Klassisk mekanik
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Häftad, Engelska, 2023
128 kr
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘Sean Carroll has achieved something I thought impossible: a bridge between popular science and the mathematical universe of working physicists. Magnificent!’Brian Clegg, author of Ten Days in Physics that Shook the WorldImmense, strange and infinite, the world of modern physics often feels impenetrable to the undiscerning eye – a jumble of muons, gluons and quarks, impossible to explain without several degrees and a research position at CERN.But it doesn’t have to be this way!Allow world-renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Sean Carroll to guide you through the biggest ideas in the universe. Elegant and simple, Carroll unravels this web of theories and formulae equation by equation, getting to the heart of the truths they represent.—In Space, Time and Motion, the first book of this landmark trilogy, Carroll delves into the core of classical physics. From Euclid to Einstein, Space, Time and Motion explores the ideas which revolutionised science and forever changed our understanding of our place in the cosmos.
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
116 kr
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With a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as graceful as the theories it so deftly explains, The Elegant Universe remains the unrivaled account of the modern search for the deepest laws of nature: “a standard that will be hard to beat” (George Johnson, New York Times Book Review). In this new 25th anniversary edition, renowned physicist and author Brian Greene—“the single best explainer of abstruse concepts in the world today” (Washington Post)—updates his classic work with a new preface and epilogue summarizing the significant theoretical and experimental developments over the past quarter-century. From established science, including relativity and quantum mechanics, to the cutting edge of thinking on black holes, string theory, and quantum gravity, The Elegant Universe makes some of the most sophisticated concepts ever contemplated thoroughly accessible and entertaining, bringing us closer than ever to comprehending how the universe works.
Häftad, Svenska, 2014
545 kr
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Mekanik Statik ingår i en serie om tre böcker inom mekanikämnet avsedd för studerande på ingenjörsutbildningar och andra högre tekniska-naturvetenskapliga utbildningar.
Mekanik är en grundläggande komponent i de flesta tekniska utbildningar. Genom studier i mekanik utvecklar studenten sin kapacitet att göra förutsägelser om krafter och rörelser och deras verkan, i naturen och vid konstruktion och design av tekniska system. Den analytiska förmågan, det logiska tänkandet och den effektiva kommunikation som därigenom tränas är användbar inom vitt skilda områden även utanför teknik och naturvetenskap.
Boken omfattar en teoridel och en problemsamling.
Teoridelen tar upp:
kraftsystem jämvikt masscentrum jämvikt med friktionI problemsamlingen finns många övningsuppgifter till de olika avsnitten. Alla övningar har svar i facit och många har kompletta lösningar. I appendix repeteras den vektoralgebra som krävs för att tillgodogöra sig bokens innehåll.
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Relaterad information: Mekanik - Partikeldynamik Relaterad information: Mekanik - StelkroppsdynamikOm författarnaChrister Nyberg är universitetslektor vid institutionen för mekanik på KTH i Stockholm. Han har mångårig erfarenhet av undervisning i mekanik för blivande civilingenjörer och har själv bedrivit forskning inom plasmafysik och teoretisk akustik med tillämpningar inom musikakustik.
Häftad, Svenska, 2024
476 kr
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Boken är tänkt att ge nödvändiga grunder inom mekanik och hållfasthet för studenter, elever och yrkesverksamma inom teknik. Den är strukturerad i tre huvudsektioner: teoretiska grunder, genomarbetade exempellösningar och praktiska övningar, med över 200 övningsuppgifter för att öva och utveckla problemlösningsförmåga inom mekanik och hållfasthetslära. Boken inleds med en kort repetition i matematik med ett antal övningar, detta för att säkerställa att de matematiska förkunskaperna är tillräckliga för tillgodogörande av resterande del av boken.Till boken finns ett digitalt lärarmaterial med följande innehåll:• Lösningsförslag till samtliga övningsuppgifter. • Förslag på kursupplägg och föreläsningsplanering anpassat till denna bok.• Formelsamling.Lärarmaterial är tillgängligt via Studentlitteratur.se, sök på bokens titel.
