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It's a Gas

The Sublime and Elusive Elements That Expand Our World

by Mark Miodownik ...

The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world.Gases are all around us—they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm our atmosphere. Often invisible and sometimes odorless, these ubiquitous substances are also the least understood ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling author of Stuff Matters presents a rollicking guided tour of the secret lives of gases: the magnificent, strange, and fascinating substances that shape our world.Gases are all around us—they fill our lungs, power our movement, create stars, and warm our atmosphere. Often invisible and sometimes odorless, these ubiquitous substances are also the least understood
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Ballistics

Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition

by Donald E. Carlucci, Sidney S. Jacobson ...

Ballistics examines the analytical and computational tools for predicting a weapon’s behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. It includes updated and revised equations, end-of-chapter problems, case studies, and practical examples.Explaining the physics of a gun launch, the book describes the behavior of the propelling ... Read more

$245.00 USD

Ballistics examines the analytical and computational tools for predicting a weapon’s behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. It includes updated and revised equations, end-of-chapter problems, case studies, and practical examples.Explaining the physics of a gun launch, the book describes the behavior of the propelling
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The Science of Everyday Life

An Entertaining and Enlightening Examination of Everything We Do and Everything We See

by Len Fisher ...

Scientists are in the business of trying to understand the world. Exploring commonplace phenomena, they have uncovered some of nature’s deepest laws. We can in turn apply these laws to our own lives, to better grasp and enhance our performance in daily activities as varied as cooking, home improvement, sports—even dunking a doughnut! This book makes the science of the familiar a key to opening the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Scientists are in the business of trying to understand the world. Exploring commonplace phenomena, they have uncovered some of nature’s deepest laws. We can in turn apply these laws to our own lives, to better grasp and enhance our performance in daily activities as varied as cooking, home improvement, sports—even dunking a doughnut! This book makes the science of the familiar a key to opening the
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Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory

The Theoretical Minimum

by Leonard Susskind, Art Friedman ...

Series series The Theoretical Minimum
**The third volume in the bestselling physics series cracks open Einstein's special relativity and field theory.“This is physics the way it's really done, in all its glory, nothing swept under the rug.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe**Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and ... Read more

$15.99 USD

**The third volume in the bestselling physics series cracks open Einstein's special relativity and field theory.“This is physics the way it's really done, in all its glory, nothing swept under the rug.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe**Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and
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A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers and Other Essays

by Nikola Tesla ...

Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. During college his professors explained that it was impossible to design an engine without commutators or brushes. Tesla was unconvinced that such was necessary or even particularly desirable. It was then that Tesla began his work on the rotating field motor that ultimately gave birth to the modern age. In May of 1888 ... Read more

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Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. During college his professors explained that it was impossible to design an engine without commutators or brushes. Tesla was unconvinced that such was necessary or even particularly desirable. It was then that Tesla began his work on the rotating field motor that ultimately gave birth to the modern age. In May of 1888
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Iterative Dynamic Programming

by Rein Luus ...

Series series Monographs and Surveys in Pure and Applied Mathematics
Dynamic programming is a powerful method for solving optimization problems, but has a number of drawbacks that limit its use to solving problems of very low dimension. To overcome these limitations, author Rein Luus suggested using it in an iterative fashion. Although this method required vast computer resources, modifications to his original schem ... Read more

$255.99 USD

Dynamic programming is a powerful method for solving optimization problems, but has a number of drawbacks that limit its use to solving problems of very low dimension. To overcome these limitations, author Rein Luus suggested using it in an iterative fashion. Although this method required vast computer resources, modifications to his original schem
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Physics of Continuous Matter

Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World

by B. Lautrup ...

Physics of Continuous Matter: Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World, Second Edition provides an introduction to the basic ideas of continuum physics and their application to a wealth of macroscopic phenomena. The text focuses on the many approximate methods that offer insight into the rich physics hidden in fundamental continuum me ... Read more

$77.99 USD

Physics of Continuous Matter: Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World, Second Edition provides an introduction to the basic ideas of continuum physics and their application to a wealth of macroscopic phenomena. The text focuses on the many approximate methods that offer insight into the rich physics hidden in fundamental continuum me
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Stability and Control of Conventional and Unconventional Aerospace Vehicle Configurations

