Mathematics & Science Books

"Analytical System Dynamics: Modeling and Simulation" combines results from analytical mechanics and system dynamics to develop an approach to modeling constrained multidiscipline dynamic systems. This combination yields a...

Pre-Semirings, Semirings and Dioids.- Combinatorial Properties of (Pre)-Semirings.- Topology on Ordered Sets: Topological Dioids.- Solving Linear Systems in Dioids.- Linear Dependence and Independence in Semi-Modules and Moduloids.- Eigenvalues and...

Seeking Feasibility.- Preliminaries.- Seeking Feasibility in Linear Programs.- Seeking Feasibility in Mixed-Integer Linear Programs.- A Brief Tour of Constraint Programming.- Seeking Feasibility in Nonlinear Programs.- Analyzing Infeasibility.- Isolating...

Providing an important link between the theoretical knowledge in the field of non-linier physics and practical application problems in microelectronics, the purpose of the book is popularization of the physical approach for...

Scalar Derivatives in Euclidean Spaces.- Asymptotic Derivatives and Asymptotic Scalar Derivatives.- Scalar Derivatives in Hilbert Spaces.- Scalar Derivatives in Banach Spaces.- Monotone Vector Fields on Riemannian Manifolds and Scalar Derivatives.

Thermo-Mechanical Basics.- Constitutive Equations.- Shock Waves and Related Equations of State.- Hydrocodes.- Failure Models for Dynamic Loading Conditions.- Aspects of Advanced Dynamic Material Testing.

Pseudo-Jacobian Matrices.- Calculus Rules for Pseudo-Jacobians.- Openness of Continuous Vector Functions.- Nonsmooth Mathematical Programming Problems.- Monotone Operators and Nonsmooth Variational Inequalities.

Preliminaries.- The Theory of Apportionment and Just-In-Time Sequences.- Minimization of Just-In-Time Sequence Deviation.- Optimality of Cyclic Sequences and the Oneness.- Bottleneck Minimization.- Competition-Free Instances, The Fraenkel's Conjecture,...

Introduction: Systematics, Evolution, and Classification.- Systematics as Problem-Solving.- The Archetype.- Ernst Haeckel and Systematische Phylogenie.- The German Development of Morphology: From Ernst Haeckel to Willi Hennig.- Pattern Cladistics.-...

Preliminaries.- Schechter-Tintarev Linking.- Sign-Changing Saddle Point.- On a Brezis-Nirenberg Theorem.- Even Functionals.- Parameter Dependence.- On a Bartsch-Chang-Wang-Weth Theory.

System-Theoretical Description of Open Physical Processes.- Control of Bilinear Systems.- Bilinear Systems and Nonlinear Estimation Theory.- Control Of Dynamical Processes And Geometrical Structures.- Superconducting Levitation and Bilinear Systems.-...

Alumina.- Mullite.- The Sillimanite Minerals: Andalusite, Kyanite, and Sillimanite.- Aluminates.- Quartz and Silicas.- Refractory Oxides.- Clays.- Concrete and Cement.- Lead Compounds.- Zirconia.

Surface force apparatus measurements of molecular forces in biological adhesion (Deborah Leckband, Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) Force spectroscopy with optical and magnetic tweezers (Richard Conroy, Harvard University) Chemical Force Microscopy...

The major problem facing new energy conversion and storage technologies remains device ef?ciency. Projects based on nanostructured materials can yield improved performance in devices involving electrochemical reactions and...

The Significance of Biomimetic Membrane Nanobiotechnology to Biomedical Applications.- Langmuir-Blodgett Technique for Synthesis of Biomimetic Lipid Membranes.- Liposome Techniques for Synthesis of Biomimetic Lipid Membranes.- Characterization and...

to Bioinformatics and Java.- to Basic Local Alignment Search Tool.- Running BLAST using SwingBlast.- Facilitating PubMed Searches: JavaServer Pages and Java Servlets.- Creating a Gene Prediction and BLAST Analysis Pipeline.- cancer Biomedical Informatics...

This book addresses the emerging technology for Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), covering OFDMA physical layer as well as network technology. The book also includes information on IEEE 802.16e and WiMAX...

Contributors.- Introduction.- Acknowledgements.- Data Mining of Malaria Parasite Gene Expression for Possible Translational Research.- Constructing Probabilistic Genetic Networks of Plasmodium falciparum from Dynamical Expression Signals of the...

Microwave Amplitude Modulation Technique to Measure Spin-Lattice (T 1) and Spin-Spin (T 2) Relaxation Times.- Improvement in the Measurement of Spin-Lattice Relaxation Time in Electron Paramagnetic Resonance.- Quantitative Measurement of Magnetic...

Preface.- 1. Customer-oriented traffic planning.- PART I. STOP LOCATION.- 2. Introduction.- 3. Covering all demand points.- 4. Bicriterial stop location.- 5. Extensions.- PART II. DELAY MANAGEMENT.- 6. Introduction.- 7. Delay management with fixed...

Subsistence intensification, innovation and change have long figured prominently in explanations for the development of social complexity among foragers and horticulturalists. This set of global case studies re-examines the 'subsistence question' in...

Genotype of Hepatitis Delta Virus.- Hepatitis Delta Virus.- Structure and Replication of Hepatitis Delta Virus RNA.- Hepatitis Delta Antigen.- Hepatitis Delta Virus RNA Editing.- Hepatitis Delta Antigen and RNA Polymerase II.- Clinical Features of...

Classical Training Methods.- Local Search Based Methods.- Simulated Annealing.- Tabu Search.- Variable Neighbourhood Search.- Population Based Methods.- Estimation of Distribution Algorithms.- Genetic Algorithms.- Scatter Search.- Other Advanced Methods...

