Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

Presents a survey of the field of differential geometry. This book deals with the basic material of differential geometry and with research results.

Analytical pyrolysis is one of the many tools utilized for the study of natural organic polymers. This book describes in three parts the methodology of analytical pyrolysis, the results of pyrolysis for a variety of biopolymers, and several practical applications of analytical pyrolysis on natural organic polymers and their composite materials.

Gives an overview of the numerical data analysis and signal treatment techniques that are used in chromatography and related separation techniques. This book emphasises the description of the symmetrical and asymmetrical chromatographic peak shape models. It discusses both theoretical and empirical models.

Part of "The Handbooks in Economics" series, this book covers theories of economic growth, the empirics of economic growth, and growth policies and mechanisms.

Studies in Logic and the Foundations of Mathematics, Volume 123: Constructivism in Mathematics: An Introduction, Vol. II focuses on various studies in mathematics and logic, including metric spaces, polynomial rings, and Heyting algebras. The publication first takes a look at the topology of metric spaces, algebra, and finite-type arithmetic and theories of operators. Discussions focus on intuitionistic finite-type arithmetic, theories of operators and classes, rings and modules, linear algebra, polynomial rings, fields and local rings, complete separable metric spaces, and located sets. The text then examines proof theory of intuitionistic logic, theory of types and constructive set theory, and choice sequences. The book elaborates on semantical completeness, sheaves, sites, and higher-order logic, and applications of sheaf models. Topics include a derived rule of local continuity, axiom of countable choice, forcing over sites, sheaf models for higher-order logic, and complete Heyting algebras. The publication is a valuable reference for mathematicians and researchers interested in mathematics and logic.

Suitable for those who want to learn about discrete optimization, this book covers nine topics that are representative of theoretical and algorithmic developments in the field. It presents algorithms which use reduced bases of integer lattices that are capable of solving certain classes of integer programs that defy solution by branch-and-cut.

Provides information on the subject of phosphors and luminescence. This book talks about the many types of displays which depend upon phosphors in their operation. It includes information on such light sources as incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps and the ubiquitous colour Cathode Ray Tube used in TV and computer monitors, and more.

Containing articles written by authorities in their respective fields of research, this book presents frontiers and guidelines for research based on discoveries made in the field of bioactive natural products. It also illustrates the types of critical discoveries that emerge from the interface of chemistry and biology.

Presents investigations from different fields of developmental biology on various plant and animal models. This book contains ten chapters, giving details on how, in technical terms, experiments for spaceflights are prepared, performed and analysed and on how, in scientific terms, the available results have to be interpreted.

Contains 182 papers presented at the 12th Symposium of Computer Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE-12), held in The Hague, The Netherlands. This work highlights advances made in the development and use of computing methodologies and information technology in the area of Computer Aided Process Engineering and Process Systems Engineering.

This volume presents six review articles devoted to various topics of current interest both in classical and in quantum optics. The articles include "Quanta and Information", a multidisciplinary subject which involves optics, information theory, programming and discrete mathematics.

Contains manuscripts describing the scientific and technological advances presented at the 6th Natural Gas Conversion Sumposium held in Alaska in June 2001.

Offers a collection of papers presented at the 26th Leeds-Lyon Tribology Symposium, held in Leeds, UK, 14-17 September, 1999. This work includes papers covering practical applications of tribological solutions in a range of situations.

Summarizes the salient features of both equilibrium and steady-state thermodynamic theory under a uniform postulatory viewpoint. This book lays emphasis upon the formal aspects and logical structure of thermodynamic theory, allowing it to emerge as a coherent whole, unfettered by much of those details which tend to obscure this coherent structure.

Understanding and predicting the Earth's climate system presents one of the most difficult challenges in science. But, to fully understand climate change, one has to look to past climates. For this purpose, five scholars presented a systematic development of each of their respective subjects, which provided an overview of this complex subject.

In order to reflect the increasing importance and interest of the microsatellites in high technology and scientific applications in space, the Colloquium on Microsatellites as Research Tools was organized to promote its usage and technology development and to foster international cooperation. This book covers these proceedings.

A monograph on modern organopalladium chemistry, with an emphasis on the use of palladium in organic synthesis. It is intended for those who apply palladium reagents and catalysts to organic synthesis; in fact, palladium is considered by many to be the most useful transition element employed for organic syntheses.

Courses on the cytoskeleton, its various structures and its dynamics, especially during the cell cycle. This book, with a reductionist approach, finds how the structures are built up from their component molecules, describes the endo membrane system of a eukaryotic cell, and deals with the onset of higher levels of organization.

A learning agent is a specialized interactive knowledge-based system that can be trained by a user to assist in a number of ways, such as performing tasks on the user's behalf or helping a number of users collaborate on a particular subject. This book comprehensively covers the subject.

Contains a collection of key papers themed around NOx/SOx emissions from combustion of hydrocarbon resources and the attempts to secure an efficient and effective method for reducing these emissions.

Focuses on New Carbons based on hexagonal networks of carbon-atoms. This book offers readers an understanding of New Carbons through the description of their structure and texture, along with the properties that are largely dependent on them.

Offers the research results and findings of the symposium on NDT-CE (Non-Destructive Testing in Civil Engineering). This work includes papers that are grouped as: keynote papers, magnetic/electric, steel structures, integrated test, moisture, strength, acoustic emission, various tests, ultrasonic, impact echo, radar, quality, and corrosion/cover.

Features papers presented at the Seventh International Conference series on Vision in Vehicles held in Marseilles in September 1997. This work include chapters that cover a range of topics from driver-specific aspects to interfacing with the in-vehicle systems.

Focuses on three sub-groups of structural biological materials: hard tissue engineering, focussing on cortical bone; soft tissue engineering; and, fibrous materials, particularly engineering with silk fibers. This book explores the fundamental relationship between structure and properties, and certain aspects of design and engineering.

Since the European Union's de-regulation policy for electricity and energy suppliers was implemented, new strategic configurations have emerged. This book highlights the strategic and regulatory challenges of European deregulation, focusing on the business strategies within the de-regulated electricity markets.

Contains papers presented at Fatigue Design 95 held in Helsinki, Finland from 5-8 September 1995. The papers present practical aspects for the design of components and structures to avoid fatigue failure. Topics covered include: fatigue design experiences, ground vehicle components, component reliability, multiaxial fatigue, and more.

A survey of combinatorial organic chemistry, which analyses the applications and achievements of this new field. It is suitable for chemists engaged in preparative work, both in industry and academe.

Deals with interfaces in advanced composites made from high performance fibers, such as glass, carbon, aramid, ultra high modulus polyethylene and some inorganic fibers, and matrix materials encompassing polymers, metals/alloys and ceramics. This book is suitable for materials scientists, technologists and practising engineers.

A dictionary in the field of automatic control to cover the technical terms of the field in these eight languages. It aims to be an aid to all control engineers and systems scientists. This dictionary contains over 1600 terms derived from the technical committees of IFAC (the International Federation of Automatic Control).