This work constitutes a detailed study of electrical and magnetic properties in nanometric materials with a range of scales: atomic-sized nanoconstrictions, micro- and nanowires and thin films.
Renewable energy sources such as wind power have attracted much attention because they are environmentally friendly, do not produce carbon dioxide and other emitants, and can enhance a nation's energy security.
Discrete Mathematics and theoretical computer science are closely linked research areas with strong impacts on applications and various other scientific disciplines.
Subwavelength and Nanometer Diameter Optical Fibers provides a comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of research on nanoscale optical fibers including the basic physics and engineering aspects of the fabrication, properties and applications.
The paradigm of complexity is pervading both science and engineering, le- ing to the emergence of novel approaches oriented at the development of a systemic view of the phenomena under study; the de?
The present book covers the application technology of lasers, focusing more on the vast range of processes than on individual applications, in order to motivate and enable future innovations.
Life cycle design is understood as "e;to develop"e; (to plan, to calculate, to define, to draw) a holistic concept for the entire life cycle of a product"e;.
Service Quality Regulation in Electricity Distribution and Retail provides a guide for regulatory authorities and postgraduate students alike, accompanying readers through the necessary steps for designing and implementing regulatory policy.
Finite element methods have become ever more important to engineers as tools for design and optimization, now even for solving non-linear technological problems.
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Intelligent Data Analysis, IDA-97, held in London, UK, in August 1997.
Four years ago when we had finished our work on the first edition of our Handbook we didn't even suppose that three years later it would become necessary to greatly revise and update the material.
The transformation of the classic factory from a production facility into a modern service center has resulted in management problems for which many companies are not yet prepared.
Energy-Filtering Transmission Electron Microscopy (EFTEM) presents a summary of the electron optics, the electron-specimen interactions, and the operation and contrast modes of this new field of analytical electron microscopy.
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the three agent-related workshops held during the NetObjectDays international conference, NODe 2002, held in Erfurt, Germany, in October 2002.
This book presents a series of models in the general area of cell physiology and signal transduction, with particular attention being paid to intracellular calcium dynamics, and the role played by calcium in a variety of cell types.
In the fast evolving field of maritime education and training "e;Simulations in Maritime Education and Training: A Companion for Simulator Instructors"e; offers a comprehensive book to support maritime simulator instructors in delivering high-quality training in simulated environments.
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials - IV is a collection of papers dealing with engineering issues of the strength of materials, solid mechanics, and materials science.
El siglo XXI enfrenta desafíos de una complejidad sin precedentes: crisis climática, migraciones masivas, desigualdades extremas, pérdida de biodiversidad.
Aplicar técnicas de elaboración de diferentes artículos de uso en actividades hípicas de trabajo y deportivas, teniendo en cuenta las normas relativas a la organización del trabajo.
Las condiciones para situar y diseñar una carretera dependen de diversos factores y tener el conocimiento adecuado al respecto es importante para realizar un proyecto exitoso.
