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Direct Gear Design

By: Alexander L. Kapelevich

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The updated and improved second edition of Direct Gear Design details a nonstandard gear design approach that makes it possible to significantly improve gear drive performance. Providing engineers with gear design solutions beyond standard limits, this book delivers engineers with practical and innovative solutions to optimize gearing technologies. The majority of modern gears are over-standardized, not allowing gear design engineers to see possible gear design solutions outside of standard limits. The book explores opportunities to improve and optimize gears beyond these limitations. The method of Direct Gear Design has been proven to maximise gear drive performance, increase transmission load capacity and efficiency, and reduce size and weight. Discussing the use of gears made from powder metal and plastic, the book surveys gear manufacture and makes use of extensive references to encourage further exploration of gear design innovation. Additionally, the book provides an overview of manufacturing technologies and traditional gear design, as well as covering topics such as asymmetric gears, tolerance selection and measurement methods of custom gears. Written accessibly, with a focus on practical examples, this fully updated edition will serve as a guidebook for all professionals exploring high-performance gearing system technologies.

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1000388948

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Discrete Differential Geometry

Integrable Structure

By: Alexander I. Bobenko,Yuri B. Suris

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Discrete Differential Geometry

Integrable Structure

By: Alexander I. Bobenko,Yuri B. Suris

An emerging field of discrete differential geometry aims at the development of discrete equivalents of notions and methods of classical differential geometry. The latter appears as a limit of a refinement of the discretization. Current interest in discrete differential geometry derives not only from its importance in pure mathematics but also from its applications in computer graphics, theoretical physics, architecture, and numerics. Rather unexpectedly, the very basic structures of discrete differential geometry turn out to be related to the theory of integrable systems. One of the main goals of this book is to reveal this integrable structure of discrete differential geometry. For a given smooth geometry one can suggest many different discretizations. Which one is the best? This book answers this question by providing fundamental discretization principles and applying them to numerous concrete problems. It turns out that intelligent theoretical discretizations are distinguished also by their good performance in applications. The intended audience of this book is threefold. It is a textbook on discrete differential geometry and integrable systems suitable for a one semester graduate course. On the other hand, it is addressed to specialists in geometry and mathematical physics. It reflects the recent progress in discrete differential geometry and contains many original results. The third group of readers at which this book is targeted is formed by specialists in geometry processing, computer graphics, architectural design, numerical simulations, and animation. They may find here answers to the question “How do we discretize differential geometry?” arising in their specific field. Prerequisites for reading this book include standard undergraduate background (calculus and linear algebra). No knowledge of differential geometry is expected, although some familiarity with curves and surfaces can be helpful.

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American Mathematical Society

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1470474565

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Handbook of Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists

By: Andrei D. Polyanin,Alexander V. Manzhirov

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Handbook of Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists

By: Andrei D. Polyanin,Alexander V. Manzhirov

Covering the main fields of mathematics, this handbook focuses on the methods used for obtaining solutions of various classes of mathematical equations that underlie the mathematical modeling of numerous phenomena and processes in science and technology. The authors describe formulas, methods, equations, and solutions that are frequently used in scientific and engineering applications and present classical as well as newer solution methods for various mathematical equations. The book supplies numerous examples, graphs, figures, and diagrams and contains many results in tabular form, including finite sums and series and exact solutions of differential, integral, and functional equations.

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CRC Press

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1420010514

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9781420010510

Members, Organizations and Performance

An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Party Membership Size

By: Alexander C. Tan

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Members, Organizations and Performance

An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Party Membership Size

By: Alexander C. Tan

This title was first published in 2000. The author offers a contribution to the ongoing debate on the rise of the cartel party in democratic systems of government. His study examines the question of whether the decline in party size impacts democratic development and concludes by discussing implications for the future.

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Routledge

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1351724444

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Learning Trigonometry By Problem Solving

By: Alexander Rozenblyum,Leonid Rozenblyum

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Learning Trigonometry By Problem Solving

By: Alexander Rozenblyum,Leonid Rozenblyum

In this book, trigonometry is presented mainly through the solution of specific problems. The problems are meant to help the reader consolidate their knowledge of the subject. In addition, they serve to motivate and provide context for the concepts, definitions, and results as they are presented. In this way, it enables a more active mastery of the subject, directly linking the results of the theory with their applications. Some historical notes are also embedded in selected chapters.The problems in the book are selected from a variety of disciplines, such as physics, medicine, architecture, and so on. They include solving triangles, trigonometric equations, and their applications. Taken together, the problems cover the entirety of material contained in a standard trigonometry course which is studied in high school and college.We have also added some interesting, in our opinion, entertainment problems. To solve them, no special knowledge is required. While they are not directly related to the subject of the book, they reflect its spirit and contribute to a more lighthearted reading of the material.

