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Modern Trends in Diatom Identification: Fundamentals and Applications (Developments in Applied Phycology #10)

High-resolution images of phytoplankton cells such as diatoms or desmids, which are useful for monitoring water quality, can now be provided by digital microscopes, facilitating the automated analysis and identification of specimens. Conventional approaches are based on optical microscopy; however, manual image analysis is impractical due to the huge diversity of this group of microalgae and its great morphological plasticity. As such, there is a need for automated recognition techniques for diagnostic tools (e.g. environmental monitoring networks, early warning systems) to improve the management of water resources and decision-making processes. Describing the entire workflow of a bioindicator system, from capture, analysis and identification to the determination of quality indices, this book provides insights into the current state-of-the-art in automatic identification systems in microscopy.

Modern Trends in Geomechanics (Springer Proceedings in Physics #106)

Modern Trends in Magnetostriction Study and Application (NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry #5)

An understanding of magnetostriction is important for a range of technologically and scientifically important materials. The book covers bulk and thin film magnetostrictive materials, superconductors and oxides. The role of magnetostriction in determining or influencing the physical properties is discussed in depth and wide-ranging reference lists are provided for further study. Contributors have provided both tutorial material and discussions of leading-edge science. Readership: An invaluable reference for all condensed matter physicists, material scientists and technologists for whom bulk or thin film magnetic materials or superconductors are central to their interests.

Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 1: Statics and Stability

This book - comprised of three separate volumes - presents the recent developments and research discoveries in structural and solid mechanics; it is dedicated to Professor Isaac Elishakoff. This first volume is devoted to the statics and stability of solid and structural members. Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 1 has broad scope, covering topics such as: buckling of discrete systems (elastic chains, lattices with short and long range interactions, and discrete arches), buckling of continuous structural elements including beams, arches and plates, static investigation of composite plates, exact solutions of plate problems, elastic and inelastic buckling, dynamic buckling under impulsive loading, buckling and post-buckling investigations, buckling of conservative and non-conservative systems and buckling of micro and macro-systems. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics.

Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 1: Statics and Stability

This book - comprised of three separate volumes - presents the recent developments and research discoveries in structural and solid mechanics; it is dedicated to Professor Isaac Elishakoff. This first volume is devoted to the statics and stability of solid and structural members. Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 1 has broad scope, covering topics such as: buckling of discrete systems (elastic chains, lattices with short and long range interactions, and discrete arches), buckling of continuous structural elements including beams, arches and plates, static investigation of composite plates, exact solutions of plate problems, elastic and inelastic buckling, dynamic buckling under impulsive loading, buckling and post-buckling investigations, buckling of conservative and non-conservative systems and buckling of micro and macro-systems. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics.

Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 2: Vibrations

This book – comprised of three separate volumes – presents the recent developments and research discoveries in structural and solid mechanics; it is dedicated to Professor Isaac Elishakoff. This second volume is devoted to the vibrations of solid and structural members. Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 2 has broad scope, covering topics such as: exact and approximate vibration solutions of rods, beams, membranes, plates and three-dimensional elasticity problems, Bolotin's dynamic edge effect, the principles of plate theories in dynamics, nano- and microbeams, nonlinear dynamics of shear extensible beams, the vibration and aeroelastic stability behavior of cellular beams, the dynamic response of elastoplastic softening oscillators, the complex dynamics of hysteretic oscillators, bridging waves, and the three-dimensional propagation of waves. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics.

Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 2: Vibrations

This book – comprised of three separate volumes – presents the recent developments and research discoveries in structural and solid mechanics; it is dedicated to Professor Isaac Elishakoff. This second volume is devoted to the vibrations of solid and structural members. Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 2 has broad scope, covering topics such as: exact and approximate vibration solutions of rods, beams, membranes, plates and three-dimensional elasticity problems, Bolotin's dynamic edge effect, the principles of plate theories in dynamics, nano- and microbeams, nonlinear dynamics of shear extensible beams, the vibration and aeroelastic stability behavior of cellular beams, the dynamic response of elastoplastic softening oscillators, the complex dynamics of hysteretic oscillators, bridging waves, and the three-dimensional propagation of waves. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics.

Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 3: Non-deterministic Mechanics

This book – comprised of three separate volumes – presents the recent developments and research discoveries in structural and solid mechanics; it is dedicated to Professor Isaac Elishakoff. This third volume is devoted to non-deterministic mechanics. Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 3 has broad scope, covering topics such: design optimization under uncertainty, interval field approaches, convex analysis, quantum inspired topology optimization and stochastic dynamics. The book is illustrated by many applications in the field of aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering and automotive engineering. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics.

Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 3: Non-deterministic Mechanics

This book – comprised of three separate volumes – presents the recent developments and research discoveries in structural and solid mechanics; it is dedicated to Professor Isaac Elishakoff. This third volume is devoted to non-deterministic mechanics. Modern Trends in Structural and Solid Mechanics 3 has broad scope, covering topics such: design optimization under uncertainty, interval field approaches, convex analysis, quantum inspired topology optimization and stochastic dynamics. The book is illustrated by many applications in the field of aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering and automotive engineering. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers in the field of theoretical and applied mechanics.

Modern trends in Superconductivity and Superfluidity (Lecture Notes in Physics #874)

This book concisely presents the latest trends in the physics of superconductivity and superfluidity and magnetism in novel systems, as well as the problem of BCS-BEC crossover in ultracold quantum gases and high-Tc superconductors. It further illuminates the intensive exchange of ideas between these closely related fields of condensed matter physics over the last 30 years of their dynamic development. The content is based on the author’s original findings obtained at the Kapitza Institute, as well as advanced lecture courses he held at the Moscow Engineering Physical Institute, Amsterdam University, Loughborough University and LPTMS Orsay between 1994 and 2011. In addition to the findings of his group, the author discusses the most recent concepts in these fields, obtained both in Russia and in the West. The book consists of 16 chapters which are divided into four parts. The first part describes recent developments in superfluid hydrodynamics of quantum fluids and solids, including the fashionable subject of possible supersolidity in quantum crystals of 4He, while the second describes BCS-BEC crossover in quantum Fermi-Bose gases and mixtures, as well as in the underdoped states of cuprates. The third part is devoted to non-phonon mechanisms of superconductivity in unconventional (anomalous) superconductors, including some important aspects of the theory of high-Tc superconductivity. |The last part considers the anomalous normal state of novel superconductive materials and materials with colossal magnetoresistance (CMR). The book offers a valuable guide for senior-level undergraduate students and graduate students, postdoctoral and other researchers specializing in solid-state and low-temperature physics.

Modern Trends of Colloid Science in Chemistry and Biology: International Symposium on Colloid & Surface Science, 1984 held from, October 17–18, 1984 at Interlaken, Switzerland

Modern Vaccinology

The recent developments in modern vaccinology are mainly based on: (i) cloning of microbial genes into recombinant vectors containing genetic information for expression of desired neutralizing immunogens; (ii) alternatives of attenuated vectors with deleted genes permitting the insertion of several foreign genes expressing antigens exposed to the host immune system during the abortive replication of such vectors; (iii) combined vaccines with the aim to protect against many diseases with a limited number of administrations; (iv) evidence demonstrating the ability of animals to respond serologically to DNA injections considered as a potential method of vaccination; (v) the possibility to manipulate the immune system with new and improved immunomodulators enhancing the immune response; and (vi) new microcarrier systems for particular immunogens or immunomodulators delivery, either in a single dose or sustained release, and presentation to the immune system for a relevant response. New vaccines being developed are mainly based on viral, bacterial or other vectors modified with genetic engineering technology, to possess and express desired antigens for vaccination against single or multiple infections. Existing combined vaccines like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP) are also experimented with new additional components like recombinant hepatitis B virus surface antigen, inactivated poliovirus, and Haemophilus inJluenzae type b immunogens, in order to produce multivalent vaccines. Such types of vaccines permitting the reduction of multiple medical visits is of particular interest to pediatric immuni­ zation programs, and would benefit especially the developing countries assuring better vaccine compliance with immunization schedules.

