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Advanced Biophysics
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This book is intended for the biologists for whom a thorough, knowledge of the physical forces operating in the biological world, and a proper perspective on the levels of organisation and the operations taking place within the organisms, are absolutely essential
The book provides a working knowledge on the relationships between physical properties, chemical constitution and biological function. The nature of organisation of matter and the basic bioenergetis are treated comprehensively, followed by a discussion on the three dimensional orientations of macromolecules and biomembranes, which hold the key to their alignment, location and relegation of duties.
More than half of the book is devoted to the different analytical methods used in the problem - solving in biology. All the major spectroscopical methods and the various separation methods such as chromatography and electrophoresis are described in terms of their principles, basic instrumentation and applications. The language used is simple, and the arduous physical and mathematical treatments are avoided; but care is taken not to sacrifice the factual content. It is sincerely believed that the availability of this book will initiate a gradual updating of the teaching of biophysics, which in turn will facilitate a better understanding of the complex and magnificent biological world.
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Encyclopaedia of Astronomy and Space Science
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The aim of this encyclopaedia is to give, in the light of present knowledge and opinion, definitions of terms that are of importance in Astronomy. It is an encyclopaedia of Astronomy terms, written by specialists, partly for other specialists but more particularly for the man-in-thestreet, and for students and interested workers of all kinds and ages: indeed, for all who wish to understand what Astronomy is.
The terms defined in this book include laws, relationships, equations, basic principles and concepts, as well as the most widely used instruments and apparatus in Astronomy. In short, this treatment comprises the terms both of pure science and of its applications. The fields covered include planets, asteroids, satellites and satellite technology, technical advancements, low temperature Astronomy, the properties of heavenly bodies, nuclear Astronomy; mathematical Astronomy, radio Astronomy and representative topics in relativity and other more advanced and specified fields.
Further to serve the needs of the teacher, student and worker in the field of Astronomy, as well as in related fields, a considerable number of terms have been included from the subjectareas bordering on Astronomy, not only mathematics, but physical chemistry, applied electronics etc. Clarification of the meaning of terms, precision in their use, and uniformity in usage has been especially taken care of. It is worthwhile to make Astronomy literature intelligible to as wide a field of readers as possible.
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Encyclopaedia of Communication Engineering and Technology
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Jones Ronaldo
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This publication titled “Encyclopaedia of Communication Engineering & Technology” deals with varied aspect of Communication technology, and the science of engineering involved with it, with special focus on modes of telecommunication, data-communication and networking. Non-cellular wireless communication system is also dealt, so are the modems and integrated circuits required. A detailed analysis of contemporary mobile communication services and system is also done, including the various tools and techniques applied. An overview of new mobile network technology is presented, so are the details about Bluetooth system, CDMA, GSM/GPRS and GPS Technologies. The history and future prospects of mobile computing is also reflected upon briefly, with special focus on CDPD technology.
This encyclopaedia also covers the various theories and practices of modern-day communication engineering and technology at a global level, including the points related to convergence and divergence. Special focus lies on various theories of communication at inter-subjective levels. A nation-level case study regarding the development and evolution of information and communications technology is presented. Modern trends and utilities of email and internet systems are detail briefly, both from users’ and programmers’ points of views. Methods of organizing and prioritizing, so that the system effectiveness is raised, are also discussed. Suggestions are made regarding doing away with the overload problem, as far as electronic messaging is concerned. The various features of a web/internet system are also dealt, so are the various and utilities and advantages.
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Encyclopaedia of Computer Science and Technology
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Kamal Sharma
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The aim of this encyclopaedia is to give, in the light of present knowledge and opinion, definitions of terms that are of importance in computer science and technology. It is a encyclopaedia of computer technology terms, written by specialists, partly for other specialists but more particularly for the man-inthe- street, and for students and interested workers of all kinds and ages: indeed, for all who wish to understand what computer is all about.
A very well written dictionary of computer terms, language definitions, Internet definitions, standards, and computer interface devices, connectivity, etc. Terms are easy to find and the definitions are exact and to the point and where needed are explained in detail. The description of connectors is particularly helpful.
