Biophysical Insights into DNA - Peptide Assemblies
Biophysical Insights into DNA-Peptide Assemblies: Structure, Flexibility, and Confinement Khadka B. Chhetri, PhD How do peptides shape the architecture and mechanics of DNA? How does phosphorylation influence DNA binding affinity and compaction? In this compelling volume, Dr. Khadka B. Chhetri explores the intricate world of DNA-peptide interactions through a biophysical lens, bridging computational modeling with molecular biology. From nanoscale structure and flexibility to confinement effects inside nanotubes and chromatin, this book synthesizes cutting-edge research on protamine-like peptides, phosphorylation effects, oxidized DNA behavior, and the mechanical properties of nucleic acids. Each chapter builds toward a deeper understanding of how DNA responds to its environment-and how that understanding can inform fields as diverse as gene therapy, nanotechnology, and chromatin biology. Accessible yet rigorous, this volume is essential reading for researchers and students in biophysics, molecular biology, computational science, and bioengineering.
From Scientific Curiosity to Utopia
Isaac Newton (1643-1727) is widely recognised as one of the greatest mathematicians and physicists of all time. Shortly before death, he is reported as saying, "I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me." This collection of 4 essays represents the author's efforts to place a toe in the waters of "the great ocean of truth" - toe being a play on TOE, the abbreviation of science's anticipated Theory Of Everything. The anthology includes hard science fiction (sci-fi that emphasizes scientific accuracy and technical detail). This is because its aim is to make effective use of science fiction in research that is intended to resonate with the public. The goal of this book is to show that there will be almost unbelievable changes to society in future decades and centuries. This world could become a Utopia with no hunger, no poverty, no disease, and world peace. As stepping stones to this Heaven on Earth, great alterations in the way people think are proposed in the form of likely developments in the sciences (physics, mathematics, astronomy, etc.)
Chemistry and Energy
The processes and materials behind energy technologies: The author details the underlying chemistry of renewable sources, such as biofuels and wind power, as well as the traditionally used coal and gas. Chapters on energy storage technologies and the connection between energy generation and climate change round off this uniquely concise overview of the relationship between chemistry and energy.
Electron Diffraction and Structural Imaging II
This Reprint continues to showcase the advances of electron diffraction (ED) and structural imaging as powerful methods for structural science. Enabled by Cs correctors, direct detection cameras, beam precession, 4DSTEM, and 3DED, these approaches now resolve structures of nanocrystals, beam-sensitive compounds, and complex systems that are inaccessible to conventional X-ray methods. The second volume brings together nine contributions spanning organic charge-transfer co-crystals, graphene bilayers, chiral MOFs, amorphous silica films, perovskite thin films, additively manufactured alloys, lithium-ion cathodes, and zeolites. Featured studies include the precession-assisted 3DED of donor-acceptor systems, orientation mechanisms in graphene layers, absolute structural determination and enantiomorph distinction in chiral frameworks, and precession and energy-filtering effects on electron reduced density function analysis of amorphous materials. Methodological advances highlight scanning precession electron tomography for structural analysis of thin-film regions down to 10 nm and best practices for 3DED workflows, while applications address grain boundary engineering in AlSi10Mg alloys, cathode-electrolyte interphase formation in NMC811, and the first complete structure determination of zeolite ECR-1.
Conjuring the Void
An evocative and richly illustrated exploration of modern art about black holes. Inescapable and mysterious, black holes have long captured the imagination of visual artists, even before their existence was first confirmed in 1971. In Conjuring the Void, Lynn Gamwell explores this fascinating intersection of art and science. Starting with a chronological description of key developments in the science of black holes, Gamwell builds a foundation for the reader through visualizations of black holes created by scientists, depicting how a black hole's extreme gravity affects visible objects in its vicinity. From there, the book explores how artists have addressed the challenge of visualizing black holes by developing new methods of working with diverse materials, including a black paint that absorbs 99.96% of visible light. Gamwell looks at how certain themes within the science of black holes--nothingness, emptiness, darkness, void, silence--are prominent in traditional Eastern thought traditions as well as in modern abstract art. She also considers the work of contemporary artists such as Anish Kapoor, Olafur Eliasson, Takashi Murakami, and Danh Vō, and discusses how they have explored these themes and more in their artworks. The book concludes with a look forward, describing dramatic developments in the imagery of black holes and their changing influence on visual culture.