A Generic Approach from Subsonic to Hypersonic Speeds

by Bernd Chudoba ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book introduces a stability and control methodology named AeroMech, capable of sizing the primary control effectors of fixed wing subsonic to hypersonic designs of conventional and unconventional configuration layout. Control power demands are harmonized with static-, dynamic-, and maneuver stability requirements, while taking the six-degree-of-freedom trim state into account. The stability ... Read more

$98.09 USD

This book introduces a stability and control methodology named AeroMech, capable of sizing the primary control effectors of fixed wing subsonic to hypersonic designs of conventional and unconventional configuration layout. Control power demands are harmonized with static-, dynamic-, and maneuver stability requirements, while taking the six-degree-of-freedom trim state into account. The stability
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Concepts in Submarine Design

by Roy Burcher, Louis J. Rydill ...

Series Book 2 - Cambridge Ocean Technology Series
This book explores the many engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design and how they relate to each other and the operational performance required of the vessel. Concepts of hydrodynamics, structure, powering and dynamics are explained, in addition to architectural considerations which bear on the submarine design process. The interplay between these aspects of design is given ... Read more

$69.69 USD

This book explores the many engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design and how they relate to each other and the operational performance required of the vessel. Concepts of hydrodynamics, structure, powering and dynamics are explained, in addition to architectural considerations which bear on the submarine design process. The interplay between these aspects of design is given
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Protons Neutrons Electrons: Physics Kids | Children's Physics Books Education

by Baby Professor ...

Name a child who loves physics. Maybe you can only think of a few. Wouldn't it feel great to have your son/daughter be that child? You can train your child to love physics by introducing a fun and highly educational book like this one. After all, falling in love with learning starts with the right tools. Buy a copy now! ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Name a child who loves physics. Maybe you can only think of a few. Wouldn't it feel great to have your son/daughter be that child? You can train your child to love physics by introducing a fun and highly educational book like this one. After all, falling in love with learning starts with the right tools. Buy a copy now!
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Mechanical Vibrations

Modeling and Measurement

by Tony L. Schmitz, K. Scott Smith ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Mechanical Vibrations: Modeling and Measurement describes essential concepts in vibration analysis of mechanical systems. It incorporates the required mathematics, experimental techniques, fundamentals of model analysis, and beam theory into a unified framework that is written to be accessible to undergraduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers. To unify the various concepts, a single ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Mechanical Vibrations: Modeling and Measurement describes essential concepts in vibration analysis of mechanical systems. It incorporates the required mathematics, experimental techniques, fundamentals of model analysis, and beam theory into a unified framework that is written to be accessible to undergraduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers. To unify the various concepts, a single
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New Perspectives and Applications of Modern Control Theory

In Honor of Alexander S. Poznyak

Edited by Wen Yu, Julio B. Clempner ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This edited monograph contains research contributions on a wide range of topics such as stochastic control systems, adaptive control, sliding mode control and parameter identification methods. The book also covers applications of robust and adaptice control to chemical and biotechnological systems. This collection of papers commemorates the 70th birthday of Dr. Alexander S. Poznyak. ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This edited monograph contains research contributions on a wide range of topics such as stochastic control systems, adaptive control, sliding mode control and parameter identification methods. The book also covers applications of robust and adaptice control to chemical and biotechnological systems. This collection of papers commemorates the 70th birthday of Dr. Alexander S. Poznyak.
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Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering

Select Proceedings of ITME 2019

Edited by Mohammad Muzammil, Arunesh Chandra, Pavan Kumar Kankar, Harish Kumar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Mechanical Engineering (ITME) 2019. The book discusses a wide range of topics in mechanical engineering such as mechanical systems, materials engineering, micro-machining, renewable energy, systems engineering, thermal engineering, additive manufacturing, automotive technologies ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book presents selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Mechanical Engineering (ITME) 2019. The book discusses a wide range of topics in mechanical engineering such as mechanical systems, materials engineering, micro-machining, renewable energy, systems engineering, thermal engineering, additive manufacturing, automotive technologies
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Fractional Random Vibrations II

Applications

by Ming Li ...

