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Solar and Planetary Dynamos
Av M. R. E. Proctor, P. C. Matthews m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
911 kr
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Dynamo theory is the study of how large-scale magnetic fields can arise in bodies such as the Earth, Sun and stars, and it brings together researchers in such diverse subjects as geophysics, astronomy and nuclear reactor technology. In this book are papers on the theory of dynamos, delivered at the …
Ecology of Infectious Diseases in Natural Populations
Av B. T. Grenfell, A. P. Dobson
Häftad, 2008
1139 kr
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This is a major synthesis of the theory and empirical knowledge about the ecology and epidemiology of infectious diseases in natural, unmanaged, animal and plant populations. Throughout the book a dialogue is developed between the patterns observed in empirical studies of disease in natural …
Idempotency
Häftad, 2008
993 kr
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Certain nonlinear optimization problems arising in such disparate areas as the theory of computation, pure and applied probability and mathematical physics, can be solved by linear methods, provided one replaces the usual number system with one in which addition satisfies the idempotent law. This …
Models for Infectious Human Diseases
Their Structure and Relation to Data
Av Valerie Isham, Graham Medley
Häftad, 2008
1123 kr
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Infectious disease accounts for more death and disability globally than either non-infectious disease or injury. This book contains a breadth of different quantitative approaches to understanding the patterns of infectious diseases in populations, and the design of control strategies to lessen …
Numerical Methods in Finance
Häftad, 2008
911 kr
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Numerical Methods in Finance has emerged as a discipline at the intersection of probability theory, finance and numerical analysis. This book, based on lectures given at the Newton Institute as part of a broader programme, describes a wide variety of numerical methods used in financial analysis: …
Epidemic Models
Their Structure and Relation to Data
Häftad, 2008
1173 kr
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The problems of understanding and controlling disease present a range of mathematical challenges, from broad theoretical issues to specific practical ones, making epidemiology one of the most vibrant branches of applied ecology. Progress in this field requires interdisciplinary collaboration; …
Geometry of Constrained Dynamical Systems
Häftad, 2008
796 kr
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Many of the fundamental theories of modern physics can be considered as descriptions of dynamical systems subjected to constraints. The study of these constrained dynamical systems, in particular the problems encountered in formulating them as quantum systems, has many profound links with geometry. …
Duality and Supersymmetric Theories
Av David I. Olive, Peter C. West
Häftad, 2009
828 kr
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This is a systematic introduction to electromagnetic duality and its generalizations. The authors are the leading figures in this exciting area of mathematical physics, and their lectures have been organised not only to link with each other but also to describe the fundamental ideas, the …
On-Line Learning in Neural Networks
Av David Saad
Häftad, 2009
770 kr
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On-line learning is one of the most powerful and commonly used techniques for training large layered networks and has been used successfully in many real-world applications. Traditional analytical methods have been recently complemented by ones from statistical physics and Bayesian statistics. This …
Semantics and Logics of Computation
Häftad, 2009
771 kr
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The aim of this volume is to present developments in semantics and logics of computation in a way that is accessible to graduate students. The book is based on a summer school at the Isaac Newton Institute and consists of a sequence of linked lecture courses by international authorities in the …
Models for Infectious Human Diseases
Their Structure and Relation to Data
Av Valerie Isham, Isham m. fl.
Inbunden, 1996
2673 kr
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Infectious disease accounts for more death and disability globally than either non-infectious disease or injury. This book contains a breadth of different quantitative approaches to understanding the patterns of infectious diseases in populations, and the design of control strategies to lessen …
Solar and Planetary Dynamos
Av M. R. E. Proctor, P. C. Matthews m. fl.
