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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Flussufer in der Stadt sind attraktive Orte von hohem Aufenthaltswert. Das Gestalten solcher urbanen Flusslandschaften ist vielfältigen Anforderungen unterworfen: Hochwasserschutz, Freiraumgestaltung und Ökologie sind im Regelfall die drei beherrschenden Themen. Diese gilt es in Einklang zu bringen, häufig auf sehr beengtem Raum. Wichtig ist es dabei, den Fluss in seiner Prozesshaftigkeit zu begreifen: Bedingt durch wechselnde Wasserstände, Jahreszeiten und Erosions- sowie Sedimentierungsprozesse, ist der Flussraum kein statisches Gebilde sondern einem steten Wandel unterworfen - die Gestaltung muss flexibel sein und dies berücksichtigen.Das Buch ist Ergebnis einer mehrjährigen Studie, in der über 50 Projekte aus dem westeuropäischen Raum einer vergleichenden Analyse unterzogen wurden. Aus diesen Analysen entstand ein systematischer Katalog sinnvoller Strategien und innovativer Gestaltungselemente. Dem Gestalter und Planer wird erstmals ein Überblick über das Spektrum der zahlreichen entwurflichen Möglichkeiten gegeben. Der prozessorientierte Ansatz des Buches ist insbesondere dann sehr hilfreich, wenn es um langfristige und nachhaltige Maßnahmen geht. Das Buch besteht aus zwei miteinander verbundenen Teilen, die das parallele Betrachten von systematischem Katalog und Beispielteil erlauben. Die übersichtliche Navigation und ein ausführliches Glossar geben zusätzliche Orientierung, und die außergewöhnliche Gestaltung macht dieses Werk auch visuell ansprechend und lädt zum Blättern und Entdecken ein.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book is the third of a series highlighting this topic of major importance for recent developments in geodynamics. Temporal variation of deformation and gravity fields recorded by geodetic measuring techniques (either from ground surface or space) and reflecting isostatic, tectonic or volcanic processes in the earth's interior as well as hydrologic, oceanographic or climatic processes, have made a basic tool for research and monitoring.Part of the papers collected in this topical volume were presented at the 3rd Workshop on 'Deformation and Gravity Change: Indicators of Isostasy, Tectonics, Volcanism and Climate Change' which took place at the Casa de los Volcanes on Lanzarote, Spain, during February 23-26, 2009. The book addresses researchers and graduate students in the Earth sciences, who are interested in surface and crustal processes, as well as geotechnical engineers.Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 216 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -'.The authors of this remarkable book are among the very few whohave faced up to the challenge of explaining what an asymptoticexpansion is, and of systematizing the handling of asymptotic series.The idea of using distributions is an original one, and we recommendthat you read the book.[it] should be on your bookshelf if you areat all interested in knowing what an asymptotic series is.' -'TheBulletin of Mathematics Books' (Review of the 1st edition) \*\*'.The book is a valuable one, one that many applied mathematiciansmay want to buy. The authors are undeniably experts in theirfield.most of the material has appeared in no other book.' -'SIAMNews' (Review of the 1st edition)This book is a modern introduction to asymptotic analysis intendednot only for mathematicians, but for physicists, engineers, andgraduate students as well. Written by two of the leading experts inthe field, the text provides readers with a firm grasp of mathematicaltheory, and at the same time demonstrates applications in areas suchas differential equations, quantum mechanics, noncommutative geometryand number theory.Key features of this significantly expanded and revised secondedition: \* addition of a new chapter and many new sections \* widerange of topics covered, including the Ces.ro behavior ofdistributions and their connections to asymptotic analysis, the studyof time-domain asymptotics, and the use of series of Dirac deltafunctions to solve boundary value problems \* novel approach detailingthe interplay between underlying theories of asymptotic analysis andgeneralized functions \* extensive examples and exercises at the end ofeach chapter \* comprehensive bibliography and indexThis work is an excellent tool for the classroom and an invaluableself-study resource that will stimulate application of asymptoticSpringer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 476 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The spinor calculus employed in general relativity is a very useful tool; many expressions and computations are considerably simplified if one makes use of spinors instead of tensors. Some advantages of the spinor formalism applied in the four-dimensional space-time of general relativity come from the fact that each spinor index takes two values only, which simplifies the algebraic manipulations. Spinors for spaces of any dimension can be defined in connection with rep resentations of orthogonal groups and in the case of spaces of dimension three, the spinor indices also take two values only, which allows us to apply some of the results found in the two-component spinor formalism of four-dimensional space-time. The spinor formalism for three-dimensional spaces has been partially developed, mainly for spaces with a definite metric, also in connection with gen eral relativity (e.g., in space-plus-time decompositions of space-time), defining the spinors of three-dimensional space from those corresponding to four-dimensional space-time, but the spinor formalism for three-dimensional spaces considered on their own is not widely known or employed. One of the aims of this book is to give an account of the spinor formalism for three-dimensional spaces, with definite or indefinite metric, and its applications in physics and differential geometry. Another is to give an elementary treatment of the spin-weighted functions and their various applications in mathematical physics.Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 264 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Die Anwendung von antibakteriell wirksamen Substanzen in der Veterinärmedizin erfolgt zum einen aus Gründen des Verbraucherschutzes, zum anderen zur Erhaltung der Tiergesundheit. Gleichzeitig führt jeder Einsatz von Antibiotika zur Selektion von bereits bestehenden Resistenzen, auch wird das Entstehen neuer Resistenzmechanismen begünstigt.Aus diesen Gründen müssen nachhaltig wirksame Managementmaßnahmen ergriffen werden, um den Eintrag von resistenten Bakterien insbesondere durch Lebensmittel liefernden Tiere in die menschliche Nahrungskette möglichst gering zu halten bzw. zu vermeiden. Zur Beurteilung der aktuellen Resistenzsituation und ¿entwicklung ist die Erhebung valider Empfindlichkeitsdaten für tierpathogene Bakterien erforderlich. Das Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL) erhebt diese Daten im Rahmen des Nationalen Resistenzmonitorings (GERM-Vet) seit 2001. Diese Daten ermöglichen es, koordinierende Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und Entscheidungshilfen zur kalkulierten Therapie zu geben.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 156 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -In the modern age of almost universal computer usage, practically every individual in a technologically developed society has routine access to the most up-to-date cryptographic technology that exists, the so-called RSA public-key cryptosystem. A major component of this system is the factorization of large numbers into their primes. Thus an ancient number-theory concept now plays a crucial role in communication among millions of people who may have little or no knowledge of even elementary mathematics.Hans Riesel¿s highly successful first edition of this book has now been enlarged and updated with the goal of satisfying the needs of researchers, students, practitioners of cryptography, and non-scientific readers with a mathematical inclination. It includes important advances in computational prime number theory and in factorization as well as re-computed and enlarged tables, accompanied by new tables reflecting current research by both the author and his coworkers and by independent researchers.The book treats four fundamental problems: the number of primes below a given limit, the approximate number of primes, the recognition of primes and the factorization of large numbers. The author provides explicit algorithms and computer programs, and has attempted to discuss as many of the classically important results as possible, as well as the most recent discoveries. The programs include are written in PASCAL to allow readers to translate the programs into the language of their own computers.The independent structure of each chapter of the book makes it highly readable for a wide variety of mathematicians, students of applied number theory, and others interested in both study and research in number theory and cryptography.Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 484 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -It is a pleasure and a privilege to write this new edition of A Primer 0/ Real Ana lytic Functions. The theory of real analytic functions is the wellspring of mathe matical analysis. It is remarkable that this is the first book on the subject, and we want to keep it up to date and as correct as possible. With these thoughts in mind, we have utilized helpful remarks and criticisms from many readers and have thereby made numerous emendations. We have also added material. There is a now a treatment of the Weierstrass preparation theorem, a new argument to establish Hensel's lemma and Puiseux's theorem, a new treat ment of Faa di Bruno's forrnula, a thorough discussion of topologies on spaces of real analytic functions, and a second independent argument for the implicit func tion theorem. We trust that these new topics will make the book more complete, and hence a more useful reference. It is a pleasure to thank our editor, Ann Kostant of Birkhäuser Boston, for mak ing the publishing process as smooth and trouble-free as possible. We are grateful for useful communications from the readers of our first edition, and we look for ward to further constructive feedback.Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 224 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -This book focuses on various aspects of dynamic game theory, presenting state-of-the-art research and serving as a testament to the vitality and growth of the field of dynamic games and their applications. Its contributions, written by experts in their respective disciplines, are outgrowths of presentations originally given at the 14th International Symposium of Dynamic Games and Applications held in Banff.Advances in Dynamic Games covers a variety of topics, ranging from evolutionary games, theoretical developments in game theory and algorithmic methods to applications, examples, and analysis in fields as varied as mathematical biology, environmental management, finance and economics, engineering, guidance and control, and social interaction. Featured throughout are valuable tools and resources for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students interested in dynamic games and their applications to mathematics, engineering, economics, and management science.