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Paperback. The breakup of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it reentered Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003, reminded the public - and NASA - of the grave risks posed to spacecraft by everything from insulating foam to space debris. This title presents an account of environmental effects that can damage or cause poor performance of orbiting spacecraft. Num Pages: 248 pages, 89 figs. 24 tables. BIC Classification: PHVB; TQ; TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Rev Exp
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691102993
- ISBN
- 9780691102993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.81€ 68.43
€ 88.81
€ 68.43
Hardback. Discusses some techniques used to obtain numerical solutions of the equations of motion for planets and satellites. This book also introduces the two-body problem and solves it by developing six integrals of the motion, starting from Newton's three laws of motion and his law of gravitation and then using vector algebra to develop the integrals. Num Pages: 264 pages, 10 tables, 50 halftones. BIC Classification: PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691044590
- ISBN
- 9780691044590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.94€ 116.28
€ 153.94
€ 116.28
Paperback. Examines the role of sound and audio in the development of media theory and practice, including technologies and performance art events, with particular emphasis on sound, embodiment, art, and technological interactions. This book takes an historical approach, focusing on technologies that became available in the mid-twentieth century-electronics. Num Pages: 262 pages, 8 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: AB; AV; JFD; TTA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 368. Immersion and Embodiment in the Arts and Culture. 262 pages, illustrations. Examines the role of sound and audio in the development of media theory and practice, including technologies and performance art events, with particular emphasis on sound, embodiment, art, and technological interactions. This book takes an historical approach, focusing on technologies that became available in the mid-twentieth century-electronics. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: AB; AV; JFD; TTA. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 18. Weight: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520258990
- ISBN
- 9780520258990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.27
€ 40.99
€ 29.27
Paperback. This volume aims to provide an overview of the different techniques, discusses the principles behind them, and gives a concise description of laser-induced and laser-detected processes on surfaces. Recent developments in the field, such as nonlinear surface spectroscopies, are introduced. Num Pages: 346 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: PHFC; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984504
- ISBN
- 9780471984504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 210.67
€ 210.67
Hardback. Diffractive optical elements (DOEs) are becoming more and more widely used in a braod range of fields, including telecommunications, optical computing, consumer electronics, laser material processing and the biomedical sciences, to manipulate light through micro-optical systems. Num Pages: 396 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TTB; UGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984474
- ISBN
- 9780471984474
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 395.47
€ 395.47
Hardback. Soft X-rays have great potential for use in a wide variety of applications, including the semiconductor industry and the life sciences. X-Rays from Laser Plasmas: Generation and Applications focuses exclusively and in detail on the science and technology of soft X-rays produced with non-synchrotron sources. Num Pages: 330 pages, 155 line drawings. BIC Classification: MBG; MQH; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 256 x 199 x 24. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983972
- ISBN
- 9780471983972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 473.95
€ 473.95
Hardback. Forensic detection of explosives is the detection of hidden explosives in airfreight, luggage, vehicles, and on suspects, while environmental detection of explosives relates to explosives in the soil and water of contaminated areas, and the detection of landmines. This is a reference manual. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF1; RNP; TTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983712
- ISBN
- 9780471983712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 473.95
€ 473.95
Hardcover. Metal vapour lasers are an important class of gas laser, for which a wide range of applications have been developed. This book provides a comprehensive overview of metal vapour lasers, and their engineering and applications. Num Pages: 646 pages, 31 illustrations. BIC Classification: TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 192 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 646
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471973874
- ISBN
- 9780471973874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 673.93
€ 673.93
Paperback. The 125 most common optical and laser-related materials frequently used in laser physics and technology, optics and spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, quantum electronics and laser applications are featured in this handbook. Num Pages: 614 pages, tabs. BIC Classification: GBC; PHJ; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 195 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1338.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 614
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471973843
- ISBN
- 9780471973843
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 696.70
€ 696.70
Hardcover. This work looks at hydraulic and environmental aspects of barrage design and construction. It also covers planning and maintenance and operational issues. A particular focus is placed on the functions of barrages. Editor(s): Burt, Neville; Watts, Jacqueline. Num Pages: 516 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNFL; TQS; TTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 256 x 181 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968573
- ISBN
- 9780471968573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 399.36
€ 399.36
Hardcover. Written by a computer vision specialist, this title offers an account of volumetric image analysis techniques. It offers a practical approach to the field including the following topics: preprocessing of volumetric images; obtaining quantitative measurements in volumetric images; and, detection and modelling of objects in volumetric images. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: MBG; MMP; TTB; UYQP; UYQV. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471967859
- ISBN
- 9780471967859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.35
€ 272.35
Paperback. An up--to--date handbook, with the latest advances including all the various methods and techniques for analyzing explosives. Explosive compounds and mixtures, residues----their recovery and clean--up procedures----chromatography, polarography, spectroscopy, environmental analysis and mass spectroscopy are among the topics covered. Num Pages: 316 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JKVF1; PNF; TTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471965626