The Evolution Of Worlds From Nebulae
A vivid journey from stardust to structure The Evolution of Worlds From Nebulae invites readers to witness the birth of the cosmos. Lee Parker Dean s landmark work maps the sweep of cosmic evolution with clarity and wonder, tracing nebulae formation, galaxy development, and the broader universe history that frames modern cosmology studies. Part scientific tour and part philosophical meditation, the book blends careful astrophysics book insight with lyrical descriptions of celestial phenomena, making complex ideas accessible to casual readers while rewarding collectors and scholars with its historical depth. Historically significant and long out of print, this title is now republished by Alpha Editions after meticulous restoration. What was once available only in rare archives has been renewed for today s science lover and tomorrow s historian. This edition is more than a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, revived with attention to original context, readability, and lasting preservation. Inside you ll find vivid explanations of universe creation models, discussions of nebulae dynamics, and reflections on scientific exploration and space exploration that anticipated later advances in astronomy insights. Whether you re curious about cosmology studies, galaxy formation, or the poetic sweep of universe history, Dean s work bridges past and present: an essential read for enthusiasts of cosmic evolution, students of astrophysics, and anyone captivated by the origins of worlds.
Piebald Rats And Selection
A surprising experiment that quietly reshaped how genetics is understood Piebald Rats And Selection invites you into the lab where theory meets living proof. William E. Castle s landmark piebald rats study reads like both a scientific detective story and a foundational text in Mendelian genetics. Through meticulous selective breeding and careful biology experiments, Castle tests the effectiveness of selection and the controversial theory of gametic purity in Mendelian crosses. The book follows generations of rat genetics trials that probe genetic inheritance, heredity science, and the mechanics of selective breeding, offering lucid data, thoughtful analysis, and clear-sighted conclusions that still inform modern genetic theory. This edition is historically significant: Castle s research stands at the crossroads of early 20th-century experimental selection and the emerging framework of genetic inheritance. Scholars of rat genetics, students of heredity, and curious readers will find a rare combination of rigorous scientific research book and readable narrative about discovery. Alpha Editions proudly republishes this long out-of-print classic, restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item and a cultural treasure carefully preserved and optimised for modern readers. Whether you re a casual reader intrigued by scientific history or a collector of classic scientific works, this restored edition makes Castle s contribution to Mendelian genetics, gametic purity, and selective breeding essential on your shelf.
Chavan's Theory of Everything
Chavan's Theory of Everything: A Ripple-Based Redefinition of RealityWhat if the universe is not expanding, not filled with particles, and not governed by forces as we know them?What if motion is an illusion, time is a perceptual artifact, and energy is not a thing-but a consequence?Welcome to Chavan's Theory of Everything, a paradigm-shifting scientific revolution that dares to rethink the very foundation of physics, cosmology, and consciousness. Rooted in the Universal Energy Dynamics (UED) framework, this groundbreaking work replaces conventional assumptions with a simple, elegant idea: the universe is absolutely still-and everything we observe is the result of ripple disturbances resolving within a structured vacuum.Written by Sandeep Chavan, an independent physicist, educator, and deep systems thinker, this book unifies scientific rigor with philosophical clarity. With over a decade of teaching experience and a research portfolio that spans cosmic mechanics, particle paradoxes, and consciousness studies, Chavan offers a model that dismantles quantum confusion, redefines gravity, explains light without motion, and resolves the long-standing contradictions between relativity and observation.In this theory, there are no photons darting through space, no mysterious particles popping in and out of reality. There is only ripple tension, alignment thresholds, and the unfolding of perceptual consequence. From this ripple field arises energy, time, memory, and even the observer.This is not just a theory-it is a lens. A tool to re-examine everything we once accepted as fact.Inside, you'll explore: The Law of Ripple ConsequenceStructured Vacuum Energy (SVE)Chavan's Limit and Alignment Threshold Time (ATT)Why energy is not created or destroyed-it is revealedHow perception, not measurement, defines realityThe bridge between ancient wisdom and cutting-edge scienceWhether you're a scientist, student, philosopher, or skeptic, this book invites you to see again-with clarity.You've been told the story of particles and spacetime. Now, step into the silence beneath it all.Because the universe never moved.You did.
Just Visiting This Planet, Revised and Updated for the Twenty-First Century
From Neil deGrasse Tyson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, comes a spirited journey to the planets and stars, revealing the answers to many mysteries of our galaxy and beyond.In this companion volume to Merlin's Tour of the Universe, we visit again with Merlin, a timeless traveler from Planet Omniscia, who answers a collection of imaginative questions about the cosmos from curious stargazers. Whether waxing poetic about Earth and its environs, the Sun and its stellar siblings, physical laws, or galaxies near and far, Merlin's remarks are witty, humorous, and clear as a starry night sky.Merlin tackles such conundrums as: If aliens exploded Earth's moon, what effect would it have on us?Are black holes gathering matter in preparation for another big bang in another time and dimension?Why does the Moon look bigger on the horizon?Accompanied by the playful illustrations of Stephen J. Tyson, Just Visiting This Planet is a lively, entertaining, and indispensable guidebook to the universe.
