Explore the interaction of electron beams with plasma and beam plasma discharge. This book covers the history, theory, and experimental research, with a focus on applications ranging from the physics of near-Earth space to materials technologies for micro- and nanoelectronics.
For metrologists, this book provides deep knowledge on how to specify, calibrate, and measure with ultrasonic flow meters to meet legal requirements in custody transfer and fiscal applications for water, oil, and natural gas.
This book compiles technical publications on the nonlinear analysis of icosahedrons. It covers static and dynamic characteristics, with topics ranging from large displacements and rotations to chaotic behaviour, and includes extensive experimentation.
This book challenges traditional consensus on groundwater flow. Revising the theory’s mathematical and physical foundations, it improves analytical equations, debunks myths, and bridges the gap between steady-state and time-dependent calculations from a new perspective.
Advance Peridynamics to model thin, shell-like structures. This book unveils extensions for solving shear-locking and introduces enhanced methods for accurately analyzing damage in fibre-reinforced composites.
This textbook on hydroacoustics covers the reflectivity of elastic bodies and the synthesis of hydroacoustic antennas. Along with classical diffraction theory, it uses numerical methods like the finite element method and the boundary element method.
Arrivals of Life to the Galápagos
Discover the Galápagos, from its first sighting to Darwin’s famous visit, Melville’s enchanted isles, and a secret WWII military base. This work intertwines history with the geology and unique organisms of the archipelago, brought to life with over 250 figures.
This book travels back in time to describe the utilization of materials both familiar and arcane. It explores their practical history in mining, metallurgy and crafts, with evidence from archaeology and geology, portraying the advances that led to modern materials science.
Explore the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries and the potential of silicon as an alternative to graphite anodes. This guide navigates the challenges of pure silicon, presenting innovative solutions with diverse carbon nanomaterials and Si-based hybrids.
This book explores the preservation of the urban historical environment. It covers improving and strengthening building structures, construction technology, geotechnics, and energy efficiency, detailing developments in pile structures using discharge-pulse technology.
Large Dam and River Dynamics
This book explores fluvial geomorphology and its role in floodplain management. It details quantitative and statistical techniques for analyzing river dynamics and highlights applications in managing land and water resources. For researchers, planners, and policy makers.
This book provides a clear understanding of the fundamentals of materials science and engineering, written in simple language with practical examples. It is immensely useful for students of various engineering and science fields, as well as for technical professionals.
The Floating Towns of Tomorrow
As climate change and population growth challenge our world, floating cities offer a solution. This book proposes viable urban planning and architectural solutions for coastal cities, starting with a pilot project in Singapore. For all who wish to rethink our cities.
Computational Modeling by Case Study
Mathematical models power the modern world, but they are all uncertain. This book provides techniques to quantify uncertainty, allowing you to predict and design with confidence. Learn through case studies and reproducible examples in Python adapted for your own problems.
This book offers exemplary solutions to chemistry problems, with necessary commentary on the processes involved. It is the basis for good preparation for national and international chemistry Olympiads, as well as for university studies in chemistry and medicine.
Iceland’s mineral exploration is a story of gold fever, geology, and geothermal power. This book covers its history, from early settlers to modern discoveries linking geothermal systems to metal deposition, with stories of gold and silver and a chapter on the Faeroe Islands.
Experimental Research in Consumer Sciences
This book covers the experimental research skills needed by graduate students in the food and textile industries. It provides comprehensive coverage of the research process—from proposal writing and designing experiments to analysing data and writing scientific reports.
Architects draw to think and manage complexity. This collection of chapters and interviews frames a new critical perspective on drawing as a way to encourage spatial thinking and practice in architecture and urbanism, considering both historical and current uses.
As pollution challenges drive research, this book reveals the science of selective adsorbents for heavy and precious metals. It offers a systematic guide to designing and optimizing these materials, combining theoretical knowledge with practical interdisciplinary applications.
Uncover the beauty of Einstein’s general relativity. This collection maps every possible trajectory of light and matter under gravity—even around a black hole—using elegant formulas and insightful graphs to visualize every conceivable orbit.