Häftad, Engelska, 2014
145 kr
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'Beautifully clear explanations of famously "difficult" things ... It almost makes you think you could have been a Newton yourself' John Gribbin Here is the ultimate master class in modern physics. World-class physicist and father of string theory Leonard Susskind and citizen-scientist George Hrabovsky combine forces in a primer that teaches the skills you need to do physics yourself.Combining crystal-clear explanations of the laws of the universe with basic exercises (including essential equations and maths), the authors cover the minimum that readers should master. They introduce the key concepts of modern physics, from classical mechanics to general relativity to quantum theory, and provide a practical toolkit that you won't find in any other popular science book.'A good and noble book' Sunday Times'A wonderful and unique resource. For anyone who is determined to learn physics for real, looking beyond conventional popularizations, this is the ideal place to start' Sean Carroll, physicist and author of The Particle at the End of the Universe'Very readable ... provides a clear description of advanced classical physics concepts, and gives readers who want a challenge the opportunity to exercise their brain' Physics World
Häftad, Svenska, 2014
633 kr
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Mekanik Partikeldynamik ingår i en serie om tre böcker inom mekanikämnet avsedd för studerande på ingenjörsutbildningar och andra högre tekniska-naturvetenskapliga utbildningar.
Mekanik är en grundläggande komponent i de flesta tekniska utbildningar. Genom studier i mekanik utvecklar studenten sin kapacitet att göra förutsägelser om krafter och rörelser och deras verkan, i naturen och vid konstruktion och design av tekniska system. Den analytiska förmågan, det logiska tänkandet och den effektiva kommunikation som därigenom tränas är användbar inom vitt skilda områden även utanför teknik och naturvetenskap.
Boken innehåller en teoridel och en problemsamling. Boken tar upp följande:
partikelns kinematik kraftekvationen energilagar impulsekvationen momentekvationen centralkraftsrörelse svängningsrörelse mekanikens lagar för ett partikelsystem stela kroppens rotation kring en fix axel.I problemsamlingen finns många övningsuppgifter till de olika avsnitten. Alla övningar har svar i facit och många har kompletta lösningar.
Denna nya upplaga har ett nytt praktiskt format och färgillustrationer. Konsekvent färgsättning av pilarna som representerar lägesvektorer, krafter, kraftmoment och hastigheter gör det lättare att tolka figurerna.
Relaterad information: Mekanik - Stelkroppsdynamik Relaterad information: Mekanik - StatikOm författarnaChrister Nyberg är universitetslektor vid institutionen för mekanik på KTH i Stockholm. Han har mångårig erfarenhet av undervisning i mekanik för blivande civilingenjörer och har själv bedrivit forskning inom plasmafysik och teoretisk akustik med tillämpningar inom musikakustik.
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
144 kr
'A majestic story' David Bodanis, Financial Times From the international bestselling author of Physics of the Impossible and Physics of the FutureThis is the story of a quest: to find a Theory of Everything. Einstein dedicated his life to seeking this elusive Holy Grail, a single, revolutionary 'god equation' which would tie all the forces in the universe together, yet never found it. Some of the greatest minds in physics took up the search, from Stephen Hawking to Brian Greene. None have yet succeeded.In The God Equation, renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku takes the reader on a mind-bending ride through the twists and turns of this epic journey: a mystery that has fascinated him for most of his life. He guides us through the key debates in modern physics, from Newton's law of gravity via relativity and quantum mechanics to the latest developments in string theory. It is a tale of dazzling breakthroughs and crushing dead ends, illuminated by Kaku's clarity, storytelling flair and infectious enthusiasm.The object of the quest is now within sight: we are closer than ever to achieving the most ambitious undertaking in the history of science. If successful, the Theory of Everything could simultaneously unlock the deepest mysteries of space and time, and fulfil that most ancient and basic of human desires - to understand the meaning of our lives.