The Pale Blue Data Point
"Here is Willis's fundamental argument: The more we learn about Earth--our one 'pale blue data point' for a planet on which life has definitively arisen--the more qualified we will be to recognize signs of life elsewhere. . . . [A] joyful account."--Steven Poole, The Wall Street Journal A thrilling tour of Earth that shows the search for extraterrestrial life starts in our own backyard. Is there life off Earth? Bound by the limitations of spaceflight, a growing number of astrobiologists investigate the question by studying life on our planet. Astronomer and author Jon Willis shows us how it's done, allowing readers to envision extraterrestrial landscapes by exploring their closest Earth analogs. With Willis, we dive into the Pacific Ocean from the submersible-equipped E/V Nautilus to ponder the uncharted seas of Saturn's and Jupiter's moons; search the Australian desert for some of Earth's oldest fossils and consider the prospects for a Martian fossil hunt; visit mountaintop observatories in Chile to search for the telltale twinkle of extrasolar planets; and eavesdrop on dolphins in the Bahamas to imagine alien minds. With investigations ranging from meteorite hunting to exoplanet detection, Willis conjures up alien worlds and unthought-of biological possibilities, speculating what life might look like on other planets by extrapolating from what we can see on Earth, our single "pale blue dot"--as Carl Sagan famously called it--or, in Willis's reframing, scientists' "pale blue data point."
Violations of Hyperscaling in Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena
This Special Issue was initiated by Prof. Ralph Kenna (August 27, 1964-October 26, 2023), who, at the time, was a member of the Entropy Editorial Board and it is dedicated to his memory. Universality is a striking feature of critical phenomena, and its origin is largely illuminated by the renormalization group. Universality allows for the essential aspects of critical behaviour in complex physical systems to be captured through highly simplified models, where only key components such as spatial dimensionality, symmetry, and interaction range are retained. Both theoretical models and real systems are thus grouped into universality classes, which are characterised by sets of critical exponents connected through scaling relations. When these relations explicitly involve dimensionality, they are referred to as hyperscaling. In many systems with a high degree of connectivity, mean-field theory provides accurate predictions independently of spatial dimension, leading to the common assertion that hyperscaling breaks down in such cases. However, this conventional view has been reconsidered in light of recent renormalization group developments, which suggest mechanisms by which hyperscaling might be preserved in an extended version even above the upper critical dimension. The contributions collected in this reprint address these issues, focusing on scaling properties beyond the upper critical dimensionality as well as related challenges in the broader theory of phase transitions and critical phenomena.
A Theory of Everything from Black Holes to Big Bang
Here, we will demonstrate the origin of the universe, the origin of cosmic inflation, the origin of dark matter, the origin of dark energy, the discrepancy between matter and antimatter, the quantization of gravity, the quantization of matter, the quantization of space-time and finally the union of Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity with the theory of quantum mechanics. Based on the above, using the Maldacena ADS/CFT correspondence; we will write a theory of everything (T.O.E.). In order to achieve our objective, we will be based on the development of three theories that we will describe below that will be the fundamental bases or pillars in our development. -RLC electrical modelling of black hole and early universe. -Generalization of Boltzmann's constant in curved space-time. -Electrical-quantum modelling of the neutron and proton as a three-phase alternating current electric generator.
Earthquake as a Nonlinear Phenomenon
This book is written for a wide readership of Physicists, Mathematicians, Geologists and Geographers. Basic concepts of earthquake are highlighted and captured in mathematical equations. In fact, earthquake is the sudden release of energy in the earth's crust, resulting into violent vibrations. The use of of linear mathematical theory is quite limited for a comprehensive analysis of earthquake dynamics. Consequently, the modelling of earthquake phenomenon based on nonlinear mathematical equations give us the leverage of predicting its occurrence and minimizing the risks on the vulnerable population. This scientific work equally elucidates on the sudden appearance and disappearance of oceanic rogue rogue waves, based on the Burridge-Knopoff earthquake model. The impact of magma up flow on the evolution of seismic wave is brought into sharp focus. A practical application of earthquake model to automobile brake system is highlighted, in order to further explain on the elusive problem of disc brake squeal noise.
Recent Advances in Energy Materials
In recent days, "Recent Advances in Energy Materials" should attract researchers as well as academicians not only for academic interest but also for their various applications in electronic devices, wave guides, photonics, sensors and many other fields. Rapidly growing global energy demands, limited reserves of fossil fuels and associated environmental concerns, the intermittent nature of alternating energy sources, the limited efficiency of existing energy conversion systems-these are the challenges that society faces today. Advanced materials are the key elements in the development of improved high-efficiency, low-cost, clean energy technologies. The section "Energy Materials" is a platform for the publication of original articles and comprehensive reviews on all aspects of fundamental science and applied research on materials used for harvesting, conversion, storage, transmission, and utilization of energy. In the present book, some experienced researchers in the said field have spontaneously taken initiative to contribute the basics of such energy materials and their various applications in various devices and components etc. This book covers vivid information on recent developments and future scopes of such systems, such as electrical, optical properties, uses as electrodes, photonics, battery applications and others, which are of great interest for material researchers. Each chapter is designed in order to increase coherence, with each including question sets as exercises for in-depth understanding of the text. Key Features: # Provides up-to-date information on various energy materials such as perovskites, glassy materials, Hydrogen-based system, oxygen-defect based systems etc via experimental work and literature survey. # Presents the future scopes of such systems for researchers, technologists as well as university level students.
