Scientific equipment, experiments and techniques

Advances in metrology depend on improvements in scientific and technical knowledge and in instrumentation quality, as well as on better use of advanced mathematical tools and development of new ones.

There are strong indications that, in the 21st century, computational chemistry will be a prime research tool not only for the basic sciences but also for the life and materials sciences.

Spin physics is one of the most important and active areas of theoretical/experimental nuclear physics.

Near-field optics, dealing with the interaction between optical field and matter in the nanometric region, has become an interdisciplinary field spaning physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering and high density data storage.

In this volume, leading experts in experimental as well as theoretical physics (both classical and quantum) and probability theory give their views on many intriguing (and still mysterious) problems regarding the probabilistic foundations of physics.

The International Conference on Calorimetry in Particle Physics is the major forum for the state-of-the-art developments of calorimetry technologies.

In August/September 2001, a group of 75 physicists from 51 laboratories in 15 countries met in Erice, Italy to participate in the 39th Course of the International School of Subnuclear Physics.

This book contains a wide spectrum of articles which report the current research progress in topics concerning the dynamics of multiparticle production in high energy collision processes, with emphasis on nonperturbative aspects of QCD.

In the past few decades, many significant insights have been gained into several areas of computational methods in sciences and engineering.

The gap between experimental objects and models for calculations in chemistry is being bridged.

Vast progress in the area of computational chemistry has been achieved in the last decade.

This volume collects refereed contributions based on the presentations made at the Sixth Workshop on Advanced Mathematical and Computational Tools in Metrology, held at the Istituto di Metrologia "e;G.

The International Conference on Calorimetry in Particle Physics is the major and most comprehensive forum for discussion on state-of-the-art developments of calorimetry technologies.

This book covers important aspects of modern optical microscopy and image restoration technologies.

A laboratory manual for high schools, colleges, and universities, this book contains more than 80 experiments and lecture demonstrations.

There have been important developments in the last decade: computers are faster and more powerful, code features are enhanced and more efficient, and larger molecules can be studied - not only in vacuum but also in a solvent or in crystal.

Magnetic resonance force microscopy (MRFM) is a rapidly evolving field which originated in 1990s and matured recently with the first detection of a single electron spin below the surface of a non-transparent solid.

In-situ high-resolution electron microscopy is a modern and powerful technique in materials research, physics, and chemistry.

The book presents a clear and comprehensive review of the current status of the holographic microscopy with discussion of the positive and negative features of classical and holographic methods for solving the problem of three-dimesional (3D) imaging of phase microscopic objects.

Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) is the enabling tool for nano(bio)technology, which has opened new vistas in many interdisciplinary research areas.

Science Sifting is designed primarily as a textbook for students interested in research and as a general reference book for existing career scientists.

The Schottky electron emitter is a predominant electron-emitting source in today's electron beam equipment.

This is a brief history of the development of microscopy, from the use of beads and water droplets in ancient Greece, through the simple magnifying glass, to the modern compound microscope.

This book describes energy loss magnetic chiral dichroism (EMCD), a phenomenon in energy loss spectroscopy discovered in 2006.

Proceeding from basic fundamentals to applications, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of the use of AFM and related scanning probe microscopies for cell surface analysis.

This book summarizes various tools and techniques used to provide insights into the cellular and molecular pathophysiology of stroke.

Plants have always occupied a prominent position in the life of every living being.

This is the first textbook on nucleation, crystal growth and epitaxy.

The second volume of the series Manuals in Biomedical Research, this book is aimed to be both a concise introduction to the diverse field of microscopy and a practical guide those who require the use of microscopic for methods in their research.

The first edition of this classic book has become the authoritative reference for physicists desiring to master the finer points of statistical data analysis.

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This book is first part of the 3 volume set focusing on basic and advanced methods for using microbiology as an entrepreneurial venture.

This book offers an overview of the current knowledge on beta glucanase enzymes derived from actinobacterial source, their structure, functions and industrial applications.

This book describes the developmental process of the brain of the medaka fish.

This edited book explores the three interrelated concepts - biomass, bioenergy, and bioeconomy - from the point of view of sustainable advanced conversion processes.

This book provides an integrated review of the human ocular microbiome.

This is the first book to explore the science underlying the Jerusalem artichoke, which is also known as Helianthus tuberosus L.

This book compiles the relevant information related to genome editing tools and their roles in crop improvement.

This book offers an excellent introduction to Korean functional foods and shares latest important information for food scientists and nutritionists, including accurate, up-to-date information on Korean food science together with background information, archeological findings, as well as food methods and research on Korean fermented foods (e.

This book presents tools and techniques for the development of miniature biosensors and their applications.

This book elucidates the tissue structure and cell composition of the organs of zebrafish at the microscopic, ultrastructural and molecular levels.

This book explores in depth a wide range of functional biomaterials-based systems for drug, gene delivery, and biomedical aspects.

This book presents latest work in the field of plant biotechnology regarding high-efficiency micropropagation for commercial exploitation at low labor and equipment costs.

This book presents latest work in the field of plant biotechnology regarding high-efficiency micropropagation for commercial exploitation at low labor and equipment costs.

This book discusses the application of machine learning in genomics.

This book illustrates the significance of various optical spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, including absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy for deciphering the nature of biological molecules.

This book describes a standardized method for classifying and reporting invasive endometrial malignancies via direct endometrial sampling.

This book provides an up-to-date review of classic and advanced bioinformatics approaches and their utility in rice research.

Microorganisms are ubiquitous on earth.

Basic principles of applied life sciences such as recombinant DNA technology is used in most life sciences industries marketing bio-formulations for designing more effective protein-based drugs, such as erythropoietin and fast-acting insulin etc.