Mathematics - General

This is a collection of four lectures on some mathematical aspects related to the nonlinear Boltzmann equation. The following topics are dealt with: derivation of kinetic equations, qualitative analysis of the initial value problem, singular perturbation analysis towards the hydrodynamic limit and computational methods...

This book deals with the investigation of global attractors of nonlinear dynamical systems. The exposition proceeds from the simplest attractor of a single equilibrium to more complicated ones, i.e. to finite, denumerable and continuum equilibria sets; and further, to cycles, homoclinic and heteroclinic orbits;...

This research monograph discusses newly developed mathematical models and methods that provide biologically meaningful inferences from data on cancer latency produced by follow-up and discrete surveillance studies. Methods for designing optimal strategies of cancer surveillance are systematically presented for the first time in this...

The interaction of the environment with a moving body is called "localized" if it has been found or assumed that the force or/and thermal influence of the environment on each body surface point is independent and can be determined by the local geometrical and...

This volume contains contributions by friends, colleagues and associates of John R Klauder on the occasion of his 60th birthday.Klauder's scientific work embraces vast territories from quantum theories to general relativity, optics and chaotic dynamics. A recurrent theme in his research is the role...

Author: H. P. DikshitISBN-10: 9810216335ISBN-13: 9789810216337Publisher: World Scientific Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/1994Pages: 332Format: Hardcover

This is an introductory text for beginners who have a basic knowledge of complex analysis, functional analysis and partial differential equations. Riemann and Riemann-Hilbert boundary value problems are discussed for analytic functions, for inhomogeneous Cauchy-Riemann systems as well as for generalized Beltrami systems. Related...

This volume contains selected papers presented at the Spring School and International Conference on Combinatorics. Topics discussed include: Enumeration, Design, Graphs, Hypergraphs and Combinatorial Optimization, etc. Covering a broad range, this book should appeal to a wide spectrum of researchers in combinatorics and graph...

The RLISP '88 programming system introduces an evolutionary approach to software development that enables small groups of programmers to advance the state of the art over a period of many years. Each new system is built on top of the old; yet, like an...

This book emphasizes the interdisciplinary interaction in problems involving geometry and partial differential equations. It provides an attempt to follow certain threads that interconnect various approaches in the geometric applications and influence of partial differential equations. A few such approaches include: Morse-Palais-Smale theory in...

Some of the most effective gauges in field theory are noncovariant gauges of the axial kind, such as the light-cone gauge and the temporal gauge. The principal advantage of these gauges stems from the decoupling of the fictitious particles in the theory. The purpose...

Molecular biology and genetics are fast-growing fields with significant results and findings being reported virtually every day. Raw data from the wet lab accumulate at an astonishing rate, making it necessary to analyze the biological data with the use of computers. This book reveals...

This book is adapted and revised from the author's seminal PhD thesis, in which two forms of asymptotically universal structure were presented and explained for area-preserving maps. Area-preserving maps are the discrete-time analogue of two degree-of-freedom Hamiltonian systems. How they work and much of...

This book presents an extensive survey of the state-of-the-art research in parallel computational algorithms and architectures for robot manipulator control and simulation. It deals not only with specifics but also includes general and broader issues which serve as a useful foundation to the topic....

The main topics of this proceedings stress the interactions between the theory of functional equations and the theory of dynamical systems. A total of 38 invited lectures are included.Author: C. SimoISBN-10: 9810206119ISBN-13: 9789810206116Publisher: World Scientific Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/1991Pages: 400Format: Hardcover

This volume consists of very high quality articles which may not only give a very good account of this field in the Soviet Union, but also provide stimulating materials for researchers working on this topic.Author: Yakov SinaiISBN-10: 9810205538ISBN-13: 9789810205539Publisher: World Scientific Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

This proceedings contains contributions on topics such as the models of computation, analysis and design of sequential and parallel algorithms, data structures and their applications, approximating algorithms and probabilistic analysis, and computational complexity.Author: Dan P. BovetISBN-10: 9810203985ISBN-13: 9789810203986Publisher: World Scientific Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1990Pages:...

The purpose of this review volume is to present the opinions of a number of distinguished individuals who have given careful thought as to why mathematics is so "unreasonably effective" when applied to the analysis of the natural sciences.Author: Ronald E. MickensISBN-10: 9810202342ISBN-13: 9789810202347Publisher:...

The Denjoy integral has not found many applications in analysis. Such applications as have been made are due mainly to authors of this book. The original papers are in difficult to obtain Soviet journals. This translation makes this important work available to wider audience...

This volume contains a collection of the lectures of the invited speakers and symposium organizers presented at the International Conference of Computational methods in Science and Engineering (ICCMSE 2005), held in Corinth, Greece, October 2005. The content of the papers bears upon new developments...

Author: Saxon PublishersISBN-10: 1602775605ISBN-13: 9781602775602Publisher: Saxon PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2009Pages: 330Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 10.70h x 8.20w x 0.50d

Author: Saxon PublishersISBN-10: 1602774471ISBN-13: 9781602774476Publisher: Saxon PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2007Pages: 163Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 10.70h x 8.10w x 0.40d

Written by Stephen Hake, author of the Saxon Middle Grades programs, Saxon Intermediate 3 is ideal for students looking for a textbook approach that provides a smooth transistion into Math 5/4. It is also helpful for students who are coming to Saxon from other...

Author: Stephen HakeISBN-10: 1600324517ISBN-13: 9781600324512Publisher: Saxon PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2007Pages: 114Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 10.60h x 8.10w x 0.30d

The pet store is a perfect place to exercise math concepts. Readers will be delighted as this fun volume introduces them to parrots, kittens, puppies, and other animals while reviewing important standards of the math curriculum. They'll review size comparison, sorting, numbers, and counting....