Advances in Exploration of Dark Energy
The presented book provides contributions about dark energy. This leads to the discovery of a new law of nature. Also it presented contributions about the nature of time. Also it presented the current state of knowledge about the relationship between faith and science as well as natural laws from a scientific and biblical perspective.
Dielectric Properties of low sintering temperature Bismuth titanate - Bi4Ti3O12 nanoparticle
For your youngster, discover the magic behind the pages and open them a world of possibilities. ""Dielectric properties of low sintering temperature Bismuth titanate nanoparticle"" is an eloquent investigation of the significant influence that reading has on research and development towards nanoparticles. In your role as a parent or guardian, you have the power to change a younger on life by encouraging creativity, empathy, and a passion for learning through research. As you flip each page of this captivating book, discover the simple learning towards the dielectric powder technology. Every tale told is a step towards creating a better future, from encouraging creativity to teaching fundamental life values. Join us on this engrossing journey as we explore the literary world and discover the limitless possibilities that a single book may provide.
Seven papers put Elementary Particle Physics and Cosmology Back on the Right Track
During the last century (1900-2000), Physics and Cosmology have made great progress, a progress so great that it has surpassed the total progress of the entire previous millennium (1000-2000). However, along with the enormous progress that has been achieved, many questions have also been created that need to be answered in order to establish this progress. The answers to the questions that have been created, have been undertaken to be studied by established science, displacing all the small independent researchers whose opinions, even if correct, if they are opinions different from the established opinions, are automatically rejected without being studied or be taken into account. As an example, I mention the opinions that I describe in this book, which although they have been published for several years, established science has ignored them. However, if we analyze the answers that have been given by established science to the questions that needed to be answered, we will notice that, after the discovery of the up and down quarks, in the decade (1970-1980), which together with the electron were considered wrongly, as elementary particles, many other incorrect answers were given. These answers result a great confusion that have taken, Physics and especially Theoretical Physics of the elementary particles, and Cosmology, out of the correct development trajectory. I believe that the careful study of this book will help Physics and Cosmology leading them back to the correct path of development.
General Definition of the Rest Energy
If the rest mass of a sub-atomic particle, according to the famous Einstein equation, is described by its own electromagnetic energy then can we describe a community of these particles by a similar equation? By other words: can we describe a very dense colony of these sub-atomic particles by zero kinetic energy, such that the electromagnetic energy, the quantum term and the gravitational potential are all equal zero? This research discuses this question and surprise answer was: yes we can. I found the evidences of this answer in the primordial universe and the early solar system. In this book you can fined: 1- Alternate relativistic relations 2- Alternate solution for the light elements abundance 3- Alternate origin for the solar system. I found that the current orbitals and physical properties are matching perfectly with my theory.
A Guide to the Night Sky
Explore the wonder of the eighty-eight constellations in our universe through this beautifully illustrated guide. Across human cultures and history, we have looked up to the heavens and discovered the stars, from the well-known Aries Orion to the lesser-known Volans and Triangulum. Each cluster of stars has its own story, both mythic and scientific. With A Guide to the Night Sky, learn practical tips on how to view the skies (with and without telescopes), then put them into action to start your stargazing journey. Read about the first stargazers and how they have been interpreting the constellations for thousands of years. Take a crash course in the galaxy and learn about deep-sky objects of all varieties. Then settle in to discover the eighty-eight officially recognized constellations and learn about their lore, size, location, and all about their brightest stars.
Strange Glow
The fascinating science and history of radiation More than ever before, radiation is a part of our modern daily lives. We own radiation-emitting phones, regularly get diagnostic x-rays, such as mammograms, and submit to full-body security scans at airports. We worry and debate about the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the safety of nuclear power plants. But how much do we really know about radiation? And what are its actual dangers? An accessible blend of narrative history and science, Strange Glow describes mankind's extraordinary, thorny relationship with radiation, including the hard-won lessons of how radiation helps and harms our health. Timothy Jorgensen explores how our knowledge of and experiences with radiation in the last century can lead us to smarter personal decisions about radiation exposures today. Jorgensen introduces key figures in the story of radiation--from Wilhelm Roentgen, the discoverer of x-rays, and pioneering radioactivity researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, to Thomas Edison and the victims of the recent Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. Tracing the most important events in the evolution of radiation, Jorgensen explains exactly what radiation is, how it produces certain health consequences, and how we can protect ourselves from harm. He also considers a range of practical scenarios such as the risks of radon in our basements, radiation levels in the fish we eat, questions about cell-phone use, and radiation's link to cancer. Jorgensen empowers us to make informed choices while offering a clearer understanding of broader societal issues. Investigating radiation's benefits and risks, Strange Glow takes a remarkable look at how, for better or worse, radiation has transformed our society.
