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About Time

A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks

by David Rooney ...

A captivating, surprising history of timekeeping and how it has shaped our world.For thousands of years, people of all cultures have made and used clocks, from the city sundials of ancient Rome to the medieval water clocks of imperial China, hourglasses fomenting revolution in the Middle Ages, the Stock Exchange clock of Amsterdam in 1611, Enlightenment observatories in India, and the high ... Read more

$17.09 CAD

A captivating, surprising history of timekeeping and how it has shaped our world.For thousands of years, people of all cultures have made and used clocks, from the city sundials of ancient Rome to the medieval water clocks of imperial China, hourglasses fomenting revolution in the Middle Ages, the Stock Exchange clock of Amsterdam in 1611, Enlightenment observatories in India, and the high
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Analytical Instrumentation

by BelaG. Liptak ...

Analytical Instrumentation examines analyzers for detecting pollutants and other hazardous matter, including carbon monoxide, chlorine, fluoride, hydrogen sulfide, mercury, and phosphorous. Also covers selection, application, and sampling procedures. ... Read more

$314.16 CAD

Analytical Instrumentation examines analyzers for detecting pollutants and other hazardous matter, including carbon monoxide, chlorine, fluoride, hydrogen sulfide, mercury, and phosphorous. Also covers selection, application, and sampling procedures.
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Misure. Dai Fondamenti alla Strumentazione

by Cesare Svelto, Roberto Ottoboni, Alessandro Pesatori, Michele Norgia ...

La misurazione è il processo fondamentale attraverso il quale possiamo migliorare la conoscenza del mondo che ci circonda. Questo testo descrive i fondamenti metodologici che permettono di impostare, realizzare, ed analizzare le Misure di grandezze fisiche, insieme ai principi di funzionamento della moderna strumentazione elettronica di misura. I metodi descritti sono in accordo con i più recenti ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

La misurazione è il processo fondamentale attraverso il quale possiamo migliorare la conoscenza del mondo che ci circonda. Questo testo descrive i fondamenti metodologici che permettono di impostare, realizzare, ed analizzare le Misure di grandezze fisiche, insieme ai principi di funzionamento della moderna strumentazione elettronica di misura. I metodi descritti sono in accordo con i più recenti
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Acoustical Imaging

Volume 30

Edited by Joie P. Jones, Hua Lee, Michael P. André ...

Series Book 30 - Acoustical Imaging
In the course of the years the volumes in the Acoustical Imaging Series have developed to become well-known and appreciated reference works. Offering both a broad perspective on the state of the art in the field as well as an in-depth look at its leading edge research, this Volume 30 in the Series contains again an excellent collection of contributions, presented in five major categories: ... Read more

$213.20 CAD

In the course of the years the volumes in the Acoustical Imaging Series have developed to become well-known and appreciated reference works. Offering both a broad perspective on the state of the art in the field as well as an in-depth look at its leading edge research, this Volume 30 in the Series contains again an excellent collection of contributions, presented in five major categories:
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Nuclear Power Plants: Innovative Technologies for Instrumentation and Control Systems

The Fourth International Symposium on Software Reliability, Industrial Safety, Cyber Security and Physical Protection of Nuclear Power Plant (ISNPP)

Edited by Yang Xu, Yongbin Sun, Yanyang Liu, Yanjun Wang, Pengfei Gu, Zheming Liu ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents a compilation of selected papers from the Fourth International Symposium on Software Reliability, Industrial Safety, Cyber Security and Physical Protection of Nuclear Power Plant, held in August 2019 in Guiyang, China. The purpose of the symposium was to discuss inspection, testing, certification and research concerning the software and hardware of instrument and control (I&C) ... Read more

$162.62 CAD

This book presents a compilation of selected papers from the Fourth International Symposium on Software Reliability, Industrial Safety, Cyber Security and Physical Protection of Nuclear Power Plant, held in August 2019 in Guiyang, China. The purpose of the symposium was to discuss inspection, testing, certification and research concerning the software and hardware of instrument and control (I&C)
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Measurements and Observations

Mathematical Methods

by Giovanni Mana ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book deals with measurements and understanding, evaluating, and reporting uncertainties. Its goal is to present fundamental concepts rather than delve into professional expertise. It does not include formal axiomatisation, rigorous proofs, or demonstrations, typically found in specialised textbooks. It is not a monograph; it does not survey the entire field. It is not intended as a ... Read more

$151.01 CAD

This book deals with measurements and understanding, evaluating, and reporting uncertainties. Its goal is to present fundamental concepts rather than delve into professional expertise. It does not include formal axiomatisation, rigorous proofs, or demonstrations, typically found in specialised textbooks. It is not a monograph; it does not survey the entire field. It is not intended as a
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The A-B-C of Construction Estimating & Costing

by william amolo ...

