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Open Quantum Physics and Environmental Heat Conversion into Usable Energy: Volume 1
More LessA Quantum system can be viewed as a larger closed system comprising of two components: an open quantum system and its surrounding environment. These two components interact with each other, and in the realm of theoretical physics, this interaction cannot be neglected. This eBook explains mathematical and statistical concepts essential for describing a realistic quantum system by presenting recent contributions in this field. The book commences by explaining of the basics of quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and physics of open quantum systems. Detailed methods of deriving theoretical equations with explicit analytical coefficients with respect to open quantum systems are also explained. The book concludes with the study of a quantum heat converter in the framework of an all-microscopic theory involving fermions, photons, and phonons.
Readers of this book will gain a better understanding on the following topics:
• Quantum mechanics including the Boson and Fermion states, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics, spin-statistics relation, many-body systems of Bosons and Fermions, the Fermi-Dirac integrals of the Fermion state densities, and transport phenomena in semiconductors
• Dissipative dynamics and quantum systems such as friction, diffusion, friction-diffusion relation, mobility, occupation probability dynamics, damping, spectral width, correlation and autocorrelation, memory, stability, bifurcation, self-organization, and chaos
'Lindblad's theory of open quantum systems through the work of Alicki and Lendi
• Quantum tunneling as an interaction with a system.
• Optical bistability, including the fundamental contributions of Carmichael, McCall, and Bonifacio.
• Master equations based on the microscopic theory of Ford, Lewis, and O'Connell.
• Field propagation in a semiconductor structure
• Coherent light propagation in the framework of a microscopic model including the refractive index and the Raman frequency shift.
• Heat conversion in the framework of an all-microscopic model of open queantum systems
• Entropy dynamics in a matter field system.
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Open Quantum Physics and Environmental Heat Conversion into Usable Energy: Volume 2
More LessThe second volume of this book series presents a foundation for describing electron-field interactions, the basic elements involved in open quantum theory, the dissipative couplings of the active elements, the quantum injection dot electrons and coherent electromagnetic fields produced by crystal lattice vibrations. A microscopic description of the systems of interest is used to explain a number of structural models that describe electron arrangement and mechanics in such systems. The explanation of these models depends on a number of numerical parameters and calculations which have been explicitly discussed in detail. Readers will gain a better understanding of open quantum systems and energy conversion in semiconductor devices. Theoretical calculations presented in this book can also be compared with experimental data from prior experiments. The volume is also supplemented by an adequate bibliography which provides useful references.
This book is a handy text on advanced quantum theory for advanced physics and electronics students and researchers.
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Open Quantum Physics and Environmental Heat Conversion into Usable Energy: Volume 3
More LessThis volume presents a clear understanding of the quantum mechanics of particles with reference to the current understanding of theory of relativity, gravitation, and electromagnetism, including essential phenomena as spin, the graviton spin, black holes, and the quantum particle states in the extreme conditions of a black hole formation, and of the Schwarzschild boundary. The reader is introduced to the recent theory of the quantum particle dynamics as a distribution of matter propagating with the velocity of the waves. The text describes this distribution by a Fourier space-time series expansion, which we call the wave function. The subsequent chapters delve into the mechanics of quantum particles in a gravitational field, charged particles in a gravitational field and finally, the least action and matter-field dynamics in a gravitational field. The book also explains important rules in quantum mechanics such as the mass quantization rule, Dirac's formulation of the general theory of relativity, electromagnetic field theory, quantum particle interactions and more. The volume serves as a concise introduction to the complex topic of quantum particle mechanics for scholars involved in advanced physics courses.
