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Vector Fields with Applications to Thermodynamics and Irreversibility (Mathematics and Physics for Science and Technology #10)
by Luis Manuel Braga da Costa Campos Luís António Raio VilelaVector Fields with Applications to Thermodynamics and Irreversibility is part of the series "Mathematics and Physics for Science and Technology", which combines rigorous mathematics with general physical principles to model practical engineering systems with a detailed derivation and interpretation of results. Volume V presents the mathematical theory of partial differential equations and methods of solution satisfying initial and boundary conditions, and includes applications to: acoustic, elastic, water, electromagnetic and other waves; the diffusion of heat, mass and electricity; and their interactions. This is the first book of the volume. The second book of volume V continues this book on thermodynamics, focusing on the equation of state and energy transfer processes including adiabatic, isothermal, isobaric and isochoric. These are applied to thermodynamic cycles, like the Carnot, Atkinson, Stirling and Barber-Brayton cycles, that are used in thermal devices, including refrigerators, heat pumps, and piston, jet and rocket engines. In connection with jet propulsion, adiabatic flows and normal and oblique shock waves in free space and nozzles with variable cross-section are considered. The equations of fluid mechanics are derived for compressible two-phase flow in the presence of shear and bulk viscosity, thermal conduction and mass diffusion. The thermodynamic cycles are illustrated by detailed calculations modelling the operation of piston, turbojet and rocket engines in various ambient conditions, ranging from sea level, the atmosphere of the earth at altitude and vacuum of space, for the propulsion of land, sea, air and space vehicles. The book is intended for graduate students and engineers working with mathematical models and can be applied to problems in mechanical, aerospace, electrical and other branches of engineering dealing with advanced technology, and also in the physical sciences and applied mathematics. This book: Simultaneously covers rigorous mathematics, general physical principles and engineering applications with practical interest Provides interpretation of results with the help of illustrations Includes detailed proofs of all results L.M.B.C. Campos was chair professor and the Coordinator of the Scientific Area of Applied and Aerospace Mechanics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and also the director (and founder) of the Center for Aeronautical and Space Science and Technology until retirement in 2020. L.A.R.Vilela is currently completing an Integrated Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering at Institute Superior Tecnico (1ST) of Lisbon University.
Vector Generalized Linear and Additive Models
by Thomas W. YeeThis book presents a greatly enlarged statistical framework compared to generalized linear models (GLMs) with which to approach regression modelling. Comprising of about half-a-dozen major classes of statistical models, and fortified with necessary infrastructure to make the models more fully operable, the framework allows analyses based on many semi-traditional applied statistics models to be performed as a coherent whole. Since their advent in 1972, GLMs have unified important distributions under a single umbrella with enormous implications. However, GLMs are not flexible enough to cope with the demands of practical data analysis. And data-driven GLMs, in the form of generalized additive models (GAMs), are also largely confined to the exponential family. The methodology here and accompanying software (the extensive VGAM R package) are directed at these limitations and are described comprehensively for the first time in one volume. This book treats distributions and classical models as generalized regression models, and the result is a much broader application base for GLMs and GAMs. The book can be used in senior undergraduate or first-year postgraduate courses on GLMs or categorical data analysis and as a methodology resource for VGAM users. In the second part of the book, the R package VGAM allows readers to grasp immediately applications of the methodology. R code is integrated in the text, and datasets are used throughout. Potential applications include ecology, finance, biostatistics, and social sciences. The methodological contribution of this book stands alone and does not require use of the VGAM package.
Vector Geometry
by Gilbert De RobinsonThis brief undergraduate-level text by a prominent Cambridge-educated mathematician explores the relationship between algebra and geometry. An elementary course in plane geometry is the sole requirement for Gilbert de B. Robinson's text, which is the result of several years of teaching and learning the most effective methods from discussions with students. Topics include lines and planes, determinants and linear equations, matrices, groups and linear transformations, and vectors and vector spaces. Additional subjects range from conics and quadrics to homogeneous coordinates and projective geometry, geometry on the sphere, and reduction of real matrices to diagonal form. Exercises appear throughout the text, with complete answers at the end.