The book is suitable to those in intertiary institutions of learning and those who are now practicing in the Building and Construction industry. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The book is suitable to those in intertiary institutions of learning and those who are now practicing in the Building and Construction industry.
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Calculate the Orbit of Mars!

An Observing Challenge and Historical Adventure

by Jane Clark ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book shows readers how to calculate the orbit of Mars, based on their own observations and using observations made by the author. The historical, observational, and analytical aspects of the project to measure the orbit of Mars are all combined in this one book!Determining the orbit of Mars is particularly important, as originally solving this problem required the founding of modern science. ... Read more

$40.67 CAD

This book shows readers how to calculate the orbit of Mars, based on their own observations and using observations made by the author. The historical, observational, and analytical aspects of the project to measure the orbit of Mars are all combined in this one book!Determining the orbit of Mars is particularly important, as originally solving this problem required the founding of modern science.
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Nanotechnologies in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

A compendium of materials and techniques

by Piero Baglioni, David Chelazzi, Rodorico Giorgi ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book presents novel applications of nanotechnology for the preservation of artistic and historical artifacts. It explains the scientific principles behind numerous nanomaterials and discusses their applications to different types of common movable and fixed artistic substrates. It starts with an overview of the nano-tools developed over the last three decades, such as dispersions of ... Read more

$151.01 CAD

This book presents novel applications of nanotechnology for the preservation of artistic and historical artifacts. It explains the scientific principles behind numerous nanomaterials and discusses their applications to different types of common movable and fixed artistic substrates. It starts with an overview of the nano-tools developed over the last three decades, such as dispersions of
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Laser Doppler Vibrometry

A Multimedia Guide to its Features and Usage

Edited by Enrico Primo Tomasini, Paolo Castellini ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is a continuous learning tool for experienced technical staff facing laser vibrometry technology for the first time. The book covers both theoretical aspects and practical applications of laser Doppler vibrometry, and is accompanied by a multimedia presentation that allows the audience to browse the content and come as close as possible to performing real experiments. After a brief ... Read more

$174.23 CAD

This book is a continuous learning tool for experienced technical staff facing laser vibrometry technology for the first time. The book covers both theoretical aspects and practical applications of laser Doppler vibrometry, and is accompanied by a multimedia presentation that allows the audience to browse the content and come as close as possible to performing real experiments. After a brief
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Fibre Bragg Grating and No-Core Fibre Sensors

by Suzairi Daud, Jalil Ali ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book focuses on the development and set-up of fibre Bragg grating (FBG) and no-core fibre (NCF) sensors. It discusses the properties of the sensors and modelling of the resulting devices, which include electronic, optoelectronic, photovoltaic, and spintronic devices. In addition to providing detailed explanations of the properties of FBG and NCF sensors, it features a wealth of instructive ... Read more

$58.04 CAD

This book focuses on the development and set-up of fibre Bragg grating (FBG) and no-core fibre (NCF) sensors. It discusses the properties of the sensors and modelling of the resulting devices, which include electronic, optoelectronic, photovoltaic, and spintronic devices. In addition to providing detailed explanations of the properties of FBG and NCF sensors, it features a wealth of instructive
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Induction Motor Fault Diagnosis

Approach through Current Signature Analysis

by Subrata Karmakar, Surajit Chattopadhyay, Madhuchhanda Mitra, Samarjit Sengupta ...

Series series Energy (R0)
This book covers the diagnosis and assessment of the various faults which can occur in a three phase induction motor, namely rotor broken-bar faults, rotor-mass unbalance faults, stator winding faults, single phasing faults and crawling.Following a brief introduction, the second chapter describes the construction and operation of an induction motor, then reviews the range of known motor faults, ... Read more

$101.06 CAD

This book covers the diagnosis and assessment of the various faults which can occur in a three phase induction motor, namely rotor broken-bar faults, rotor-mass unbalance faults, stator winding faults, single phasing faults and crawling.Following a brief introduction, the second chapter describes the construction and operation of an induction motor, then reviews the range of known motor faults,
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Experiments on the Thermodynamics of Information Processing

by Momčilo Gavrilov ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This thesis reveals how the feedback trap technique, developed to trap small objects for biophysical measurement, could be adapted for the quantitative study of the thermodynamic properties of small systems. The experiments in this thesis are related to Maxwell’s demon, a hypothetical intelligent, “neat fingered” being that uses information to extract work from heat, apparently creating a ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

This thesis reveals how the feedback trap technique, developed to trap small objects for biophysical measurement, could be adapted for the quantitative study of the thermodynamic properties of small systems. The experiments in this thesis are related to Maxwell’s demon, a hypothetical intelligent, “neat fingered” being that uses information to extract work from heat, apparently creating a
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Advanced Interfacing Techniques for Sensors

