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Report copyright infringementby Mackillo Kira (Author), Stephan W. Koch (Author)The emerging field of semiconductor quantum optics combines semiconductor physics and quantum optics, with the aim of developing quantum devices with unprecedented performance. In this book researchers and graduate students alike will reach a new level of understanding to begin conducting state-of-the-art investigations. The book combines theoretical methods from quantum optics and solid-state physics to give a co...

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Report copyright infringementby Lisa M. Osbeck (Author), Kareen R. Malone (Author), Nancy J. Nersessian (Author)Science as Psychology reveals the complexity and richness of rationality by demonstrating how social relationships, emotion, culture, and identity are implicated in the problem-solving practices of laboratory scientists. In this study, the authors gather and analyze interview and observational data from innovation-focused laboratories in the engineering sciences to show how the comp...

Essentials of Modern Spectrum Management

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Cave (Author), Chris Doyle (Author), William Webb (Author)Are you fully up-to-speed on today's modern spectrum management tools? As regulators move away from traditional spectrum management methods, introduce spectrum trading and consider opening up more spectrum to commons, do you understand the implications of these developments for your own networks? This 2007 book was the first to describe and evaluate modern spectrum management tools. Expert authors...

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Methley (Author)Are you involved in implementing wireless mesh networks? As mesh networks move towards large-scale deployment, this highly practical book provides the information and insights you need. The technology is described, potential pitfalls in implementation are identified, clear hints and tips for success are provided, and real-world implementation examples are evaluated. Moreover, an introduction to wireless sensor networks (WSN) is included. T...

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Report copyright infringementby Nicola A. Spaldin (Author)Magnetic Materials is an excellent introduction to the basics of magnetism, magnetic materials and their applications in modern device technologies. Retaining the concise style of the original, this edition has been thoroughly revised to address significant developments in the field, including the improved understanding of basic magnetic phenomena, new classes of materials, and changes to device paradigms. With homework problems, solut...

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Report copyright infringementby Jon B. Hagen (Author)This second, updated edition of the best-selling Radio-Frequency Electronics introduces the basic concepts and key circuits of radio-frequency systems. It covers the fundamental principles applying to all radio devices, from wireless single-chip data transceivers to high-power broadcast transmitters. This new edition is extensively revised and expanded throughout, including additional chapters on radar, digital modulation, GPS navigation, a...

Farming in the First Millennium AD: British Agriculture Between Julius Caesar and William the Conqueror

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Fowler (Author)At a time early in the twenty-first century when the nature and future of British farming is very much a matter of public debate, this volume presents an up-to-date overview of the subject between one and two thousand years ago. Its importance lies in providing an authoritative and scholarly synthesis of a great deal of research--environmental, archaeological and historical --which cumulatively makes a significant shift in the understanding...

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Report copyright infringementby Jacques Heyman (Author)This text introduces the basic equations of the theory of structures. Conventional presentations of these equations follow the ideas of elastic analysis, introduced nearly two hundred years ago. The present book is written against the background of advances made in structural theory during the last fifty years, notably by the introduction of so-called plastic theory. Tests on real structures in the twentieth century revealed that structur...

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Dvorkin (Author), Mario a. Gutierrez (Author), Dario Grana (Author)This book provides an accessible guide to using the rock physics-based forward modeling approach for mapping the subsurface, systematically linking rock properties to seismic amplitude. Providing practical workflows, the book shows how to methodically vary lithology, porosity, rock type, and pore fluids and reservoir geometry, calculate the corresponding elastic properties, and then generat...

Possible Minds: Twenty-Five Ways of Looking at AI

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Report copyright infringementby John Brockman (Editor)Science world luminary John Brockman assembles twenty-five of the most important scientific minds, people who have been thinking about the field artificial intelligence for most of their careers, for an unparalleled round-table examination about mind, thinking, intelligence and what it means to be human. "Artificial intelligence is today's story--the story behind all other stories. It is the Second Coming and the Apocalypse at the same tim...