Häftad, Engelska, 1997
145 kr
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Uncover one of the most exciting frontiers of modern physics in this fascinating, insightful and accessible overview of Chaos theory.‘An exceedingly readable introduction to a new intellectual world’ ObserverFrom the turbulence of the weather to the complicated rythmns of the human heart, ‘chaos’ is at the centre of our day to day lives. Cutting across several scientific disciplines, James Gleick explores and elucidates the science of the unpredicatable with an immensely readable narrative style and flair.‘An awe-inspiring book. Reading Chaos gave me the sensation that someone had just found the light-switch’ Douglas Adams
Del 60 - Graduate Texts in Mathematics
Mathematical Methods of Classical Mechanics
Inbunden, Engelska, 1989
669 kr
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In this text, the author constructs the mathematical apparatus of classical mechanics from the beginning, examining all the basic problems in dynamics, including the theory of oscillations, the theory of rigid body motion, and the Hamiltonian formalism. This modern approch, based on the theory of the geometry of manifolds, distinguishes iteself from the traditional approach of standard textbooks. Geometrical considerations are emphasized throughout and include phase spaces and flows, vector fields, and Lie groups. The work includes a detailed discussion of qualitative methods of the theory of dynamical systems and of asymptotic methods like perturbation techniques, averaging, and adiabatic invariance.
Häftad, Svenska, 2014
686 kr
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Mekanik Stelkroppsdynamik ingår i en serie om tre böcker inom mekanikämnet avsedd för studerande på ingenjörsutbildningar och andra högre tekniska-naturvetenskapliga utbildningar.
Mekanik Stelkroppsdynamik ingår i en serie om tre böcker inom mekanikämnet avsedd för studerande på ingenjörsutbildningar och andra högre tekniska-naturvetenskapliga utbildningar.
Mekanik är en grundläggande komponent i de flesta tekniska utbildningar. Genom studier i mekanik utvecklar studenten sin kapacitet att göra förutsägelser om krafter och rörelser och deras verkan, i naturen och vid konstruktion och design av tekniska system. Den analytiska förmågan, det logiska tänkandet och den effektiva kommunikation som därigenom tränas är användbar inom vitt skilda områden även utanför teknik och naturvetenskap.
Boken består av en teoridel och en problemsamling. I teoridelen behandlas:
mekanikens lagar för ett partikelsystem stela kroppars plana kinematik stela kroppens rotation kring en fix axel stela kroppars plana kinetik stela kroppens kinematik i tre dimensioner tröghetskrafterTeoridelen innehåller många genomräknade exempel medan problemdelen innehåller övningsuppgifter, facit och lösningar till vissa uppgifter. Här finns också formelsamling och appendix om tröghetskrafter.
Denna nya upplaga har ett nytt praktiskt format och färgillustrationer. Konsekvent färgsättning av pilarna som representerar lägesvektorer, krafter, kraftmoment och hastigheter gör det lättare att tolka figurerna.
Relaterad information: Mekanik - Partikeldynamik Relaterad information: Mekanik - StatikOm författarnaChrister Nyberg är universitetslektor vid institutionen för mekanik på KTH i Stockholm. Han har mångårig erfarenhet av undervisning i mekanik för blivande civilingenjörer och har själv bedrivit forskning inom plasmafysik och teoretisk akustik med tillämpningar inom musikakustik.
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
1 092 kr
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This established, leading textbook, is suitable for courses in CFD. The new edition covers new techniques and methods, as well as considerable expansion of the advanced topics and applications (from one to four chapters).
This book presents the fundamentals of computational fluid mechanics for the novice user. It provides a thorough yet user-friendly introduction to the governing equations and boundary conditions of viscous fluid flows, turbulence and its modelling, and the finite volume method of solving flow problems on computers.