Measurement Circuits and Systems for Intelligent Sensors

Edited by Boby George, Joyanta Kumar Roy, V. Jagadeesh Kumar, Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents ways of interfacing sensors to the digital world, and discusses the marriage between sensor systems and the IoT: the opportunities and challenges. As sensor output is often affected by noise and interference, the book presents effective schemes for recovering the data from a signal that is buried in noise. It also explores interesting applications in the area of health care, un ... Read more

$127.70 CAD

This book presents ways of interfacing sensors to the digital world, and discusses the marriage between sensor systems and the IoT: the opportunities and challenges. As sensor output is often affected by noise and interference, the book presents effective schemes for recovering the data from a signal that is buried in noise. It also explores interesting applications in the area of health care, un
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Dehnungsmessstreifen

by Stefan Keil ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Das vorliegende Fachbuch ist ein Kompendium der DMS-Entwicklung, deren letzte Jahrzehnte der Autor selbst mitgestaltet hat. Es stellt für den Praktiker vor Ort, der Installationen für zuverlässige Messungen und die Messungen selbst ausführen will, eine kompakte Arbeitsanweisung dar. Für den Experten, der Probleme analysieren, Lösungen konzipieren und Messergebnisse auswerten muss, ist das Buch mit ... Read more

$141.11 CAD

Das vorliegende Fachbuch ist ein Kompendium der DMS-Entwicklung, deren letzte Jahrzehnte der Autor selbst mitgestaltet hat. Es stellt für den Praktiker vor Ort, der Installationen für zuverlässige Messungen und die Messungen selbst ausführen will, eine kompakte Arbeitsanweisung dar. Für den Experten, der Probleme analysieren, Lösungen konzipieren und Messergebnisse auswerten muss, ist das Buch mit
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The Higgs Boson Discovery at the Large Hadron Collider

by Roger Wolf ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of Higgs boson physics. It offers the first in-depth review of the complete results in connection with the discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider and based on the full dataset for the years 2011 to 2012. The fundamental concepts and principles of Higgs physics are introduced and the important searches prior to the ... Read more

$104.48 CAD

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of Higgs boson physics. It offers the first in-depth review of the complete results in connection with the discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider and based on the full dataset for the years 2011 to 2012. The fundamental concepts and principles of Higgs physics are introduced and the important searches prior to the
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Laboratory Micro-X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Instrumentation and Applications

by Michael Haschke ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Micro-X-ray fluorescence offers the possibility for a position- sensitive and non-destructive analysis that can be used for the analysis of non-homogeneous materials and layer systems. This analytical technique has shown a dynamic development in the last 15 years and is used for the analysis of small particles, inclusions, of elemental distributions for a wide range of different applications both ... Read more

$162.62 CAD

Micro-X-ray fluorescence offers the possibility for a position- sensitive and non-destructive analysis that can be used for the analysis of non-homogeneous materials and layer systems. This analytical technique has shown a dynamic development in the last 15 years and is used for the analysis of small particles, inclusions, of elemental distributions for a wide range of different applications both
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智能测绘技术

by 陈翰新 ...

人工智能正在掀起一场技术革命和产业革命。测绘地理信息行业紧跟时代步伐，在多学科的渗透与融合下，已步入智能化发展阶段。跨界融合、泛在感知、智能自主、精准服务是智能测绘的主要特征。本书是作者及所在团队（重庆市勘测院、自然资源部智能城市时空信息与装备工程技术创新中心）在测绘地理信息领域多年的研究实践积累，侧重于智能测绘技术的集成创新和综合应用，特别是智能测绘技术在实际应用中所遇问题的关键技术攻关和应用实践。具体而言，包括在点云数据获取与处理、航测图库一体化构建、实景三维建设、城市信息模型构建、变形监测等技术领域开展的技术探索和研发成果，并以在自然资源调查监测、生态修复与保护、建（构）筑物安全监测、历史文化遗产保护测绘、国土空间规划管理支撑服务等领域开展的典型工程项目为例介绍智能测绘技术的综合应用。　　本书适合从事测绘地理信息及工程勘察设计技术研究、应用的专业人士阅读 ... Read more

$29.71 CAD

人工智能正在掀起一场技术革命和产业革命。测绘地理信息行业紧跟时代步伐，在多学科的渗透与融合下，已步入智能化发展阶段。跨界融合、泛在感知、智能自主、精准服务是智能测绘的主要特征。本书是作者及所在团队（重庆市勘测院、自然资源部智能城市时空信息与装备工程技术创新中心）在测绘地理信息领域多年的研究实践积累，侧重于智能测绘技术的集成创新和综合应用，特别是智能测绘技术在实际应用中所遇问题的关键技术攻关和应用实践。具体而言，包括在点云数据获取与处理、航测图库一体化构建、实景三维建设、城市信息模型构建、变形监测等技术领域开展的技术探索和研发成果，并以在自然资源调查监测、生态修复与保护、建（构）筑物安全监测、历史文化遗产保护测绘、国土空间规划管理支撑服务等领域开展的典型工程项目为例介绍智能测绘技术的综合应用。　　本书适合从事测绘地理信息及工程勘察设计技术研究、应用的专业人士阅读
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Measurements for Decision Making

by Giulio Barbato, Alessandro Germak, Gianfranco Genta ...

