The troubled history of the Hubble constant told in an authoritative, comprehensible, and entertaining mannerIn 1927 Georges Lemaitre argued that our universe is expanding, a conclusion rendered more startling by the astronomical data that backed it up, presented two years later by Edwin Hubble.
The troubled history of the Hubble constant told in an authoritative, comprehensible, and entertaining mannerIn 1927 Georges Lemaitre argued that our universe is expanding, a conclusion rendered more startling by the astronomical data that backed it up, presented two years later by Edwin Hubble.
A complete treatment of all aspects of dark matter physicsThis book provides an incisive, self-contained introduction to one of the most intriguing subjects in modern physics, presenting the evidence we have from astrophysics for the existence of dark matter, the theories for what it could be, and the cutting-edge experimental and observational methods for testing them.
The molecular biology revolution has required the development of new chromatographic techniques and the optimization of original techniques to give reasonable quantities of protein at high resolutions.
Big Science, Innovation, and Societal Contributions offers a connection between Big Science and its societal impacts from a multidisciplinary perspective, drawing on physics and astrophysics scholars to explain the reasoning behind their work, and how such knowledge can be applied to everyday life.
This well known and widely used landmark text explores the universal spontaneous generation of magnetic fields in astronomical bodies and the agitation of the bodies by those fields.
A Practical Approach to Advanced Mathematical Modelling in Civil Engineering introduces advanced mathematical techniques and modelling concepts through real-world practical applications in key areas of Civil Engineering.
Following on from a previous volume on Special Relativity, Andrew Steane's second volume on General Relativity and Cosmology is aimed at advanced undergraduate or graduate students undertaking a physics course, and encourages them to expand their knowledge of Special Relativity.
Recent Advances in Targeting Inflammation: Ion Channels, GPCR Signaling Tools, Therapies, and Beyond delves into the multifaceted occurrences of inflammation across different systems, such as neuroinflammation and gastric inflammation.
Augmented by new chapters on cybertechnology, threats to space systems, and artificial intelligence, the 2nd Edition of this book on war in space takes a look at scenarios in which a country's vital technological capabilities could be disarmed by disruption of satellite communication or destruction of a satellite.
This book draws on experience teaching medical physics graduate students and residents to offer a self-contained and rigorous introduction to the physics of X ray tubes, medical linear accelerators (Linacs), X ray photon-counting detectors (PCDs), and X-ray energy-integrating detectors.
This book draws on experience teaching medical physics graduate students and residents to offer a self-contained and rigorous introduction to the physics of X ray tubes, medical linear accelerators (Linacs), X ray photon-counting detectors (PCDs), and X-ray energy-integrating detectors.
Augmented by new chapters on cybertechnology, threats to space systems, and artificial intelligence, the 2nd Edition of this book on war in space takes a look at scenarios in which a country's vital technological capabilities could be disarmed by disruption of satellite communication or destruction of a satellite.
Plasma Physics - Basic Theory with Fusion Applications presents a thorough treatment of plasma physics, beginning at an introductory level and including an extensive discussion of applications in thermonuclear fusion research.
Sound Knowledge: The Universal Guide to Audio provides readers with in-depth understanding of all aspects of sound creation and control, from fundamental studio principles to advanced acoustic techniques.
Sound Knowledge: The Universal Guide to Audio provides readers with in-depth understanding of all aspects of sound creation and control, from fundamental studio principles to advanced acoustic techniques.
This book introduces the reader in the fast-developing, fascinating field of Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) imaging and ECL microscopy (ECLM) with its outstanding ability to visualize micro-objects, such as bio-conjugated magnetic beads, cellular membranes, subcellular components, tissues, polypeptide interactions and nucleic acid structures, with unprecedented sensitivity and spatial and temporal resolution.
This book introduces the reader in the fast-developing, fascinating field of Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) imaging and ECL microscopy (ECLM) with its outstanding ability to visualize micro-objects, such as bio-conjugated magnetic beads, cellular membranes, subcellular components, tissues, polypeptide interactions and nucleic acid structures, with unprecedented sensitivity and spatial and temporal resolution.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, properties, and multifunctional applications of g-C3N4, with a strong emphasis on its role in solving critical global challenges.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, properties, and multifunctional applications of g-C3N4, with a strong emphasis on its role in solving critical global challenges.
For over a century, General Relativity has successfully predicted cosmic phenomena without explaining the fundamental mechanisms governing gravity, spacetime, or quantum interactions.
Astronomy has been associated with the detection of electromagnetic waves or photons from within and beyond the solar system, ranging from Radio to Gamma-ray Astronomy.
Astronomy has been associated with the detection of electromagnetic waves or photons from within and beyond the solar system, ranging from Radio to Gamma-ray Astronomy.
Histone Deacetylases in Neurodegenerative Disease, Part A, Volume 733 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances, with this volume presenting chapters on topics such as HDAC Inhibitor-Induced Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Stress, Specific activation of p300/CBP Lysine acetyltransferases induces adult neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity, Chromatin immunoprecipitation assay for analyzing histone H3-mediated regulation of copper homeostasis, Histone Deacetylase 6 modulates Tau structure and function, Histone Acetylation in Parkinson Disease, DNA methylation and histone modification in hypoxic conditions, The extracellular Histone Deacetylase 6 modulates the actin networks in neuronal cells, Epigenetic modulators as therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorder/Alzheimer's disease, and much more.
"e;I had this feeling that space was not empty but here we're - its building blocks"e; - Space time magazineThis thought experimental book is a good introduction to the ingredients of space and has a lot of interesting history about the development of the theory since 1879.
Advances in Microbial Physiology, Volume 89 explores the latest research and developments in microbial physiology, providing a comprehensive overview on how microorganisms function, adapt, and interact with their environments.
Geomorphic Impacts of Earthquakes: Post-Seismic Landscape Evolution summarizes the full range of landscape alterations that can result from large earthquakes, ranging from slope instability and river aggradation to prograded coastlines.