Vector Methods: Applied to Differential Geometry, Mechanics, and Potential Theory
by D. E. RutherfordDesigned to familiarize undergraduates with the methods of vector algebra and vector calculus, this text offers both a clear view of the abstract theory as well as a concise survey of the theory's applications to various branches of pure and applied mathematics. A chapter on differential geometry introduces readers to the study of this subject by the methods of vector algebra. The next section explores the many aspects of the theory of mechanics adaptable to the use of vectors, and a full discussion of the vector operator "nabla" proceeds to a treatment of potential theory and Laplace's equation. This includes applications to the theories of gravitation, hydrodynamics, and electricity. A brief chapter on four-dimensional vectors concludes the text.
Vector Optimization and Monotone Operators via Convex Duality
by Sorin-Mihai GradThis book investigates several duality approaches for vector optimization problems, while also comparing them. Special attention is paid to duality for linear vector optimization problems, for which a vector dual that avoids the shortcomings of the classical ones is proposed. Moreover, the book addresses different efficiency concepts for vector optimization problems. Among the problems that appear when the framework is generalized by considering set-valued functions, an increasing interest is generated by those involving monotone operators, especially now that new methods for approaching them by means of convex analysis have been developed. Following this path, the book provides several results on different properties of sums of monotone operators.
Vector Partitions, Visible Points and Ramanujan Functions
by Geoffrey B. CampbellVector Partitions, Visible Points and Ramanujan Functions offers a novel theory of Vector Partitions, though very much grounded in the long-established work of others, that could be developed as an extension to the existing theory of Integer Partitions. The book is suitable for graduate students in physics, applied mathematics, number theory and computational mathematics. It takes the reader up to research level, presenting new results alongside known classical results from integer partitions and areas of vector and multipartite partition theory. It also sets forth new directions for research for the more advanced reader.Above all, the intention of the book is to bring new inspiration to others who study mathematics and related areas. It is hoped that some new ideas will be launched to add value and insight into many of the classical and new theories surrounding partitions. The book is an appreciation of the many gifted authors of research into partitions over the past century and before, in the hope that more may come of this for future generations.Features Provides a step-by-step guide through the known literature on Integer and Vector Partitions, and a focus on the not so well-known Visible Point Vector identities Serves as a reference for graduate students and researchers in physics, applied mathematics, number theory and computational mathematics Offers a variety of practical examples as well as sets of exercises suitable for students and researchers Geoffrey B. Campbell completed his PhD at Australian National University in 1998 under the esteemed physicist Professor Rodney Baxter. His affiliation with the Australian National University Mathematical Sciences Institute has continued for over 30 years. Within that time frame, Geoffrey also served eight years as an Honorary Research Fellow at LaTrobe University Mathematics and Statistics Department in Melbourne. Currently he writes ongoing articles for the Australian Mathematical Society Gazette. Within the international scope, Geoffrey currently serves as a PhD external committee member for a mathematics graduate student at Washington State University in America.Geoffrey has built a career within Australian Commonwealth and State government departments, including as an Advisor at the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet; as Analyst Researcher for a Royal Commission. Geoffrey specializes in complex data, machine learning including data analytics. He is also a published poet in Australian anthologies and literary magazines.
A Vector Space Approach to Geometry (Dover Books on Mathematics)
by Melvin HausnerThe effects of geometry and linear algebra on each other receive close attention in this examination of geometry's correlation with other branches of math and science. In-depth discussions include a review of systematic geometric motivations in vector space theory and matrix theory; the use of the center of mass in geometry, with an introduction to barycentric coordinates; axiomatic development of determinants in a chapter dealing with area and volume; and a careful consideration of the particle problem. 1965 edition.