Series series Fractional Order Thinking in Exploring the Frontiers of STEM
This two-volume set provides a comprehensive study of fractional random vibration from the perspective of theory and practice. Volume II provides the analytical expressions for the responses of seven classes of fractional vibration systems excited by six types of random processes.It examines the responses of seven classes of fractional vibrations driven by five fractional processes, namely, ... Read more

$91.99 USD

This two-volume set provides a comprehensive study of fractional random vibration from the perspective of theory and practice. Volume II provides the analytical expressions for the responses of seven classes of fractional vibration systems excited by six types of random processes.It examines the responses of seven classes of fractional vibrations driven by five fractional processes, namely,
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New Perspectives on Nonlinear Dynamics and Complexity

Edited by Dimitri Volchenkov, Albert C. J. Luo ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents select, recent developments in nonlinear and complex systems reported at the 1st Online Conference on Nonlinear Dynamics and Complexity, held on November 23-25, 2020. It provides an exchange recent developments, discoveries, and progresses in Nonlinear Dynamics and Complexity. The collection presents fundamental and frontier theories and techniques for modern science and ... Read more

$242.99 USD

This book presents select, recent developments in nonlinear and complex systems reported at the 1st Online Conference on Nonlinear Dynamics and Complexity, held on November 23-25, 2020. It provides an exchange recent developments, discoveries, and progresses in Nonlinear Dynamics and Complexity. The collection presents fundamental and frontier theories and techniques for modern science and
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Proceedings of IncoME-V & CEPE Net-2020

Condition Monitoring, Plant Maintenance and Reliability

Edited by Dong Zhen, Dong Wang, Tianyang Wang, Hongjun Wang, Baoshan Huang, Jyoti K. Sinha, Andrew David Ball ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This volume gathers the latest advances, innovations and applications in the field of condition monitoring, plant maintenance and reliability, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the 5th International Conference on Maintenance Engineering and the 2020 Annual Conference of the Centre for Efficiency and Performance Engineering Network (IncoME-V & CEPE Net-2020), held ... Read more

$287.99 USD

This volume gathers the latest advances, innovations and applications in the field of condition monitoring, plant maintenance and reliability, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the 5th International Conference on Maintenance Engineering and the 2020 Annual Conference of the Centre for Efficiency and Performance Engineering Network (IncoME-V & CEPE Net-2020), held
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Introduction to Arnold’s Proof of the Kolmogorov–Arnold–Moser Theorem

by Achim Feldmeier ...

INTRODUCTION TO ARNOLD’S PROOF OF THE KOLMOGOROV–ARNOLD–MOSER THEOREMThis book provides an accessible step-by-step account of Arnold’s classical proof of the Kolmogorov–Arnold–Moser (KAM) Theorem. It begins with a general background of the theorem, proves the famous Liouville–Arnold theorem for integrable systems and introduces Kneser’s tori in four-dimensional phase space. It then introduces and ... Read more

$65.99 USD

INTRODUCTION TO ARNOLD’S PROOF OF THE KOLMOGOROV–ARNOLD–MOSER THEOREMThis book provides an accessible step-by-step account of Arnold’s classical proof of the Kolmogorov–Arnold–Moser (KAM) Theorem. It begins with a general background of the theorem, proves the famous Liouville–Arnold theorem for integrable systems and introduces Kneser’s tori in four-dimensional phase space. It then introduces and
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Electrodynamics Tutorials with Python Simulations

by Taejoon Kouh, Minjoon Kouh ...

Series series Series in Computational Physics
This book provides an accessible introduction to intermediate-level electrodynamics with computa- tional approaches to complement a traditional mathematical treatment of the subject. It covers key topics in electrodynamics, such as electromagnetic fields, forces, potentials, and waves as well as Special Theory of Relativity.Through intuition-building examples and visualizations in the Python ... Read more

$67.99 USD

This book provides an accessible introduction to intermediate-level electrodynamics with computa- tional approaches to complement a traditional mathematical treatment of the subject. It covers key topics in electrodynamics, such as electromagnetic fields, forces, potentials, and waves as well as Special Theory of Relativity.Through intuition-building examples and visualizations in the Python
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Stochastic Dynamics of Power Systems

by Ping Ju ...

