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Posted: October 19th, 2007, 9:51am CEST by Freaked
Claus Kiefer, “Quantum Gravity (International Series of Monographs on Physics)”
Oxford University Press, USA | Pages 376 | 2007-03-26 | 019921252X | PDF | English | 2.64 MB
The search for a quantum theory of the gravitational field is one of the great open problems in theoretical physics. This book presents a self-contained discussion of the concepts, methods and applications that can be expected in such a theory. The two main approaches to its construction — the direct quantisation of Einstein’s general theory of relativity and string theory — are covered. Whereas the first attempts to construct a viable theory for the gravitational field alone, string theory assumes that a quantum theory of gravity will be achieved only through a unification of all the interactions. However, both employ the general method of quantization of constrained systems, which is described together with illustrative examples relevant for quantum gravity. There is a detailed presentation of the main approaches employed in quantum general relativity: path-integral quantization, the background-field method and canonical quantum gravity in the metric, connection and loop formulations. The discussion of string theory centres around its quantum-gravitational aspects and the comparison with quantum general relativity. Physical applications discussed at length include the quantization of black holes, quantum cosmology, the indications of a discrete structure of spacetime, and the origin of irreversibility. The second edition will add some sections on topical issues. These include loop quantum cosmology, dynamical triangulation, renormalization-group approach, primordial black holes, and information-loss problem for black holes. The second edition will also contain some pedagogical extensions. This book will be of interest to researchers and students working in relativity and gravitation, cosmology, quantum field theory and related topics. It will also be of interest to mathematicians and philosophers of science.
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Michael B. First , “Clinical Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders”
John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (2006) | ISBN-10: 0470019158 | 482 pages | PDF | 4.8 MB
A concise reference providing all the clinically relevant information required to diagnose and treat patients with mental health disorders.
A Clinical Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders combines the DSM diagnostic criteria with clear, detailed information on treatment options, listing all drugs available for the disorder and giving full clinical management advice. Each disorder is discussed under the headings of Diagnosis / Differential Diagnosis, including assessment issues, laboratory tests or procedures, gender ratio, prevalence, familial pattern and Treatment, including therapeutic options and practical advice for patient management with the help of tables and treatment flowcharts.
The first book on the market to list treatment options and recommendations alongside the DSM-IV classifications of each mental disorder
Concise, focused clinical management advice given by the experts, all treatment options are discussed
Diagnostic decision trees, treatment flowcharts and algorithms provided for clear management guidance
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Posted: October 19th, 2007, 9:47am CEST by Freaked
Michael R., Ed. Shurin, “Immune Mediated Diseases From Theory to Therapy”
Springer; 1 edition (2007) | ISBN-10: 0387720049 | 458 pages | PDF | 6.4 MB
The goal of the International Immune-Mediated Diseases: From Theory to Therapy (IMD) Congress is to bring the best world immunologists and clinicians to Moscow to participate in plenary sessions, symposia and educational workshops designed to expose basic and clinical immunologist as well as practicing clinicians to the newest developments in the field. First IMD Congress consisted of 8 Plenary Sessions, 40 Symposia and 25 Workshops. The meeting attracted almost 2000 participants and speakers from 15 countries. After this great success of the First IMD Congress, the Organizing Committee decided to convene the meeting every other year and the Second International IMD Congress was planned for September 2007. Special attention will be given to innovative therapeutic modalities, allergy and asthma, immunodeficiency, tumor and transplant immunology, immunotherapy and vaccines, HIV and infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, inflammation, immunomonitoring and immunodiagnostics.
This volume includes contributions from the speakers of the Second IMD Congress (September 10-15, 2007; Moscow, Russia) who are eager to share some of the academic and clinical enthusiasm that defines the IMD meetings.
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Posted: October 19th, 2007, 9:45am CEST by Freaked
V. I. Agoshkov, P. B. Dubovski , V. P. Shutyaev, “Methods for Solving Mathematical Physics Problems”
Cambridge International Science Publishing; New Ed edition (October 1, 2006) | ISBN:1904602053 | 328 pages | PDF | 2.5 MB
The aim of the book is to present to a wide range of readers (students, postgraduates, scientists, engineers, etc.) basic information on one of the directions of mathematics, methods for solving mathematical physics problems. The authors have tried to select for the book methods that have become classical and generally accepted. However, some of the current versions of these methods may be missing from the book because they require special knowledge. The book is of the handbook-teaching type. On the one hand, the book describes the main definitions, the concepts of the examined methods and approaches used in them, and also the results and claims obtained in every specific case. On the other hand, proofs of the majority of these results are not presented and they are given only in the simplest (methodological) cases. Another special feature of the book is the inclusion of many examples of application of the methods for solving specific mathematical physics problems of applied nature used in various areas of science and social activity, such as power engineering, environmental protection, hydrodynamics, elasticity theory, etc. This should provide additional information on possible applications of these methods. To provide complete information, the book includes a chapter dealing with the main problems of mathematical physics, together with the results obtained in functional analysis and boundary-value theory for equations with partial derivatives.
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Posted: October 19th, 2007, 9:44am CEST by Freaked
Joachim Roesler, Harald Harders, Martin Baeker, “Mechanical Behaviour of Engineering Materials: Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, and Composites”
Springer; 1 edition (October 2007) | ISBN-10: 3540734465 | 536 pages | PDF | 10.7 MB
How do engineering materials deform when bearing mechanical loads? To answer this crucial question, the book bridges the gap between continuum mechanics and materials science. The different kinds of material deformation (elasticity, plasticity, fracture, creep, fatigue) are explained in detail. The book also discusses the physical processes occurring during the deformation of all classes of engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites) and shows how these materials can be strengthened to meet the design requirements. It provides the knowledge needed in selecting the appropriate engineering material for a certain design problem. The reader will thus learn how to critically employ design rules and thus to avoid failure of mechanical components.
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Posted: October 19th, 2007, 9:43am CEST by Freaked
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