Growth And Diffusion Phenomena

Author : Robert B. Banks
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662030523

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Growth and Diffusion Phenomena by Robert B. Banks Pdf

Diffusion and growth phenomena abound in the real world surrounding us. Someexamples: growth of the world's population, growth rates of humans, public interest in news events, growth and decline of central city populations, pollution of rivers, adoption of agricultural innovations, and spreading of epidemics and migration of insects. These and numerous other phenomena are illustrations of typical growth and diffusion problems confronted in many branches of the physical, biological and social sciences as well as in various areas of agriculture, business, education, engineering medicine and public health. The book presents a large number of mathematical models to provide frameworks forthe analysis and display of many of these. The models developed and utilizedcommence with relatively simple exponential, logistic and normal distribution functions. Considerable attention is given to time dependent growth coefficients and carrying capacities. The topics of discrete and distributed time delays, spatial-temporal diffusion and diffusion with reaction are examined. Throughout the book there are a great many numerical examples. In addition and most importantly, there are more than 50 in-depth "illustrations" of the application of a particular framework ormodel based on real world problems. These examples provide the reader with an appreciation of the intrinsic nature of the phenomena involved. They address mainly readers from the physical, biological, and social sciences, as the only mathematical background assumed is elementary calculus. Methods are developed as required, and the reader can thus acquire useful tools for planning, analyzing, designing,and evaluating studies of growth transfer and diffusion phenomena. The book draws on the author's own hands-on experience in problems of environmental diffusion and dispersion, as well as in technology transfer and innovation diffusion.

Author : Richard Ghez
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486828329

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Diffusion Phenomena by Richard Ghez Pdf

This authoritative test introduces the basic aspects of diffusion phenomena and their methods of solution through physical examples. It emphasizes modeling and methodology, bridging the gap between physico chemical statements of certain kinetic processes and their reduction to diffusion problems. Author Richard Ghez draws upon his experience in the areas of metallurgy and semiconductor technology to present physically significant examples that will prove of interest to a wide range of scientists — physicists, chemists, biologists, and applied mathematicians. Prerequisites include a rigorous year of calculus and a semester of thermodynamics. The opening chapter on the diffusion equation is succeeded by chapters on steady-state examples, diffusion under external forces, and simple time-dependent examples. An introduction to similarity is followed by explorations of surface rate limitations and segregation, a user's guide to the Laplace transform, and further time-dependent examples.

Author : Tamas Vicsek
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1992-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814506199

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Fractal Growth Phenomena (2nd Edition) by Tamas Vicsek Pdf

The investigation of phenomena involving fractals has gone through a spectacular development in the last decade. Many physical, technological and biological processes have been shown to be related to and described by objects with non-integer dimensions. The physics of far-from-equilibrium growth phenomena represents one of the most important fields in which fractal geometry is widely applied. During the last couple of years considerable experimental, numerical and theoretical information has accumulated concerning such processes.This book, written by a well-known expert in the field, summarizes the basic concepts born in the studies of fractal growth and also presents some of the most important new results for more specialized readers. It also contains 15 beautiful color plates demonstrating the richness of the geometry of fractal patterns. Accordingly, it may serve as a textbook on the geometrical aspects of fractal growth and it treats this area in sufficient depth to make it useful as a reference book. No specific mathematical knowledge is required for reading this book which is intended to give a balanced account of the field.

Author : Nathan Mendes,Marx Chhay,Julien Berger,Denys Dutykh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030315740

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Numerical Methods for Diffusion Phenomena in Building Physics by Nathan Mendes,Marx Chhay,Julien Berger,Denys Dutykh Pdf

This book is the second edition of Numerical methods for diffusion phenomena in building physics: a practical introduction originally published by PUCPRESS (2016). It intends to stimulate research in simulation of diffusion problems in building physics, by providing an overview of mathematical models and numerical techniques such as the finite difference and finite-element methods traditionally used in building simulation tools. Nonconventional methods such as reduced order models, boundary integral approaches and spectral methods are presented, which might be considered in the next generation of building-energy-simulation tools. In this reviewed edition, an innovative way to simulate energy and hydrothermal performance are presented, bringing some light on innovative approaches in the field.