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
145 kr
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The full inside story of the detection of gravitational waves at LIGO, one of the most ambitious feats in scientific history*Selected as a Book of the Year 2016 in the Sunday Times*'This is empirical poetry. A fascinating tale of human curiosity beautifully told, and with black holes and lasers too' Robin InceIn 1916 Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves: miniscule ripples in the very fabric of spacetime generated by unfathomably powerful events. If such vibrations could somehow be recorded, we could observe our universe for the first time through sound: the hissing of the Big Bang, the low tones of merging galaxies, the drumbeat of two black holes collapsing into one…In 2016 a team of hundreds of scientists at work on a billion-dollar experiment made history when they announced the first ever detection of a gravitational wave, confirming Einstein’s prediction a century ago. Based on complete access to LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) and the scientists who created it, Black Hole Blues offers a first-hand account of this astonishing achievement: an intimate story of cutting-edge science at its most awe-inspiring and ambitious.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
1 435 kr
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Dynamic programming (DP) is a sub-field of optimization concerned with sequential decision making over time. The essential ideas of DP have been adopted in many applications, from robotics and AI to the sequencing of DNA. It is used around the world to control aircraft, route shipping, test products, recommend information on media platforms and solve major research problems. Dynamic Programming: Finite States treats the theory of dynamic programming and its applications in economics, finance, and operations research. It contains classical results on dynamic programming as well as extensions created by researchers and practitioners as they wrestle with formulating and solving dynamic models that can explain patterns observed in data. Adopting an abstract framework that provides great generality, this book facilitates rapid progress to the research frontier by combining rigorous theory with numerous applications, many solved exercises, and detailed open-source computer code.
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
648 kr
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This textbook gradually introduces the reader to several topics related to black hole physics with a didactic approach. It starts with the most basic black hole solution, the Schwarzschild metric, and discusses the basic classical properties of black hole solutions as seen by different probes. Then it reviews various theorems about black hole properties as solutions to Einstein gravity coupled to matter fields, conserved charges associated with black holes, and laws of black hole thermodynamics. Next, it elucidates semiclassical and quantum aspects of black holes, which are relevant in ongoing and future research. The book is enriched with many exercises and solutions to assist in the learning.The textbook is designed for physics graduate students who want to start their research career in the field of black holes; postdocs who recently changed their research focus towards black holes and want to get up-to-date on recent and current research topics; advanced researchers intending to teach (or learn) basic and advanced aspects of black hole physics and the associated mathematical tools. Besides general relativity, the reader needs to be familiar with standard undergraduate physics, like thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. Moreover, familiarity with basic quantum field theory in Minkowski space is assumed. The book covers the rest of the needed background material in the main text or the appendices.
Häftad, Svenska, 2020
285 kr
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Denna handbok är skapad för att hjälpa personer som handhar utformning, underhåll och kontroll av mätanordningar, för mätning av vattenflöden i öppna system.
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
130 kr
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How did we come to understand the force that binds the universe together? In Gravity, Brian Clegg offers a succinct history of gravity from the perspectives of great thinkers including Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Einstein and today’s leading scientists. He explores theories of general relativity, quantum mechanics and our attempts to link the two, as well as time travel, black holes, string theory and why gravity only works at the speed of light.Gravity is anything but simple, but Brian Clegg has written the most accessible book yet on the subject - the perfect introduction to a complicated theory.
Del 11 - Oxford Master Series in Physics
Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology
A Basic Introduction
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
645 kr
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Einstein's general theory of relativity is introduced in this advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate level textbook. Topics include special relativity, in the formalism of Minkowski's four-dimensional space-time, the principle of equivalence, Riemannian geometry and tensor analysis, Einstein field equation, as well as many modern cosmological subjects, from primordial inflation and cosmic microwave anisotropy to the dark energy that propels an accelerating universe.The author presents the subject with an emphasis on physical examples and simple applications without the full tensor apparatus. The reader first learns how to describe curved spacetime. At this mathematically more accessible level, the reader can already study the many interesting phenomena such as gravitational lensing, precession of Mercury's perihelion, black holes, and cosmology. The full tensor formulation is presented later, when the Einstein equation is solved for a few symmetric cases. Many modern topics in cosmology are discussed in this book: from inflation, cosmic microwave anisotropy to the "dark energy" that propels an accelerating universe.Mathematical accessibility, together with the various pedagogical devices (e.g., worked-out solutions of chapter-end problems), make it practical for interested readers to use the book to study general relativity and cosmology on their own.
