free electron lasers and non-linear optical generation. The Systems and Applications section will take care of introducing many of the aspects needed to move from a device to an equipment perspective: control of terahertz radiation, its use in imaging or in spectroscopy, potential uses in security, and will address also safety issues.The text book is at a level appropriate to graduate level courses up to researchers in the field who require a reference book covering all aspects of terahertz technology. | <p>Provides a wide view of the most important available technologies in the THz field saving time of bibliographic search</p><p></p><p>The structure of the book links technology and applications, giving the reader a perspective beyond its specific field</p><p></p><p>Each topic is updated with state-of-the-art content and gives the reader trends for the future and stimulus for new thinking</p><p></p><p>The level of the book is idea for graduate courses in terahertz technology or for new people to the field who need to understand all or a few detailed aspects of terahertz technology</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-40296-8 | Physics | Reed | [NAME] | The History and Science of the Manhattan Project |  | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics |  | 1 | 2014 | 451 | Hard cover | Book | XVI, 451 p. 173 illus. | 0 | final | 59.99 | Physics | [NAME] | Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons | PHM | SCP29000 | History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics | PDX | Physics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction and Overview.- A Short History of Nuclear Physics to the Mid-1930s.- The Discovery and Interpretation of Nuclear Fission.- Organizing the Manhattan Project, 1939-1943.- Oak Ridge, CP-1, and the Clinton Engineer Works.- The Hanford Engineer Works.- Los Alamos, Trinity, and Tinian.- Hiroshima and Nagasaki.- The Legacy of Manhattan.- Glossary. | The development of atomic bombs under the auspices of the U. S. Army’s Manhattan Project during World War II is considered to be the outstanding news story of the twentieth century. In this book, a physicist and expert on the history of the Project presents a comprehensive overview of this momentous achievement. The first three chapters cover the history of nuclear physics from the discovery of radioactivity to the discovery of fission, and would be ideal for instructors of a sophomore-level “Modern Physics” course. Student-level exercises at the ends of the chapters are accompanied by answers. Chapter 7 covers the physics of first-generation fission weapons at a similar level, again accompanied by exercises and answers. For the interested layman and for non-science students and instructors, the book includes extensive qualitative material on the history, organization, implementation, and results of the Manhattan Project and the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing missions. The reader also learns about the legacy of the Project as reflected in the current world stockpiles of nuclear weapons. | <p>This is the only popular-level history of the Project prepared by a writer who is a physicist and who has broad knowledge of the relevant scientific details </p><p>Ideal for readers who have no specialized scientific background but who want to learn more about how atomic bombs came to be </p><p>Relevant scientific concepts are explained in the text as they are needed </p><p>For readers who do possess some scientific background (high-school physics), this book will provide a deeper understanding of some of the technical issues involved in developing atomic bombs </p><p>An ideal text for a college-level “general education” history or science class </p><p>Based on years of research by the author into the physics of nuclear weapons, augmented by familiarity with relevant official archival documentation</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-7812-6 | Physics | Rhee | [NAME] | Cosmic Dawn | The Search for the First Stars and Galaxies | Astronomers' [NAME] |  | 1 | 2013 | 279 | Soft cover | Book | XI, 279 p. 96 illus., 79 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 39.99 | Physics | SCP22014 | Astronomy, Observations and Techniques | PG | SCQ11009 | Popular Science in Astronomy | WNX | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer New York | Available | 2013-08-31 00:00:00 | 2013-08-09 00:00:00 |  | An evening in May.- A brief history of cosmology.- The Big Bang.- The Visible Universe.- Dark matter.- Cosmic backgrounds.- Clues from Nearby Galaxies (astronomical fossils).- Structure formation.- A map of the universe.- The First Stars and Galaxies.- The great time machines; A New Generation of Telescopes.