- ISBN
- 9780471965626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 320.79
€ 320.79
Hardcover. The discovery of the Fractional Fourier Transform and its role in optics provides an elegant mathematical framework within which to discuss diffraction and other fundamental aspects of optical systems. Easily-accessible, the reference work will serve as the standard reference on Fourier Transforms for many years to come. Editor(s): Mendlovic, David. Series: Wiley Series in Pure and Applied Optics. Num Pages: 532 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBKF; PHJ; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 170 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1026.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471963462
- ISBN
- 9780471963462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.19
€ 232.19
Hardcover. Providing an examination of the major types of metal vapour ion lasers now available to scientists, this monograph pays considerable attention to the kinetic processes responsible for the excitation of the laser medium, and the types of electrical discharges used in the laser. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PHJ; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 171 x 24. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471955634
- ISBN
- 9780471955634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 275.23
€ 275.23
Hardcover. A comprehensive and extensive study of the latest research in control systems for marine vehicles. Demonstrates how the implementation of mathematical models and modern control theory can reduce fuel consumption and improve reliability and performance. Num Pages: 494 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TJFM; TTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 169 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1014.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471941132
- ISBN
- 9780471941132
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 525.10
€ 525.10
Hardcover. Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces II W.J. Feast, University of Durham, Durham, UK H.S. Munro, Courtaulds Research, Coventry, UK R.W. Editor(s): Munro, H.S. (Courtaulds Research, Coventry); Richards, R.W. (University of Durham). Num Pages: 314 pages, index. BIC Classification: PDND; PNFS; PNNP; TDCP; TTBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471934561
- ISBN
- 9780471934561
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 558.74
€ 558.74
Hardcover. Fiber optic transmission is the technology of transmitting data through fiber optic cables. This book provides the reader with a self-contained treatment of all the theory and design criteria needed to design high-speed and multi-wavelength fiber optic communications systems. Volume I covers optical propagation theory. Num Pages: 670 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJK; TTBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 185 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 670
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471891758
- ISBN
- 9780471891758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.02
€ 198.02
Paperback. This volume provides expert guidance on: interpreting code requirements for fire safety, understanding the concepts of fire severity and fire resistance, estimating time-temperature curves for fully developed compartment fires and other topics. Num Pages: 444 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: AMC; TNKF; TTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471890607
- ISBN
- 9780471890607
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.91
€ 68.91
Hardcover. Deals with photonics in free space and special media such as anisotropic crystals. Covers all important topics from Fourier optics, such as the properties of lenses, optical image processing, and holography to the Gaussian beam, light propagation in anisotropic media, external field effects, polarization of light and its major applications. Series: Wiley Series in Pure and Applied Optics. Num Pages: 664 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TTBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 188 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume I
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471839385
- ISBN
- 9780471839385
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.52
€ 238.52
Hardcover. The pursuit of more efficient telecommunications has resulted in a major research push towards communication systems that are lighter, faster, more reliable and cheaper. This has given rise to great advances in devices and in fibre optics. A spin off of this research is the development of optical sensors, which use photonic materials and concepts. Editor(s): Lopez-Higuera, Jose Miguel. Num Pages: 828 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TTBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 198 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 828
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471820536
- ISBN
- 9780471820536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 367.62
€ 367.62
Hardcover. The Wiley Handbook of Science and Technology for Homeland Security is an essential and timely collection of resources on every area of homeland security. Volumes will be available individually and as a complete set. Edited by the biggest names in their respective fields, each volume includes the latest information in this growing field. Editor(s): Voeller, John G. Num Pages: 2888 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JWK; PHV; TJK; TTM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 200 x 220. Weight in Grams: 7310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 2888
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471761303
- ISBN
- 9780471761303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 2,423.14
€ 2,423.14
Paperback. This book helps those in the culinary arts get the math knowledge and skills they need to succeed. The coverage begins with basic mathematical principles, all related to the foodservice industry, and progresses to more difficult concepts like costing, AP/EP, recipe conversion and costing, menu pricing, and inventory costs. Num Pages: 256 pages, ill. BIC Classification: PBW; TTVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 275 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471748168
- ISBN
- 9780471748168
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.46
€ 77.46
Paperback. This excellent text combines a solid treatment of optical signal processing theory with detailed descriptions of selected processing applications. With a focus on processing two-dimensional analog signals, it treats the important area of acousto-optic signal processing. Series: Wiley Series in Pure and Applied Optics. Num Pages: 632 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 854.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471745327
- ISBN
- 9780471745327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.87
€ 114.87
Hardcover. The premier comprehensive reference on biomedical optics for practitioners and students Biophotonics is a rapidly growing field with applications in medicine, genetics, biology, agriculture, and environmental science. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MQW; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471743040
- ISBN
- 9780471743040
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.57
€ 162.57