Modern Vibrational Spectroscopy and Micro-Spectroscopy: Theory, Instrumentation and Biomedical Applications

Modern Vibrational Spectroscopy and Micro-Spectroscopy: Theory, Instrumentation and Biomedical Applications unites the theory and background of conventional vibrational spectroscopy with the principles of microspectroscopy. It starts with basic theory as it applies to small molecules and then expands it to include the large biomolecules which are the main topic of the book with an emphasis on practical experiments, results analysis and medical and diagnostic applications. This book is unique in that it addresses both the parent spectroscopy and the microspectroscopic aspects in one volume. Part I covers the basic theory, principles and instrumentation of classical vibrational, infrared and Raman spectroscopy. It is aimed at researchers with a background in chemistry and physics, and is presented at the level suitable for first year graduate students. The latter half of Part I is devoted to more novel subjects in vibrational spectroscopy, such as resonance and non-linear Raman effects, vibrational optical activity, time resolved spectroscopy and computational methods. Thus, Part 1 represents a short course into modern vibrational spectroscopy. Part II is devoted in its entirety to applications of vibrational spectroscopic techniques to biophysical and bio-structural research, and the more recent extension of vibrational spectroscopy to microscopic data acquisition. Vibrational microscopy (or microspectroscopy) has opened entirely new avenues toward applications in the biomedical sciences, and has created new research fields collectively referred to as Spectral Cytopathology (SCP) and Spectral Histopathology (SHP). In order to fully exploit the information contained in the micro-spectral datasets, methods of multivariate analysis need to be employed. These methods, along with representative results of both SCP and SHP are presented and discussed in detail in Part II.

Modern Vibrational Spectroscopy and Micro-Spectroscopy: Theory, Instrumentation and Biomedical Applications

Modern Vibrational Spectroscopy and Micro-Spectroscopy: Theory, Instrumentation and Biomedical Applications unites the theory and background of conventional vibrational spectroscopy with the principles of microspectroscopy. It starts with basic theory as it applies to small molecules and then expands it to include the large biomolecules which are the main topic of the book with an emphasis on practical experiments, results analysis and medical and diagnostic applications. This book is unique in that it addresses both the parent spectroscopy and the microspectroscopic aspects in one volume. Part I covers the basic theory, principles and instrumentation of classical vibrational, infrared and Raman spectroscopy. It is aimed at researchers with a background in chemistry and physics, and is presented at the level suitable for first year graduate students. The latter half of Part I is devoted to more novel subjects in vibrational spectroscopy, such as resonance and non-linear Raman effects, vibrational optical activity, time resolved spectroscopy and computational methods. Thus, Part 1 represents a short course into modern vibrational spectroscopy. Part II is devoted in its entirety to applications of vibrational spectroscopic techniques to biophysical and bio-structural research, and the more recent extension of vibrational spectroscopy to microscopic data acquisition. Vibrational microscopy (or microspectroscopy) has opened entirely new avenues toward applications in the biomedical sciences, and has created new research fields collectively referred to as Spectral Cytopathology (SCP) and Spectral Histopathology (SHP). In order to fully exploit the information contained in the micro-spectral datasets, methods of multivariate analysis need to be employed. These methods, along with representative results of both SCP and SHP are presented and discussed in detail in Part II.

