Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

Focuses on three major areas: the role of thalamocortical communication in cognition and attention; the role of the thalamus in communication between cortical areas; and the hypothesis that much or all of the information relayed by thalamus. This volume provides a look at brain structures involved in perception and action.

Aims to focus the attention of specialists to the diversity of the effects of the ionising radiation on biological and physical systems. This work places emphasis on the exquisite complexities/differences introduced by high ionisation density versus low ionisation density irradiation in both biological and physical systems.

For a mathematician, a knot is a closed loop in 3-dimensional space: imagine knotting an extension cord and then closing it up by inserting its plug into its outlet. Knot theory is of central importance in pure and applied mathematics. This book is a survey of topics in the mathematical theory of knots.

Caveolae are small structures found at the surface of cells. They are responsible for the regulation of important metabolic pathway. As a consequence, they may play a critical role in several human diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, and muscular dystrophies. This book analyzes the role and function of caveolae in these aspects.

Presents the story of the political dedication and social responsibility of one of the major scientists of the twentieth century. This book documents Niels Bohr's other social and political activities, such as his long-time presidency in the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters and his promotion of the peaceful uses of atomic energy.

Provides a synthesis of the theory on economywide and international environmental issues and a critical review of models for analyzing those issues. This book begins with chapters on the fundamental relationships that connect environmental resources to economic growth and long-run social welfare.

As a result of the increased focus on modern compact machinery in industry, wear in lubricated contacts and the problems of running in, and scuffing has become the most important form of wear. This book provides information relating to this field. It is intended for engineers and scientists with an interest in lubricated wear.

Neutrino mass and oscillations could imply the existence of a mass scale many orders of magnitudes higher than presented in physics and probably, can guide scientists beyond the standard model of particle physics. This book features papers related to the neutrino mass and oscillations, including atmospheric and solar neutrino studies.

Provides a volume concerned with the use of modelling in chemical kinetics and shows the interplay of theory or simulation in many physico-chemical areas in which kinetics measurements provide significant physical insight. It covers electro- and interfacial chemistry, physiology, biochemistry, solid state chemistry and chemical engineering.

Microbial granules have practical importance in anaerobic and aerobic biological wastewater treatment. This book covers various aspects of formation and use of microbial granules in wastewater treatment. It integrates engineering, microbiology, and biotechnology of microbial granules.

Offers an overview of the composition of surface and ground waters on the continents and the mechanisms that control the compositions. This title provides summaries of the tools and methodologies used in modern studies of the geochemistry of surface and ground waters. It has information on the composition of the atmosphere in the geological past.

A reference book and guide to fans, ventilation and ancillary equipment along with information to buyers about worldwide manufacturers and suppliers. It helps you to understand issues such as: how and why fans work; choose the appropriate fan for the right job; help to save time and money; learn installation; and more.

A comprehensive Adhesives and Sealants Handbook. It includes 80 chapters dealing with general information, theory of bonding and sealing, design of bonding parts, technical characteristics, chemistry, types of adhesives, application, equipment, controls, and standards.

Cost Oriented Automation 2004 addresses a new integration environment that enables the evolution of collaborative e-design paradigm. This design paradigm aims at seamless and dynamic integration of distributed design objects and engineering tools over the internet.

Contains 38 papers presented at the seventh Working Conference on 'Reliability and Optimization of Structural Systems' held at Boulder, Colorado, USA, on April 2-4, 1996. The objectives of the Working Group and hence this publication include: to promote modern structural systems optimization and reliability theory.

Focuses on evolutionary biology. Divided in to two parts, this title deals with the structure and dynamics of RNA, DNA, and protein, and with the origins and cellular basis of life.

The account in this inaugural volume of the series covers the period 1900 to 1960, but also outlines the principal developments in earlier centuries from which biochemistry emerged. Findings are considered in the light of present knowledge, rather than in a rigid historical framework.

This series aims to provide authoritative and comprehensive reports in the analytical procedures used by scientists in geochemistry, geology, oceanography, cosmochemistry, archaeometry and related studies. The essays cover a broad range of chemical and physical techniques.

More significant advances in carbohydrate research have been made in the knowledge of the structure and function of carbohydrates in the macromolecular state. This title addresses those areas of the subject in which the authors believe the most important work is being carried out.

This is volume 15 of a series which aims to provide details of advances in stratification research from various, international, points of view.

Provides techniques for engineers, technicians, and students who need to correct design faults in embedded systems. This work addresses hardware and software issues, including up-front design techniques to prevent bugs and contain design creep. It also addresses real-world issues like design changes, time pressures, and component availability.

Covers two themes that include, Private Banking and Investment Decisions regarding structural financial products. This book examines whether structured financial products are advisable investments for retail and institutional investors and, if yes, which risks they entail.

Contains 10,540 terms with more than 2,600 cross-references that are commonly used in the theory and practice of computer graphics. This dictionary includes terms from areas related to the theory of computer graphics - descriptive geometry, projective geometry, topology, fractal geometry, and color science.

For students of electrical, electronics and mechanics departments, this book introduces the reader to the design philosophy behind vector control systems. It includes the mathematical motor models based on complex-space vector descriptions as well as the control structures for DC motors.

A number of developments in both experimental and theoretical brain science have emphasized the aspect of spatio-temporal coordination. This book offers fresh insights and concepts from various branches of experimental and theoretical neuroscience.

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of different surfaces whose structures have been determined experimentally. This title includes a chapter that contains a compilation of the structural data base on surfaces within a series of tables that allows direct comparison of structural parameters for related systems.

This text discusses solar cells and solar cell systems including their design and levels of performance. Examples, references and theoretical arguments are used to present a comparison of options available in the design and operation of solar cells and solar cell systems.