The Book On The Shape of What's Coming
The Book On The Shape of What's Coming: Why Everything Feels Broken, and What's Actually Taking Shape Beneath the Surface reveals the hidden architecture of a world in transition.We're not just living through technological change-we're living through a shift in how reality itself is organized. Quantum mechanics, topological design, and networked intelligence are breaking the old rules of certainty, stability, and control. What feels like collapse is actually the birth of new patterns.Alex Nova translates this complexity for readers who sense that something deeper is happening beneath the headlines. Through sober analysis, frameworks, and vivid explanation, the book explores: How quantum logic and topological materials are reshaping computation and matter.Why resilience will replace optimization as the design principle of the century.How AI, networks, and systems thinking are converging into new forms of intelligence.What it means to be a citizen in a quantum age-where participation, not prediction, determines outcomes.The moral and civic questions raised by entangled futures: democracy, scarcity, legacy, and belonging.This is not a manifesto of doom or techno-utopia. It's a map. A guide for thinkers, builders, and citizens who want to understand the next civilizational stack and navigate it with clarity.Because the future isn't arriving from outside. It's emerging from within.
Heavy-Ion Collisions and Multiparticle Production
Quantum chromodynamics (QCD) is the fundamental theory for the strong interaction between quarks and gluons. It is widely believed that phase transitions for color deconfinement exist at high temperatures or baryon densities, and that QCD matter will be in a new phase, i.e., the so-called quark-gluon plasma (QGP), under these extreme conditions. The only known way to achieve the deconfinement phase transitions in the laboratory is through high-energy nuclear collisions. Over the past two decades, nuclear collisions at the Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collider (RHIC) and Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have provided a vast amount of data over a wide range in center-of-mass energy. QGP is believed to be created in the early stage of those collisions, evidenced by multiple signatures, such as collective flow, jet quenching, and quarkonium suppression. This Special Issue is dedicated to the following Chinese pioneers in this field: Hong-Fang Chen, Liao-Shou Liu, Ru-Keng Su, and Qu-Bing Xie. The contributed papers focus on recent progress in global properties of QGP and multiparticle production in heavy-ion collisions.
Secrets D'Ossements
No detailed description available for "Physics in daily life".
The Milky Way
Our knowledge of the Milky Way has been deeply renewed since a dozen years, following the results of the astrometric satellite HIPPARCOS, and those of large stellar surveys. Many concepts thought to be well established disappeared, to be replaced by others going towards a larger complexity: in particular, the discovery of radial migrations of stars has blurred the simple image that we had of the Galactic disk. There has been large progress in some domains, for instance the physics of the Galactic Center with its super-massive black hole; other problems remain unsolved, such as the nature of the dark matter existing like a halo around our Galaxy.This book reviews our present knowledge of the Milky Way, in the simplest and most didactic way as possible. Basic notions are always recalled, which make the book accessible to readers without any advanced formation in astronomy. This basic work will be very helpful to understand the results expected from GAIA, the new ESA astrometric satellite launched on December 19, 2013.
Nuclear Reactor Systems
No detailed description available for "Nuclear Reactor Systems".
Ice, Rock, and Beauty
This stunning collection of images provides a new look at the Solar System made possible by recent exciting missions such as Cassini as well as by other probes and by Earth-based imaging. The book takes advantage of the rich pool of images that is available to tell a story of the Solar System that has not been told before. The images, all from the public domain but not hitherto gathered into a coherent collection, are supported by text and graphics. Each main image is accompanied by a graphic showing the location in the Solar System of the featured object. All of these graphics are based in a template providing a simple representation of the Solar System. The text itself is not extensive, allowing page design to have a high priority. The book is intended for anybody who lives in solar orbit and takes a general interest in the solar neighborhood.
The Principle of Least Action
This book presents a systematic treatment of the principle of least action, tracing its evolution from Fermat's optical principle to its central role in modern physics. Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers, it demonstrates how this single principle underlies virtually all of physics.Key Features: Historical Development: Follows the intellectual journey from Fermat through Maupertuis, Euler, Lagrange, and Hamilton, showing how the principle evolved from observations about light paths to a universal framework for physicsMathematical Rigor: Provides thorough coverage of the calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms, with careful attention to both mathematical foundations and physical intuitionComprehensive Scope: Spans from classical mechanics through quantum field theory: Classical applications: point particles, rigid bodies, continuum mechanics, and classical field theoryModern physics: special and general relativity, quantum mechanics via path integralsInterdisciplinary frontiers and numerical methodsUnifying Perspective: Emphasizes how the action principle reveals deep connections between seemingly disparate phenomena - from planetary orbits to quantum fieldsPedagogical Approach: Balances mathematical formalism with physical insight, using concrete examples to illustrate abstract conceptsThe book demonstrates that far from being merely a reformulation of Newton's laws, the principle of least action provides profound insights into the structure of physical law, revealing symmetries, conservation laws, and the path to modern theories. It serves as both a textbook for courses on analytical mechanics and a reference for researchers seeking a unified view of theoretical physics.
