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Ornamental Horticulture: Latest Cultivation Practices and Breeding Technologies
by Bhavya Bhargava Pankaj Kumar Vipasha VermaThis book has combined information on the most recent agricultural practices and breeding methods for ornamental crops. The applications and benefits of hydroponics systems over traditional soil culture growing systems are also discussed. The role of current breeding tactics, such as gene editing tools like CRISPR Cas9, in the development of ornamental crop traits has been debated. The specifics of omics approaches to combat biotic and abiotic stresses in ornamental plants using modern breeding have been thoroughly studied. The critical significance of epigenetic control in ornamental plant development is also highlighted. This book discusses the importance of microbes in sustainable floriculture. Domestication and culture of wild ornamentals have also been considered. This book compiles an in-depth understanding of globally leading cultivated ornamentals and the most important cultivated ornamentals in India. Also, the important domains, i.e., pests and diseases and management in ornamentals and the economic services of ornamental cultivation are discussed. The most recent advances in urban floriculture and the future of smart horticulture have been examined. Nanotechnology uses in ornamental horticulture have been exclusively discussed. This book is a ready reckoner of the advances made in the field of ornamental horticulture for the scientists, graduate students, research scholars, breeders, farmers, and market managers of public and private sectors. This book will establish potential links between inter-disciplinary topics of research, such as aspects of floriculture, plant biotechnology, microbiology, and nanotechnology. This book series will take research in floriculture to a new frontier. This book serves as an excellent guide to formulating public-private collaborative research for future innovation in the floriculture frontiers.
The Orpheus Plot
by Christopher SwiedlerA rebellion in space pits one boy’s past against his future in this gripping adventure from the critically acclaimed author of In the Red! This out-of-this-world story about fighting for what’s right, chasing your dreams, and believing in yourself is perfect for fans of Kevin Emerson, Yoon Ha Lee, and D. J. MacHale.Lucas Adebayo grew up on a small mining ship in the asteroid belt, but wants to join the Navy and become the best pilot in the galaxy. The Navy has never accepted a Belter cadet before, but Lucas’s skills secure him a place on the training ship, the Orpheus.Life in the Navy couldn’t be more different than life in the Belt, and Lucas struggles to find his place. As a Belter, he’s an outsider among his peers; as a Navy cadet, he doesn’t quite fit in at home anymore, either. Lucas is caught between the worlds of his past and his future when a Belter rebellion puts everyone’s lives at risk. Only he can lead the way to peace.Praise for In the Red“It will leave you breathless.”—New York Times bestselling author D. J. MacHale“A non-stop, pulse-pounding adventure!”—Kevin Emerson, author of Last Day on Mars“Stunning descriptions and harrowing feats of survival.”—Booklist
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access Fundamentals and Applications
by Tao Jiang Lingyang Song Yan ZhangSupported by the expert-level advice of pioneering researchers, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access Fundamentals and Applications provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the foundations and applications of one of the most promising access technologies for current and future wireless networks. It includes authoritative cove
Orthogonal Polarization in Lasers: Physical Phenomena and Engineering Applications
by Shulian Zhang Wolfgang HolzapfelThis practical book summarizes the latest research results of orthogonally polarized lasers, birefringence laser cavities, and their applications. Coverage ranges from basic principles and technologies to the characteristics of different cavities and lasers to various measurement techniques. A number of figures, experimental designs, and measurement curves are included, helping readers gain a thorough understanding of the many applications in modern engineering and start their own projects. Many types of relevant lasers (Helium/Neon lasers, Nd:YAG lasers, laser diodes, etc.) are also discussed.
Orthogonal Supramolecular Interaction Motifs for Functional Monolayer Architectures
by Mahmut Deniz YilmazDeniz Yilmaz' thesis describes a combination of orthogonal supramolecular interactions for the design of functional monolayer architectures on surfaces, that can be used as chemical and biosensors in a wide range of applications. The term "orthogonal supramolecular interactions" refers to non-covalent interactions that do not influence each other's assembly properties. Orthogonal self-assembly thus allows extended control over the self-assembly process and promotes new materials properties. The first part of the thesis employs orthogonal host-guest and lanthanide-ligand coordination interaction motifs to create supramolecular luminescent monolayers. The second part of the thesis describes the fabrication of functional monolayers on silicon and gold substrates for applications in electronics. The results illustrate the power of weak supramolecular interactions to direct the immobilization of functional systems on surfaces. The combination of host-guest and lanthanide-ligand coordination interaction motifs on surfaces demonstrates that hybrid, multifunctional supramolecular monolayers can be fabricated by integrating different non-covalent interactions in the same system. This combination opens up new avenues for the fabrication of complex hybrid organic-inorganic materials and stimuli-responsive surfaces. Their utility is demonstrated through applications of the functional interfaces to biosensing and nanotechnology.