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Open Quantum Physics and Environmental Heat Conversion into Usable Energy: Volume 4
More LessOpen Quantum Physics and Environmental Heat Conversion into Usable Energy - Vol. 4 explores the intricate relationship between quantum mechanics, relativity, gravitation, and electromagnetism, offering insights into the dynamics of quantum particles in various fields. The book covers key phenomena such as spin, graviton spin, black holes, and quantum states in extreme conditions, including black hole formation. It explains how quantum particles behave as distributions of matter, using wave functions to describe their propagation. Further, it examines electromagnetic and gravitational field interactions, quantum particle transitions, Dirac's formalism of general relativity, and their applications in quantum electrodynamics and unified field theory.
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- Detailed explanation of quantum particle dynamics and wave function theory.
- Discussion of quantum particle transitions and spinor fields.
- Exploration of black hole dynamics and gravitational wave interactions.
- Comprehensive coverage of unified field theory, integrating electromagnetism and gravity.
- Applications to quantum electrodynamics and particle collisions.
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Opportunities And Limitations For Biotechnology Innovation in Brazil
More LessBrazil has emerged as a significant financial and industrial power in recent times. Brazil is poised to become a significant player in the field of biotechnology, internationally, by taking advantage of circumstances not available in other countries, particularly its native biodiversity. This will, in turn, have an effect on commercial and entrepreneurial opportunities in the region.
Topics covered in this text include adjustments that must be made in the regulatory framework to assure the success of business investment. This investment is crucial for training R&D scientists and developing new technologies. The book also covers a debate on transgenic plants which had political ramifications in the region and slowed the adoption rate of genetically modified organisms by almost a decade. The opportunities for commercialization of recombinant DNA technologies in the country are also presented.
Opportunities and Limitations For Biotechnology Innovation In Brazil presents a concise overview of the biotechnology industry in Brazil and will be of great interest to a wide range of readers including researchers, biotechnology graduates, as well as both local and international investors.
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Opportunities for Biotechnology Research and Entrepreneurship
More LessOpportunities for Biotechnology Research and Entrepreneurship explores the intersection of scientific innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors in the field of biotechnology. With a focus on addressing real-world challenges and creating transformative solutions, this book offers valuable insights into the diverse applications of biotechnology across ecology, food, industrial, and medical sciences. Comprising 20 chapters, this edited volume brings together contributions from experts around the globe, offering a comprehensive overview of emerging research trends and techniques. Each chapter provides necessary background information and presents current and future applications of biotechnology, making it an ideal resource for students, researchers, and industry professionals. Key features include global perspectives, concise summaries tailored for easy understanding, and updated data accompanied by illustrations and flow charts. Whether exploring environmental sustainability, enhancing food security, optimizing industrial processes, or advancing medical treatments, this book serves as a valuable reference for those interested in the dynamic field of biotechnology.
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Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography for Choroidal and Vitreoretinal Disorders - Part 1
More LessThis handbook covers Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A) with a specific focus on choroidal and vitreoretinal disorders. It serves as an invaluable resource for teaching and aiding daily clinical decision-making in the field. Book chapters dissect the fundamentals of angiography through OCT, offering guidance on OCT-A and insights into macular perfusional findings across various vitreoretinal and choroidal pathologies. From diabetic retinopathy to autoimmune diseases and neovascularization, the book addresses prevalent vascular entities encountered in routine practice. Furthermore, it explores innovative approaches, including antivascular endothelial growth factor molecules and extended-release delivery devices, contributing significantly to the diagnostic and decision-making processes in clinical and surgical retina care. Each chapter is contributed by experts in the relevant subspecialty.
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Practical, patient-centered guide emphasizing a clinical approach.
Demonstrative clinical cases for enhanced understanding.
Evaluation of perfusional indices using noninvasive and noncontact imaging techniques.
High histopathological correlation of structural tissue characterization with microvascular evaluation.
Exploration of new perfusion concepts and their role in disease pathogenesis.
Part 1 of the book focuses on OCT-A principles and applications in ophthalmology. It covers the basics of OCT-A, its contributions to eye disease study and treatment, and a comparative analysis with OCT for choroidal and vitreoretinal diseases. Additional information on nomenclature, normative datasets, and data analysis, presenting indices in different eye conditions is also presented. The emphasis is on macular perfusion in surgically resolved myopic foveoretinal detachment, postoperative evaluation in retinal detachment, and long-term analysis in diabetic retinopathy.