Author : Ewa Lechman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319182544

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ICT Diffusion in Developing Countries by Ewa Lechman Pdf

This book provides an extensive overview of the diffusion of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in developing countries between 2000 and 2012. It covers issues such as country-specific ICT diffusion patterns, technological substitution and technological convergence. By identifying social, economic and institutional prerequisites and analyzing critical country-specific conditions, the author develops a new approach to explaining the emergence of their technological takeoff. Readers will discover how developing countries are now adopting ICTs, rapidly catching up with the developed world in terms of ICT access and use.

Author : Richard Ghez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1475733623

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Diffusion Phenomena by Richard Ghez Pdf

Author : Yong Ho Sohn,C. Campbell,D. Lewis,Afina Lupulescu
Publisher : Trans Tech Publications Ltd
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783038131496

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Diffusion in Advanced Materials and Processing by Yong Ho Sohn,C. Campbell,D. Lewis,Afina Lupulescu Pdf

The continued development of advanced materials and processes requires an intimate understanding of diffusion mechanisms, and having the ability to model the diffusion-controlled phenomena which occur within materials during processing. Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).

Author : Andreas Öchsner,Irina V. Belova,Graeme E. Murch
Publisher : Trans Tech Publications Ltd
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783035730036

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Diffusion Phenomena: Aspects of Characterization and Experiments by Andreas Öchsner,Irina V. Belova,Graeme E. Murch Pdf

Present issue is devoted to problems classical mass diffusion such as phase transformations, corrosion behavior, coatings and microstructures and extensions to new research in the field of nanotechnology. Were investigated classical carbon and alloy steels, titanium and aluminum alloys as well as polymer materials. Technical applications relate to oil recovery, surface quality, and improved material properties for machining and processing. Many of these topics are related to experimental measurements and methods as well as numerical simulation and approaches to predict properties and processes.

Author : Karen Kemp
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781412913133

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Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science by Karen Kemp Pdf

Geographic information science (GIScience) is an emerging field that combines aspects of many different disciplines. Spatial literacy is rapidly becoming recognized as a new, essential pier of basic education, alongside grammatical, logical and mathematical literacy. By incorporating location as an essential but often overlooked characteristic of what we seek to understand in the natural and built environment, geographic information science (GIScience) and systems (GISystems) provide the conceptual foundation and tools to explore this new frontier. The Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science covers the essence of this exciting, new, and expanding field in an easily understood but richly detailed style. In addition to contributions from some of the best recognized scholars in GIScience, this volume contains contributions from experts in GIS' supporting disciplines who explore how their disciplinary perspectives are expanded within the context of GIScienceâ€"what changes when consideration of location is added, what complexities in analytical procedures are added when we consider objects in 2, 3 or even 4 dimensions, what can we gain by visualizing our analytical results on a map or 3D display? Key Features Brings together GIScience literature that is spread widely across the academic spectrum Offers details about the key foundations of GIScience, no matter what their disciplinary origins Elucidates vocabulary that is an amalgam of all of these fields Key Themes Conceptual Foundations Cartography and Visualization Design Aspects Data Manipulation Data Modeling Geocomputation Geospatial Data Societal Issues Spatial Analysis Organizational and Institutional Aspects The Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science is an important resource for academic and corporate libraries.

Author : Rohit Srivastava,Narendra Yadav,Jayeeta Chattopadhyay
Publisher : Springer
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811008641

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Growth and Form of Self-organized Branched Crystal Pattern in Nonlinear Chemical System by Rohit Srivastava,Narendra Yadav,Jayeeta Chattopadhyay Pdf