Preface.- PART I. BILEVEL PROGRAMMING.- Optimality conditions for bilevel programming problems (Stephan Dempe, Vyatcheslav V. Kalashnikov and Nataliya Kalashnykova).- Path-based formulations of a bilevel toll setting problem (Mohamed Didi-Biha, Patrice...

Basic Results.- Inversion Formulae and Practical Results.- The Method of Series Expansion.- Quadrature Methods.- Rational Approximation Methods.- The Method of Talbot.- Methods based on the Post-Widder Inversion Formula.- The Method of Regularization.-...

Infinite Horizon Variational Problems.- Extremals of Nonautonomous Problems.- Extremals of Autonomous Problems.- Infinite Horizon Autonomous Problems.- Turnpike for Autonomous Problems.- Linear Periodic Control Systems.- Linear Systems with Nonperiodic...

Basic Concepts.- Devices, Circuits, and Systems.- The Ballistic Nanotransistor.- Scattering Theory of the MOSFET.- Nanowire Field-Effect Transistors.- Transistors at the Molecular Scale.

Studying Hazard and Risk in Pastoral Societies.- An Outline of Pokot and Himba Societies: Environment, Political Economy and Cultural Beliefs.- Hazards and Damages.- The Perception of Droughts and Disasters.- Coping Strategies during Drought and Disaster...

Continuous optimization is the study of problems in which we wish to opti­ mize (either maximize or minimize) a continuous function (usually of several variables) often subject to a collection of restrictions on these variables...

Preface Contributing Authors Part I. 4d Formalism 1. On establishing balance and conservation laws in elastodynamics (George Herrmann, Reinhold Kienzler) 2. From mathematical physics to engineering science (Gérard A. Maugin) Part II. Evolving...

The principles of comparative cortical cytoarchitectonics.- The basic laminar pattern of the cerebral cortex.- Regional variations in cell structure of the cerebral cortex.- Particularities of the cytoarchitecture in different animals.- The principles of...

Knowledge Management and Management Learning: Extending the Horizons of Knowledge-Based Management examines a range of topical considerations in the field by utilizing dynamic and non-linear systems behavior or the complexity...

Protein Translocation Across the Endoplasmic Reticulum Membrane.- Preprotein Translocation through the Sec Translocon in Bacteria.- Protein Translocation in Archaea.- Structure of the SecYEG Protein Translocation Complex.- Membrane Protein Insertion in...

Unary algebras and dualisability.- Binary homomorphisms and natural dualities.- The complexity of dualisability: three-element unary algebras.- Full and strong dualisability: three-element unary algebras.- Dualisability and algebraic constructions.-...

Foreword.- Contributing Authors.- Preface.- A Primer in Column Generation.- Shortest Path Problems with Resource Constraints.- Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows.- Branch-and-Price Heuristics: A Case Study on the Vehicle Routing Problem with Time...

Broadband and why it matters.- Competition in broadband markets.- New entry and market outlook.- Analysis of competition in broadband markets.- Appropriate policies for broadband regulation.- Conclusion.

Preface 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Mathematics Foundations 1.2.1 Norm 1.2.2 Inverse and Generalized Inverse of a Matrix1.2.3 Properties of Eigenvalues 1.2.4 Rank-One Update 1.2.5 Function and Differential 1.3 Convex Sets and Convex Functions 1.3...

Over the last twenty years, Professor Franco Giannessi, a highly respected researcher, has been working on an approach to optimization theory based on image space analysis. His theory has been elaborated by many other...

Periodically modulated dispersion, and dispersion management: basic results for solitons.- The split-step model.- Nonlinearity management for quadratic, cubic, and Bragg-grating solitons.- Resonant management of one-dimensional solitons in Bose-Einstein...

Preliminaries.- Steinhaus Type Theorems.- Boundedness and Continuity of Solutions.- Differentiability and Analyticity.- Regularity Theorems on Manifolds.- Regularity Results with Fewer Variables.- Applications.

Quadratic programs and affine variational inequalities represent two fundamental, closely-related classes of problems in the t,heories of mathematical programming and variational inequalities, resp- tively. This book develops a...

This unique book, drawing on the author's lifetime experience, critically evaluates the extensive literature on the field of Metal-Catalysed Reactions of Hydrocarbons. Emphasis is placed on reaction mechanisms involving...

Preliminaries.- Elements of Convex Analysis, Duality Theory.- A Posteriori Error Analysis for Idealizations in Linear Problems.- A Posteriori Error Analysis for Linearizations.- A Posteriori Error Analysis for Some Numerical Procedures.- Error Analysis...

Four Alternative Breast Imaging Modalities.- Computational Framework.- Magnetic Resonance Elastography: Theory.- Magnetic Resonance Elastrography: Experimental Validation and Performance Optimazation.- Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy: Theory.-...

The Focused Ion Beam Instrument.- Ion - Solid Interactions.- Focused Ion Beam Gases for Deposition and Enhanced Etch.- Three-Dimensional Nanofabrication Using Focused Ion Beams.- Device Edits and Modifications.- The Uses of Dual Beam FIB in...

In February 2002, the Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) De partment at the University of Florida hosted a National Science Founda tion Workshop on Collaboration and Negotiation in Supply Chain Man agement and E Commerce...

Introduction.- Section 1: Changes in the Teaching-Learning Process.- From Assenting to Asserting: Stimulating Learners to Take Initiative.- Problem-Oriented and Project-Organized University Studies: How to Develop Mathematical Modelling Competency.- A...

Conceptualizing and Theorizing about IT-Enabled Services.- Exploring the Diversity of Service Worlds in the Service Economy.- ICTs and Global Working in a Non-Flat World.- Exploring the Influence of Socio-Emotional Factors on Knowledge Management...