A Modern View of The Criminal Law: Pergamon Modern Legal Outlines

A Modern View of the Criminal Law explains the nature of criminal law and classifies the leading crimes in English law. This book describes the application of the criminal law both in private life and as it may affect the public or public authority. Organized into four parts encompassing 23 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the fundamental principles and purposes of the criminal law. This text then examines the deterrent theory, which is regarded by some legal thinkers to be the most important function of criminal justice. Other chapters consider the common breakdown of crime into indictable and summary offenses, which broadly makes a distinction between minor and serious violations of the law. This book discusses as well the classification of the law of crime as a whole. The final chapter deals with the reforms in various areas of criminal law. This book is a valuable resource for lawyers.

Modern Water Resources Engineering (Handbook of Environmental Engineering #15)

The Handbook of Environmental Engineering series is an incredible collection of methodologies that study the effects of pollution and waste in their three basic forms: gas, solid, and liquid. This exciting new addition to the series, Volume 15: Modern Water Resources Engineering , has been designed to serve as a water resources engineering reference book as well as a supplemental textbook. We hope and expect it will prove of equal high value to advanced undergraduate and graduate students, to designers of water resources systems, and to scientists and researchers. A critical volume in the Handbook of Environmental Engineering series, chapters employ methods of practical design and calculation illustrated by numerical examples, include pertinent cost data whenever possible, and explore in great detail the fundamental principles of the field. Volume 15: Modern Water Resources Engineering, provides information on some of the most innovative and ground-breaking advances in the field today from a panel of esteemed experts.

Modern Ylide Chemistry: Applications in Ligand Design, Organic and Catalytic Transformations (Structure and Bonding #177)

This volume covers recent advances in the chemistry of ylidic compounds with focus on their application in the design of ligands with unique donor properties, the development of novel organic transformations as well as the use of ylides in homogenous catalysis. Thereby, this volume particularly aims at the community of organic and organometallic chemists engaged in synthetic chemistry and catalysis as well as in the use of special ligands for the stabilization of unusual main group element species and the “transition-metal free” activation of element-element/hydrogen bonds. These fields of research are highly active and vivid research areas to which ylide chemistry has only recently started to contribute, but has already led to fascinating developments in most different directions. This volume highlights these recent developments, thus giving not only an overview over the past achievements, but also possibilities for future applications. To this end, the chapters selected in this volume combine different aspects of ylide chemistry, starting with theoretical aspects in ligand design followed by synthetic organic methods, catalytic transformations and complex chemistry.

Moderne Abwassertechnik: Erhebung, Modellabsicherung, Scale-Up, Planung

Dieses Buch vermittelt wichtiges Fachwissen der Ökobiotechnologie für die Vermeidung von Fehlplanung und unnötigen Folgekosten biem Bau und Betrieb von Klär- und Abwasserbehandlungsanlagen. Für Verfahrenstechniker immer wichtiger werdende Modellrechnungen und Simulationsmethoden für die Abwasserreinigung werden hier didakitisch aufgearbeitet und präsentiert. Die Autoren schlagen eine Brücke zwqishchen den biologisch-chemischen und verfahrenstechnischen Seiten der modernen A bwasserbehandlung, so dass sowohl chemiker, Biotechnologen und Biologen als auch Ingenieure, Verfahrenstechniker und Anlagenplaner jeweils das Fachfremde im Gesamtzusammenhang erläutert finden.

Moderne Abwassertechnik: Erhebung, Modellabsicherung, Scale-Up, Planung

Dieses Buch vermittelt wichtiges Fachwissen der Ökobiotechnologie für die Vermeidung von Fehlplanung und unnötigen Folgekosten biem Bau und Betrieb von Klär- und Abwasserbehandlungsanlagen. Für Verfahrenstechniker immer wichtiger werdende Modellrechnungen und Simulationsmethoden für die Abwasserreinigung werden hier didakitisch aufgearbeitet und präsentiert. Die Autoren schlagen eine Brücke zwqishchen den biologisch-chemischen und verfahrenstechnischen Seiten der modernen A bwasserbehandlung, so dass sowohl chemiker, Biotechnologen und Biologen als auch Ingenieure, Verfahrenstechniker und Anlagenplaner jeweils das Fachfremde im Gesamtzusammenhang erläutert finden.