A Vector Space Approach to Geometry (Dover Books on Mathematics)
by Melvin HausnerA fascinating exploration of the correlation between geometry and linear algebra, this text portrays the former as a subject better understood by the use and development of the latter rather than as an independent field. The treatment offers elementary explanations of the role of geometry in other branches of math and science — including physics, analysis, and group theory — as well as its value in understanding probability, determinant theory, and function spaces. <P><P> Outstanding features of this volume include discussions of systematic geometric motivations in vector space theory and matrix theory; the use of the center of mass in geometry, with an introduction to barycentric coordinates; axiomatic development of determinants in a chapter dealing with area and volume; and a careful consideration of the particle problem. Students and other mathematically inclined readers will find that this inquiry into the interplay between geometry and other areas offers an enriched appreciation of both subjects.
Vector Spaces and Matrices
by Leonard Tornheim Robert M. ThrallThis volume is suitable as a primary or supplementary text for college-level courses in linear algebra. It possesses the distinct advantage of approaching the subject simultaneously at two levels, the concrete and the axiomatic. Students thus receive the benefits of axiom-based mathematical reasoning as well as a grasp of concrete formulations. 1957 edition.
Vector-Valued Partial Differential Equations and Applications
by Bernard Dacorogna Nicola Fusco Stefan Müller Vladimir Sverakjohn Ball Paolo MarcelliniCollating different aspects of Vector-valued Partial Differential Equations and Applications, this volume is based on the 2013 CIME Course with the same name which took place at Cetraro, Italy, under the scientific direction of John Ball and Paolo Marcellini. It contains the following contributions: The pullback equation (Bernard Dacorogna), The stability of the isoperimetric inequality (Nicola Fusco), Mathematical problems in thin elastic sheets: scaling limits, packing, crumpling and singularities (Stefan M#65533;ller), and Aspects of PDEs related to fluid flows (Vladimir Sver#65533;k). These lectures are addressed to graduate students and researchers in the field.
Vector Variational Inequalities and Vector Optimization
by Qamrul Hasan Ansari Jen-Chih Yao Elisabeth KöbisThis book presents the mathematical theory of vector variational inequalities and their relations with vector optimization problems. It is the first-ever book to introduce well-posedness and sensitivity analysis for vector equilibrium problems. The first chapter provides basic notations and results from the areas of convex analysis, functional analysis, set-valued analysis and fixed-point theory for set-valued maps, as well as a brief introduction to variational inequalities and equilibrium problems. Chapter 2 presents an overview of analysis over cones, including continuity and convexity of vector-valued functions. The book then shifts its focus to solution concepts and classical methods in vector optimization. It describes the formulation of vector variational inequalities and their applications to vector optimization, followed by separate chapters on linear scalarization, nonsmooth and generalized vector variational inequalities. Lastly, the book introduces readers to vector equilibrium problems and generalized vector equilibrium problems. Written in an illustrative and reader-friendly way, the book offers a valuable resource for all researchers whose work involves optimization and vector optimization.
Vectors and Functions of Several Variables
by Bijan DavvazThis comprehensive textbook explores the topics of vector functions and functions of several variables. With over 500 exercises and problems, carefully chosen for their challenging, interesting, and educational value, this book is an ideal resource for undergraduate students of mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering and the basic sciences. The material is organized into 10 chapters, each of which begins with necessary definitions, concepts and theorems to provide a solid foundation for understanding the topic. In addition, the book includes detailed solutions to all exercises and problems to help students test their understanding and reinforce their learning. Overall, this book is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a thorough introduction to calculus.
Vectors And Tensors In Engineering And Physics: Second Edition
by Donald DanielsonVectors and Tensors in Engineering and Physics develops the calculus of tensor fields and uses this mathematics to model the physical world. This new edition includes expanded derivations and solutions, and new applications. The book provides equations for predicting: the rotations of gyroscopes and other axisymmetric solids, derived from Euler's equations for the motion of rigid bodies; the temperature decays in quenched forgings, derived from the heat equation; the deformed shapes of twisted rods and bent beams, derived from the Navier equations of elasticity; the flow fields in cylindrical pipes, derived from the Navier-Stokes equations of fluid mechanics; the trajectories of celestial objects, derived from both Newton's and Einstein's theories of gravitation; the electromagnetic fields of stationary and moving charged particles, derived from Maxwell's equations; the stress in the skin when it is stretched, derived from the mechanics of curved membranes; the effects of motion and gravitation upon the times of clocks, derived from the special and general theories of relativity. The book also features over 100 illustrations, complete solutions to over 400 examples and problems, Cartesian components, general components, and components-free notations, lists of notations used by other authors, boxes to highlight key equations, historical notes, and an extensive bibliography.