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
264 kr
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A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
1 198 kr
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Authoritative and bestselling textbook detailing the many aspects of using wind as an energy source Wind Energy Explained provides complete and comprehensive coverage on the topic of wind energy, starting with general concepts like the history of and rationale for wind energy and continuing into specific technological components and applications along with the new recent developments in the field. Divided into 16 chapters, this edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, and illustrations, boasting an impressive 35% new material including new sections on metocean design conditions, wind turbine design, wind power plants and the electrical system, fixed and floating offshore wind turbines, project development, permitting and environmental risks and benefits, turbine installation, operation and maintenance, and high penetration wind energy systems and power-to-X. Wind Energy Explained also includes information on: Modern wind turbines, covering the design and their many components such as the rotor, drive train, and generator Aerodynamics of wind energy, covering one-dimensional momentum theory, the Betz limit, and ideal horizontal axis wind turbine with wake rotation Environmental external design conditions, such as wind, waves, currents, tides, salinity, floating ice, and many more Commonly used materials and components, such as steel, composites, copper, and concrete, plus machinery elements, such as shafts, couplings, bearings, and gears Modern design methods, including probabilistic design Environmental effects and mitigation strategies for wind project siting and the role of public engagement in the development process This book offers a complete examination of one of the most promising sources of renewable energy and is a great introduction to this cross-disciplinary field for practicing engineers. It may also be used as a textbook resource for university level courses in wind energy, both introductory and advanced.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
848 kr
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First published in 1973, Gravitation is a landmark graduate-level textbook that presents Einstein's general theory of relativity and offers a rigorous, full-year course on the physics of gravitation. Upon publication, Science called it "a pedagogic masterpiece," and it has since become a classic, considered essential reading for every serious student and researcher in the field of relativity. This authoritative text has shaped the research of generations of physicists and astronomers, and the book continues to influence the way experts think about the subject. With an emphasis on geometric interpretation, this masterful and comprehensive book introduces the theory of relativity; describes physical applications, from stars to black holes and gravitational waves; and portrays the field's frontiers. The book also offers a unique, alternating, two-track pathway through the subject. Material focusing on basic physical ideas is designated as Track 1 and formulates an appropriate one-semester graduate-level course. The remaining Track 2 material provides a wealth of advanced topics instructors can draw on for a two-semester course, with Track 1 sections serving as prerequisites.This must-have reference for students and scholars of relativity includes a new preface by David Kaiser, reflecting on the history of the book's publication and reception, and a new introduction by Charles Misner and Kip Thorne, discussing exciting developments in the field since the book's original publication. * The book teaches students to:* Grasp the laws of physics in flat and curved spacetime* Predict orders of magnitude* Calculate using the principal tools of modern geometry* Understand Einstein's geometric framework for physics* Explore applications, including neutron stars, Schwarzschild and Kerr black holes, gravitational collapse, gravitational waves, cosmology, and so much more
Häftad, Engelska, 2003
282 kr
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Ideal as a classroom text or for individual study, this unique one-volume overview of classical wave theory covers wave phenomena of acoustics, optics, electromagnetic radiations, and more. Topics include fundamentals, Bessel functions, waveguides, elasticity theory, hydrodynamic waves, and special phenomenon of wave diffraction. With problems.