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Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography for Choroidal and Vitreoretinal Disorders – Part 2
More LessThis handbook covers Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A) with a specific focus on choroidal and vitreoretinal disorders. It serves as an invaluable resource for teaching and aiding daily clinical decision-making in the field. Book chapters dissect the fundamentals of angiography through OCT, offering guidance on OCT-A and insights into macular perfusional findings across various vitreoretinal and choroidal pathologies. From diabetic retinopathy to autoimmune diseases and neovascularization, the book addresses prevalent vascular entities encountered in routine practice. Furthermore, it explores innovative approaches, including antivascular endothelial growth factor molecules and extended-release delivery devices, contributing significantly to the diagnostic and decision-making processes in clinical and surgical retina care. Each chapter is contributed by experts in the relevant subspecialty. Key Features: Practical, patient-centered guide emphasizing a clinical approach. Demonstrative clinical cases for enhanced understanding. Evaluation of perfusional indices using noninvasive and noncontact imaging techniques. High histopathological correlation of structural tissue characterization with microvascular evaluation. Exploration of new perfusion concepts and their role in disease pathogenesis. Part 2 covers advanced topics in OCT-A for choroidal and vitreoretinal disorders. Chapters explore macular perfusional repercussions in obstructive venous vascular phenomena, OCT-A findings in retinal infarction, and the role of macular perfusion in myopic macular traction maculopathy. Further discussions include postoperative perfusional findings in vitreoretinopathy, distinctions in choroidal vasculopathies, and the application of OCT-A in managing pathological choroidal neovascularization. The part concludes with a review of postoperative membrane formation, the usefulness of OCT-A in neurodegenerative diseases, and the evaluation of arterial occlusions and choroidal neovascularization management.
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Optimality Conditions in Vector Optimization
More LessVector optimization is continuously needed in several science fields, particularly in economy, business, engineering, physics and mathematics. The evolution of these fields depends, in part, on the improvements in vector optimization in mathematical programming. The aim of this Ebook is to present the latest developments in vector optimization. The contributions have been written by some of the most eminent researchers in this field of mathematical programming. The Ebook is considered essential for researchers and students in this field.
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Optimized Healthcare: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency and Accessibility (Part 1)
More LessExplore the transformative impact of cutting-edge technologies on modern healthcare systems with Optimized Healthcare: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency and Accessibility (Part 1). With healthcare organizations worldwide facing mounting pressures to improve efficiency, accessibility, and patient outcomes, this book highlights how innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, blockchain, and digital therapeutics are reshaping clinical care, health management, and patient engagement.
Covering topics from electronic health records, telemedicine, and IoT-enabled monitoring to blockchain in health data management, AI-driven diagnostics, and sustainability in healthcare, the book bridges theory with real-world application. Readers gain an in-depth view of how emerging technologies are modernizing patient care, revolutionizing hospital operations, and driving equitable access to health services.
Key Features:
Comprehensive coverage of emerging technologies transforming healthcare delivery.
Insights into AI, IoT, blockchain, and robotics applications in patient care and health management.
Focus on sustainability, data analytics, and human-centered design in digital health innovation.
Practical guidance on challenges, implementation, and future trends.
Multidisciplinary perspectives combining medicine, engineering, policy, and data science.
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Optimized Healthcare: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency and Accessibility (Part 2)
More LessOptimized Healthcare: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency and Accessibility (Part 2) expands the exploration of transformative healthcare innovations by focusing on mobile health (mHealth), hospital management systems, health information exchange, robotics, telehealth, financial technologies, and workforce training. This volume emphasizes how these advancements work together to improve healthcare accessibility, streamline operations, and ensure sustainability in diverse healthcare settings.
