Physics and Technology. .

Deals with spatial analysis, pattern analysis, local statistics as well as illustrative empirical applications. This book helps researchers and students gain an appreciation of Getis' methodological contributions to spatial analysis and the broad impact of the methods he has helped pioneer on an broad array of disciplines.

The treatment of time in quantum mechanics continues to be a key challenge in the foundation of quantum theory. This book follows Time in Quantum Mechanics--Volume 1 and is the second volume to detail the problems, attempts and achievements in defining, formalizing and measuring different time quantities in quantum theory. It touches upon numerous related issues as well. Time in Quantum Mechanics-

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Studying the complex physical systems of stellar jets necessitates the incorporation of nonlinear effects which occur on a wide variety of length and timescales. One of the primary methods used to study the physics of jets is numerical simulations that apply high performance computing techniques. Such techniques are also required for analysing the huge modern astrophysical datasets. This book ...

Exploring Possibilities for a New Management Paradigm. .

The Simula Research Laboratory, located just outside Oslo in Norway, is rightly famed as a highly successful research facility, despite being, at only eight years old, a very young institution. This fascinating book tells the history of Simula, detailing the culture and values that have been the guiding principles of the laboratory throughout its existence. Dedicated to tackling scientific ...

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Suitable for internists and further learning specialists, this book presents an overview of the standard of research in hepatology. It provides basic information about morphology and pathophysiology and serves as a reference for various diseases.

Covers experimental aspects of nuclear and particle physics. This book introduces the reader to different techniques used in nuclear and particle physics to accelerate particles and to measurement techniques (detectors) in nuclear and particle physics. It is suitable for students of physics, nuclear engineering and biomedical engineering.

Supply relations are often governed by so-called relational contracts. These are informal agreements sustained by the value of future cooperation. Although relational contracts persist in practice, research on these types of contract is only emerging in Operations and Supply Chain Management. This book studies a two-firm supply chain, where repeated transactions via well-established supply ...

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Provides a comprehensive description of modeling and simulation of the smart polymer hydrogels in BioMEMS environment. This work covers the development of the models in form of nonlinear coupled partial differential governing equations for the smart hydrogels.

David Hilbert held lecture courses on the mathematical foundations of quantum theory twice, before and after the breakthrough in 1926. These documents bear witness to one of the most dramatic changes in the foundations of science. This title deals with the topics such as general relativity, epistemological issues, and quantum mechanics.

Emphasizes principles of digital transmission that permit readers to understand more advanced topics and the associated technology. This book addresses each topic in two different and complimentary ways: theoretically and by simulation.

New Approaches for Collaborative Planning. .

This is a book on the practical side of tropical meteorology which in its 3 Parts covered in 12 chapters reviews several current theories and ideas on tropical circulations and monsoons, offering new definitions and ideas to facilitate a systematic development of the subject. The book emphasizes the need for a system's approach to tropical circulations in general and monsoons in particular to ...

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Building Blocks for a Conceptual Framework. .