Model for the Time Rate of Local Sediment Scour at a Cylindrical Structure

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Report copyright infringementby William Miller (Author)Dissertation Discovery Company and University of Florida are dedicated to making scholarly works more discoverable and accessible throughout the world. This dissertation, "Model for the Time Rate of Local Sediment Scour at a Cylindrical Structure" by William Miller, was obtained from University of Florida and is being sold with permission from the author. A digital copy of this work may also be found in the university's institutional repo...

Fundamental Studies on Silicon Dioxide Chemical Mechanical Polishing

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Report copyright infringementby Uday Mahajan (Author)Dissertation Discovery Company and University of Florida are dedicated to making scholarly works more discoverable and accessible throughout the world. This dissertation, "Fundamental Studies on Silicon Dioxide Chemical Mechanical Polishing" by Uday Mahajan, was obtained from University of Florida and is being sold with permission from the author. A digital copy of this work may also be found in the university's institutional repository, IR...

Deployable Antenna Kinematics Using Tensegrity Structure Design

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Report copyright infringementby Byron Knight (Author)Dissertation Discovery Company and University of Florida are dedicated to making scholarly works more discoverable and accessible throughout the world. This dissertation, "Deployable Antenna Kinematics Using Tensegrity Structure Design" by Byron Franklin Knight, was obtained from University of Florida and is being sold with permission from the author. A digital copy of this work may also be found in the university's institutional repository...

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Report copyright infringementby Burtrand Lee (Author)Abstract: Silicon carbide was made from various organosilane precursors by crosslinking and pyrolyzing then in an inert atmosphere. Crosslinking of these silane precursors was studied by various means. The most successful means of crosslinking was found to be via a chemical free radical initiator, dicumyl peroxide. The mechanism of crosslinking for the precursors was determined. Pyrolyses of the silane precursors were carried out and increa...

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Report copyright infringementby Earl Swift (Author)"Travelers hitting the highways this summer might better appreciate the asphalt beneath their tires thanks to this engrossing history of the creation of the U.S. interstate system."--Los Angeles Times Perhaps nothing changed the face of America more than the creation of the interstate system. At once man-made wonders, economic pipelines, agents of sprawl, and uniquely American sirens of escape, the interstates snake into every aspect of moder...

Inventology: How We Dream Up Things That Change the World

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Report copyright infringementby Pagan Kennedy (Author)"Elegant prose and excellent reporting . . . By the time I had finished reading, I had underlined many intriguing ideas."--New York Times Book Review "No doubt Inventology will be marketed to the creative business class, but there's ample interest here even for readers who aren't actively inventing anything."--Boston Globe A doctor realizes that an innocent-looking tube is killing his patients, then reads a newspaper article that inspire...

The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary: A True Story of Resilience and Recovery

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Westoll (Author)"Astonishing . . . Moving." --People "The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary is an unflinching, visceral look at the emotional and physical damage--actual, real damage done to specific, individual apes--in some of America's most notorious biomedical research labs. It is also the story of humans who were driven to provide them with refuge, retirement . . . and, ultimately, their inherent right to dignity." --Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephan...

Final Jeopardy: The Story of Watson, the Computer That Will Transform Our World

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Baker (Author)"The place to go if you're really interested in this version of the quest for creating Artificial Intelligence (AI)."--Seattle Times For centuries, people have dreamed of creating a machine that thinks like a human. Scientists have made progress: computers can now beat chess grandmasters and help prevent terrorist attacks. Yet we still await a machine that exhibits the rich complexity of human thought--one that doesn't just crunch numbers,...

How to Cool the Planet: Geoengineering and the Audacious Quest to Fix Earth's Climate

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Goodell (Author)Climate discussions often focus on potential impacts over a long period of time--several decades, a century even. But change could also happen much more suddenly. What if we had a real climate emergency--how could we cool the planet in a hurry? This question has led a group of scientists to pursue extreme solutions: huge contraptions that would suck CO2 from the air, machines that brighten clouds and deflect sunlight away from the earth, ev...

Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Brox (Author)Brilliant, reminiscent of Lewis Hyde's The Gift in its reach and of Timothy Egan's The Worst Hard Time in its haunting evocation of human lives, offers a sweeping view of a surprisingly revealing aspect of human history--from the stone lamps of the Pleistocene to the LEDs embedded in fabrics of the future.Brox plumbs the class implications of light--who had it, who didn't--through the many centuries when crude lamps and tallow candles constric...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Baker (Author)"Steve Baker puts his finger on perhaps the most important cultural trend today: the explosion of data about every aspect of our world and the rise of applied math gurus who know how to use it." --Chris Anderson, Editor-in-Chief of Wired Magazine (Wired Magazine ) An urgent look at how a global math elite is predicting and altering our behavior -- at work, at the mall, and in bed Every day we produce loads of data about ourselves simply by...

Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals

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Report copyright infringementby Temple Grandin (Author), Catherine Johnson (Author)A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom beloved animal expert Temple Grandin, a fascinating exploration on how animals feel--essential reading for anyone who's ever owned, cared for, or simply cared about an animal.While it's usually easy to pinpoint the cause of physical pain in animals, to know what's causing them emotional distress is much harder. Drawing on the latest research and her own work, Grandin identifies t...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Francis Burton (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. ...

A Hundred Battles In The West: St. Louis To Atlanta, 1861-65, The Second Michigan Calvary

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Report copyright infringementby Marshall P. Thatcher (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Nu...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles A. Stephens (Editor)On The Amazons: Or The Cruise Of The Rambler is a travelogue written by Charles A. Stephens. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey through the Amazon River, in the early 20th century. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the journey. The author describes the flora and fauna of the region, the people he met, their customs and traditions, and the challenges he faced during ...

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Report copyright infringementby Henry S. Randall (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number...

Fences, Gates And Bridges: A Practical Manual (1892)

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Report copyright infringementby George a. Martin (Editor)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number...

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Report copyright infringementby Norman Mailer (Author)For many, the moon landing was the defining event of the twentieth century. So it seems only fitting that Norman Mailer--the literary provocateur who altered the landscape of American nonfiction--wrote the most wide-ranging, far-seeing chronicle of the Apollo 11 mission. A classic chronicle of America's reach for greatness in the midst of the Cold War, Of a Fire on the Moon compiles the reportage Mailer published between 1969 and 1970 in L...

Diseño de Componentes Plásticos para el Proceso de Inyección

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Report copyright infringementby Drake Schrage (Author)Este libro provee las bases del diseño del producto para inyección de termoplásticos para facilitar la comprensión de los parámetros de diseño requeridos para un diseño de producto robusto, y provee o mejora conocimientos cuantitativos y cualitativos de; Estudiantes, Técnicos, Ingenieros, Supervisores, Gerencia y cualquier persona interesada en obtener más conocimientos generales de la industria del plástico. Number of Pages: ...

CNC Lathe G-Code & M-Code Illustrative Handbook

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick Talverdi (Author)This handbook is a practical source to help the reader understand the G-codes and M-codes in CNC lathe programming. It covers CNC lathe programming codes for everyday use by related industrial users such as managers, supervisors, engineers, machinists, or even college students. The codes have been arranged in some logical ways started with the code number, code name, group number, quick description, command format, notes and some exampl...

The Theory and Practice of Enterprise AI: Recipes and Reference Implementations for Marketing, Supply Chain, and Production Operations

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Report copyright infringementby Ilya Katsov (Author)This book provides a comprehensive guide to how marketing, supply chain, and production operations can be improved using deep learning and reinforcement learning methods, as well as their combination with traditional analytics and optimization approaches. The book is written for enterprise data scientists and analytics managers, and will also be useful for graduate students in operations research and applied statistics.The Theory and Practic...

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Report copyright infringementby Paresh Girdhar (Author)A comprehensive guide to performance evaluation of pumps and compressors. Includes many solved examples and exercises to clarify concepts. Demonstrates the application of this technique to benchmark the asset performance, troubleshoot problems, size and select new equipment, conduct performance tests and re-rate equipment. Good learning and reference guide for engineers and professionals involved in operation, maintenance, failure analysi...