Beginning with the rise of mobile health technologies, the book details their role in overcoming geographic barriers, empowering patients, and delivering precision-driven, personalized care. It then examines the optimization of hospital management systems through AI, IoT, cloud computing, and blockchain, highlighting tools for efficiency in patient care, supply chains, financial management, and interoperability. Additional chapters detail health information exchange (HIE) for seamless data sharing, robotics and automation in surgical and caregiving contexts, and the expanding role of telehealth in rural and underserved communities.
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In-depth coverage of mHealth, telehealth, robotics, and financial technologies in healthcare.
Practical insights into optimizing hospital management and seamless data exchange.
Real-world case studies on technology adoption in diverse global healthcare systems.
Focuses on accessibility, patient-centered care, and financial sustainability.
Guides on workforce training for effective digital health integration.
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Oral Infections and Cardiovascular Disease
More LessThis book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about research in oral infections and their association with cardiovascular diseases. Several epidemiological, clinical and other scientific aspects are covered in this book through the work of medical experts.
The detailed accounts in this book are of great value to readers in the scientific community, practitioners, teachers and students in relevant fields, and health-care planners.
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Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications I: With Maple Examples
More LessOrdinary Differential Equations and Applications I: with Maple Examples blends the theory and practical applications of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) with real-world examples, using Maple and MapleSim software. It covers fundamental ODE concepts, from first-order equations to more advanced topics like the Laplace and Mellin transforms, Fourier series, and power series solutions. The book includes detailed Maple examples demonstrating symbolic solutions, 2D and 3D plotting, and animated solution paths.
Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students in mathematics, physics, engineering, and other fields, it is also a valuable resource for professionals. The book addresses various applications in biology, economics, chemistry, and medicine.
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- In-depth coverage of ODEs with real-world applications.
- Maple examples for symbolic solutions, plotting, and animations.
- Exploration of Laplace, Mellin, and Fourier series methods.
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Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications II: with Maple Illustrations
More LessOrdinary Differential Equations and Applications II: With Maple Illustrations integrates fundamental theories of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) with practical applications and Maple-based solutions. This comprehensive textbook covers vector-valued differential equations, matrix solutions, stability methods, and periodic systems. Using Maple and MapleSim software, readers learn symbolic solutions, plotting techniques, 2D/3D animation for ODE problems, and simulations for engineering systems.
This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students in mathematics, physics, economics, and engineering, as well as researchers and professionals needing advanced applications of ODEs. Key Features:
- Comprehensive introduction to ODE concepts and real-life applications
- Solutions for initial value problems using Maple and MapleSim software
- Analysis of stability using Routh-Hurwitz and Lyapunov methods
- Models of neural firing, avian influenza, and biological populations
- Practical guidance on MapleSim for multi-domain simulations, code generation, and Monte Carlo simulation
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Organ-specific Parasites in Cattle
More LessOrgan-specific Parasites in Cattle explores parasitic diseases affecting various organs in cattle, offering a deep dive into their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The book provides valuable insights into the etiology, symptoms, and pathophysiology of parasitic infections across critical organ systems, including the gastrointestinal tract, urogenital system, circulatory system, and more. With an emphasis on the latest research, it highlights advanced diagnostics, histopathological techniques, and the development of antiparasitic drugs and vaccines.
Readers will gain a thorough understanding of host-parasite interactions, resistance mechanisms, and effective control strategies, all presented with detailed explanations and visual aids. Designed to serve as a key reference, this book is essential for students, researchers, veterinary practitioners, and academicians aiming to deepen their knowledge in parasitology and animal health.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive coverage of organ-specific parasitic diseases in cattle
- Detailed focus on diagnosis, treatment, and preventive strategies
- Latest advancements in anti-parasitic drugs and vaccines
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Organic Spectroscopy Technology and Applications
More LessOrganic Spectroscopy: Technology and Applications is an essential guide to the principles and practices of spectroscopy in organic chemistry. This comprehensive text covers the fundamentals of the electromagnetic spectrum, UV-visible, infrared (IR), Raman, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry, providing a structured approach to understanding each technique`s role in molecular analysis. Designed for students and professionals alike, the book emphasizes problem-solving and structural analysis, offering a methodical progression through each technique to build practical expertise. Illustrated with detailed diagrams and real-world spectra, the text also includes solved examples to reinforce learning and enhance application skills.