- Exploring the Universe from Space with the next Hubble telescope. | This book takes the reader on an exploration of the structure and evolution of our universe. The basis for our knowledge is the Big Bang theory of the expanding universe. This book then tells the story of our search for the first stars and galaxies using current and planned telescopes. These telescopes are marvels of technology far removed from Galileo's first telescope but continuing astronomy in his ground breaking spirit. We show the reader how these first stars and galaxies shaped the universe we see today. This story is one of the great scientific adventures of all time. | <p>Teaches the reader what the first stars and galaxies actually look like and how they could form</p><p>Provides the latest observational findings on the search for the first stars and galaxies</p><p>Explains the aims and goals of next-generation telescopes for astronomy</p> | Trade | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-39595-6 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Introduction to Black Hole Astrophysics |  | Lecture Notes in Physics | 876 | 1 | 2014 | 318 | Soft cover | Book | XVIII, 318 p. 96 illus., 47 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Physics | SCP22022 | Astrophysics and Astroparticles | PHVB | SCP19070 | Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory | PHDV | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | 2013-09-14 00:00:00 |  | Space-time and Gravitation.- Black Holes.- Black Hole Physics.- Accretion onto Black Holes.- Jets.- Evidence for Black Holes.- Wormholes and Exotic Objects.- Black Holes and Cosmology.- Topology and Manifolds.- [NAME] and Annotated Bibliography. | This book is based on the lecture notes of a one-semester course on black hole astrophysics given  by the author and is aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in astrophysics. The material included goes beyond that found in classic textbooks and presents details on astrophysical manifestations of black holes. In particular, jet physics and detailed accounts of objects like microquasars, active galactic nuclei, gamma-ray bursts, and ultra-luminous X-ray sources are covered, as well as advanced topics like black holes in alternative theories of gravity. The author avoids unnecessary technicalities and to some degree the book is self-contained. The reader will find some basic general relativity tools in Chapter 1. The appendices provide some additional mathematical details that will be useful for further study, and a guide to the bibliography on the subject. | <p>Course tested introduction to black hole astrophysics </p><p>Material included goes beyond what is found in classic textbooks </p><p>Details on astrophysical manifestations of black holes are given</p><p>Avoids unnecessary technicalities</p><p>Additional mathematical details offered in the appendix</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-02434-9 | Physics | Stickler | [NAME]; [NAME] | Basic Concepts in Computational Physics |  |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 368 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 368 p. 95 illus. | 0 | final | 59.99 | Physics | SCP19021 | Numerical and Computational Physics | PHU | SCT11006 | Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering | TBJ | Physics | Undergraduate textbook | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Some Basic Remarks.- Part I Deterministic Methods: Numerical Differentiation.- Numerical Integration.- The KEPLER Problem.- Ordinary Differential Equations – Initial Value Problems.- The Double Pendulum.- Molecular Dynamics.- Numerics of Ordinary Differential Equations - Boundary Value Problems.- The One-Dimensional Stationary Heat Equation.- The One-Dimensional Stationary SCHRÖDINGER Equation.- Numerics of Partial Differential Equations.- Part II Stochastic Methods.- Pseudo Random Number Generators.- Random Sampling Methods.- A Brief Introduction to Monte-Carlo Methods.- The ISING Model.- Some Basics of Stochastic Processes.- The Random Walk and Diffusion Theory.- MARKOV-Chain [NAME] and the POTTS Model.- Data Analysis.- Stochastic Optimization. | With the development of ever more powerful computers a new branch of physics and engineering evolved over the last few decades: Computer Simulation or Computational Physics. It serves two main purposes: - Solution of complex mathematical problems such as, differential equations, minimization/optimization, or high-dimensional sums/integrals. - Direct simulation of physical processes, as for instance, molecular dynamics or Monte-Carlo simulation of physical/chemical/technical processes. Consequently, the book is divided into two main parts: Deterministic methods and stochastic methods. Based on concrete problems, the first part discusses numerical differentiation and integration, and the treatment of ordinary differential equations. This is augmented by notes on the numerics of partial differential equations. The second part discusses the generation of random numbers, summarizes the basics of stochastics which is then followed by the introduction of various Monte-Carlo (MC) methods. Specific emphasis is on MARKOV chain MC algorithms. All this is again augmented by numerous applications from physics. The final two chapters on Data Analysis and Stochastic Optimization share the two main topics as a common denominator. The book offers a number of appendices to provide the reader with more detailed information on various topics discussed in the main part. Nevertheless, the reader should