Touring the Planck Scale
This book, dedicated to Antonio Aurilia, provides an overview of one of the most enigmatic fields in theoretical physics: the fundamental interactions at energies ranging from the electroweak scale to the Planck scale. This includes physics beyond the standard model, string theory, p-branes, quantum gravity, quantum black holes, and early universe cosmology. Another goal of this work is to present the physical conditions under which evidence of new physics at extreme energies might be uncovered at current (or near-future) experimental facilities. The book is organized into three parts. The first part introduces fundamental interaction problems and summarizes Prof. Aurilia's life and work, including some unpublished material. The second part forms the book's core, featuring contributions from internationally recognized specialists who collaborated with Prof. Aurilia. The third part summarizes the findings and concludes, with a particular focus on future developments.
How Birds Find Their Way
This book describes our current understanding of the navigation of birds, their methods, capabilities, and achievements. Our knowledge of this field has progressed immensely in the last fifty years, due to the availability of miniaturized tracking and positioning devices, which now allow us to know when and where a specific bird is located and where it is flying. The book is written for a general readership and requires no more of the reader than a true interest in the topic. The text provides accessible overview of the relevant geographic and geophysical basics (latitudes and longitudes, geomagnetism) and of the neural faculties that allow birds to identify these features. The author surveys a variety of striking avian achievements, ranging from trans-ocean and pole-to-pole flights to circumnavigations of the earth. Readers will also learn how the required knowledge is provided and passed on to future generations, through instinct as well as through experience. Our understanding of such information transfer is today much deeper than it was fifty years ago. Nevertheless, many open questions remain. How an albatross leaving the coast of Brazil can find the way to its nest on a rock off the coast of New Zealand--this is a question still waiting to be answered. Thus, a further purpose of the book is to stimulate additional interest and new research into the fascinating and challenging world of avian navigation.
Booklet of Abstracts. Timekeeping, Navigation, Surveying - Cultural Astronomy and Instruments.
The main topic is cultural astronomy and archaeoastronomy. A cultural and thematic arc is drawn for the location of humans in space and time for archaic and ancient cultures. All epochs are presented from Stone Age, Bronze Age, Ancient Cultures, to Early Modern Time or the Baroque. There are in addition remarkable contributions on the topics of timekeeping, navigation, and surveying. Astronomical orientations of buildings and sites are also addressed. There is a special emphasis on scientific instruments, especially astronomical and surveying instruments, but also water clocks, sundials, pendulum clocks and chronometers. Two contributions discuss Astronomical Clocks as heritage of astronomy, but also the technical aspects. Relationships between cultural astronomy and other disciplines like archaeology, anthropology, ethnoastronomy, architecture, art, metrology, philosophy ot history of science are also discussed.
Booklet of Abstracts. Timekeeping, Navigation, Surveying - Cultural Astronomy and Instruments.
The main topic is cultural astronomy and archaeoastronomy. A cultural and thematic arc is drawn for the location of humans in space and time for archaic and ancient cultures. All epochs are presented from Stone Age, Bronze Age, Ancient Cultures, to Early Modern Time or the Baroque. There are in addition remarkable contributions on the topics of timekeeping, navigation, and surveying. Astronomical orientations of buildings and sites are also addressed. There is a special emphasis on scientific instruments, especially astronomical and surveying instruments, but also water clocks, sundials, pendulum clocks and chronometers. Two contributions discuss Astronomical Clocks as heritage of astronomy, but also the technical aspects. Relationships between cultural astronomy and other disciplines like archaeology, anthropology, ethnoastronomy, architecture, art, metrology, philosophy ot history of science are also discussed.
Night Sky Guide 2026
A fully illustrated, portable guidebook for enjoying the night sky in 2026. Night Sky Guide 2026 is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. This in-depth guide introduces readers to the objects in the sky -- from stars, to comets, to globular clusters -- and then takes them through the cosmic events to look out for each month in 2026, with sky maps, moon phase charts and info about the planets. The book also features: Methods for using your hands to measure angles in the sky Information about binoculars and telescopes A glossary of terms A list of helpful resources And much, much more! Night Sky Guide 2026 is both a comprehensive introduction to astronomy and a quick reference book for more experienced sky watchers who don't want to miss a thing. Its compact size means it's perfect for taking on an "astro-vacation" or simply sky viewing in the backyard. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) was founded ad hoc in 1868 and incorporated in 1890 with a dual membership of professionals and amateurs. It has 29 Canadian chapters and over 5,000 members. The Journal of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is entering its 118th year of publication, and the RASC also produces a number of other publications and guidebooks.