Whether a complete beginner, a college student, or a seasoned professional, this book will fill the gaps in background knowledge and make computers easy to understand for everyone. The goal is to explain, not just define. That is, it’s not a book about words, it’s a book about computers. We have taken half a page or more to explain every important concept, and we have included useful information, from emoticons to mathematical symbols, ASCII codes, cable connections, web languages and much more. Thus we have covered not only business software, personal computers, and the Internet, but also such fundamentals as computer architecture and binary arithmetic.
Further to serve the needs of the teacher, student and worker in the field of computer science, as well as in related fields, a considerable number of terms have been included from the subject-areas bordering on computer science and technology, such as applied electronics, applied electricity, etc. Obviously, all the terms in computer technology cannot be defined adequately in a book, or for that matter in a library. The objective of editors and contributors has been the more modest one of providing a book useful as a general reference in computer science and technology, helpful even to the specialist in regions outside of his domain of specialized knowledge.
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Encyclopaedia of Mineralogy, Volume 1
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Bharat Singh
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Mineralogy’ is a branch of science, under which we study about the minerals, which are obtained from the earth. All the minerals are found in the earth. We dig out the earth for getting minerals in the form of ores, which are impure. By the process of Metallurgy, we get pure elements. A few metals such as Au (gold), Ag (silver) and Pt (platinum) are found in pure form. A mineral is defined to be a naturally occurring, homogeneous crystalline solid. First, a mineral should be a solid; this requirement excludes all liquids and gases. A crystalline material is not merely a solid, but also possesses an orderly and periodic molecular structure. In recent years, however, a multitude of synthetic materials, which would otherwise satisfy the definition of a mineral, have been produced in the laboratory. These substances are rapidly gaining in importance in both industry and experiment, and it now seems logical to extend the definition of ‘mineral’. Minerals are inorganic solids, which have a regular three-dimensional ordered structure of atoms.
Minerals are classified on the basis of their chemical composition and their isomorphism or similarity of properties, such as structural properties, physical properties and chemical properties.
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Encyclopaedia of Mineralogy, Volume 2
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Bharat Singh
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Mineralogy’ is a branch of science, under which we study about the minerals, which are obtained from the earth. All the minerals are found in the earth. We dig out the earth for getting minerals in the form of ores, which are impure. By the process of Metallurgy, we get pure elements. A few metals such as Au (gold), Ag (silver) and Pt (platinum) are found in pure form. A mineral is defined to be a naturally occurring, homogeneous crystalline solid. First, a mineral should be a solid; this requirement excludes all liquids and gases. A crystalline material is not merely a solid, but also possesses an orderly and periodic molecular structure. In recent years, however, a multitude of synthetic materials, which would otherwise satisfy the definition of a mineral, have been produced in the laboratory. These substances are rapidly gaining in importance in both industry and experiment, and it now seems logical to extend the definition of ‘mineral’. Minerals are inorganic solids, which have a regular three-dimensional ordered structure of atoms.
Minerals are classified on the basis of their chemical composition and their isomorphism or similarity of properties, such as structural properties, physical properties and chemical properties.
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Encyclopaedia of Mineralogy, Volume 3
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Bharat Singh
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Mineralogy’ is a branch of science, under which we study about the minerals, which are obtained from the earth. All the minerals are found in the earth. We dig out the earth for getting minerals in the form of ores, which are impure. By the process of Metallurgy, we get pure elements. A few metals such as Au (gold), Ag (silver) and Pt (platinum) are found in pure form. A mineral is defined to be a naturally occurring, homogeneous crystalline solid. First, a mineral should be a solid; this requirement excludes all liquids and gases. A crystalline material is not merely a solid, but also possesses an orderly and periodic molecular structure. In recent years, however, a multitude of synthetic materials, which would otherwise satisfy the definition of a mineral, have been produced in the laboratory. These substances are rapidly gaining in importance in both industry and experiment, and it now seems logical to extend the definition of ‘mineral’. Minerals are inorganic solids, which have a regular three-dimensional ordered structure of atoms.
Minerals are classified on the basis of their chemical composition and their isomorphism or similarity of properties, such as structural properties, physical properties and chemical properties.
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Encyclopaedia of Physics
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Anandi Bhardwaj
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The aim of this encyclopaedia is to give, in the light of present knowledge and opinion, definitions of terms that are of importance in physics. It is a encyclopaedia of physics terms, written by specialists, partly for other specialists but more particularly for the man-in-the-street, and for students and interested workers of all kinds and ages: indeed, for all who wish to understand what physics is.