be familiar with the most important concepts of statistics and probability theory albeit two appendices have been dedicated to provide a rudimentary discussion. | <p>Deterministic methods are presented on a par with stochastic methods</p><p>Mathematically precise, but driven by the needs of physicists</p><p>Covers modern [NAME] appendices deepen the knowledge and present the mathematical basis</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-319-01549-1 | Physics | Tong | [NAME] | Advanced Materials for Integrated Optical Waveguides |  | Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics | 46 | 1 | 2013 | 552 | Hard cover | Book | XXVII, 552 p. 124 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 229 | Physics | SCP31010 | Electronic Circuits and Devices | TJFC | SCZ12000 | Optical and Electronic Materials | TJFD | Physics | Monograph | Springer International Publishing | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Abbreviations.- 1 Fundamentals and design guides for optical waveguides.- 2 Characterization methodologies of optical waveguides.- 3 Optoelectronic devices integrated with optical waveguides.-  4 Optical fibers.- 5 Semiconductor waveguides.- 6 Silicon-on-insulator waveguides.- 7 Glass waveguides.- 8 Electro-optic waveguides.- 9 Polymer based optical waveguides.- 10 Hollow waveguides.- 11 Metamaterial optical waveguides.- 12 Perspectives and future trends.- Index. | This book provides a comprehensive introduction to integrated optical waveguides for information technology and data communications. Integrated coverage ranges from advanced materials, fabrication, and characterization techniques to guidelines for design and simulation. A concluding chapter offers perspectives on likely future trends and challenges. The dramatic scaling down of feature sizes has driven exponential improvements in semiconductor productivity and performance in the past several decades. However, with the potential of gigascale integration, size reduction is approaching a physical limitation due to the negative impact on resistance and inductance of metal interconnects with current copper-trace based technology. Integrated optics provides a potentially lower-cost, higher performance alternative to electronics in optical communication systems. Optical interconnects, in which light can be generated, guided, modulated, amplified, and detected, can provide greater bandwidth, lower power consumption, decreased interconnect delays, resistance to electromagnetic interference, and reduced crosstalk when integrated into standard electronic circuits. Integrated waveguide optics represents a truly multidisciplinary field of science and engineering, with continued growth requiring new developments in modeling, further advances in materials science, and innovations in integration platforms. In addition, the processing and fabrication of these new devices must be optimized in conjunction with the development of accurate and precise characterization and testing methods. Students and professionals in materials science and engineering will find Advanced Materials for Integrated Optical Waveguides to be an invaluable reference for meeting these research and development goals. | <p>Suitable as an in-depth introduction for students and training groups<b></b></p><p>Serves as a comprehensive, one-stop reference for researchers and other materials science and engineering professionals<b></b></p><p>Covers a variety of advanced optical waveguide materials and fabrication techniques, including optical fibers, semiconductors, electro-optic materials, glasses, silicon-on-insulator technology, polymers, hollow waveguides, and metamaterials<b></b></p>Written by an author with 20 years of academic research and industry experience | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-37749-5 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME] | Extraterrestrial Altruism | Evolution and Ethics in the Cosmos | The Frontiers Collection |  | 1 | 2014 | 329 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 329 p. 2 illus., 1 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 89.99 | Physics | SCP22057 | Astrobiology | VXQB | SCE14000 | Ethics | HPQ | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | Available | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 | 2013-09-15 00:00:00 |  | [NAME], Reciprocity, and [NAME] for Tat.- Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Friends, Foes, or Just Curious?.- Eliciting Altruism While Avoiding Xenophobia: A Thought Experiment.- Predator – [NAME] and Contact Considerations.- Harmful ETI Hypothesis Denied: Visiting ETIs Likely Altruists.- Altruism Toward Non-Humans: Lessons for Interstellar Communication.- Caring Capacity and Cosmocultural Evolution: Potential Mechanisms for Advanced Altruism.- The Precautionary Principle: Egoism, Altruism, and the Active SETI Debate.- The Accidental Altruist: Inferring Altruism from an Extraterrestrial Signal.- Interstellar Intersubjectivity: The Significance of Shared Cognition for Communication, Empathy, and Altruism in Space.- Other Minds, Empathy, and Interstellar Communication.