Vectors and Their Applications (Dover Books on Mathematics)
by Anthony J. PettofrezzoGeared toward undergraduate students, this text illustrates the use of vectors as a mathematical tool in plane synthetic geometry, plane and spherical trigonometry, and analytic geometry of two- and three-dimensional space. Its rigorous development includes a complete treatment of the algebra of vectors in the first two chapters.Among the text's outstanding features are numbered definitions and theorems in the development of vector algebra, which appear in italics for easy reference. Most of the theorems include proofs, and coordinate position vectors receive an in-depth treatment. Key concepts for generalized vector spaces are clearly presented and developed, and 57 worked-out illustrative examples aid students in mastering the concepts. A total of 258 exercise problems offer supplements to theories or provide the opportunity to reinforce the understanding of applications, and answers to odd-numbered exercises appear at the end of the book.
Vectors in Physics and Engineering
by Alan DurrantThis text is an introduction to the use of vectors in a wide range of undergraduate disciplines. It is written specifically to match the level of experience and mathematical qualifications of students entering undergraduate and Higher National programmes and it assumes only a minimum of mathematical background on the part of the reader. Basic mathematics underlying the use of vectors is covered, and the text goes from fundamental concepts up to the level of first-year examination questions in engineering and physics. The material treated includes electromagnetic waves, alternating current, rotating fields, mechanisms, simple harmonic motion and vibrating systems. There are examples and exercises and the book contains many clear diagrams to complement the text. The provision of examples allows the student to become proficient in problem solving and the application of the material to a range of applications from science and engineering demonstrates the versatility of vector algebra as an analytical tool.
Vectors, Pure and Applied
by T. W. KornerMany books in linear algebra focus purely on getting students through exams, but this text explains both the how and the why of linear algebra and enables students to begin thinking like mathematicians. The author demonstrates how different topics (geometry, abstract algebra, numerical analysis, physics) make use of vectors in different ways and how these ways are connected, preparing students for further work in these areas. The book is packed with hundreds of exercises ranging from the routine to the challenging. Sketch solutions of the easier exercises are available online.
Vectors, Tensors and the Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics
by Rutherford ArisThis introductory text is geared toward engineers, physicists, and applied mathematicians at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels. It applies the mathematics of Cartesian and general tensors to physical field theories and demonstrates them chiefly in terms of the theory of fluid mechanics. Numerous exercises appear throughout the text. 1962 edition.
The Veggiecational Book: A Book About Numbers, Colors, Shapes And Letters! (VeggieTales)
by Phil VischerThe Veggiecational Book from Big Idea's "VeggieTales" cast of characters. This 4-in-1 volume includes the full text of Bob & Larry's ABC's, How Many Veggies?, Pa Grape's Shapes, and Junior's Colors.
Vehicle Computing: From Traditional Transportation to Computing on Wheels
by Weisong Shi Sidi LuOver the past century, vehicles have predominantly functioned as a means of transportation. However, as vehicular computation and communication capacities continue to expand, it is anticipated that upcoming connected vehicle (CVs) will not only serve their conventional transport functions but also act as versatile mobile computing platforms. This book presents the concept of Vehicle Computing, encompassing five primary functionalities of CVs: computation, communication, energy management, sensing, and data storage. It proposes a potential business model and explores the challenges and opportunities associated with these domains. Vehicle Computing serves as an important resource for the research community and practitioners in the field of edge computing and cyber physical system, capturing the essence of a rapidly changing industry, addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with connected vehicles (including software-defined vehicles, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles), machine learning, communication, sensing, data storage, energy management, and computer systems. It synthesizes the latest research and real-world applications, offering valuable insights to both academia and industry professionals. Vehicle Computing covers topics such as: The fundamentals of Vehicle Computing, including its historical context and key components. Advanced communication and networking technologies for connected vehicles. Sensing and data acquisition techniques, including edge and cloud computing integration. Energy management and storage, focusing on electric vehicle infrastructure and vehicle-to-grid. Data storage and processing strategies for vehicular environments. Business models, opportunities, and challenges associated with Vehicle Computing. Real-world applications and case studies, highlighting best practices and future trends.