The terms defined in this book include laws, relationships, equations, basic principles and concepts, as well as the most widely used instruments and apparatus. In short, this treatment comprises the terms both of pure science and of its applications. The fields covered include mechanics, heat and thermodynamics; low temperature physics; the properties of gases, liquids, and solids; acoustics; optics; electricity; electronics; nuclear physics; mathematical physics; and representative topics in relativity and a few other of the more advanced and specified fields.
Further to serve the needs of the teacher, student and worker in the field of physics, as well as in related fields, a considerable number of terms have been included from the subject-areas bordering on physics, not only mathematics, but physical chemistry, applied electronics, applied electricity, etc. Obviously, all the terms in pure and applied physics cannot be defined adequately in a book, or for that matter in a library. The objective of editors and contributors has been the more modest one of providing a book useful as a general reference in physics, helpful even to the specialist in regions outside of his domain of specialized knowledge.
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Encyclopaedia of World Great Physicists, Volume 1
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Physics is the important branch of science mainly concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationship between them. Physics is based on mathematics and traditionally includes mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, acoustics and heat. Modern Physics based on quantum theory, includes atomic, nuclear, particle, and solid state studies. It also embrace applied fields like geophysics and meteorology. And physicist is a person well versed in the study of physics.
In fact, in the advancement of science and technology, as we find it now, physicists have contributed a lot. Their painstaking researches paved the path of other scientists which led to solve many of the mysteries of universe and life on earth. If man has explored the universe or discovered the ocean bottom, it is physics and physicists who have led him to success.
In the present encyclopaedia, we have taken all leading physicists of the world—past and present. Alphabetically arranged by names, we have given biographical sketches and illustrious contribution they have made to science of physics. Wherever possible major theories propounded by them, are given brief introduction.
This work in four volumes, hopefully, will prove most informative and useful to one and all concerned. This will serve as a dependable reference work.
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Encyclopaedia of World Great Physicists, Volume 2
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Jerome Francis
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Physics is the important branch of science mainly concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationship between them. Physics is based on mathematics and traditionally includes mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, acoustics and heat. Modern Physics based on quantum theory, includes atomic, nuclear, particle, and solid state studies. It also embrace applied fields like geophysics and meteorology. And physicist is a person well versed in the study of physics.
In fact, in the advancement of science and technology, as we find it now, physicists have contributed a lot. Their painstaking researches paved the path of other scientists which led to solve many of the mysteries of universe and life on earth. If man has explored the universe or discovered the ocean bottom, it is physics and physicists who have led him to success.
In the present encyclopaedia, we have taken all leading physicists of the world—past and present. Alphabetically arranged by names, we have given biographical sketches and illustrious contribution they have made to science of physics. Wherever possible major theories propounded by them, are given brief introduction.
This work in four volumes, hopefully, will prove most informative and useful to one and all concerned. This will serve as a dependable reference work.
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Encyclopaedia of World Great Physicists, Volume 3
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Jerome Francis
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Physics is the important branch of science mainly concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationship between them. Physics is based on mathematics and traditionally includes mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, acoustics and heat. Modern Physics based on quantum theory, includes atomic, nuclear, particle, and solid state studies. It also embrace applied fields like geophysics and meteorology. And physicist is a person well versed in the study of physics.
In fact, in the advancement of science and technology, as we find it now, physicists have contributed a lot. Their painstaking researches paved the path of other scientists which led to solve many of the mysteries of universe and life on earth. If man has explored the universe or discovered the ocean bottom, it is physics and physicists who have led him to success.
In the present encyclopaedia, we have taken all leading physicists of the world—past and present. Alphabetically arranged by names, we have given biographical sketches and illustrious contribution they have made to science of physics. Wherever possible major theories propounded by them, are given brief introduction.
This work in four volumes, hopefully, will prove most informative and useful to one and all concerned. This will serve as a dependable reference work.
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Encyclopaedia of World Great Physicists, Volume 4
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Jerome Francis
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Physics is the important branch of science mainly concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationship between them. Physics is based on mathematics and traditionally includes mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, acoustics and heat. Modern Physics based on quantum theory, includes atomic, nuclear, particle, and solid state studies. It also embrace applied fields like geophysics and meteorology. And physicist is a person well versed in the study of physics.
