What is our place in the universe? This book offers a journey through our evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient myths to modern physics. It explains quantum physics and relativity without mathematical baggage, revealing that our world is ultimately unpredictable.
Sectoral Structures Theory is a novel, interdisciplinary framework for studying arrangements of circular sectors. This work establishes its foundations in geometric combinatorics, graph theory, and number theory, integrating concepts from algebra, topology, and group theory.
Unchecked structural damages threaten public safety. This guide to non-destructive testing (NDT) methods helps inspectors select the most applicable and cost-effective technique for detecting defects in structures using steel, concrete, fibre-reinforced polymers, and timber.
This book presents a groundbreaking approach to estimating the state of charge (SOC) of lithium-ion batteries. This method combines neural networks and Kalman filtering to enhance accuracy and adapt to battery aging, paving the way for improved battery management systems.
This book presents mathematical models of thermal stresses, strengthening, and crack formation in two-component materials like composites and dual-phase steel. Suitable for research, engineering, university courses, and non-specialists, with a helpful mathematical appendix.
Growing Large Crystals of Diamonds
This guide shows how to grow large CVD diamond crystals for gems and industrial applications. For experts and newcomers, it covers the technology, details difficulties encountered during growth and their resolutions, and explains how to identify CVD diamonds from simulants.
Principles and Analysis of Historical Masonry Structures
This book explores how structures stand, endure, and fail. It explains the mechanics of arches, vaults, and domes, connecting historic construction techniques with today’s analytical approaches for evaluating safety and ensuring responsible conservation.
This book delves into optimizing natural fibre composites as sustainable alternatives to synthetics. It focuses on strengthening the bond between fibres and polymers through surface modification, enhancing structural strength and efficiency for various industrial needs.
Based on undergraduate course notes, this book makes chemical physics concepts easier to understand with numerous solved examples. It clearly explains states of matter, then experimental laws in solution, before using thermochemistry to explain the principles behind them.
A first-of-its-kind guide to 3D printing PLA-based Self-Reinforced Polymer Composites (SRPC). Learn how Fused Deposition Model process parameters affect a composite’s mechanical properties. This is an easy-to-read guide for students and hobbyists using desktop 3D printers.
A lucid introduction to system dynamics and control. This book systematically introduces the mathematical tools for modeling engineering systems, followed by the fundamentals of control system design and analysis. Numerous examples and exercises are included for self-study.
Fractal Fluctuations and Climate Cycles in Atmospheric Flows
This book unveils a systems theory where fractal fluctuations are signatures of quantum-like chaos. Based on statistical physics, the model predicts a distribution that is near-normal for moderate events but exhibits a fat long tail associated with hazardous extreme events.
This overview of innovations in fire-retardant coatings covers advanced polymer formulations, multifunctional benefits, and sustainable solutions. Explore real-world industrial applications and future trends. An essential resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals.
Current theories fail to adequately account for energy dissipation in modern materials. Based on a new theory, this book solves problems of minimizing energy dissipation, reducing vibrations in machines, and preventing resonances, with applications in geophysics and beyond.
This book provides an in-depth understanding of combined power and water desalination plants. It covers the fundamentals, performance assessment, and economic evaluation of these fuel-efficient cogeneration facilities, intended for planners, engineers, researchers, and students.
Healthcare with Machine Learning
Machine learning is revolutionizing healthcare. This book makes the complex subject simple and actionable for healthcare professionals and data scientists. Through exciting examples and live cases, it bridges theory and practice, showing how algorithms are impacting patient care.
This textbook is an introduction to modern physical chemistry, with an emphasis on the core ideas of the science. Concise yet rigorous, it provides sufficient material to solve key problems. For students, researchers, and professionals in chemistry, physics, and engineering.
It’s A Chemical World
This lab manual features 17 chemistry experiments and 14 demonstrations for a well-rounded experience. Delve into reaction types, gas properties, titrations, calorimetry, electrochemistry, and more! These well-tested exercises are suitable for regular or honors courses.
Step into the world where art and artificial intelligence converge. This book explores AI’s profound impact, delving into its role as both a tool and collaborator. It challenges our understanding of creativity, authorship, and the nature of art itself.
Explore Boltzmann’s probabilistic theory of heat, covering entropy, the Gibbs distribution, fluctuations, and dissipation. With applications from phase transitions to earthquakes, this book is for students and researchers seeking new ways of investigation in Thermodynamics.