Nonlinear Networked Systems and Control
This book is an integrated treatment of its selected research in nonlinear networked systems and control. It progresses from stabilization and regulation to synchronization, providing a systematic approach connecting work in the field. It covers essential control problems methodically, emphasizing problem formulation, techniques, and their interrelationships. Starting with fundamental concepts, the book builds a solid understanding before delving into advanced research areas, facilitating learning and preparing readers for real-world challenges in robotics, automated vehicles, smart grids, and neural networks. This book balances technical accuracy, difficulty, and depth, to make complex theories accessible. The book supports a rigorous theoretical presentation of control design methods with numerous examples. It addresses cutting-edge research topics and prepares readers for advanced studies. By emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical relevance, it equips readers to engage critically with current research and, further, to develop their own innovations in nonlinear networks and their control. Graduate students in engineering and applied mathematics and practitioners and academic theorists in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, and chemical engineering will find this book a valuable reference.
Biophysics in the Cell
This textbook is for all students of the natural sciences who want to understand and apply physical concepts to better describe fundamental cellular processes. For example, the phenomena of diffusion as well as the mechanics of macromolecules and of the cell membrane are treated and illustrated with many examples. Furthermore, the formation of fibrous proteins of the cytoskeleton as well as enzyme kinetics and the functioning of molecular motors are discussed. This compact book builds on a two-semester lecture entitled Biophysics in the Cell, given at the Technical University of Munich. To emphasize different approaches and thus make them more comprehensible, important formulas are often derived in different ways. "By the way" sections, highlighting historical or current backgrounds and the scientific zeitgeist of the respective research, enrich the material in an entertaining way. Attractive, clear and modern illustrations give the book a special charm in addition to the technically up-to-date andcomprehensibly presented content. From the contents: - Origin and structure of cells, basic concepts of biophysics and important basics of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics - Passive motion by diffusion: physical description of diffusion, lattice models, diffusion in a potential, biochemical reactions - Mechanics of beams, polymers and membranes: elastic properties of biological components, forces, bending, stretching, stretching and rupture of the cell membrane and cytoskeleton. - Active movement and enzyme kinetics: functioning of enzymes, molecular motors and the dynamics of fibre proteins in the cytoskeleton
Geographies of the Ear
In Geographies of the Ear, Tania Gentic examines the language and soundscape of post-Franco Barcelona to listen for the remnants of a globalized colonial ear. She theorizes "echoic memory" to understand how sound circulates from the past to the present-and from neighborhood to nation to globe-to trace how sonic practices produce and contest modernity, community identity, and democracy. Focusing on migrant and tourist accents, free radio stations, punk music, drag performances, and antigentrification protests, Gentic shows how the underground sounds in Barcelona complicate a modernizing aural imaginary of place. By thinking through the auralities present in literature, fanzines, comic books, documentary films, television and print media, popular music, public protests, and even everyday conversation, Gentic outlines the difficulties of considering the contemporary city as either the product of a monolingual national identity or a lived space easily circumscribed by geographical categories such as North, South, East, or West.
Geographies of the Ear
In Geographies of the Ear, Tania Gentic examines the language and soundscape of post-Franco Barcelona to listen for the remnants of a globalized colonial ear. She theorizes "echoic memory" to understand how sound circulates from the past to the present-and from neighborhood to nation to globe-to trace how sonic practices produce and contest modernity, community identity, and democracy. Focusing on migrant and tourist accents, free radio stations, punk music, drag performances, and antigentrification protests, Gentic shows how the underground sounds in Barcelona complicate a modernizing aural imaginary of place. By thinking through the auralities present in literature, fanzines, comic books, documentary films, television and print media, popular music, public protests, and even everyday conversation, Gentic outlines the difficulties of considering the contemporary city as either the product of a monolingual national identity or a lived space easily circumscribed by geographical categories such as North, South, East, or West.
Fundamentals of Astrophysics
Presenting a concise overview of astrophysical concepts, the second edition of this textbook bridges the gap between introductory astronomy books and advanced astrophysics texts. Designed for one-semester astrophysics courses, the textbook is aimed at science and engineering students with college-level calculus-based physics. The new edition features both revisions and additions, with the extension of topics such as luminosity distance and the inclusion of notable developments such as the James Webb and Roman Space Telescopes. As before, the chapters are organized into five parts, covering: stellar properties; stellar structure and evolution; the interstellar medium and star/planet formation; our Milky Way and other galaxies; and cosmology. The exposition guides students toward a comprehensive fundamental understanding, using 'Quick Questions' to spur practice in basic computations, and multi-part exercises that offer a greater challenge. The solutions to the questions are freely accessible online, with exercise solutions and lecture slides available for instructors.