In fact, in the advancement of science and technology, as we find it now, physicists have contributed a lot. Their painstaking researches paved the path of other scientists which led to solve many of the mysteries of universe and life on earth. If man has explored the universe or discovered the ocean bottom, it is physics and physicists who have led him to success.
In the present encyclopaedia, we have taken all leading physicists of the world—past and present. Alphabetically arranged by names, we have given biographical sketches and illustrious contribution they have made to science of physics. Wherever possible major theories propounded by them, are given brief introduction.
This work in four volumes, hopefully, will prove most informative and useful to one and all concerned. This will serve as a dependable reference work.
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This publication titled “International Encyclopaedia of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering & Bioengineering” is an initiative to deal with the subject in its totality.
Bioscience is the study of life and is concerned with such topics as the characteristics, classification, and behaviors of organisms, how species come into existence, and the interactions they have with each other and with the natural environment. It is a science that deals with the functions or problems of living organisms Biotech refers to the biological science, applied especially in genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology. Biotechnology deals with a set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development. It is the means or way of manipulating life forms (organisms) to provide desirable products for man’s use. For example, beekeeping and cattle breeding could be considered to be biotechnology-related endeavors. However, usage of the word biotechnology in the United States has come to mean all parts of an industry that knowingly create, develop, and market a variety of products through the willful manipulation, on a molecular level, of life forms or utilization of knowledge pertaining to living systems. A common misconception is that biotechnology refers only to recombinant DNA (rDNA) work. However, recombinant DNA is only one of the many techniques used to derive products from organisms, plants, and parts of both for the biotechnology industry. A list of areas covered by the term biotechnology would more properly include: recombinant DNA, plant tissue culture, rDNA or gene splicing, enzyme systems, plant breeding, meristem culture, mammalian cell culture, immunology, molecular biology, fermentation, and others. Biochemistry deals with the chemical characteristics and reactions of a particular living system or biological substance. Biopharmaceutical refers to the application of biological technology research to the development of pharmaceutical products that improve human health, animal health, and agriculture.
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Teacher's Handbook of Physics
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M.P. Singh
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Teaching is a noble profession. It involves honour, prestige, knowledge-updated information, money and much more. From primary to higher education, a teacher is looked upon as an ideal for students. Students make all efforts to imitate their teacher in every respect. As for knowledge, students regard teachers as a moving store-house of information and erudition, where every question has an answer.
A teacher (mostly upto 10+2 levels) has to perform a number of duties other than teaching. That’s why he or she finds little time to prepare ‘lesson plans’ and other material to be taught in classroom.
While taking a class, the teacher should seem to be moving in the etherial realm of knowledge. He or she should be well prepared and there should not be even the slightest hint of hesitation or lack of confidence. For this purpose, a thorough preparation is necessary. However, extra-curricular activities do not allow a teacher to make sufficient preparation for classroom teaching.
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Thermodynamics
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Thermodynamics deals with the general principles and laws that govern the behaviour of matter and with the relationships between material properties. The origins of these laws and quantitative values for the properties are provided by statistical mechanics, which analyses the interaction of molecules and provides a detailed description of their behaviour. This book presents a unified account of equilibrium thermodynamics and statistical mechanics using entropy and its maximisation.
A physical explanation of entropy based upon the laws of probability is introduced. The equivalence of entropy and probability that results represents a return to the original viewpoint of Boltzmann, and it serves to demonstrate the fundamental unity of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, a point that has become obscured over the years. The fact that entropy and probability are objective consequences of the mechanics of molecular motion provides a physical basis and a coherent conceptual framework for the two disciplines. The free energy and the other thermodynamic potentials of thermodynamics are shown simply to be the total entropy of a subsystem and reservoir; their minimisation at equilibrium is nothing but the maximum of the entropy mandated by the second law of thermodynamics and is manifest in the peaked probability distributions of statistical mechanics.
A straightforward extension to nonequilibrium states by the introduction of appropriate constraints allows the description of fluctuations and the approach to equilibrium, and clarifies the physical basis of the equilibrium state.
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