Chaim L Pekeris And The Art Of Applying Mathematics With Weizac 1955 1963

Author : Leo Corry,Raya Leviathan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031271250

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Chaim L. Pekeris and the Art of Applying Mathematics with WEIZAC, 1955–1963 by Leo Corry,Raya Leviathan Pdf

This book describes the groundbreaking work of Chaim Leib Pekeris and his collaborators. Between 1955 and 1963 they used the first electronic computer built in Israel, the Weizmann Automatic Computer (WEIZAC), to develop powerful numerical methods that helped achieve new and accurate solutions of the Boltzmann equation, calculate energy levels of the helium atom, produce detailed geophysical and seismological models derived from the study of the free oscillations of the earth, and refine models used to predict meteorological phenomena and global oceanic tides. This book provides a unique account of the pioneering work of Chaim L. Pekeris in applied mathematics and explains in detail the background to the rise of the Weizmann Institute as a world-class center of scientific excellence. This hitherto untold story is of great interest to historians of twentieth-century science with special emphasis on the application of computer-assisted numerical methods in various branches of mathematical physics.

Author : Leo Corry,Raya Leviathan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3031271262

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Chaim L. Pekeris and the Art of Applying Mathematics with WEIZAC, 1955-1963 by Leo Corry,Raya Leviathan Pdf

This book describes the groundbreaking work of Chaim Leib Pekeris and his collaborators. Between 1955 and 1963 they used the first electronic computer built in Israel, the Weizmann Automatic Computer (WEIZAC), to develop powerful numerical methods that helped achieve new and accurate solutions of the Boltzmann equation, calculate energy levels of the helium atom, produce detailed geophysical and seismological models derived from the study of the free oscillations of the earth, and refine models used to predict meteorological phenomena and global oceanic tides. This book provides a unique account of the pioneering work of Chaim L. Pekeris in applied mathematics and explains in detail the background to the rise of the Weizmann Institute as a world-class center of scientific excellence. This hitherto untold story is of great interest to historians of twentieth-century science with special emphasis on the application of computer-assisted numerical methods in various branches of mathematical physics.

Author : National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004-12-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780309091831

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Biographical Memoirs by National Academy of Sciences Pdf

Biographic Memoirs Volume 85 contains the biographies of deceased members of the National Academy of Sciences and bibliographies of their published works. Each biographical essay was written by a member of the Academy familiar with the professional career of the deceased. For historical and bibliographical purposes, these volumes are worth returning to time and again.

Author : Lemarchand, Guillermo A.,Leck, Eran,Tash, April
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231001475

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Mapping research and innovation in the State of Israel by Lemarchand, Guillermo A.,Leck, Eran,Tash, April Pdf

Author : David Bercovici
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 7000 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444535801

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Mantle Dynamics by David Bercovici Pdf

Treatise on Geophysics: Mantle Dynamics, Volume 7 aims to provide both a classical and state-of-the-art introduction to the methods and science of mantle dynamics, as well as survey leading order problems (both solved and unsolved) and current understanding of how the mantle works. It is organized around two themes: (1) how is mantle convection studied; and (2) what do we understand about mantle dynamics to date. The first four chapters are thus concerned with pedagogical reviews of the physics of mantle convection; laboratory studies of the fluid dynamics of convection relevant to the mantle; theoretical analysis of mantle dynamics; and numerical analysis and methods of mantle convection. The subsequent chapters concentrate on leading issues of mantle convection itself, which include the energy budget of the mantle; the upper mantle and lithosphere in and near the spreading center (mid-ocean ridge) environment; the dynamics of subducting slabs; hot spots, melting anomalies, and mantle plumes; and finally, geochemical mantle dynamics and mixing. Self-contained volume starts with an overview of the subject then explores each topic in detail Extensive reference lists and cross references with other volumes to facilitate further research Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding Content suited for both the expert and non-expert

Author : Leo Corry,Raya Leviathan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030257347

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WEIZAC: An Israeli Pioneering Adventure in Electronic Computing (1945–1963) by Leo Corry,Raya Leviathan Pdf

The book tells the unique story of WEIZAC, an early computer built by a “new nation” in the early 1950s. It was created in Israel, even though the feasibility of this project was actually close to null when it was initially conceived, in 1946, and, unlike most of the early computer projects, was privately financed mainly by the Jewish world community. The book draws on a wealth of documents and historical insights to reveal the processes and powers that led to the successful completion of the project and, as well as its actual impact on scientific activities in Israel, and on the rise of a local computing community. Based on archival data, the book shows how a synergy of personal dedication together with an organizational and national mission that links the Zionist vision with science and technology for the Jewish people helped to achieve a well-defined goal. The book offers intriguing insights and refreshing perspectives to all readers interested in the Zionist movement or in the history of computing.

Author : Leo Corry
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030796792

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Distributivity-like Results in the Medieval Traditions of Euclid's Elements by Leo Corry Pdf

This book provides a fresh view on an important and largely overlooked aspect of the Euclidean traditions in the medieval mathematical texts, particularly concerning the interrelations between geometry and arithmetic, and the rise of algebraic modes of thought. It appeals to anyone interested in the history of mathematics in general and in history of medieval and early modern science.