- Interspecies Altruism: Learning from Species on Earth.- Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Altruism.- Kenotic Ethics and SETI: A Present-day View.- Altruism, Metalaw, and Celegistics: An Extraterrestrial Perspective on Universal Law-Making.- A Logic-Based Approach to Characterizing Altruism in Interstellar Messages.- Equity and Democracy: Seeking the Common Good as a Common Ground for Interstellar Communication.- Patterns of Extraterrestrial Culture.- Evolutionary Perspectives on Interstellar Communication: Images of Altruism. | Extraterrestrial Altruism examines a basic assumption of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI): that extraterrestrials will be transmitting messages to us for our benefit. This question of whether extraterrestrials will be altruistic has become increasingly important in recent years as SETI scientists have begun contemplating transmissions from Earth to make contact.Technological civilizations that transmit signals for the benefit of others, but with no immediate gain for themselves, certainly seem to be altruistic. But does this make biological sense? Should we expect altruism to evolve throughout the cosmos, or is this only wishful thinking? Is it dangerous to send messages to other worlds, as [NAME] has suggested, or might humankind benefit from an exchange with intelligence elsewhere in the galaxy? Would extraterrestrial societies be based on different ethical principles, or would we see commonalities with [NAME] notions of morality? Extraterrestrial Altruism explores these and related questions about the motivations of civilizations beyond Earth, providing new insights that are critical for SETI.Chapters are authored by leading scholars from diverse disciplines—anthropology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, cosmology, engineering, history of science, law, philosophy, psychology, public policy, and sociology. The book is carefully edited by [NAME], Director of Interstellar Message Composition at the SETI Institute and professor of clinical psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. The Foreword is by [NAME].This interdisciplinary book will benefit everybody trying to understand whether evolution and ethics are unique to Earth, or whether they are built into the fabric of the universe. | <p>Discusses the important issue of whether there are dangers in transmitting signals into space to make contact with extraterrestrial intelligence</p><p>Clarifies the many meanings of altruism—from taking care of close relatives to helping complete strangers—and asks why extraterrestrials would care about us</p><p>Offers an interdisciplinary approach to extraterrestrial altruism </p><p>Advances innovative approaches to communicating altruism through pictures, mathematics, and logic—providing new insights into designing interstellar messages that convey humankind’s highest values</p><p>First comprehensive volume on extraterrestrial altruism</p><p>With a Foreword by [NAME] | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-39949-7 | Physics | Wilson | [NAME]; [NAME]; [NAME] | Tools of Radio Astronomy |  | Astronomy and Astrophysics Library |  | 6 | 2014 | 619 | Hard cover | Book | XV, 619 p. 154 illus., 2 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 119 | Physics | SCP22014 | Astronomy, Observations and Techniques | PG | [NAME] | Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering | TJFN | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  | Worldwide | Radio Astronomical Fundamentals.- ElectromagneticWave Propagation Fundamentals.- Wave Polarization.- Signal Processing and Receivers: Theory.- Practical Receiver Systems.- Fundamentals of Antenna Theory.- Practical Aspects of Filled Aperture Antennas.- Single Dish Observational Methods.- Interferometers and Aperture Synthesis.- Emission Mechanisms of Continuous Radiation.- Some Examples of Thermal and Nonthermal Radio Sources.- Spectral Line Fundamentals.- Line Radiation from Atoms.- Radio Recombination Lines.- Overview of Molecular Basics.- Molecules in Interstellar Space.- Some Useful Vector Relations & Fourier Transforms.- The Van Vleck Clipping Correction: One Bit Quantization.- Conventional Derivation of Square Law Detector Response & Receiver Noise.- The Reciprocity Theorem.- Filled Aperture Antennas.- The Hankel Transform.- Lists of Calibration Radio Sources.- The Mutual Coherence Function and [NAME] Theorem.- Bibliography.