The book presents a variety of methods for computer simulations of crystal defects in the form of 'numerical recipes', complete with computer codes and analysis tools. By working through numerous case studies and problems, this book provides a useful starter kit for further method development in the[...]

SEMAT (Software Engineering Methods and Theory) is an international initiative designed to identify a common ground, or universal standard, for software engineering. It is supported by some of the most distinguished contributors to the field. Creating a simple language to describe methods and practi[...]

The corresponding-states principle helps the understanding and calculating of thermodynamic, transport, and surface properties of substances in various states, required by our lifestyle. This book describes the origins and applications of the principle from a universal point of view with comparisons[...]

A hands-on approach to iPad application development Beginning iPad Application Development is written to help jumpstart beginning iPad developers. It covers the various topics in such a manner that you will progressively learn without being overwhelmed by the details. It adopts the philosophy that t[...]

Boasting both environmental and economic benefits, green chemistry is becoming a high priority in modern organic synthesis and pharmaceutical R & D. This book fills a gap in the field, offering the only comprehensive treatment focused on green chemistry applications in organic synthesis, medicinal c[...]

Sheng and Song provide an overview of the three main full-wave numerical methods in computational electromagnetics (CEM); namely, the method of moment (MoM), the finite element method (FEM), and the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. Numerous monographs can be found addressing one of the a[...]