Author: A. K. Saxena
Publisher: Alpha Science International, Ltd
Keywords: physics, modern, principles
Number of Pages: 918
Published: 2006-01-03
List price: $79.95
ISBN-10: 1842652133
ISBN-13: 9781842652138

Principles of Modern Physics covers important developments in physics during the twentieth century. Beginning with the development of the quantum concept and radiation laws, followed by Einstein’s special relativity, it covers atomic structure, basics of spectra, basic (non relativistic) quantum mechanics with an introduction to Dirac’s relativistic wave equation and the problem of hydrogen atom. This follows the statistical distribution laws, X-rays and physics of solids, their imperfections, magnetic properties and superconductivity (including newly discovered high Tc superconduc

Author: Sanjiv Puri
Publisher: Alpha Science International, Ltd
Keywords: applications, concepts, physics, modern
Number of Pages: 390
Published: 2004-07-01
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 1842651846
ISBN-13: 9781842651841

Modern Physics: Concepts and applications introduces the fundamental concepts pertaining to the basic topics of relativity, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics along with the important sub-fields of physics, namely, atomic, nuclear and solid state physics. Besides, the technologically important topics of Superconductivity and Optoelectronics, Lasers and Nanoparticles also are introduced to a reasonable extent. The introduction of latest applications, alongwith already established ones, particularly those based on x-rays, lasers, radioactivity and condensed matter form a key feature of

Author: P. R. Bhave
Publisher: Alpha Science International
Keywords: networks, distribution, water, design, optimal
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2004-02
List price: $75.00
ISBN-10: 1842651323
ISBN-13: 9781842651322

Design of Water Distribution Network is traditionally based on trial-and-approach in which the designer assumes, based on experience and judgment, sizes of different elements and successively modifies them until a network with satisfactory hydraulic performance is obtained. Key Features: · Essential hydraulic, economic and optimization principles are described · Theory is developed gradually for optimal design of simple, single-source branched networks subjected to single loading to complex, multiple-source looped networks subjected to multiple loading · Strengthening and expansio

Author: S.K. Basu
Publisher: Alpha Science International, Ltd
Keywords: biology, india, new, skies, open, roots
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2004-07-01
List price: $160.00
ISBN-10: 8173196044
ISBN-13: 9788173196041

Deep Roots, Open Skies provides a glimpse of the growth of new biology in India during the last decade. Leading senior scientists have contributed articles highlighting their perception of societal impact of new biology on issue concerning health, agriculture and environment. The articles cover a wide spectrum of topics including Infection, Development, Protein Folding, Gene Regulation, and Cellular Signaling.

Author: B. K. Kale
Publisher: Alpha Science International, Ltd
Keywords: inference, parametric, course, first
Number of Pages: 350
Published: 2005-07-15
List price: $68.00
ISBN-10: 1842652192
ISBN-13: 9781842652190

After a brief historical perspective, A First Course on Parametric Inference, discusses the basic concept of sufficient statistic and the classical approach based on minimum variance unbiased estimator. There is a separate chapter on simultaneous estimation of several parameters. Large sample theory of estimation, based on consistent asymptotically normal estimators obtained by method of moments, percentile and the method of maximum likelihood is also introduced. The tests of hypotheses for finite samples with classical Neyman – Pearson theory is developed pointing out its connection with Ba

Author: S.V. Bhat
Publisher: Alpha Science International, Ltd
Keywords: second, biomaterials
Number of Pages: 294
Published: 2005-01
List price: $120.00
ISBN-10: 1842652079
ISBN-13: 9781842652077

As biomaterials are used in medical devices, providing needs in such diverse surgical disciplines as ophthalmology, cardiology, neuromuscular surgery, orthopedics, dentistry etc., they must have intimate contact with patient’s tissue or body fluid providing a real physical interface, which restricts developments most seriously. This book is written for those who would like to advance their knowledge of biomaterials. The subject matter of the book is divided into twelve chapters dealing with structure and relationship of biological and man made biomaterials. The application of these mater

Author: Ashok Verma
Publisher: Alpha Science International, Ltd
Keywords: echinodermata, protozoa, invertebrates
Number of Pages: 532
Published: 2005-01
List price: $99.95
ISBN-10: 1842652001
ISBN-13: 9781842652008

Invertebrates: From Protozoa to Echinodermata provides an in depth coverage all major topics related with various invertebrates groups starting from Protozoa to Echinodermata, emphasizing their structure, function and adaptations. The book deals with important features like osmoregulation, nutrition, locomotion, reproduction of protozoa including disease producing protozoa, the amazing phenomenon of polymorphism and alternation of generation in coelenterates, the wonderful world of corals including their power of defense. The parasitic helminthes, their adaptations to the parasitic mode of lif