- Index. | This 6th edition of “Tools of Radio Astronomy”, the most used introductory text in radio astronomy, has been revised to reflect the current state of this important branch of astronomy. This includes the use of satellites, low radio frequencies, the millimeter/sub-mm universe, the Cosmic Microwave Background and the increased importance of [NAME]/sub-mm dust emission. Several derivations and presentations of technical aspects of radio astronomy and receivers, such as receiver noise, the Hertz dipole and  beam forming have been updated, expanded, re-worked or complemented by alternative derivations. These reflect advances in technology. The wider bandwidths of the [NAME]-VLA and long wave arrays such as LOFAR and [NAME]/sub-mm arrays such as ALMA required an expansion of the discussion of interferometers and aperture synthesis. Developments in data reduction algorithms have been included. As a result of the large amount of data collected in the past 20 years, the discussion of solar system radio astronomy, dust emission, and radio supernovae has been revisited. The chapters on spectral line emission have been updated to cover measurements of the neutral hydrogen radiation from the early universe as well as measurements with new facilities. Similarly the discussion of molecules in interstellar space has been expanded to include the molecular and dust emission from protostars and very cold regions. Several worked examples have been added in the areas of  fundamental physics, such as pulsars. Both students and practicing astronomers will appreciate this new up-to-date edition of Tools of Radio Astronomy. | <p>Presents the 6th edition of a leading textbook on radio astronomy to include state-of-the-art descriptions of instrumentation and new observations<br><br>Provides reworked derivations of equations and updates which reflect advances in technology and data reduction algorithms<br><br>Includes treatments of the wider bandwidths in use on by modern radio, [NAME] and sub-mm arrays</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-8147-8 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME]; [NAME] | Quantum Dot Solar Cells |  | Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology | 15 | 1 | 2014 | 387 | Hard cover | Book | XIV, 387 p. 220 illus., 173 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 179 | Physics | SCP24050 | Quantum Optics | PHJ | SCT14000 | Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer | TGMB | Physics | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-10-31 00:00:00 |  |  | Preface.- Chapter 1: Recent Progress in Colloidal Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells.- Chapter 2: Hierarchically Nanostructured Photoelectrodes for Quantum-Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells.- Chapter 3: Hybrid Optoelectronic Devices with Colloidal Quantum Dots.- Chapter 4: Control of photoinduced charge transfer in semiconducting quantum dot-based hybrids.- Chapter 5: Theory of Quantum Dot Arrays for Solar Cell Devices.- Chapter 6: Material Selection for the Quantum Dot Intermediate Band Solar Cell.- Chapter 7: AlGaInAs quantum dots for intermediate band formation in solar cell devices.- Chapter 8: Requisites for highly efficient hot-carrier solar cells.- Chapter 9: Increasing Efficiency with Multiple Exciton Generation.- Chapter 10: [NAME] dot based organic solar cells.- Chapter 11: [NAME] and Quantum Dot Nanocomposites for Photovoltaic Devices.- Chapter 12: The Dynamics of Multiple Exciton Generation in Semiconductor Quantum Dots.- Chapter 13: Light-induced charge carrier dynamics at nanostructured interfaces investigated by ultrafast electron diffractive photovoltammetry.- Chapter 14: Photonics and plasmonics for enhanced photovoltaic performance.- Index. | The third generation of solar cells includes those based on semiconductor quantum dots. This sophisticated technology applies nanotechnology and quantum mechanics theory to enhance the performance of ordinary solar cells. Although a practical application of quantum dot solar cells has yet to be achieved, a large number of theoretical calculations and experimental studies have confirmed the potential for meeting the requirement for ultra-high conversion efficiency. In this book, high-profile scientists have contributed tutorial chapters that outline the methods used in and the results of various quantum dot solar cell designs, including quantum dot intermediate band solar cells, hot electron quantum dot solar cells, quantum-dot sensitized solar cells, colloidal quantum dot solar cells, hybrid polymer-quantum dot solar cells, and MEG quantum dot solar cells. Both theoretical and experimental approaches are described. Quantum Dot Solar Cells helps to connect the fundamental laws of physics and the chemistry of materials with advances in device design and performance. The book can be recommended for a broad audience of chemists, electrical engineers, and materials scientists, and is suitable for use in courses on materials and device design for advanced and future optoelectronics. | <p>Features comprehensive coverage of novel technologies for quantum dot solar cells <br><br>Written by leading experts in the corresponding research areas <br><br>Supplies the keys to understanding the latest technologies for third-generation solar cells<br><br>Provides a foundation for future research in materials and optoelectronics for energy applications</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-1-4614-8479-0 | Physics | Zank | [NAME] | Transport Processes in Space Physics and Astrophysics |  | Lecture Notes in Physics | 877 | 1 | 2013 | 286 | Soft cover | Book | IX, 286 p. 21 illus., 1 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 59.99 | Physics | SCP22022 | Astrophysics and Astroparticles | PHVB | SCP24040 | Plasma Physics | PHFP | Astronomy / Astrophysics | Monograph | Springer New York | In production | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Statistical Background.