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World Scientific

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9811231222

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9789811231223

Microwaves in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry

By: C. Oliver Kappe,Alexander Stadler,Doris Dallinger

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Microwaves in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry

By: C. Oliver Kappe,Alexander Stadler,Doris Dallinger

Tailored to the needs of medicinal and natural products chemists, the second edition of this unique handbook brings the contents up to speed, almost doubling the amount of chemical information with an additional volume. As in the predecessor, a short introductory section covers the theoretical background and evaluates currently available instrumentation and equipment. The main part of the book then goes on to systematically survey the complete range of published microwave-assisted synthesis methods from their beginnings in the 1990s to mid-2011, drawing on data from more than 5,000 reports and publications. Throughout, the focus is on those reactions, reagents and reaction conditions that work, and that are the most relevant for medicinal and natural products chemistry. A much expanded section is devoted to combinatorial, highthroughput and flow chemistry methods.

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John Wiley & Sons

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3527647848

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Revival: Taiwan's National Security: Dilemmas and Opportunities (2001)

By: Alexander C. Tan,Steve Chan

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Revival: Taiwan's National Security: Dilemmas and Opportunities (2001)

By: Alexander C. Tan,Steve Chan

This title was first published in 2001. Clearly structured and very accessible, this book rigorously examines the key issues affecting Taiwan’s increasingly precarious position as an independent nation. An impressive supplementary resource text for Asian politics and international relations courses.

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1351749773

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Handbook of Formulas and Tables for Signal Processing

By: Alexander D. Poularikas

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Handbook of Formulas and Tables for Signal Processing

By: Alexander D. Poularikas

This book serves as an essential reference for all engineers involved in signal and image processing. It examines the theories and applications of signal processing in filtering, coding, transmitting, estimating, detecting, analysing, recognising, and reproducing signals.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540648348

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Mixed-Member Electoral Systems in Constitutional Context

Taiwan, Japan, and Beyond

By: Nathan F. Batto,Chi Huang,Alexander C. Tan,Gary W. Cox

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Mixed-Member Electoral Systems in Constitutional Context

Taiwan, Japan, and Beyond

By: Nathan F. Batto,Chi Huang,Alexander C. Tan,Gary W. Cox

Reformers have promoted mixed-member electoral systems as the “best of both worlds.” In this volume, internationally recognized political scientists evaluate the ways in which the introduction of a mixed-member electoral system affects the configuration of political parties. The contributors examine several political phenomena, including cabinet post allocation, nominations, preelectoral coalitions, split-ticket voting, and the size of party systems and faction systems. Significantly, they also consider various ways in which the constitutional system—especially whether the head of government is elected directly or indirectly—can modify the incentives created by the electoral system. The findings presented here demonstrate that the success of electoral reform depends not only on the specification of new electoral rules per se but also on the political context—and especially the constitutional framework—within which such rules are embedded.

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University of Michigan Press

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0472900625

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9780472900626

Applied Optics and Optical Design

By: Alexander Eugen Conrady,Rudolf Kingslake

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Applied Optics and Optical Design

By: Alexander Eugen Conrady,Rudolf Kingslake

Classic work presents Conrady's complete system of optical design. Part One covers all ordinary ray-tracing methods, together with the complete theory of primary aberration and as much of higher aberration as is needed for the design of telescopes, low-power microscopes, and simple optical systems.

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Courier Corporation

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0486670074

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9780486670072

Crystal Structure Analysis

Principles and Practice

By: Alexander J Blake

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Crystal Structure Analysis

Principles and Practice

By: Alexander J Blake

By choosing an approach that avoids undue emphasis on the mathematics involved, this book gives practical advice on topics such as growing crystals, solving and refining structures, and understanding and using the results.

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Oxford University Press

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019921946X

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Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides

By: Alexander V. Kolobov,Junji Tominaga

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Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides

By: Alexander V. Kolobov,Junji Tominaga

This book summarizes the current status of theoretical and experimental progress in 2 dimensional graphene-like monolayers and few-layers of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). Semiconducting monolayer TMDCs, due to the presence of a direct gap, significantly extend the potential of low-dimensional nanomaterials for applications in nanoelectronics and nano-optoelectronics as well as flexible nano-electronics with unprecedented possibilities to control the gap by external stimuli. Strong quantum confinement results in extremely high exciton binding energies which forms an interesting platform for both fundamental studies and device applications. Breaking of spatial inversion symmetry in monolayers results in strong spin-valley coupling potentially leading to their use in valleytronics. Starting with the basic chemistry of transition metals, the reader is introduced to the rich field of transition metal dichalcogenides. After a chapter on three dimensional crystals and a description of top-down and bottom-up fabrication methods of few-layer and single layer structures, the fascinating world of two-dimensional TMDCs structures is presented with their unique atomic, electronic, and magnetic properties. The book covers in detail particular features associated with decreased dimensionality such as stability and phase-transitions in monolayers, the appearance of a direct gap, large binding energy of 2D excitons and trions and their dynamics, Raman scattering associated with decreased dimensionality, extraordinarily strong light-matter interaction, layer-dependent photoluminescence properties, new physics associated with the destruction of the spatial inversion symmetry of the bulk phase, spin-orbit and spin-valley couplings. The book concludes with chapters on engineered heterostructures and device applications such as a monolayer MoS2 transistor. Considering the explosive interest in physics and applications of two-dimensional materials, this book is a valuable source of information for material scientists and engineers working in the field as well as for the graduate students majoring in materials science.