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- Comprehensive coverage of core spectroscopy techniques: UV-visible, IR, Raman, NMR, and mass spectrometry.
- Step-by-step explanations and problem-solving techniques for structural analysis.
- Numerous illustrations and spectra for visual learning.
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Organizational Management: Case Studies for Graduate Students
More LessThis eBook presents two case studies of two organizations operating in Lebanon. The author has examined the organizational management practices of these two companies and then proposed solutions for each identified problem. The case studies represent an electromechanical company working in the construction field and a retail company that sells different product lines. This handbook is suitable for readers who are familiar with concepts in organizational management and development. Engineers working in the construction field may also find this book helpful in improving their managerial expertise and for understanding the way different departments within a company work together.
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Organoid Technology: Disease Modelling, Drug Discovery, and Personalized Medicine
More LessOrganoid Technology: Disease Modelling, Drug Discovery, and Personalized Medicine covers organoid technology emerging as a transformative platform in biomedical research. Chapters explain in detail the physiologically relevant in vitro 3D models that closely mimic human tissues and organs. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development, application, and future potential of organoids in modern life sciences. It highlights the critical applications in disease modeling, regenerative medicine, and high-throughput drug screening.
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Covers organ-specific organoid development and bioengineering methods
Discusses integration with emerging technologies such as nanotechnology
Includes insights into personalized medicine using patient-derived organoids
Covers details about the current regulatory and ethical landscapes in organoids-based research.
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Organoselenium Chemistry: Between Synthesis and Biochemistry
More LessThe use of organoselenium reagents as catalysts is a common thread that runs through the chapters of this book, introducing important aspects of the modern organoselenium chemistry: organocatalysis, green chemistry, bioinspiration, antioxidant activity. The eBook covers the most recent developments in the classical synthetic application of organoselenium reagents such as electrophilic, nucleophilic and free radical reagents. The volume also features a discussion on the synthesis and the synthetic applications of some emerging classes of selenium compounds such as hypervalent selenium species and selenoamides, and also addresses some biological aspects such as the antimicrobial activity of organoselenium derivatives and the biochemistry of selenoproteins. A number of eminent scientists from different research groups were involved in the preparation of the 13 chapters of the book, making Organoselenium Chemistry: Between Synthesis and Biochemistry an excellent reference about selenium chemistry for researchers and graduate students in the field of selenium chemistry.
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Orofacial and Systemic Features of Thalassemia Major: Management, and Prevention with Reference to Populations in the Arabian Gulf
More LessThalassemia is one of the most common genetic diseases in the world. It has a relatively higher incidence in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries and presents a major public health and social challenge. This monograph updates the reader on the dental and orofacial characteristics of thalassemia major in Arab populations. Since very few detailed studies on these topics among Arabs have been published, the monograph attempts to bridge the knowledge gap in this area. Clinical, radiographic and odontometric features of the typical thalassemia major patient are clearly described in this book.
Key Features
- Provides a ready reference for dental and orofacial features in thalassemia major including a review of appropriate dental care
- Covers the pathogenesis, systemic complications, morbidity and mortality, management, and prevention of thalassemia major.
- Provides guidelines for optimal dental care.
- Covers special topics such as epidemiology, consanguinity, hematologic diagnosis, genetic testing, literature review, diet and nutrition, cost of treatment, and prevention
- Includes colored photographs, radiographs, drawings, tables, and 2 plates to illustrate examples and information
- Provides references for further reading
This monograph is a handy reference for medical and dental students, and caregivers on the subject of clinical dentistry in thalassemia patients.
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