- The Boltzmann transport equation.- Charged particle transport in a collisional magnetized plasma.- Charged particle transport in a collisionless magnetized plasma.- The transport of low frequency turbulence.- Radiative transport. | “Transport Processes in Space Physics and Astrophysics”  is aimed at graduate level students to provide the necessary mathematical and physics background to understand the transport of gases, charged particle gases, energetic charged particles, turbulence, and radiation in  an astrophysical and space physics context. Subjects emphasized in the work include collisional and collisionless processes in gases (neutral or plasma), analogous processes in turbulence fields and radiation fields, and allows for a simplified treatment of the statistical description of the system. A systematic study that addresses the common tools at a graduate level allows students to progress to a point where they can begin their research in a variety of fields within space physics and astrophysics. This book is for graduate students who expect to complete their research in an area of plasma space physics or plasma astrophysics. By providing a broad synthesis in several areas of transport theory and modeling, the work also benefits researchers in related fields by providing an overview that currently does not exist.  <br />For numerous interesting and challenging space physics and astrophysics problems, there is a need to describe the “long-term” behavior of systems governed by macroscopic laws and microscopic randomness. A random event has an outcome that is uncertain and unpredictable, yet the collective behavior of a system can be governed by well defined mathematical and physical principles. Examples of physical problems include the behavior of gases in the presence of microscopic inter-particle collisions, the evolution of a gas of charged protons and electrons (a plasma), the collective propagation of solar energetic particles or cosmic rays in a magnetically turbulent medium, the collective behavior of dust in an accretion disk subject to coagulation and destruction, the evolution of low-frequency magnetic field turbulence in the inhomogeneous solar wind, or the transport of photos in a partially ionized interstellar medium. This book provides graduate students with a unified introduction to the physics of collective phenomena or transport processes for gases (charged and uncharged), fields, and photons in a space physics or astrophysics context. | <p>Provides a systematic development of the transport theory of (or the collective processes underlying) gases, plasmas, and photons that is suitable to introduce to a graduate student</p><p>Provides the necessary mathematical and physics background to understand the transport of gases and charged particle gases</p><p>Addresses the common tools at a graduate level that allows students to progress in their research within space physics and astrophysics</p> | Students | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy
 | 978-3-642-39540-6 | Physics | [NAME] | [NAME]. [NAME] | Five Decades of Tackling Models for Stiff Fluid Dynamics Problems | A Scientific Autobiography |  |  | 1 | 2014 | 145 | Hard cover | Book | X, 145 p. 22 illus., 1 illus. in color. | 0 | final | 129 | Physics | SCP21026 | Fluid- and Aerodynamics | PHDF | SCT15044 | Engineering Fluid Dynamics | TGMF | Physics | Monograph | Springer [NAME] | In production | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 |  |  | Introduction.- Ten Years in Armenia.- The Moscow Period With I.A. Kibel.- My French Scientific Career up to 2012.- The Interrelationship Between NSF Equations and our RAM Approach.- [NAME]. | Rationality - as opposed to 'ad-hoc' - and asymptotics - to emphasize the fact that perturbative methods are at the core of the theory - are the two main concepts associated with the Rational Asymptotic Modeling (RAM) approach in fluid dynamics when the goal is to specifically provide useful models accessible to numerical simulation via high-speed computing.   This approach has contributed to a fresh understanding of Newtonian fluid flow problems and has opened up new avenues for tackling real fluid flow phenomena, which are known to lead to very difficult mathematical and numerical problems irrespective of turbulence.   With the present scientific autobiography the author guides the reader through his somewhat non-traditional career; first discovering fluid mechanics, and then devoting more than fifty years to intense work in the field.   Using both personal and general historical contexts, this account will be of benefit to anyone interested in the early and contemporary developments of an important branch of theoretical and computational fluid mechanics. | <p>Authored by a leading researcher in the field</p><p>Authoritative account of the Rational Asymptotic Modeling Approach</p><p>Traces the Developments from the early beginnings in the field till the present day</p> | Science | Professional Books (2) | 0 | EBOP11651 | Physics and Astronomy