Vehicle Dynamics of Modern Passenger Cars (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences #582)
by Peter LugnerThe book provides the essential features necessary to understand and apply the mathematical-mechanical characteristics and tools for vehicle dynamics including control mechanism. An introduction to passenger car modeling of different complexities provides the basics for the dynamical behavior and presents vehicle models later used for the application of control strategies. The presented modeling of the tire behavior, also for transient changes of the contact patch properties, shows the necessary mathematical descriptions used for the simulation of the vehicle dynamics. The introduction to control for cars and its extension to complex applications using e.g. observers and state estimators is a main part of the book. Finally the formulation of proper multibody codes for the simulation leads to the integration of all parts. Examples of simulations and corresponding test verifications show the profit of such a theoretical support for the investigation of the dynamics of passenger cars.
Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics: Theory and Applications
by Wanming ZhaiThis book systematically presents the theory, numerical implementation, field experiments and practical engineering applications of the ‘Vehicle–Track Coupled Dynamics’. Representing a radical departure from classic vehicle system dynamics and track dynamics, the vehicle–track coupled dynamics theory considers the vehicle and track as one interactive and integrated system coupled through wheel–rail interaction. This new theory enables a more comprehensive and accurate solution to the train–track dynamic interaction problem which is a fundamental and important research topic in railway transportation system, especially for the rapidly developed high-speed and heavy-haul railways. It has been widely applied in practical railway engineering.Dr. Wanming Zhai is a Chair Professor of Railway Engineering at Southwest Jiaotong University, where he is also chairman of the Academic Committee and Director of the Train and Track Research Institute. He is a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and one of the leading scientists in railway system dynamics. Professor Zhai is Editor-in-Chief of both the International Journal of Rail Transportation, published by Taylor & Francis Group, and the Journal of Modern Transportation, published by Springer. In addition, he is a trustee of the International Association for Vehicle System Dynamics, Vice President of the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, and Vice President of the Chinese Society for Vibration Engineering.
Vektor- und Matrizenrechnung fur Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Karsten Kirchgessner Marco SchreckWas Sie wissen müssen – von Abbildungsmatrix bis Zylinderkoordinaten Ganz egal, was Sie machen wollen, in der Mathematik führt ab einem gewissen Niveau kein Weg an der Vektorund Matrizenrechnung vorbei. Karsten Kirchgessner und Marco Schreck führen Sie in dieses Thema ein. Sie erklären Ihnen, was Vektoren und Matrizen überhaupt sind und wie Sie möglichst unkompliziert mit ihnen rechnen. Außerdem erfahren Sie, was Sie über Eigenwerte und Eigenvektoren wissen sollten, wie Sie lineare Gleichungssysteme lösen und vieles mehr. So lernen Sie pfeilschnell, in diese Tiefen der Mathematik einzudringen. Besonderer Wert wird hierbei auf geschickte Ansätze und Tricks gelegt, die den Rechenaufwand und Komplexitätsgrad einer Aufgabenstellung reduzieren, sodass Sie insbesondere in Prüfungen so schnell wie möglich zur korrekten Lösung gelangen.