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Springer

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3319314505

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Learning Basic Calculus

From Archimedes to Newton to Its Role in Science

By: Alexander Hahn

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Learning Basic Calculus

From Archimedes to Newton to Its Role in Science

By: Alexander Hahn

This introductory calculus text was developed by the author through his teaching of an honors calculus course at Notre Dame. The book develops calculus, as well as the necessary trigonometry and analytic geometry, from witin the relevant historical context, and yet it is not a textbook in the history of mathematics as such. The notation is modern, and the material is selected to cover the basics of the subject. Special emphasis is placed on pedagogy throughout. Whhile emphasizing the broad applications of the subject, emphasis is placed on the mathematical content of the subject.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387946063

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9780387946061

Sloshing in Upright Circular Containers

Theory, Analytical Solutions, and Applications

By: Ihor Raynovskyy,Alexander Timokha

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Sloshing in Upright Circular Containers

Theory, Analytical Solutions, and Applications

By: Ihor Raynovskyy,Alexander Timokha

This book presents mathematical fundaments and results on sloshing in an upright circular cylindrical tank with semi-analytical solutions. The book outlines generic mathematical and physical aspects of the multimodal method, describes milestones, and presents several versions of modal systems for an upright circular tank, both linear and nonlinear. The book offers an extended description of the state-of-the-art theoretical sloshing with more than 200 references. It presents mathematical fundamentals of free-surface sloshing problems, details linear and nonlinear modal equations, provides analytical estimates of viscous damping, and covers stability analysis of steady-state solution. The book is for engineers dealing with sloshing, applied mathematicians working on free-surface problems, and lecturers in fluid mechanics that need to know the fundamentals and analytical solutions from surface wave theory.

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CRC Press

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1000209148

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9781000209143

Exterior Billiards

Systems with Impacts Outside Bounded Domains

By: Alexander Plakhov

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Exterior Billiards

Systems with Impacts Outside Bounded Domains

By: Alexander Plakhov

A billiard is a dynamical system in which a point particle alternates between free motion and specular reflections from the boundary of a domain. Exterior Billiards presents billiards in the complement of domains and their applications in aerodynamics and geometrical optics. This book distinguishes itself from existing literature by presenting billiard dynamics outside bounded domains, including scattering, resistance, invisibility and retro-reflection. It begins with an overview of the mathematical notations used throughout the book and a brief review of the main results. Chapters 2 and 3 are focused on problems of minimal resistance and Newton’s problem in media with positive temperature. In chapters 4 and 5, scattering of billiards by nonconvex and rough domains is characterized and some related special problems of optimal mass transportation are studied. Applications in aerodynamics are addressed next and problems of invisibility and retro-reflection within the framework of geometric optics conclude the text. The book will appeal to mathematicians working in dynamical systems and calculus of variations. Specialists working in the areas of applications discussed will also find it useful.

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1461444810

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9781461444817

Signals and Systems Primer with MATLAB

By: Alexander D. Poularikas

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Signals and Systems Primer with MATLAB

By: Alexander D. Poularikas

Signals and Systems Primer with MATLAB® equally emphasizes the fundamentals of both analog and digital signals and systems. To ensure insight into the basic concepts and methods, the text presents a variety of examples that illustrate a wide range of applications, from microelectromechanical to worldwide communication systems. It also provides MATLAB functions and procedures for practice and verification of these concepts. Taking a pedagogical approach, the author builds a solid foundation in signal processing as well as analog and digital systems. The book first introduces orthogonal signals, linear and time-invariant continuous-time systems, discrete-type systems, periodic signals represented by Fourier series, Gibbs's phenomenon, and the sampling theorem. After chapters on various transforms, the book discusses analog filter design, both finite and infinite impulse response digital filters, and the fundamentals of random digital signal processing, including the nonparametric spectral estimation. The final chapter presents different types of filtering and their uses for random digital signal processing, specifically, the use of Wiener filtering and least mean squares filtering. Balancing the study of signals with system modeling and interactions, this text will help readers accurately develop mathematical representations of systems.

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1351837737

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9781351837736

Collision Phenomena in Liquids and Solids

By: Alexander L. Yarin,Ilia V. Roisman,Cameron Tropea

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Collision Phenomena in Liquids and Solids

By: Alexander L. Yarin,Ilia V. Roisman,Cameron Tropea

A unique and in-depth discussion uncovering the unifying features of collision phenomena in liquids and solids, along with applications.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107147905

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9781107147904

Simian Virology

By: Alexander F. Voevodin,Preston A. Marx

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Simian Virology

By: Alexander F. Voevodin,Preston A. Marx

Simian Virology is the first text to comprehensively cover all currently known simian viruses. Chapters provide an overview of nonhuman primate models of medically important viral diseases as well as natural infections of nonhuman primates with human and animal viruses. The text covers a variety of topics including primate models of medically important viral diseases such as AIDS, hypotheses on the origins of epidemic forms of HIV, and viral diseases caused by non-simian viruses in both wild and captive primates.

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0813809584

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