Häftad, Engelska, 2003
611 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2024
234 kr
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Reveals how the pyramids of Egypt were sophisticated generators of clean energy.Sharing extensive new evidence and cutting-edge research that the Great Pyramid at Giza was built as an energy-harvesting machine, Christopher Dunn details how the ancient Egyptians were generating clean power for their civilization and reveals how the pyramid builders and the great inventor Nikola Tesla were drawing from the same universal knowledge.Looking at each part of the Great Pyramid, from the internal chambers to its massive stone blocks to the pyramidion on top, Dunn reveals how the pyramids in Egypt served to stimulate the release and collection of electrons in the Earth’s crust by harmonizing seismic energy while also attenuating the accumulating stresses. Drawing on exhaustive ongoing research by NASA scientists into the phenomenon known as “earthquake lights,” the author shows how the pyramid builders were inspired by this phenomenon and learned to stress igneous rocks similar to tectonic plate movement in order to harvest the resulting electron flow, which also enabled the pyramids to mitigate any impending earthquakes. He looks in depth at recent research that supports the pyramid energy theory, including new explorations of the shafts of the Queen’s Chamber, Russian research on how the Great Pyramid can concentrate electromagnetic energy, and analysis of the scorch marks on the ceiling of the Grand Gallery, which supports the King’s Chamber explosion hypothesis. He also examines the stunning significance of the large void above the Grand Gallery discovered in 2017.Analyzing the results of extensive acoustic testing and measurements related to specific frequencies within the Great Pyramid, Dunn looks at the vibration and frequency rates found at ancient sacred sites and shows how the pyramids were tuned to the Earth’s frequency. He also includes multiple technical appendices written by experts.While the pyramids’ sophisticated energy-harvesting abilities are now in disarray and disuse, some remnants of their technologies are still there, waiting to be rediscovered and provide our civilization with an abundance of non-polluting power.
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
194 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2025
1 040 kr
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Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, Eighth Edition is the leading turbomachinery book with its balanced coverage of theory and application. Starting with background principles in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, this updated edition goes on to discuss axial flow turbines and compressors, centrifugal pumps, fans, and compressors, and radial flow gas turbines, hydraulic turbines, and wind turbines. Used as a core text in senior undergraduate and graduate level courses, this book will also appeal to professional engineers in the aerospace, global power, oil & gas, and other industries who are involved in the design and operation of turbomachines.Provides the most comprehensive coverage of turbomachinery fundamentals of any text in the fieldExamines, through the laws of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, the means by which energy transfer is achieved in the chief types of turbomachines, together with the differing behavior of individual types in operationDiscusses important aspects concerning the criteria of blade selection and blade manufacture, control methods for regulating power output and rotor speed, and performance testingIncludes coverage of public and environmental issues, which are becoming increasingly important as they can affect the development of wind turbinesOnline teaching ancillaries include a fully updated solutions manual and image bank
Inbunden, Engelska, 2008
2 923 kr
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The First Book Centered on Materials Issues of SOFCsAlthough the high operating temperature of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) creates opportunities for using a variety of fuels, including low-grade hydrogen and those derived from biomass, it also produces difficulties in materials performance and often leads to materials degradation during operation. These obstacles have proven to be challenges in the path to greater commercialization. Focusing on materials-related issues, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Materials Properties and Performance provides state-of-the-art information for the selection and development of materials for improved SOFC performance.The Materials behind the Development of SOFCsSummarizing progress in the field thus far, the book describes current materials, future advances in materials, and significant technical problems that remain unresolved. The first three chapters explore materials for the electrochemical cell: electrolytes, anodes, and cathodes. The next two chapters discuss interconnects and sealants, which are two supporting components of the fuel cell stack. The final chapter addresses the various issues involved in materials processing for SOFC applications, such as the microstructure of the component layers and the processing methods used to fabricate the microstructure.An Important Enabling Technology for Future Sustainable Energy SystemsThis volume shows how the performance of SOFCs can be improved through novel materials and methods, thereby, bringing them closer to commercialization.
