Theories and practices to assess critical information in a complex adaptive systemOrganized for readers to follow along easily, The Fitness of Information: Quantitative Assessments of Critical Evidenc
Written and edited by top fuel cell catalyst scientists and engineers from both industry and academia, this is the first book to provide a complete overview of this hot topic. It covers the synthesis,
Analyzes and discusses the operating principle, signal processing method, and experimental results of this advanced radar technologyThis book systematically discusses the operating principle, signal p
Polyploidy plays an important role in biological diversity, trait improvement, and plant species survival. Understanding the evolutionary phenomenon of polyploidy is a key challenge for plant and crop
A self-contained review of the last four decades of research in the field of nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals. This volume focuses on borate-based ultraviolet and deepultraviolet NLO crystals, includi
Use technology to increase loyalty and productivity in your employees50 Digital Team-Building Games offers fun, energizing meeting openers, team activities, and group adventures for business teams, us
This book addresses the fundamentals and practical implementations of antennas for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)In this book, the authors discuss the various aspects of GNSS antennas, inc
For food scientists and technologists in industry and academia, oral physiologists, oral biologists, dentists, and undergraduate and graduate students, Chen (food science and nutrition, U. of Leeds, U
"In Education Nation author Milton Chen draws from extensive experience in media--from his work on Sesame Street in its nascent years to his current role as executive director of the George Lucas Educ
An unprecedented look into the basic physics, chemistry, and technology behind the LCDMost notably used for computer screens, televisions, and mobile phones, LCDs (liquid crystal displays) are a perva
This book covers the fundamental physics of the most abundant energy resource available to human societysolar energy. Similar to other technologies, the first step to achieving success is to hav
"Nanoplathform-Based Molecular Imaging provides rationale for using nanoparticle-based probes for molecular imaging, then discusses general strategies for this underutilized, yet promising, technology
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is now an essential and effective tool used in the design of all types of turbomachine, and this topic constitutes the main theme of this book. With over 50 years of
Comprehensive, accessible guide to technical analysis and market trading strategies Essentials of Technical Analysis for Financial Markets is an all-encompassing handbook on navigating the financial
An accessible treatment of the modeling and solution of integer programming problems, featuring modern applications and softwareIn order to fully comprehend the algorithms associated with integer prog
Alternative techniques and tools for analyzing biomolecular networks With the recent rapid advances in molecular biology, high-throughput experimental methods have resulted in enormous amounts of dat
Upon its initial publication, the Handbook of Circuits and Filters broke new ground. It quickly became the resource for comprehensive coverage of issues and practical information that can be put to im
Giving a basic overview of the technologies supporting cognitive radio this introductory-level text follows a logical approach, starting with the physical layer and concluding with applications and g
In Stochastic Dynamics of Structures, Li and Chen present a unified view of the theory and techniques for stochastic dynamics analysis, prediction of reliability, and system control of structures wit
Drying is by far the most useful large scale operation method of keeping solid foods safe for long periods of time, and is of fundamental importance in most sectors of food processing. Drying operatio
The first book to cover one of the hottest subjects in wireless communications today, Mobile WiMAX Summarises the fundamental theory and practice of Mobile WiMAX Presents topics at introductory leve
Written by leaders in the field, Signal Processing for Remote Sensing explores the data acquisitions segment of remote sensing. Each chapter presents a major research result or the most up to date dev
Correlative Learning: A Basis for Brain and Adaptive Systems provides a bridge between three disciplines: computational neuroscience, neural networks, and signal processing. First, the authors lay dow
Future wireless communication systems should be operating mainly, if not completely, on burst data services carrying multimedia traffic.The need to support high-speed burst traffic has already posed a
Offers a comprehensive and practical reference guide to antenna design and engineering for portable devicesAntennas are often the most bulky components in many portable wireless devices such as mobile
A classroom-tested introduction to integrated and fiber opticsThis text offers an in-depth treatment of integrated and fiber optics, providing graduate students, engineers, and scientists with a solid
Next Generation Wireless Systems and Networks offers an expert view of cutting edge Beyond 3rd Generation (B3G) wireless applications. This self-contained reference combines the basics of wireless com
The increasing demand for wireless communications has revolutionised the lifestyle of today’s society and one of the key components of wireless technology is antenna design. Broadband plan
Continuing the tradition of the best-selling Handbook of Structural Engineering, this second edition is a comprehensive reference to the broad spectrum of structural engineering, encapsulating the the
Multiresolution Time Domain Scheme for Electromagnetic Engineering examines the multiresolution time domain (MRTD) scheme and shows how it can be used to satisfy a variety of technical needs. This com
In 1998 Professor Haïssaguerre and his colleagues made the initial observation in patients that triggering foci in or around the pulmonary veins initiate some types of atrial fibrillation. Since
E.C.M. Chen (emeritus, department of natural and applied sciences, U. of Houston) and E.S. Chen, formerly of the Center for Research on Parallel Computation at Rice University, review techniques for s
The development of high speed, high frequency circuits and systems requires an understanding of the properties of materials functioning at the microwave level. This comprehensive reference sets out to
An expert guide for applying data mining with uncertain reasoning to a wide range of uses This volume presents a holistic view of data mining by integrating this diverse and exciting field with uncer
Research on very young children's cognitive development differs greatly from research on cognitive development in older children. The differences include the questions asked, the methods used, the mea
This book examines the molecular dynamics that occur within zeolites. Our understanding of how these marvelous catalysts work has been greatly enhanced by the advent ot new tools such as NMR, scanning
In print for over a century, it is the definitive guide to cane sugar processing, treatment and analysis. This edition expands coverage of new developments during the past decade--specialty sugars, pl
