Books published by Elsevier Science & Technology

The cluster science is concerned with the properties of materials on the nano-metre scale. This book addresses both fundamental and practical aspects of the physics and chemistry of a novel state of matter, namely clusters of small numbers of atoms of nanometre scale. It brings together work on both free clusters and those deposited on surfaces.

Presents a comprehensive account of Non-equilibrium Physical Chemistry from theoretical and experimental angle. Thia book covers a wide spectrum of non-equilibrium phenomena such as: steady state close to equilibrium to non-linear region involving transition to bistability, temporal oscillations, and spatio-temporal oscillations.

Electrochemistry plays a key role in the exploration of inorganic and organic compounds, biochemical and biological systems, corrosion, energy applications, and nanoscale investigations. This book provides experimental considerations, representative calculations and illustrations of the possibilities available in electrochemical experimentation.

Provides an understanding of developments and advancements in the study of ataxic disorders. This book gives clinicians a reference for the management of the many etiologies and neurological manifestations of ataxic disorders.

What are the patterns of electrical activity that serve such a fundamental role in our cognitive abilities? How can it go wrong in these networks resulting in different types of brain pathologies, such as mental retardation, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy or schizophrenia? This book deals with neuronal networks within the brain.

Law can be viewed as a body of rules and legal sanctions that channel behavior in socially desirable directions for example, by encouraging individuals to take proper precautions to prevent accidents or by discouraging competitors from colluding to raise prices. This title offers a survey of the state of the field.

This volume contains five articles presenting reviews of several topics of current research which are likely to be of interest to optical scientists and optical engineers. Topics include the dynamics of feedback-induced instability and chaos, and the nonlinear interaction of ultrafast pulses.

The second volume of this work contains Parts 2 and 3 of the "Handbook of Coding Theory". Part 2, "Connections", is devoted to connections between coding theory and other branches of mathematics and computer science. Part 3, "Applications", deals with a variety of applications for coding.

Covers a wide range of measurement techniques broadly referred to as Optical Metrology, with emphasis on their applications to nondestructive testing. This book is intended as a tribute to the career of Professor Leopold Pflug.

Gives an overview about insular ecology of the vast Indonesian archipelago to any interested person or working ecologist. This work contains over 300 figures, and provides a glossary and bibliography, as well as tables of abbreviations, conversation factors, international system of units and a geological time table.

Provides a framework for chemical product design problems which are defined together with different solution approaches. This book covers the methods and tools available in the field and discusses challenges that the chemical industry is faced with. It focuses on issues of chemical product design.

Offers information on the technological advancements that have occurred in neuroimaging, thus furthering diagnostic and treatment modalities. This title includes philosophical and ethical implications involving the relationship between clinicians and patients with impaired levels of consciousness.

Talks about Nano and micro engineered membrane technology, an emerging technological area in membrane technology. This book also features applications which cover a spectrum of science, such as micro and nano filtration, gas separation, optics and nanophotonics, catalysis, microbiology, controlled drug delivery, nanopatterning, and others.

Contains 240 review articles by distinguished research workers, which have become permanent records for many important developments. They have helped optical scientists and optical engineers to stay abreast of their fields. There is no sign that developments in optics are slowing down or becoming less interesting.

Looks at how transcription factors may underline the pathogenetic mechanisms of diabetes and obesity. This work applies molecular biology to transcriptional regulation of metabolism and obesity. It gives a theoretical background to understanding the strategies for potential therapeutic targets and their application to disease.

A collection of chapters on key issues in the design and analysis of computer simulation experiments on models of stochastic systems. It focuses on design and analysis issues and intends to survey the concepts, principles, tools and techniques that underlie the theory and practice of stochastic simulation design and analysis.

Dealing with thyroid neoplasms, this book covers various topics in the area including tumor development, tumor markers and preclinical treatment for advanced cancer as well as practical approaches. It gives the general reader and specialist a foundation for what is going on in the area of thyroid neoplasms.

Provides a comprehensive review of the developments and research studies on the pathogenesis and molecular biology of human congenital infections. This title reviews diagnostic techniques and epidemiological data while describing the progress in research and understanding of the prevention of congenital infections and prognosis.

Links fundamental biological aspects of channel catfish to practical culture techniques. This book provides information on reproductive physiology, genetics, and breeding. It offers a treatment of catfish nutrition, feeds, and feeding practices, water quality management and pond dynamics.

Offers an overview of computer networking. This work covers the developments in the field, including voice and data wireless networking, multimedia networking, and more. It provides an introduction and answer questions about hardware, software, standards, and future directions in network technology, Wireless networks, and more.

Details a variety of methods for attaining interface consistency, including central control, user definitions, shared code, and model analysis. This work presents a cost-benefits analysis of organizational efforts to promote and achieve consistency. It also considers the consistency of interface elements other than screen design.

Provides a step-by-step approach to micropower and supply cell circuit design. This book concentrates on the use of commercial micropower ICs by discussing selections of external components that modify the IC-package characteristics. It also describes minimal theory and mathematics, as well as operation of all circuits.

This volume in the "Progress in Optics" series covers topics such as: wave propagation in inhomogenous media; the statistics of dynamic speckles; and the scattering of light from multilayer systems with rough boundaries.

Focuses on the role of gangliosides in three areas of medicine such as cancer, peripheral neuropathies and Alzheimer's disease. This book shows the progress in the pathogenesis of peripheral neuropathies, and the controversial role of gangliosides, also in therapeutic administration.