Inbunden, 1994
1999 kr
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Dynamo theory is the study of how large-scale magnetic fields can arise in bodies such as the Earth, Sun and stars, and it brings together researchers in such diverse subjects as geophysics, astronomy and nuclear reactor technology. In this book are papers on the theory of dynamos, delivered at the …
Lectures on Solar and Planetary Dynamos
Av M. R. E. Proctor, A. D. Gilbert
Inbunden, 1994
1807 kr
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Dynamo theory, the study of the generation and maintenance of magnetic fields by fluid motions, is important in many areas of physics, ranging from stellar and galactic dynamics, through solar physics and geomagnetism, to reactor physics. This volume contains the lectures given by leading …
Ecology of Infectious Diseases in Natural Populations
Av B. T. Grenfell, A. P. Dobson
Inbunden, 1995
2410 kr
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This is a major synthesis of the theory and empirical knowledge about the ecology and epidemiology of infectious diseases in natural, unmanaged, animal and plant populations. Throughout the book a dialogue is developed between the patterns observed in empirical studies of disease in natural …
Lectures on Solar and Planetary Dynamos
Av M. R. E. Proctor, A. D. Gilbert
Häftad, 1994
846 kr
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Dynamo theory, the study of the generation and maintenance of magnetic fields by fluid motions, is important in many areas of physics, ranging from stellar and galactic dynamics, through solar physics and geomagnetism, to reactor physics. This volume contains the lectures given by leading …
Real-Time Computer Vision
Av Demetri Terzopoulos, Christopher M. Brown
Inbunden, 1995
1962 kr
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Computer vision is a rapidly developing and highly interdisciplinary field of computer science and engineering. An increasing number of researchers are turning their attention to the development of vision algorithms that can analyse dynamic images at real-time rates. Real-time vision is needed for …
Epidemic Models
Their Structure and Relation to Data
Inbunden, 1995
2087 kr
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The problems of understanding and controlling disease present a range of mathematical challenges, from broad theoretical issues to specific practical ones, making epidemiology one of the most vibrant branches of applied ecology. Progress in this field requires interdisciplinary collaboration; …
Geometry of Constrained Dynamical Systems
Av John M. Charap, John M. Charap
Inbunden, 1995
1864 kr
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Many of the fundamental theories of modern physics can be considered as descriptions of dynamical systems subjected to constraints. The study of these constrained dynamical systems, in particular the problems encountered in formulating them as quantum systems, has many profound links with geometry. …
Idempotency
Inbunden, 1998
2358 kr
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Certain nonlinear optimization problems arising in such disparate areas as the theory of computation, pure and applied probability and mathematical physics, can be solved by linear methods, provided one replaces the usual number system with one in which addition satisfies the idempotent law. This …
Contact and Symplectic Geometry
Inbunden, 1996
1944 kr
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This volume presents some of the lectures and research during the special programme held at the Newton Institute in 1994. The book, in two parts, begins with an introductory overview. The two parts each contain a mix of substantial expository articles and research papers that outline important and …
Security Market Imperfections in Worldwide Equity Markets
Av Donald B. Keim, William T. Ziemba
Inbunden, 2000
2834 kr
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The study of security market imperfections, namely the predictability of equity stock returns, is one of the fundamental research areas in financial modelling. These anomalies, which are not consistent with existing theories, concern the relation between stock returns and variables, such as firm …
Worldwide Asset and Liability Modeling
Av William T. Ziemba, John M. Mulvey
Inbunden, 1998
2470 kr
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The underlying theme of this volume is how to invest assets over time to achieve satisfactory returns subject to uncertainties, various constraints and liability commitments. Most investors, be they individuals or institutions, do not diversify properly across markets nor across time. The papers …
Numerical Methods in Finance
Inbunden, 1997
1824 kr
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Numerical Methods in Finance has emerged as a discipline at the intersection of probability theory, finance and numerical analysis. This book, based on lectures given at the Newton Institute as part of a broader programme, describes a wide variety of numerical methods used in financial analysis: …
Semantics and Logics of Computation
Inbunden, 1997
2214 kr
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The aim of this volume is to present developments in semantics and logics of computation in a way that is accessible to graduate students. The book is based on a summer school at the Isaac Newton Institute and consists of a sequence of linked lecture courses by international authorities in the …
Mathematics of Derivative Securities
Av Michael A. H. Dempster, Stanley R. Pliska
Inbunden, 1997
2769 kr
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During 1995 the Isaac Newton Institute for the Mathematical Sciences at Cambridge University hosted a six month research program on financial mathematics. During this period more than 300 scholars and financial practitioners attended to conduct research and to attend more than 150 research …
Higher Order Operational Techniques in Semantics
Av Andrew D. Gordon, Andrew M. Pitts
Inbunden, 1998
1559 kr
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Most object-oriented or functional languages are higher order languages, i.e. ones in which the means of manipulation (e.g. object or function) can itself be manipulated. This 1998 book contains a collection of original articles about recent developments in operational semantics for higher order …
Duality and Supersymmetric Theories
Av David I. Olive, Peter C. West
Inbunden, 1999
2470 kr
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This is a systematic introduction to electromagnetic duality and its generalizations. The authors are the leading figures in this exciting area of mathematical physics, and their lectures have been organised not only to link with each other but also to describe the fundamental ideas, the …
Representations of Reductive Groups
Av Roger W. Carter, Meinolf Geck
Inbunden, 1998
1944 kr
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The representation theory of reductive algebraic groups and related finite reductive groups is a subject of great topical interest and has many applications. The articles in this volume provide introductions to various aspects of the subject, including algebraic groups and Lie algebras, reflection …
On-Line Learning in Neural Networks
Av David Saad
Inbunden, 1999
2429 kr
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On-line learning is one of the most powerful and commonly used techniques for training large layered networks and has been used successfully in many real-world applications. Traditional analytical methods have been recently complemented by ones from statistical physics and Bayesian statistics. This …