¿Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 440 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -To date, the theoretical development of q-calculus has rested on a non-uniform basis. Generally, the bulky Gasper-Rahman notation was used, but the published works on q-calculus looked different depending on where and by whom they were written. This confusion of tongues not only complicated the theoretical development but also contributed to q-calculus remaining a neglected mathematical field. This book overcomes these problems by introducing a new and interesting notation for q-calculus based on logarithms.For instance, q-hypergeometric functions are now visually clear and easy to trace back to their hypergeometric parents. With this new notation it is also easy to see the connection between q-hypergeometric functions and the q-gamma function, something that until now has been overlooked.The book covers many topics on q-calculus, including special functions, combinatorics, and q-difference equations. Apart from a thorough review of the historical development of q-calculus, this book also presents the domains of modern physics for which q-calculus is applicable, such as particle physics and supersymmetry, to name just a few.¿Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 508 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -¿Great strides have been made in the development of analog filters over thepast few decades. The first book to treat these recent advancesin depth, 'VLSI Analog Filters' provides a comprehensive guide for researchers and upper-level graduate students, whichfully preparesreaders for professional work. In particular, the work covers active R filters, OTA-C filters, and switched-capacitor filters,including topics such as differential output opamps, sensitivity analysis for passive components, multiple-feedback techniques, double-sampling, and N-path filters. Throughout the book,exercises are included to reinforce understanding of concepts, and simulations are used to enhance connections to practical applications.This advanced textbook is suitable for engineeringgraduate students studying analog filter design, offering a full course that can feed seamlessly toemployment industry. At the same time, it serves asan extremely valuable referencefor researchers and engineerslooking to gain a deeper understanding of the field.Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 640 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -One of the most important methods in dealing with the optimization of large, complex systems is that of hierarchical decomposition. The idea is to reduce the overall complex problem into manageable approximate problems or subproblems, to solve these problems, and to construct a solution of the original problem from the solutions of these simpler prob lems. Development of such approaches for large complex systems has been identified as a particularly fruitful area by the Committee on the Next Decade in Operations Research (1988) [42] as well as by the Panel on Future Directions in Control Theory (1988) [65]. Most manufacturing firms are complex systems characterized by sev eral decision subsystems, such as finance, personnel, marketing, and op erations. They may have several plants and warehouses and a wide variety of machines and equipment devoted to producing a large number of different products. Moreover, they are subject to deterministic as well as stochastic discrete events, such as purchasing new equipment, hiring and layoff of personnel, and machine setups, failures, and repairs.Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 440 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Stability is one of the most studied issues in the theory of time-delay systems, however the corresponding chapters of published volumes on time-delay systems do not include a comprehensive study of a counterpart ofclassical Lyapunov theory for linear delay free systems. The principal goal of the book is to fill this gap, and to provide readers with asystematic and exhaustivetreatment of the basic concepts of the Lyapunov-Krasovskii approach to the stability analysis of linear time-delay systems.¿Time-Delay Systems: Lyapunov Functionals and Matrices¿ will be of great use and interest to researchers and graduate students in automatic control and applied mathematics as well as practicing engineers involved in control system design.¿Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 328 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The development of the mechanics of space flight brought to life a whole series of fascinating and novel problems. The purpose of this book is to present some interesting and often unexpected achievements that have allowed some classical problems to be reconsidered in a new light. In order to reveal the beauty of the research process leading to the results, the emphasis is put on the analysis that can be carried out on the level of graphs and drawings, and sometimes numbers. Whenever possible, the investigation relies on maximally intuitive, elegant geometric tools. The book can be read profitably by anyone with the mathematical background typically offered in the first few years of undergraduate studies in mathematics, physics and engineering, including students, teachers, scientists and engineers. From the review of the first edition in Priroda by V.I. Arnold and Ya.B. Zeldovich: '.For a solid scientific monograph, V.V. Beletsky¿s book is out of the ordinary in many respects. Without exaggeration we can say that it marks the affirmation of a new style in the scientific literature. The author explains in a frank and detailed manner the reasons behind each calculation, its difficulties, and the psychological side of research. .The general impression that the 'Essays' make is not that of a boring lesson, but rather a discussion with a brilliant, knowledgeable and wise interlocutor.'Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 396 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Mathematical Modeling and Immunology An enormous amount of human effort and economic resources has been directed in this century to the fight against cancer. The purpose, of course, has been to find strategies to overcome this hard, challenging and seemingly endless struggle. We can readily imagine that even greater efforts will be required in the next century. The hope is that ultimately humanity will be successful; success will have been achieved when it is possible to activate and control the immune system in its competition against neoplastic cells. Dealing with the above-mentioned problem requires the fullest pos sible cooperation among scientists working in different fields: biology, im munology, medicine, physics and, we believe, mathematics. Certainly, bi ologists and immunologists will make the greatest contribution to the re search. However, it is now increasingly recognized that mathematics and computer science may well able to make major contributions to such prob lems. We cannot expect mathematicians alone to solve fundamental prob lems in immunology and (in particular) cancer research, but valuable sup port, however modest, can be provided by mathematicians to the research aspirations of biologists and immunologists working in this field.Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 364 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Hilbert space frames have long served as a valuable tool for signal and image processing due to their resilience to additive noise, quantization, and erasures, as well as their ability to capture valuable signal characteristics. More recently, finite frame theory has grown into an important research topic in its own right, with a myriad of applications to pure and applied mathematics, engineering, computer science, and other areas. The number of research publications, conferences, and workshops on this topic has increased dramatically over the past few years, but no survey paper or monograph has yet appeared on the subject.Edited by two of the leading experts in the field, Finite Frames aims to fill this void in the literature by providing a comprehensive, systematic study of finite frame theory and applications. With carefully selected contributions written by highly experienced researchers, it covers topics including:\* Finite Frame Constructions;\* Optimal Erasure Resilient Frames;\* Quantization of Finite Frames;\* Finite Frames and Compressed Sensing;\* Group and Gabor Frames;\* Fusion Frames.Despite the variety of its chapters' source and content, the book's notation and terminology are unified throughout and provide a definitive picture of the current state of frame theory.With a broad range of applications and a clear, full presentation, this book is a highly valuable resource for graduate students and researchers across disciplines such as applied harmonic analysis, electrical engineering, quantum computing, medicine, and more. It is designed to be used as a supplemental textbook, self-study guide, or reference book.Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 504 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The goal of this is book to give a detailed presentation of multicomponent flow models and to investigate the mathematical structure and properties of the resulting system of partial differential equations. These developments are also illustrated by simulating numerically a typical laminar flame. Our aim in the chapters is to treat the general situation of multicomponent flows, taking into account complex chemistry and detailed transport phe nomena. In this book, we have adopted an interdisciplinary approach that en compasses a physical, mathematical, and numerical point of view. In par ticular, the links between molecular models, macroscopic models, mathe matical structure, and mathematical properties are emphasized. We also often mention flame models since combustion is an excellent prototype of multicomponent flow. This book still does not pretend to be a complete survey of existing models and related mathematical results. In particular, many subjects like multi phase-flows , turbulence modeling, specific applications, porous me dia, biological models, or magneto-hydrodynamics are not covered. We rather emphasize the fundamental modeling of multicomponent gaseous flows and the qualitative properties of the resulting systems of partial dif ferential equations. Part of this book was taught at the post-graduate level at the Uni versity of Paris, the University of Versailles, and at Ecole Poly technique in 1998-1999 to students of applied mathematics.Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 340 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Theodore von Kármán, geboren 1881 in Budapest und gestorben 1963 in Aachen, gilt als der Wegbereiter der modernen Aerodynamik. Er hatte einen erheblichen Einfluss auf die westliche Rüstungspolitik der 40er und 50er Jahre.Das Buch ist eine erste Biografie über Theodore von Kármán. Sie stützt sich auf bislang unveröffentlichte Originalquellen des rund 150000 Seiten umfassenden Nachlasses.Im Mittelpunkt des Buches steht eine vermeintlich nebensächliche und private Episode aus dem Leben Kármáns: seine Bemühungen um die Ausreise seines Bruders und seiner Schwägerin aus dem kommunistischen Ungarn zu Beginn der 50er Jahre. Im Verlauf dieser sich über Jahre hinziehenden Bemühungen werden Leben und Wirken Kármáns, seine Aktivitäten in den USA und in Europa, seine Beziehung zur Schweiz und seine Stiftung in Bern geschildert.Springer Basel AG in Springer Science + Business Media, Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin 260 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Design for a democratic society was a matter of urgency in bombed-out postwar Europe. Swiss sociologist, journalist, professor and founding father of strollology Lucius Burckhardt (1925-2003) pioneered the interdisciplinary analysis of man-made environments, and thereby highlighted both the visible and invisible aspects of our cities and social relations. Acutely aware of how our interventions and decisions shape the world, and how the changing world in turn, shapes us, his life-long focus was not only the prerequisites of architecture, urban planning and design but also their long-term impact. Teaching and practice still owe much to his work. Thus, the first selection of Lucius Burckhardt's texts to appear in English, introduces his groundbreaking theory of environmental design, in retrospective tribute to a prescient thinker. 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The KK-theory of Kasparov is now approximately twelve years old; its power, utility and importance have been amply demonstrated. Nonethe less, it remains a forbiddingly difficult topic with which to work and learn. There are many reasons for this. For one thing, KK-theory spans several traditionally disparate mathematical regimes. For another, the literature is scattered and difficult to penetrate. Many of the major papers require the reader to supply the details of the arguments based on only a rough outline of proofs. Finally, the subject itself has come to consist of a number of difficult segments, each of which demands prolonged and intensive study. is to deal with some of these difficul Our goal in writing this book ties and make it possible for the reader to 'get started' with the theory. We have not attempted to produce a comprehensive treatise on all aspects of KK-theory; the subject seems too vital to submit to such a treatment at this point. What seemed more important to us was a timely presen tation of the very basic elements of the theory, the functoriality of the KK-groups, and the Kasparov product. 216 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book is an introduction to the theory of linear one-dimensional singular integral equations. It is essentually a graduate textbook. Singular integral equations have attracted more and more attention, because, on one hand, this class of equations appears in many applications and, on the other, it is one of a few classes of equations which can be solved in explicit form. In this book material of the monograph [2] of the authors on one-dimensional singular integral operators is widely used. This monograph appeared in 1973 in Russian and later in German translation [3]. In the final text version the authors included many addenda and changes which have in essence changed character, structure and contents of the book and have, in our opinion, made it more suitable for a wider range of readers. Only the case of singular integral operators with continuous coefficients on a closed contour is considered herein. The case of discontinuous coefficients and more general contours will be considered in the second volume. We are grateful to the editor Professor G. Heinig of the volume and to the translators Dr. B. Luderer and Dr. S. Roch, and to G. Lillack, who did the typing of the manuscript, for the work they have done on this volume. 269 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Biology is a source of fascination for most scientists, whether their training is in the life sciences or not. In particular, there is a special satisfaction in discovering an understanding of biology in the context of another science like mathematics. Fortunately there are plenty of interesting (and fun) problems in biology, and virtually all scientific disciplines have become the richer for it. For example, two major journals, Mathematical Biosciences and Journal of Mathematical Biology, have tripled in size since their inceptions 20-25 years ago. The various sciences have a great deal to give to one another, but there are still too many fences separating them. In writing this book we have adopted the philosophy that mathematical biology is not merely the intrusion of one science into another, but has a unity of its own, in which both the biology and the math ematics should be equal and complete, and should flow smoothly into and out of one another. We have taught mathematical biology with this philosophy in mind and have seen profound changes in the outlooks of our science and engineering students: The attitude of 'Oh no, another pendulum on a spring problem!,' or 'Yet one more LCD circuit!' completely disappeared in the face of applications of mathematics in biology. There is a timeliness in calculating a protocol for ad ministering a drug. 428 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -It is easy to imagine the excitement that pervaded the neurological world in the late 1920's and early 1930's when Berger's first descriptions of the electro encephalogram appeared. Berger was not the first to discover that changes in electric potential can be recorded from the surface of the head, but it was he who first systematized the method, and it was he who first proposed