The book introduces the oscillatory reaction and pattern formation in the Belousov-Zhabotinsky (BZ) reaction that became model for investigating a wide range of intriguing pattern formations in chemical systems. So many modifications in classic version of BZ reaction have been carried out in various experimental conditions that demonstrate rich varieties of temporal oscillations and spatio-temporal patterns in non- equilibrium conditions. Mixed-mode versions of BZ reactions, which comprise a pair of organic substrates or dual metal catalysts, have displayed very complex oscillating behaviours and novel space-time patterns during reaction processes. These characteristic spatio-temporal properties of BZ reactions have attracted increasing attention of the scientific community in recent years because of its comparable periodic structures in electrochemical systems, polymerization processes, and non-equilibrium crystallization phenomena. Instead, non-equilibrium crystallization phenomena which lead to development of novel crystal morphologies in constraint of thermodynamic equilibrium conditions have been investigated and are said to be stationary periodic structures. Efforts have continued to analyze insight mechanisms and roles of reaction-diffusion mechanism and self-organization in the growth of such periodic crystal patterns. In this book, non-equilibrium crystallization phenomena, leading to growth of some novel crystal patterns in dual organic substrate modes of oscillatory BZ reactions have been discussed. Efforts have been made to find out experimental parameters where transitions of the spherulitic crystal patterns take place. The book provides the scientific community and entrepreneurs with a thorough understanding and knowledge of the growth and form of branched crystal pattern in reaction-diffusion system and their morphological transition.

Author : United States. Office of Saline Water
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1342 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Saline water conversion
ISBN : UOM:39015068094112

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Saline Water Conversion Report for ... by United States. Office of Saline Water Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 982 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Saline water conversion
ISBN : UCSD:31822009725631

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Saline Water Conversion Report for by Anonim Pdf

Author : Cristoforo S. Bertuglia,Silvana Lombardo,Peter Nijkamp
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783642607202

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Innovative Behaviour in Space and Time by Cristoforo S. Bertuglia,Silvana Lombardo,Peter Nijkamp Pdf

In the past decade there has been growing recognition that economic development is not mainly exogenously determined but, to a large extent, is a transformation process induced and governed by economic actors who respond to competitive, institutional and political challenge. This 'challenge and response' model is increasingly accepted as a valid analytical framework in modem growth theory and also explains the popularity of endogenous growth approaches to technological innovation issues. However, a major and as yet largely under-researched topic is the question of the diffusion and adoption of new technological changes in the context of space-time dynamics. This diffusion and adoption pattern has obviously clear spatial and temporal variations connected with behavioural responses which may vary over time and different locations. This means that a closer analysis of spatio-temporal opportunities and impediments is necessary in order to fully map the complex interactions of technology and economy in space and time. This volume sets out to bring together a collection of original contributions commissioned by the editors to highlight the spatio-temporal patterns and backgrounds of the diffusion and adoption of new technologies. Some are in the nature of a survey, others.have a modelling background and again others are case studies. The contributions originate from different countries and different disciplines. This book is complementary to a previously published volume on technological innovation, Technological Change, Economic Development and Space, edited by C.S. Bertuglia, M.M. Fischer and G. Preto, and also published by Springer-Verlag (1995).

Author : P. C. Chang
Publisher : The Electrochemical Society
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1566774624

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State-of-the-Art Program on Compound Semiconductors : (SOTAPOCS XLII) and Processes at the Compound-Semiconductor/Solution Interface by P. C. Chang Pdf

Author : Kurt Binder
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642828034

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Monte Carlo Methods in Statistical Physics by Kurt Binder Pdf

In the seven years since this volume first appeared. there has been an enormous expansion of the range of problems to which Monte Carlo computer simulation methods have been applied. This fact has already led to the addition of a companion volume ("Applications of the Monte Carlo Method in Statistical Physics", Topics in Current Physics. Vol . 36), edited in 1984, to this book. But the field continues to develop further; rapid progress is being made with respect to the implementation of Monte Carlo algorithms, the construction of special-purpose computers dedicated to exe cute Monte Carlo programs, and new methods to analyze the "data" generated by these programs. Brief descriptions of these and other developments, together with numerous addi tional references, are included in a new chapter , "Recent Trends in Monte Carlo Simulations" , which has been written for this second edition. Typographical correc tions have been made and fuller references given where appropriate, but otherwise the layout and contents of the other chapters are left unchanged. Thus this book, together with its companion volume mentioned above, gives a fairly complete and up to-date review of the field. It is hoped that the reduced price of this paperback edition will make it accessible to a wide range of scientists and students in the fields to which it is relevant: theoretical phYSics and physical chemistry , con densed-matter physics and materials science, computational physics and applied mathematics, etc.