Author : Sreerup Raychaudhuri
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030803063

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The Roots and Development of Particle Physics in India by Sreerup Raychaudhuri Pdf

This book narrates the history of the initiation and development of elementary particle physics in India and by Indians, focusing on the first half of the twentieth century. The thread is taken up with the introduction of Western science into India in the previous century. The contents are a mixture of science and biographies, interspersed with anecdotes and reflections on the historical and societal connections. The style is generally non-technical, with any technical issues explained and interwoven into the narrative. This book is of interest to scientists, to people with interest in science and the history of science, students curious about the initiation of science in the Indian context and about the famous Indian scientists, as well as administrators who wish to understand the roots of current Indian science, especially in the context of particle physics.

Author : Tiago Luís Gil
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9783030782412

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How to Make a Database in Historical Studies by Tiago Luís Gil Pdf

This book is a greatly supplemented translation from Portuguese, originally published in 2015. It discusses the most appropriate ways to create databases for research on history and other humanities, including an extensive debate about the usages that historians have made of computing since the 1950s. It has four chapters: the first is dedicated to theoretical and methodical questions about the usage of databases in history; the second is about technical issues; the third presents the concept of research engineering (how to improve research in groups); the last is about the construction of databases. The author states that the use of technology in research in history and humanities should be preceded and mediated by theories and methods which deal with these disciplines and not by technical issues. The historian must know how to think “correctly” in order to use the technological tools in an autonomous way. The book provides a background, demonstrating how theory, methodology, and technique are always articulated in historical research, and will appeal to history students and researchers.

Author : Hubert Goenner,Giuseppe Castagnetti
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030631222

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Establishing Quantum Physics in Berlin by Hubert Goenner,Giuseppe Castagnetti Pdf

This book explores Albert Einstein’s move to Berlin and the establishment of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physics under his directorship. Einstein’s call to Berlin was supported by a group of prominent physicists, including Fritz Haber, Walter Nernst, Max Planck, Heinrich Rubens, Emil Warburg, and the young astronomer Erwin Freundlich, in the expectation that Einstein and the institute would take the lead in advancing quantum physics in its early phase. Examining both the abortive attempt and the successful opening of the institute in 1917, it also discusses in detail the institute’s activities up to 1922, when Einstein relinquished the directorship, as well as his reasons for stepping down. The final chapter evaluates the institute’s activities and its role in the advancement of physics. In the end, the institute only partially fulfilled the expectations of its promoters because of the waning interest in quantum physics on the part of its director and board, and also because of Einstein’s refusal to exert scientific leadership. The book is part of a series of publications in the SpringerBriefs series on the early network of quantum physics. The other books in the four-volume collection address the beginnings of quantum physics research at Göttingen, Copenhagen, and Munich. These works emerged from an expansive study on the quantum revolution as a major transformation of physical knowledge undertaken by the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science and the Fritz Haber Institute (2006–2012). For more on this project, see the dedicated Feature Story, The Networks of Early Quantum Theory, at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/feature-story/networks-early-quantum-theory

Author : Gadi Pollack,Sherie Gross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Exodus, The
ISBN : 1598261428

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The Desert Diary by Gadi Pollack,Sherie Gross Pdf

Author : Immanuel Low
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-11
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0353367362

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Aramaeische Pflanzennamen by Immanuel Low Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Paul Mendes-Flohr
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438412801

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Gershom Scholem by Paul Mendes-Flohr Pdf

In the early part of the twentieth century, Gershom Scholem (1897-1982) founded the academic discipline of the study of Jewish Mysticism. In so doing, he not only broke new scholarly ground; but he also revolutionized the field of Judaic Studies as a whole and left an indelible mark on the study of religion. This book presents essays by several of Israel's eminent scholars, reflecting on Scholem's impact on the academic and Jewish worlds, and his life as a scholar, a Jewish thinker, and an activist. The editor has provided an intellectual and spiritual biography of Scholem, which complements the papers by Ephraim Urbach, Joseph Ben-Shlomo, Isaiah Tishby, Rivka Schatz, Malachi Beit-Arié, Nathan Rotenstreich, and Joseph Dan. Together, they highlight the enduring signficance of Scholem's work, which has remained the touchstone for all further scholarship on Jewish Mysticism and Kabbala. This volume thus sets the context for the current debate conducted by a new generation of scholars, who have introduced fresh ideas, new methodologies—and radical critique of the man they still revere as their master.

Author : Joseph D Martin,Cyrus Mody
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811207648

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Between Making And Knowing: Tools In The History Of Materials Research by Joseph D Martin,Cyrus Mody Pdf

This book is indexed in Chemical Abstracts ServiceThis book offers a comprehensive sketch of the tools used in material research and the rich and diverse stories of how those tools came to be. We aim to give readers a sense of what tools materials researchers required in the late 20th century, and how those tools were developed and became accessible. The book is in a sense a collective biography of the components of what the philosopher of science, Ian Hacking, calls the 'instrumentarium' of materials research. Readers should gain an appreciation of the work materials researchers put into developing and using such tools, and of the tremendous variety of such tools. They should also gain some insight into the material (and hence financial) prerequisites for materials research. Materials research requires funding for the availability and maintenance of its tools; and the category of tools encompasses a broad range of substances, apparatus, institutions, and infrastructure.Between Nature and Society: Biographies of Materials (Part of A World Scientific Encyclopedia of the Development and History of Materials Science)

Author : George M. Goodwin,Ellen Smith
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 1584654244

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The Jews of Rhode Island by George M. Goodwin,Ellen Smith Pdf

A richly illustrated survey of the history and culture of Rhode Island Jews.