that explanatory correlations might be found between the electroencephalogram, brain processes, and behavioral states. An explosion of activity quickly fol lowed: studies were made of the brain waves in virtually every conceivable behavioral state, ranging from normal human subjects to those with major psychoses or with epilepsy, to state changes such as the sleep-wakefulness transition. There evolved from this the discipline of Clinical Electroencepha lography which rapidly took a valued place in clinical neurology and neuro surgery. Moreover, use of the method in experimental animals led to a further understanding of such state changes as attention-inattention, arousal, and sleep and wakefulness. The evoked potential method, derived from electro encephalography, was used in neurophysiological research to construct pre cise maps of the projection of sensory systems upon the neocortex. These maps still form the initial guides to studies of the cortical mechanisms in sensation and perception. The use of the event-related potential paradigm has proved useful in studies of the brain mechanisms of some cognitive functions of the brain. 504 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -x system Ib-TEX. I wish to thank her for the beautiful work and the numerous discussions on the contents of this book. I am indebted to Peter Fassler, Neu-Technikum Buchs, Switzerland, for drafting the figures, to my students Kurt Rothermann and Stefan Strahl for computer enhancing and labeling the graphics, to Pascal Felder and Markus Wittwer for a simulation program that generated the figures in the stochastics sections. My thanks go to my new colleague at work, Daniel Neuenschwander, for the inspiring discussions related to the section in stochastics and for reading the manuscript to it. I am also grateful to Dacfey Dzung for reading the whole manuscript. Thanks go especially to Professor Valter Gander of ETH, Zurich, who at the finishing stage and as an expert of 'JEXgenerously invested numerous hours to assist us in solving software as well as hardware problems; thanks go also to Martin Muller, Ingenieurschule Biel, who made the final layout of this book on the NeXT computer. Thanks are also due to Helmut Kopka of the Max Planck Institute, for solving software problems, and to Professor Burchard Kaup of the Uni versity of Fribourg, Switzerland for adding some useful software; also to Birkhauser Boston Inc. for the pleasant co-operation. Finally, let me be reminiscent of Professor E. Stiefel (deceased 1978) with whom I had many interesting discussions and true co-operation when writing the book in German. 312 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Configurations can be studied from a graph-theoretical viewpoint via the so-called Levi graphs and lie at the heart of graphs, groups, surfaces, and geometries, all of which are very active areas of mathematical exploration. In this self-contained textbook, algebraic graph theory is used to introduce groups; topological graph theory is used to explore surfaces; and geometric graph theory is implemented to analyze incidence geometries.After a preview of configurations in Chapter 1, a concise introduction to graph theory is presented in Chapter 2, followed by a geometric introduction to groups in Chapter 3. Maps and surfaces are combinatorially treated in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 introduces the concept of incidence structure through vertex colored graphs, and the combinatorial aspects of classical configurations are studied. Geometric aspects, some historical remarks, references, and applications of classical configurations appear in the last chapter.With over two hundred illustrations, challenging exercises at the end of each chapter, a comprehensive bibliography, and a set of open problems, Configurations from a Graphical Viewpoint is well suited for a graduate graph theory course, an advanced undergraduate seminar, or a self-contained reference for mathematicians and researchers. 296 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Loosely speaking, adaptive systems are designed to deal with, to adapt to, chang ing environmental conditions whilst maintaining performance objectives. Over the years, the theory of adaptive systems evolved from relatively simple and intuitive concepts to a complex multifaceted theory dealing with stochastic, nonlinear and infinite dimensional systems. This book provides a first introduction to the theory of adaptive systems. The book grew out of a graduate course that the authors taught several times in Australia, Belgium, and The Netherlands for students with an engineering and/or mathemat ics background. When we taught the course for the first time, we felt that there was a need for a textbook that would introduce the reader to the main aspects of adaptation with emphasis on clarity of presentation and precision rather than on comprehensiveness. The present book tries to serve this need. We expect that the reader will have taken a basic course in linear algebra and mul tivariable calculus. Apart from the basic concepts borrowed from these areas of mathematics, the book is intended to be self contained. 