Nanoparticle Delivery in Cancer Care
This book delves into the forefront of cancer treatment, exploring the revolutionary potential of nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems. Authored by leading experts, it provides a comprehensive examination of the latest advancements in nanotechnology and their role in transforming cancer therapy. Covering a broad spectrum of topics--including targeted drug delivery, advanced imaging techniques, and personalized medicine--it presents cutting-edge research and innovations that enhance therapeutic precision, reduce side effects, and improve clinical outcomes. With a focus on transformative technologies, this book is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals aiming to understand and harness the power of nanotechnology in reshaping cancer care, paving the way for more effective and personalized treatment approaches.
Aerodynamics Principles for Air Transport Pilots
Aerodynamics Principles for Air Transport Pilots provides a thorough understanding of the forces acting on an aircraft across a range of speeds and their effects on the aircraft's performance, including a discussion on the differences in aerofoil and aircraft shapes.Describing the differences of airflow around subsonic, transonic, and supersonic aircraft, the book gives readers a better understanding of aircraft behavior across different speed ranges. This book begins with the fundamental physics principles of aerodynamics, then introduces the continuity equation, energy equations, and Bernoulli's equation. The second edition features new content on aircraft performance as a part of the applications of analysis of aerodynamic forces, new sections on features of aerofoil on aerodynamic forces, and force feedback on control of personal-computer-based aviation training device (PCATD).The book is intended for senior undergraduates studying to obtain their Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)/Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. Aviation and air transport pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers will also benefit from the content.
Theory of Atomic Nuclei
Theory of Atomic Nuclei: Foundations selects some fundamental problems of the theory of atomic nuclei at low energy. It reviews specific nuclear physics issues in terms of historical development and evolution into more extended theories, which nowadays constitute complete parts of nuclear science.
Nonlinear Dynamics and Applications-In Honor of Professor Osvaldo Anibal Rosso's 70th Birthday
This Reprint is dedicated to Prof. Osvaldo A. Rosso (Federal University of Alagoas in Macei籀, Brazil), on the occasion of his 70th birthday. In his distinguished academic career, Prof. Rosso has authored more than 290 research publications, including about 182 papers published in international journals, mostly on time series analysis, nonlinear dynamics, information theory, and complex networks, as well as their applications to physics and bio-medical sciences. As a result, Prof. Rosso was nominated among the top 5% of researchers with high impact in biological applications in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. In addition to the vast and influential work of Prof. Rosso, we would also like to highlight his leadership and mentoring, especially in South America, where he has nurtured a large and very active community of former students and collaborators in the field of nonlinear time series analysis with a strong emphasis on applications.In recognition of Prof. Rosso's outstanding trajectory, this Reprint comprises eighteen contributions on nonlinear dynamics and applications that have been organized into five topics-nonlinear time series analysis, dynamical systems and models, physics, chaos synchronization, and networks-along with a review of the applications of entropy in data analysis and machine learning. These topics not only reflect the main research fields of Prof. Rosso but they also showcase the diversity of topics covered in nonlinear dynamics, while suggesting timely lines of research to readers.
Heating and Cooling of Air Through Coils
Heating and Cooling of Air Through Coils combines theory and practice to cover the fundamentals in the processes of heating and cooling of air through coils and the key aspects in coil fluid piping systems, coils, and energy sources for the fluid in the coils.
Advanced Non-Thermal Power Generation Systems
Generally, sources for power generation are broken down into two categories: thermal and non-thermal. This book examines non-thermal sources of power generation and emphasizes recent advances in distributed power generation systems.
Observations On The Planet Saturn
"Observations On The Planet Saturn" details astronomical observations made at Harvard College Observatory between 1847 and 1857. Authored by William Cranch Bond, this work offers insights into early scientific investigations of Saturn using the twenty-three-foot equatorial telescope. The book provides a historical record of astronomical techniques, data collection, and scientific interpretations during a transformative period in astronomical study. This volume is a valuable resource for historians of science, astronomers, and anyone interested in the early exploration of our solar system.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
An Elementary Treatise on Heat
"An Elementary Treatise on Heat" by William Garnett, originally published in 1893, offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles of thermodynamics. This historically significant work provides detailed explanations of heat transfer, energy transformations, and the behavior of matter under varying thermal conditions. Garnett's clear and methodical approach makes this treatise an invaluable resource for students and enthusiasts seeking to understand the foundations of thermal physics. The book covers essential topics with precision, reflecting the scientific understanding of heat at the end of the 19th century. This edition retains the original text and illustrations, preserving its historical context and scientific rigor.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