Moderne Allgemeine Mineralogie: Kristallographie

Moderne Arbeitsmethoden im Maschinenbau

Moderne Energiesysteme – ein Beitrag zur Energiewende

Von der Energiewende sind wir alle betroffen, können aber auch alle zum positiven Gelingen beitragen. Das „Wie“ bildet den Kerngedanken des vorliegenden Buches. Der Fokus des Buches liegt auf der Komplexität von Energieerzeugung, Speicherung und Möglichkeiten der Energieeinsparung. Sie erfahren zunächst, dass die Gewinnung regenerativer Energien zwingend mit der Energiespeicherung verknüpft ist. Da die neuen Formen der Energiegewinnung einen zeitlich fluktuierenden, nicht grundlastfähigen Strom liefern, reicht es nicht, Kohlekraft­werke durch Windräder oder PV-Paneelen zu substituieren. Im Anschluss werden die Wärmespeicherung und die Gewinnung von grünem Wasserstoff, die sogenannten Power-to-X-Konvertierungen ausführlich dargestellt. Vor diesem Hintergrund geht das Buch auf konkrete Praxisbeispiele ein. So erfahren Sie, warum eine Umstellung fossiler Transportsysteme auf E-Mobilität derzeit noch keine Verbesserung in der CO2-Bilanz erbringt, wie neue Formen der Heizwärmegewinnung und Wärmedämmung praktische Hinweise zum energiebewussten Handeln bieten und letztlich, wie der Einzelne sein Leben energiesparend mit reduziertem „ökologischen Fußabdruck“ in einer zukünftigen CO2-neutrale Recyclinggesellschaft organisieren kann.

Moderne Kniegelenkdiagnostik: Bildgebende Verfahren und klinische Aspekte

Die Wahl des adäquaten bildgebenden Verfahrens zur Kniegelenkdiagnostik erfordert eine enge interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit zwischen Radiologie und den Fächern Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie.Das aus der langjährigen praktischen Erfahrung der Autoren entstandene Buch ist Schnittstelle zwischen diesen Disziplinen und verbindet deren vielfältige Teilaspekte zu einer umfassenden Gesamtübersicht auf dem aktuellen Wissensstand.Das Buch zeichnet sich aus durch eine klare, einheitliche Struktur und eine knappe, übersichtliche Wissensvermittlung. Neben dem methodischen Schwerpunkt 'MR-Tomographie' werden Sonographie, Computertomographie, Arthrographie, diagnostische Arthroskopie und Szintigraphie dargestellt.Moderne Kniegelenkdiagnostik bietet als interdisziplinäre Informationsquelle- dem Kliniker die Möglichkeit, sich rasch und gezielt über die verschiedenen Verfahren zu belesen und seine diagnostischen Anforderungen danach auszurichten.- dem Radiologen das klinische Hintergrundwissen als Orientierungshilfe bei der Erstellung der Befunde und als Entscheidungshilfe bei der Indikationsstellung.

Moderne Kunst und Sichtbare Welt (Verständliche Wissenschaft #65)

Moderne mathematische Methoden der Physik: Band 2: Operator- und Spektraltheorie - Gruppen und Darstellungen (Springer-Lehrbuch)

Der Vorzug des Buchs liegt in der strengen Konzentration auf das Wesentliche. Dabei deckt der Stoff ein breites Spektrum mathematischer Konzepte und Methoden ab und ist so angeordnet, dass er den Bedürfnissen der Studierenden folgt. Neben mathematischen Beweisen, die Studierende mit mathematischer Denkweise konfrontieren, bietet das Lehrbuch Aufgaben, von denen ein Großteil dem Einüben von Rechentechniken dient. Theoretische Aufgaben helfen, Begriffe zu klären und logisches Argumentieren zu üben. Das Glossar enthält alle Definitionen und Sätze.