364 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -LIST OF PARTICIPANTS 11 THERMOPHILIC HYDROLYTIC ENZYMES (PROTEINASES, AMYLASES) 17 Thermal Stability of Homologous Neutral Metalloendopeptidases in Thermo philic and Mesophilic Bacteria: Structural Considerations M. K. PANGBURN, P. L. LEVY, K. A. WALSH and H. NEURATH 19 The Structure and Stability of Thermolysin L. H. WEAVER, W. R. KESTER, K. F. TEN EYCK and B. W. MATTHEWS 31 Studies of the Inhibition of Thermolysin J. FEDER, N. AUFDERHEIDE and B. S. WILDI 41 Effect of EDTA on the Conformational Stability of Thermolysin A. FONTANA, E. BOCCU and F. M. VERONESE 55 Role of a Sulfhydryl Group in the Structure and Function of Alkaline Proteases from a Thermophilic Actinomycete K. MIZUSAWA and F. YOSHIDA 61 Partial Characterization of a Thermophilic Actinomycete Rennin S. LAXER, A. PINSKY and B. BARTOOV 67 Amylase Activity and Stability at High and Low Temperature Depending on Calcium and other Divalent Cations W. HEINEN and A. M. LAUWERS 77 Role of Calcium Ion in the Thermostability of a-Amylase Produced from Bacillus stearothermophilus K. YUTAN I 91 THERMOPHILIC DEHYDROGENASES 105 Thermophilic Glyceraldehyde-3-P Dehydrogenase R. E. AMELUNXEN and R. SINGLETON JR. 107 Glyceraldehyde 3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase from an Extreme Thermophile, Thermus aquaticus 121 J. D. HOCKING and J. I. HARRIS Thermal Properties of Glyceraldehyde 3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase from Escherichia coli A. FONTANA, C. GRANDI, E. BOCCU and F. M. VERONESE 135 Comparative Conformational Properties of Thermophilic and Mesophilic 6-Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase F. M. VERONESE, C. GRANDI, E. BOCCU and A. 448 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Schrödinger Equations and Diffusion Theory addresses the question 'What is the Schrödinger equation ' in terms of diffusion processes, and shows that the Schrödinger equation and diffusion equations in duality are equivalent. In turn, Schrödinger's conjecture of 1931 is solved. The theory of diffusion processes for the Schrödinger equation tell us that we must go further into the theory of systems of (infinitely) many interacting quantum (diffusion) particles.The method of relative entropy and the theory of transformations enable us to construct severely singular diffusion processes which appear to be equivalent to Schrödinger equations.The theory of large deviations and the propagation of chaos of interacting diffusion particles reveal the statistical mechanical nature of the Schrödinger equation, namely, quantum mechanics.The text is practically self-contained and requires only an elementary knowledge of probability theory at the graduate level. 340 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In this monograph we study two generalizations of standard unification, E-unification and higher-order unification, using an abstract approach orig inated by Herbrand and developed in the case of standard first-order unifi cation by Martelli and Montanari. The formalism presents the unification computation as a set of non-deterministic transformation rules for con verting a set of equations to be unified into an explicit representation of a unifier (if such exists). This provides an abstract and mathematically elegant means of analysing the properties of unification in various settings by providing a clean separation of the logical issues from the specification of procedural information, and amounts to a set of 'inference rules' for unification, hence the title of this book. We derive the set of transformations for general E-unification and higher order unification from an analysis of the sense in which terms are 'the same' after application of a unifying substitution. In both cases, this results in a simple extension of the set of basic transformations given by Herbrand Martelli-Montanari for standard unification, and shows clearly the basic relationships of the fundamental operations necessary in each case, and thus the underlying structure of the most important classes of term unifi cation problems. 188 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Basic Real Analysis demonstrates the richness ofreal analysis, giving students an introductionboth to mathematical rigor and to the deep theorems and counter examples that arise from such rigor. In this modern and systematic text, all the touchstone results and fundamentals are carefully presented in a style that requires little prior familiarity with proofs or mathematical language. With its many examples, exercises and broad view of analysis, this work is ideal for senior undergraduates and beginning graduate students, either in the classroom or for self-study. 576 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -During the of Fall 1991, The Centre de Recerca Matematica, a research institute sponsored by the Institut d'Estudis Catalans, devoted a quarter to the study of stochastic analysis. Prominent workers in this field visited the Center from all over the world for periods ranging from a few days to several weeks. To take advantage of the presence in Barcelona of so many special ists in stochastic analysis, we organized a workshop on the subject in Sant Feliu de Guixols (Girona) that provided an opportunity for them to ex change information and ideas about their current work. Topics discussed included: Analysis on the Wiener space, Anticipating Stochastic Calculus and its Applications, Correlation Inequalities, Stochastic Flows, Reflected Semimartingales, and others. This volume contains a refereed selection of contributions from some of the participants in this workshop. We are deeply indebted to the authors of the articles for these exposi tions of their valuable research contributions. We also would like to thank all the referees for their helpful advice in making the volume a reflection of the dynamic interchange that characterized the workshop. The success of the Seminar was due essentially to the enthusiasm and stimulating discus sions of all the participants in an informal and pleasant atmosphere. To all of them our warm gratitude. 252 pp. Englisch.