Vektoranalysis und Differentialformen: Fundamentale Werkzeuge der Mathematik (essentials)
by Dieter RiebesehlDieter Riebesehl schlägt in diesem essential die Brücke von der klassischen Vektoranalysis zum Formalismus der Differentialformen. Die Vektoranalysis behandelt Vektorfelder, meist im zwei- oder dreidimensionalen Raum, und ist ein grundlegendes Werkzeug für Physiker, Ingenieure und Techniker. Die zentralen Definitionen werden sorgfältig motiviert und dann die wichtigsten Aussagen bis hin zu den Integralsätzen von Gauß und Stokes hergeleitet. Die Darstellung ist möglichst elementar und vermeidet darüberhinausgehende Konzepte wie Mannigfaltigkeiten. Die Vektoranalysis hat einen gewissen Mangel an Eleganz, der sich darin äußert, dass sie sich nicht leicht auf mehr als drei Dimensionen verallgemeinern lässt und unnötig viele ähnliche Konzepte verwendet. Die Sprache der Differentialformen kommt mit weniger Konzepten aus, ermöglicht besonders knappe Formulierungen der Integralsätze und ist leicht auf beliebige Dimensionen verallgemeinerbar. In diesem essential wird die Übersetzung der Vektoranalysis in die Sprache der Differentialformen anschaulich und die Eleganz der neuen Formulierung deutlich gemacht.
Vender A Través de Tu Corazón: Empoderándote Para Construir Relaciones Hacia la Libertad Financiera
by PhD Shirlene ReevesVender A Través de Tu Corazón es el libro 4 veces galardonado a nivel internacional de mayor venta, que te permite desarrollar relaciones para tu libertad financiera. Este libro es reconocido mundialmente como una codiciada guía paso a paso para construir negocios multimillonarios y está diseñado exclusivamente para propietarios de pequeñas empresas, vendedores y empresarios. Dentro de sus páginas, los lectores descubren cómo desarrollar una mentalidad de abundancia, aprenden a comunicarse con los demás de manera efectiva y construir una base sólida para cualquier negocio en alza. También enseña paso a paso cómo comercializar de manera efectiva productos y servicios y venderlos utilizando la estrategia de los 3 Step Sales Waltz ™ (3 pasos de las Ventas de Vals ™) de la Dra. Shirlene. En este libro, recibirás el conocimiento para: Diseñar tu plan de negocios. Descubrir los secretos para convertirte en un anfitrión experto de medios en podcasts, televisión por internet y radio. Convertirte en un líder comunitario efectivo. Construir relaciones duraderas y sinceras para excelentes referencias. Dominar el secreto de un flujo natural a través del proceso de ventas. Hacer networking efectivo para las ventas exitosas. Superar la objeción y el rechazo en las ventas sin ser agresivo. Vender auténticamente sin guiones ni sesiones de descubrimiento. Ganar dinero mientras duermes. "Considerarás este libro como una guía fácil de entender, ilustrada con historias que lo hacen identificable e interactivo. Me complace otorgar 4 de 4 estrellas a Vender A Través de Tu Corazón, Empoderándote para construir relaciones hacia la libertad financiera. Seguramente será una guía de apoyo para dueños de negocios, vendedores, empresarios y cualquier persona que aspire a ser uno de estos". Kristy Kem - Comentario en Amazon También se incluye en Vender A Través de Tu Corazón, el plan en demanda de
Verallgemeinerte Funktionen: Grundlagen und Anwendungsbeispiele (essentials)
by Stefan SchäfflerDieses essential bietet eine Einführung in die theoretischen Grundlagen und Anwendungen der verallgemeinerten Funktionen. Nach zwei typischen Anwendungen verallgemeinerter Funktionen wird die Theorie entwickelt, wobei zum besseren Verständnis nur die fundamentalen Ideen vorgestellt werden, sodass keine funktionalanalytischen Kenntnisse vorausgesetzt werden. Danach folgt eine systemtheoretische Untersuchung von LTI-Systemen unter Einbeziehung der Dirac-Distribution und die Modellierung gezupfter schwingender Saiten. Den Abschluss bildet die Modellierung technischer Rauschprozesse am Beispiel des kontinuierlichen weißen Rauschens.