Every day, we're faced with mathematical situations, so much so that we don't even recognize them. This fun volume opens readers' eyes to the math in their world through a walk in the park. They'll find shapes, use numbers, compare sizes, and identify the...

Head on over to your school carnival for some crazy carnival rides, take a road trip to Yosemite National Park, or find out what it takes to win the big soccer tournament. Math is used in many ways throughout your day; grab a book...

Cloud Computing and Digital Media: Fundamentals, Techniques, and Applications presents the fundamentals of cloud and media infrastructure, novel technologies that integrate digital media with cloud computing, and real-world applications that exemplify the potential of cloud computing for next-generation digital media. It brings together technologies...

Count the candy that is needed to decorate a gingerbread house. This brightly illustrated book teaches numbers 11-19 and uses real-world examples and familiar objects to make learning math fun and easy. With bright images and simple text, this full-color book develops students' math...

180 Days(TM) Math for K-6, 7-Book Set provides kindergarten through sixth grade students with daily practice activities to build their mathematical fluency. Whether in a classroom or home setting, this collection highlights key math problems to systematically develop students' skills. This set includes data-driven...

This book combines mathematics and environmental science through studying the Great Barrier Reef.Author: Therese M. SheaISBN-10: 1404260714ISBN-13: 9781404260719Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2006Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.20h x 6.90w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.7Point Value: 1Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 108023 / Great Barrier Reef:...

Author: Greg RozaISBN-10: 140426065XISBN-13: 9781404260658Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2009Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.30h x 6.90w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.7Point Value: 1Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 108025 / Hoover Dam: Applying Problem-Solving Strategies

Originally published in 1949. This meticulously researched book presents a comprehensive outline and discussion of Aristotle's mathematics with the author's translations of the greek. To Aristotle, mathematics was one of the three theoretical sciences, the others being theology and the philosophy of nature (physics)....

In this book Lee Rudolph brings together international contributors who combine psychological and mathematical perspectives to analyse how qualitative mathematics can be used to create models of social and psychological processes. Bridging the gap between the fields with an imaginative and stimulating collection of...

Get Up to Speed on PhysicsUpdated and expanded with new topics, The Physics Companion, 2nd Edition offers a unique and educational approach to learning physics at a level suitable for first-year science students. This new edition expands the presentation to include senior topics, such...

Mastering the basic concepts of mathematics is the key to understanding other subjects such as Economics, Finance, Statistics, and Accounting. Mathematics for Finance, Business and Economics is written informally for easy comprehension. Unlike traditional textbooks it provides a combination of explanations, exploration and real-life...

This book presents a select group of papers that provide a comprehensive view of the models and applications of chaos theory in medicine, biology, ecology, economy, electronics, mechanical, and the human sciences. Covering both the experimental and theoretical aspects of the subject, it examines...

Investigators, their home institutions, and funding agencies play significant roles in the development and outcomes of scientific projects. Submitting a proposal to a funding agency is only one dimension of a multivariable and complex funding process, and understanding this is a good first step...

A revision of Openshaw and Abrahart's seminal work, GeoComputation, Second Edition retains influences of its originators while also providing updated, state-of-the-art information on changes in the computational environment. In keeping with the field's development, this new edition takes a broader view and provides comprehensive...

Colour has often been supposed to be a subjective property, a property to be analysed orretly in terms of the phenomenological aspects of human expereince. In contrast with subjectivism, an objectivist analysis of color takes color to be a property objects possess in themselves,...

Did you know that measurement is important to firefighters? Learn all about measurement and how it helps firefighters do their jobs. You'll also learn the exciting history of firefighting! With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help...

In the fast-paced world of racing, every second is important! Learn about time and how it is measured in racing competitions. You'll also explore time measurement techniques. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the...

Are you ready for vacation? You'll need a budget first! Learn how to budget with a family as they get ready for an upcoming vacation. They'll plan for unexpected expenses, and create a plan to provide for the necessary expenses that are a part...

What does it take to set up a lemonade stand? Follow a boy as he makes decisions about the planning, recipe, budget, and advertising for his lemonade stand! Students will learn the concepts of trading, income, profit, and number patterns with this engaging book....

Focusing on a history of science and mathematics, this title is an English translation of a Latin text that describes the mathematical ideas of Al-Khowarizmi, an Arabic mathematician. At the time of its original publication, the author attempted to use newer phrasing to make...

The First Electronic Computer is a groundbreaking historical and technical account of John Vincent Atanasoff's revolutionary work on the world's first electronic digital computer. Drawing upon years of meticulous research and firsthand experience, coauthors Alice and Arthur Burks trace the remarkable journey of Atanasoff--from...

From Internet of Things to Smart Cities: Enabling Technologies explores the information and communication technologies (ICT) needed to enable real-time responses to current environmental, technological, societal, and economic challenges. ICT technologies can be utilized to help with reducing carbon emissions, improving resource utilization efficiency,...

Since the publication of the first edition, parallel computing technology has gained considerable momentum. A large proportion of this has come from the improvement in VLSI techniques, offering one to two orders of magnitude more devices than previously possible. A second contributing factor in...

The physical design flow of any project depends upon the size of the design, the technology, the number of designers, the clock frequency, and the time to do the design. As technology advances and design-styles change, physical design flows are constantly reinvented as traditional...

Industrial Applications of High-Performance Computing: Best Global Practices offers a global overview of high-performance computing (HPC) for industrial applications, along with a discussion of software challenges, business models, access models (e.g., cloud computing), public-private partnerships, simulation and modeling, visualization, big data analysis, and governmental...