Series series Power Systems
This book discusses stochastic dynamics of power systems and the related analytical methodology. It summarizes and categorizes the stochastic elements of power systems and develops a framework for research on stochastic dynamics of power systems. It also establishes a research model for stochastic dynamics of power systems and theoretically proves stochastic stability in power systems. Further, in ... Read more

$134.99 USD

This book discusses stochastic dynamics of power systems and the related analytical methodology. It summarizes and categorizes the stochastic elements of power systems and develops a framework for research on stochastic dynamics of power systems. It also establishes a research model for stochastic dynamics of power systems and theoretically proves stochastic stability in power systems. Further, in
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Proceedings of International Conference of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering 2019

AeroMech 2019, 20–21 November 2019, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Edited by Parvathy Rajendran, Nurul Musfirah Mazlan, Aslina Anjang Ab Rahman, Nurulasikin Mohd Suhadis, Norizham Abdul Razak, Mohd Shukur Zainol Abidin ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents selected papers from the International Conference of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering 2019 (AeroMech 2019), held at the Universiti Sains Malaysia's School of Aerospace Engineering. Sharing new innovations and discoveries concerning the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with a focus on 3D printing, big data analytics, Internet of Things, advanced human-machine interfaces, ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book presents selected papers from the International Conference of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering 2019 (AeroMech 2019), held at the Universiti Sains Malaysia's School of Aerospace Engineering. Sharing new innovations and discoveries concerning the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with a focus on 3D printing, big data analytics, Internet of Things, advanced human-machine interfaces,
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Two-dimensional Self-independent Variable Cubic Nonlinear Systems

by Albert C. J. Luo ...

This book, the third of 15 related monographs, presents systematically a theory of self-independent cubic nonlinear systems. Here, at least one vector field is self-cubic, and the other vector field can be constant, self-linear, self-quadratic, or self-cubic. For constant vector fields in this book, the dynamical systems possess 1-dimensional flows, such as source, sink and saddle flows, plus ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book, the third of 15 related monographs, presents systematically a theory of self-independent cubic nonlinear systems. Here, at least one vector field is self-cubic, and the other vector field can be constant, self-linear, self-quadratic, or self-cubic. For constant vector fields in this book, the dynamical systems possess 1-dimensional flows, such as source, sink and saddle flows, plus
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Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume III

Proceedings of the Third International Nonlinear Dynamics Conference (NODYCON 2023)

Edited by Walter Lacarbonara ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This third of three volumes presents papers from the third series of NODYCON to be held in June of 2023. The conference papers reflect a broad coverage of topics in nonlinear dynamics, both traditionally placed in established streams of research as well as they stand as newly explored and emerging venues of research. These include• Multi-scale dynamics: multiple time/space scales, large system ... Read more

$224.99 USD

This third of three volumes presents papers from the third series of NODYCON to be held in June of 2023. The conference papers reflect a broad coverage of topics in nonlinear dynamics, both traditionally placed in established streams of research as well as they stand as newly explored and emerging venues of research. These include• Multi-scale dynamics: multiple time/space scales, large system
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Dinâmica do Impulso e do Impacto

by Leandro Bertoldo ...

Este livro é constituído por 25 artigos científicos produzidos em 1981, 1983, 1985, 1993-1996, onde são analisados diversos fenômenos mecânicos, entre os quais o Impulso, o Impacto, a Cinemática e a Dinâmica.Sem nenhuma exceção, todos os artigos trazem alguma inovação no campo da ciência. E, como é peculiar a qualquer ciência na área de exatas, cada artigo está fundamentado no método científico ... Read more

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Este livro é constituído por 25 artigos científicos produzidos em 1981, 1983, 1985, 1993-1996, onde são analisados diversos fenômenos mecânicos, entre os quais o Impulso, o Impacto, a Cinemática e a Dinâmica.Sem nenhuma exceção, todos os artigos trazem alguma inovação no campo da ciência. E, como é peculiar a qualquer ciência na área de exatas, cada artigo está fundamentado no método científico
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3D Motion of Rigid Bodies

A Foundation for Robot Dynamics Analysis

by Ernesto Olguín Díaz ...

Series Book 191 - Studies in Systems, Decision and Control
This book offers an excellent complementary text for an advanced course on the modelling and dynamic analysis of multi-body mechanical systems, and provides readers an in-depth understanding of the modelling and control of robots.While the Lagrangian formulation is well suited to multi-body systems, its physical meaning becomes paradoxically complicated for single rigid bodies. Yet the most ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book offers an excellent complementary text for an advanced course on the modelling and dynamic analysis of multi-body mechanical systems, and provides readers an in-depth understanding of the modelling and control of robots.While the Lagrangian formulation is well suited to multi-body systems, its physical meaning becomes paradoxically complicated for single rigid bodies. Yet the most
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