Peng Yu - Böcker

Acting Chinese is a year-long course that, together with the companion website, integrates language learning with the acquisition of cultural knowledge, and treats culture as an integral part of human behavior and communication. Using modern day examples of Chinese discourse and behavioral culture, it trains students to perform in culturally appropriate fashion, whilst developing a systematic awareness and knowledge about Chinese philosophy, values and belief systems that will prepare them for further advanced study of Chinese language and culture. Each lesson contains simulated real-life communication scenarios that aim to provide a concrete opportunity to see how native speakers generally communicate or behave in social situations. An essential guide for intermediate to advanced level second language learners, Acting Chinese provides a unique and modern approach to the acquisition of both cultural knowledge and language proficiency.

Acting Chinese is a year-long course that, together with the companion website, integrates language learning with the acquisition of cultural knowledge, and treats culture as an integral part of human behavior and communication. Using modern day examples of Chinese discourse and behavioral culture, it trains students to perform in culturally appropriate fashion, whilst developing a systematic awareness and knowledge about Chinese philosophy, values and belief systems that will prepare them for further advanced study of Chinese language and culture. Each lesson contains simulated real-life communication scenarios that aim to provide a concrete opportunity to see how native speakers generally communicate or behave in social situations. An essential guide for intermediate to advanced level second language learners, Acting Chinese provides a unique and modern approach to the acquisition of both cultural knowledge and language proficiency.

Exploration on how neurodynamic methods can be effectively applied to control complex, flexible robotic systems in research and real-world settings Neurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control presents a comprehensive exploration of neurodynamic control methods for continuum robots—a new generation of soft, flexible robotic systems inspired by nature. The book is organized into seven thematic parts and eleven chapters, progressing from fundamental analytical techniques to advanced hybrid and adaptive control systems. After the introduction chapter, each chapter includes detailed theoretical derivations, algorithm design, and extensive validation through simulations and physical experiments. This book explores how continuum robots are controlled effectively and robustly in real time, without requiring complex modeling or extensive data training. The solution explored throughout this book is a suite of neurodynamic control algorithms, which offer a powerful alternative to traditional model-based and learning-based approaches. These neurodynamic methods—particularly gradient neurodynamics (GND) and zeroing neurodynamics (ZND)—allow for fast, adaptive, and model-free solutions to inverse kinematics and trajectory tracking problems. Written by a team of highly qualified authors with extensive experience in the field, this book includes information on: Inherent challenges in modeling and controlling continuum robots, including model uncertainty, high dimensionality, and elastic deformationMathematical foundations of GND and ZND and the derivation and application of Jacobian-based and model-free kinematic control methodsAdvanced neurodynamic models including predefined-time convergent, time-synchronized, and varying-parameter schemesHybrid intelligent methods such as fuzzy logic-enhanced neurodynamics and cerebellum-inspired architecturesBenefits of neurodynamic control, including real-time performance, robustness, adaptability, and simplicity in deploymentDiscussing theory, design, and applications to deliver state-of-the-art research, Neurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control is an essential resource on the subject for researchers, graduate students, and advanced practitioners—not only a technical reference, but also a visionary guide to the future of intelligent robotics.

This book captures cutting-edge research in semiconductor quantum dot devices, discussing preparation methods and properties, and providing a comprehensive overview of their optoelectronic applications.

This book captures cutting-edge research in semiconductor quantum dot devices, discussing preparation methods and properties, and providing a comprehensive overview of their optoelectronic applications.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Smart Grid and Innovative Frontiers in Telecommunications, SmartGIFT 2020, held in Chicago, USA, in December 2020.

This book highlights cutting-edge research in surface plasmons, discussing the different types and providing a comprehensive overview of their applications.

This book highlights cutting-edge research in surface plasmons, discussing the different types and providing a comprehensive overview of their applications.

Integrated Nanophotonics Helps readers understand the important advances in nanophotonics materials development and their latest applications This book introduces the current state of and emerging trends in the development of integrated nanophotonics. Written by three well-qualified authors, it systematically reviews the knowledge of integrated nanophotonics from theory to the most recent technological developments. It also covers the applications of integrated nanophotonics in essential areas such as neuromorphic computing, biosensing, and optical communications. Lastly, it brings together the latest advancements in the key principles of photonic integrated circuits, plus the recent advances in tackling the barriers in photonic integrated circuits. Sample topics included in this comprehensive resource include: Platforms for integrated nanophotonics, including lithium niobate nanophotonics, indium phosphide nanophotonics, silicon nanophotonics, and nonlinear optics for integrated photonicsThe devices and technologies for integrated nanophotonics in on-chip light sources, optical packaging of photonic integrated circuits, optical interconnects, and light processing devicesApplications on neuromorphic computing, biosensing, LIDAR, and computing for AI and artificial neural network and deep learningMaterials scientists, physicists, and physical chemists can use this book to understand the totality of cutting-edge theory, research, and applications in the field of integrated nanophotonics.