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
451 kr
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This volume provides a self-contained introduction to applications of loop representations, and the related topic of knot theory, in particle physics and quantum gravity. These topics are of considerable interest because they provide a unified arena for the study of the gauge invariant quantization of Yang-Mills theories and gravity, and suggest a promising approach to the eventual unification of the four fundamental forces. The book begins with a detailed review of loop representation theory and then describes loop representations in Maxwell theory, Yang-Mills theories as well as lattice techniques. Applications in quantum gravity are then discussed, with the following chapters considering knot theories, braid theories and extended loop representations in quantum gravity. A final chapter assesses the current status of the theory and points out possible directions for future research. First published in 1996, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
246 kr
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Using a welcoming and conversational style, this Student's Guide takes readers on a tour of the laws of thermodynamics, highlighting their importance for a wide range of disciplines. It will be a valuable resource for self-guided learners, students, and instructors working in physics, engineering, chemistry, meteorology, climatology, cosmology, biology, and other scientific fields. The book discusses thermodynamic properties such as temperature, internal energy, and entropy, and develops the laws through primarily observational means without extensive reference to atomic principles. This classical approach allows students to get a handle on thermodynamics as an experimental science and prepares them for more advanced study of statistical mechanics, which is introduced in the final chapter. Detailed practical examples are used to illustrate the theoretical concepts, with a selection of problems included at the end of each chapter to facilitate learning. Solutions to these problems can be found online along with additional supplemental materials.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
708 kr
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Einstein's theory of general relativity is a cornerstone of modern physics. It also touches upon a wealth of topics that students find fascinating - black holes, warped spacetime, gravitational waves, and cosmology. Now reissued by Cambridge University Press, this ground-breaking text helped to bring general relativity into the undergraduate curriculum, making it accessible to virtually all physics majors. One of the pioneers of the 'physics-first' approach to the subject, renowned relativist James B. Hartle, recognized that there is typically not enough time in a short introductory course for the traditional, mathematics-first, approach. In this text, he provides a fluent and accessible physics-first introduction to general relativity that begins with the essential physical applications and uses a minimum of new mathematics. This market-leading text is ideal for a one-semester course for undergraduates, with only introductory mechanics as a prerequisite.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
1 414 kr
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“Where economic theory meets the physics of electricity—everything you need to understand why power markets are unlike any other.” —Jesse Jenkins, Princeton University “Fundamentals of Power System Economics caters to a wide diversity of students; it can speak to economists and engineers alike.” —François Bouffard, McGill University “Perfectly bridges principles of economics with the power system.”—Chongqing Kang, Tsinghua University Understand competitive electricity markets in a decarbonizing energy landscape Designing successful electricity markets requires mastery of both power systems engineering and market economics. Now in its third edition, Fundamentals of Power System Economics explains competitive market principles while contrasting them against the monopoly model as a reference framework. Written by two leading researchers in power system economics, this new edition addresses markets where carbon-free generation predominates. This edition adds coverage of decarbonization economics, government market interventions, and market clearing with high renewable penetration. New material addresses transmission investment cost allocation, generation investment challenges in energy-only markets, and system operator tools including SCED and SCUC. A new chapter on retail markets covers prosumer interactions, flexible consumers, and energy equity. The book also includes: Reorganized structure covering fundamental principles, short-term operational economics, and long-term investment economics across three distinct partsDetailed analysis of wholesale market structures including demand-side bidding mechanisms and examples showing different renewable generation proportionsCoverage of transmission network integration with system operator responsibilities and optimal power flow methodologies explained in monopoly contextsDiscussion of retail electricity tariffs for residential and commercial consumers alongside emerging prosumer business models and flexibility servicesExtensive end-of-chapter exercises and discussion points designed to reinforce concepts and enhance understanding of complex market dynamicsDesigned for graduate and undergraduate students in electrical and power engineering, this book serves power system engineers, operators, planners, and policymakers working in deregulated environments. Fundamentals of Power System Economics provides the analytical foundation needed to navigate electricity markets during the transition to low-carbon generation.