In the technical-scientific field, many decisions are supported by measurements. However, it is essential to assign to measurement results their actual meaning to achieve a correct decision. This aspect is particularly important and formally required when operating in Quality Systems. Therefore, measures management must be rigorous and it can find a concrete support in the topics discussed in this ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

In the technical-scientific field, many decisions are supported by measurements. However, it is essential to assign to measurement results their actual meaning to achieve a correct decision. This aspect is particularly important and formally required when operating in Quality Systems. Therefore, measures management must be rigorous and it can find a concrete support in the topics discussed in this
... Read more
Sensors and Instrumentation, Aircraft/Aerospace, Energy Harvesting & Dynamic Environments Testing, Volume 7

Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2019

Edited by Chad Walber, Patrick Walter, Steve Seidlitz ...

Series series Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
Sensors and Instrumentation, Aircraft/Aerospace and Energy Harvesting, Volume 7: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019, the seventh volume of eight from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Shock & ... Read more

$199.43 CAD

Sensors and Instrumentation, Aircraft/Aerospace and Energy Harvesting, Volume 7: Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019, the seventh volume of eight from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Shock &
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History and Measurement of the Base and Derived Units

by Steven A. Treese ...

This book discusses how and why historical measurement units developed, and reviews useful methods for making conversions as well as situations in which dimensional analysis can be used.It starts from the history of length measurement, which is one of the oldest measures used by humans. It highlights the importance of area measurement, briefly discussing the methods for determining areas ... Read more

$152.18 CAD

This book discusses how and why historical measurement units developed, and reviews useful methods for making conversions as well as situations in which dimensional analysis can be used.It starts from the history of length measurement, which is one of the oldest measures used by humans. It highlights the importance of area measurement, briefly discussing the methods for determining areas
... Read more
Fundamental Physics in Particle Traps

Edited by Manuel Vogel, Wolfgang Quint ...

Series Book 256 - Springer Tracts in Modern Physics
This volume provides detailed insight into the field of precision spectroscopy and fundamental physics with particles confined in traps. It comprises experiments with electrons and positrons, protons and antiprotons, antimatter and highly charged ions together with corresponding theoretical background. Such investigations represent stringent tests of quantum electrodynamics and the Standard model, ... Read more

$139.67 CAD

This volume provides detailed insight into the field of precision spectroscopy and fundamental physics with particles confined in traps. It comprises experiments with electrons and positrons, protons and antiprotons, antimatter and highly charged ions together with corresponding theoretical background. Such investigations represent stringent tests of quantum electrodynamics and the Standard model,
... Read more
Precision Machining Process and Technology

Edited by Shuming Yang, Guofeng Zhang ...

Series series Precision Manufacturing
The aim of this handbook is to provide a comprehensive summary of integrated machining processes and technology for precision manufacturing of large-size and small-size components. It presents state-of-the-art of precision machining processes such as precision and single point diamond turning; precision milling, grinding and lapping/polishing, control and sensing technology; precision machining of ... Read more

$405.08 CAD

The aim of this handbook is to provide a comprehensive summary of integrated machining processes and technology for precision manufacturing of large-size and small-size components. It presents state-of-the-art of precision machining processes such as precision and single point diamond turning; precision milling, grinding and lapping/polishing, control and sensing technology; precision machining of
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Evolution of Silicon Sensor Technology in Particle Physics

Basics and Applications

by Frank Hartmann ...

Series Book 293 - Springer Tracts in Modern Physics
This third edition of a well-received monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of detectors and their evolution. In addition to the silicon sensor technology described in the second edition, the book covers the following new topics: precise timing detectors (3D sensors and sensors with intrinsic gain layers), passive CMOS sensors, new developments in HV-CMOS sensors, and ... Read more

$181.25 CAD

This third edition of a well-received monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of detectors and their evolution. In addition to the silicon sensor technology described in the second edition, the book covers the following new topics: precise timing detectors (3D sensors and sensors with intrinsic gain layers), passive CMOS sensors, new developments in HV-CMOS sensors, and
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