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  • Living Tissues

    An Introduction to Functional Histology
    • 1st Edition
    • R. L. Holmes
    • J. M. Dodd + 1 more
    • English
    Living Tissues: An Introduction to Functional Histology discusses the fundamental concepts that are essential in studying organic tissues. The text first deals with the microscopic study of tissues, and then proceeds to talking about the components of tissues. Next, the book details the organization of tissues, along with the differentiation of cells and tissues. The text will be of great use to students of biology related degrees, such as biochemistry, biological engineering, and medicine.

  • Aminergic and Peptidergic Receptors

    Satellite Symposium of the 3rd Congress of the Hungarian Pharmacological Society, Szeged, Hungary, 1979
    • 1st Edition
    • E. S. Vizi + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Pharmacological Research and Practice, Volume VII: Aminergic and Peptidergic Receptors focuses on how neurotransmitters, drugs, and hormones affect the plasma membrane. Composed of 14 chapters, the book outlines the manner by which presynaptic receptors involved in chemical neurotransmission function. The text then presents various laboratory experiments done to animals to determine how these receptors affect the plasma membrane of these subjects. One of the internal body parts examined is the heart. The variation in sensitivity of opiate receptors is also discussed, focusing on the effect of opioid peptides and morphine on the nigrostriatal axon terminals. The book also discusses the biochemical and pharmacological assets of opiate receptors among mollusks; the upshot of peptides upon biogenic amines of the central nervous system; and how gastrin analogues affect the gastrin receptor of the stomach. This book is a great find for highly trained scholars in the field of receptor research, including biochemists, chemists, pathologists, morphologists, physiologists, and pharmacologists.

  • Analogue Computing Methods

    The Commonwealth and International Library: Applied Electricity and Electronics Division
    • 1st Edition
    • D. Welbourne
    • P. Hammond
    • English
    Analogue Computing Methods presents the field of analogue computation and simulation in a compact and convenient form, providing an outline of models and analogues that have been produced to solve physical problems for the engineer and how to use and program the electronic analogue computer. This book consists of six chapters. The first chapter provides an introduction to analogue computation and discusses certain mathematical techniques. The electronic equipment of an analogue computer is covered in Chapter 2, while its use to solve simple problems, including the method of scaling is elaborated in Chapter 3. Chapter 4 describes the general layout of a computer with specifications of selected commercial computers. In Chapter 5, the use of a large computer is elaborated through a reactor simulation. The last chapter outlines particular general analogue devices. Conductive analogues and other methods and special techniques, which have been used in connection with electronic analogue computing, are also deliberated in this text. This publication is valuable to students and individuals conducting work on analogue computing.

  • Properties and Applications of Transistors

    • 1st Edition
    • J. P. Vasseur
    • English
    Properties and Applications of Transistors focuses on the progress in the applications of transistors, including conductivity, frequencies, valves, and transistor noise. The book first offers information on the physical principles of the transistor and general discussion of linear two-ports. Topics include conductivity of semiconductors, junction transistor, other types of transistors, relations between current and voltage in a linear two-port, relations between the different sets of parameters representing a two-port, and elements of matrix algebra. The text then examines transistor characteristics, including small-signal characteristics at medium frequencies; measurement of the elements of the equivalent circuit; and analogies between transistors and valves. The publication ponders on the transistor as a linear amplifier and bias circuits. Concerns include drift of the working point, calculation of the stability factor, tandem amplifiers, stabilization by compensation of the saturation current, neutralization of a transistor, and measurement of power gain. The manuscript also reviews transistor noise, as well as normal noise in a transistor, comparison with valves, and transistor abnormal noise at low frequencies. The text is a dependable source of data for readers and engineers interested in the properties and applications of transistors.

  • International Symposium On Solid Ionic and Ionic-Electronic Conductors

    Selected Papers from the Conference Held in Rome, September 1976
    • 1st Edition
    • R. D. Armstrong
    • English
    Solid Ionic and Ionic-Electronic Conductors presents a selection of papers gathered from the International Conference on Solid Ionic and Ionic-Electronic Conductors, held in Rome in September 1976. The collection emphasizes studies on lithium ion conductors and solid electrolytes. The conference covers a broad range of topics on solid ionic and ionic-electronic conductors. A considerable amount of papers are written on Li-ion conductors, where topics on conductivity data for several lithium ion conductors; new Li-ion conductors with several different structure types; and the crystal structure of a group of ternary copper compounds of the composition CuTeX are presented. Papers dealing with investigations and applications of solid electrolytes are also substantial and cover topics on iodine diffusion and gettering in solid electrolyte batteries; the application of solid electrolytes to the thermodynamic study of some alkaline earths silicates; and properties and applications of sulfate-based solid electrolytes. Electronics engineers, physicists, researchers, materials engineers, and businessmen in the electronics industry will find the contents of the book insightful.

  • Helium 4

    The Commonwealth and International Library: Selected Readings in Physics
    • 1st Edition
    • Zygmunt M. Galasiewicz
    • D. ter Haar
    • English
    Helium 4 is a collection of materials that examines the various properties of helium 4. The book presents 12 experimental studies and seven theoretical studies. The coverage of the text includes the viscosity of liquid helium below the λ-point; the transfer of helium II on glass; and the determination of the velocity of propagation of the second sound in helium II. The theoretical papers tackle topics such as the theory of superfluidity of helium II; radiation of sound in helium II; and the kinetic coefficients of helium II. The book will be of great interest to chemists, chemical engineers, and other scientists from related fields.

  • Introduction to the Mechanics of the Solar System

    • 1st Edition
    • Rudolf Kurth
    • English
    Introduction to the Mechanics of the Solar System introduces the reader to the mechanics of the solar system and covers topics ranging from the periods of the planets to their flattening and its effects on the orbits of satellites. Kepler's three laws of planetary motion are also discussed, along with the law of gravity; the two-body problem; and perturbations in the motions of the moon and the planets. This book is comprised of four chapters and begins with an analysis of the kinematics of a single planet, focusing on the work of Johannes Kepler, particularly his determination of the orbits of the Earth and Mars and his formulation of his three laws of planetary motion. The following chapters explore systems of ordinary differential equations; determination of orbits using Laplace's method and Gauss' method; the equations of motion and their integrals; the perturbation equations of celestial mechanics; and Lagrange's solution of the three-body problem. The notations of the Earth and the moon are also considered. This monograph is intended for astronomers and astronomy students.

  • The Stopping and Ranges of Ions in Matter

    • 1st Edition
    • J.F. Ziegler
    • English
    Hydrogen: Stopping Powers and Ranges in All Elements, Volume 3 of The Stopping and Ranges of Ions in Matter, provides a nearly complete presentation of absolute experimental energy loss data for hydrogen over the energy range 10 keV < (E/amu) < 20 MeV. The book is comprised of seven parts that present various topics about stopping power theory. Part I provides an introductory discourse about the book. Part II reviews the stopping power theory, and Part III presents the status of experimental data. Part IV talks about fitting the high-energy region, while Part V deals with fitting at low energies. Part VI covers interpolation using two-parameter fitting, and Part VII discusses pathlength and projected range. The text will be of great interest to researchers whose work concerns the stopping and ranges of ions in matter.

  • Mechanics of Composite Materials

    Proceedings of the Fifth Symposium on Naval Structural Mechanics
    • 1st Edition
    • F. W. Wendt + 2 more
    • English
    Mechanics of Composite Materials contains the proceedings of the Fifth Symposium on Naval Structural Mechanics held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 8-10, 1967. The papers explore the mechanics of composite materials for naval applications. The structural requirements of a system and the fundamental mechanical properties of composite materials, as well as the behavior of such materials under various environmental conditions, are discussed. This book is comprised of 40 chapters and begins with an analysis of missile and aircraft systems constraints and operational requirements, along with ship systems constraints and operational requirements, for composite materials. The following chapters focus on structural uses of composites, particularly in naval ships, aircraft, re-entry vehicles, and space vehicle structures; and the micromechanics, structural mechanics, and failure mechanics of composite materials. Problems in the design of joints and attachments are considered, along with the stability of pre-strained laminated media; environmental factors in the design of composite materials; and the effect of water on glass-reinforced plastics. This monograph will be a useful resource for scientists and engineers who are particularly concerned with the mechanics of composite materials.

  • Guide to Trivial Names, Trade Names and Synonyms for Substances Used in Analytical Nomenclature

    International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry Division
    • 1st Edition
    • H. M. N. H. Irving
    • English
    Guide to Trivial Names, Trade Names and Synonyms for Substances Used in Analytical Nomenclature is a list of trivial names, trade names, and synonyms for substances used in analytical chemistry, from acetol and acetylacetone to bromoxine, choline, dithiol, and zincon. This list is intended as a guide to identifying the chemical composition of substances used in analytical nomenclature. Examples of these substances are acetol, whose chemical name is 1-hydroxy-2-propanon... and which is synonymous to hydroxyacetone; aspirin (salicylic acid, acetylsalicylic acid); carbazole (carbazole, dibenzopyrrole or diphenylenimine); cetrimide (hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium bromide, cetyltrimethylammoni... bromide); chloroxine (5,7-dichloro-8-quin... 5,7-dichloro-8-hydro... cumidine (cumidine, p-isopropylaniline): Dahl acid (6-amino-1-naphthale... acid, 2-naphthylamine-5-su... acid); DMG (2,3-butanedione or dioxime, dimethylglyoxime); esculetin (6,7-dihydroxycoumar... aesculetin); gallic acid (gallic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxybenz... acid); glycine (glycine, aminoacetic acid or glycocoll); glyoxaline (imidazole, imidazole); hexone (4-methyl-2-pentanon... isobutyl methyl ketone); isatin (indole-2,3-dione, isatinic acid anhydride); and luminol (5-amino-2,3-dihydro... 2-aminophthaloyl cyclic hydrazide). This monograph will be a useful resource for chemists.

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