Orthogonal Time Frequency Space Modulation: OTFS a waveform for 6G (River Publishers Series In Communications Ser.)
by Suvra Sekhar Das Ramjee PrasadOver the last few decades wireless communications, especially Mobile Communication Technology, has evolved by leaps and bounds. The mobile communication industry has named the different major changes as generations namely 1G, 2G,..5G. We are presently looking at deployment of 5G technologies. The work for 6G has already started.This book is focused on the waveform design of 6G. It presents a discourse on a potential waveform for 6G namely Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OTFS) modulation. OTFS has a distinct feature when compared to earlier generation waveforms such that information bearing signal is placed in the delay Doppler domain as opposed to the usual placement of such signals in the time-frequency domain. This unique feature of OTFS enables it to overcome several disadvantages of a very popular and highly successful waveform namely Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). OTFS is known to be more resilient to frequency offset and Doppler which is one of the key drawbacks of OFDM. With this feature, OTFS, can support higher mobility as well as higher frequency bands of operation which is also one of the key requirements of the next generation wireless communication technologies. The implementation complexity of OTFS remains comparable to that of OFDM. It is found that OTFS provides significant SNR advantage, higher resilience, lower PAPR, lower out of band signal leakage and higher multi-user spectral efficiency than that of OFDM. This book addresses• Fundamental signal model of OTFS. • Receiver design for OTFS• Channel estimation in OTFS• Multiple Access through non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA-OTFS) The contents of the books are primarily outcome of the research work done at the G. S. Sanyal School of Telecommunications, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India.Orthogonal Time Frequency Space Modulation : A waveform for 6G is ideal for personnel the wireless communication industry as well as academic staff and master/research students in electrical engineering with a specialization in wireless communications.
Orthopädische Biomechanik: Einführung in die Endoprothetik der Gelenke der unteren Extremitäten
by Heimbert Dittrich Manuel Schimmack Claus-Heinrich SiemsenDas Lehrbuch bietet Ihnen eine umfassende Einführung in die orthopädische BiomechanikDieses einführende Lehrbuch erläutert, wie mit Hilfe der orthopädischen Biomechanik Einfluss auf das Haltungs- und Bewegungsorgan genommen werden kann. Die Autoren konzentrieren sich in ihrer Darstellung dabei insbesondere auf die unteren Extremitäten und legen Wert auf eine interdisziplinäre Betrachtung der biologischen und mechanischen Systeme. Neben den physiologischen und pathologischen Systemzuständen stellen sie eine Reihe der wichtigsten Berechnungen in der orthopädischen Biomechanik vor. Das Besondere am vorliegenden Werk ist die abgestimmte Darstellung und Erörterung medizinischer Fragestellungen mit Grundlagen der technischen Mechanik und deren theoretischen Hintergründen zum besseren Verständnis biomechanischer Funktionen.Autoren richten sich nicht nur an StudentenDas Lehrbuch über die orthopädische Biomechanik richtet sich vor allem an Studierende der Ingenieurwissenschaften und der Medizin mit dem Schwerpunkt der Biomechanik. Darüber hinaus möchte es aber auch Auszubildende aller verwandten medizinischen Berufe ansprechen. Dazu zählen auch die folgenden Bereiche:• Orthopädie• Unfallchirurgie• Endoprothetik• Rehabilitation• Physiotherapie• Medizintechnik• OrthopädietechnikIm Fokus stehen die orthopädischen Hilfsmittel für die unteren ExtremitätenDieses Lehrbuch bietet Ihnen einen umfassenden Überblick über die Grundlagen der orthopädischen Biomechanik. Im Speziellen beschäftigt sich das Autorenteam mit den folgenden Themen:• Grundlagen für die Berechnung am Haltungs- und Bewegungsorgan• Knochen, Gelenke und Bindegewebe• Becken-Bein-Stützsystem• Hüftgelenksberechnung• Pathologische Veränderungen und Analyse des Gelenkknorpels• Frakturbehandlung und Osteosynthesen• Anatomie des Kniegelenks und Kniegelenksberechnungen• Oberes Sprunggelenk• Wirbelsäule• Grundlagen der EndoprothetikDie didaktisch wertvolle Aufbereitung des Bewegungsapparats macht dieses Buch zu einem unverzichtbaren Lehrbuch.
Orthopaedic Biomaterials in Research and Practice
by Kevin L. Ong Scott Lovald Jonathan BlackRevised, expanded, and updated, Orthopaedic Biomaterials in Research and Practice, Second Edition introduces materials science and applies it to medical research and treatment. This book incorporates math and engineering, which makes it accessible to trainees and others working in the industry who are lacking primary mathematical and engineering tr
Orthopaedic Biomechanics
by Beth A. WinkelsteinGiven the strong current attention of orthopaedic, biomechanical, and biomedical engineering research on translational capabilities for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of clinical disease states, the need for reviews of the state-of-art and current needs in orthopaedics is very timely. Orthopaedic Biomechanics provides an in-depth review o
Orthopedic Biomaterials: Advances And Applications
by Bingyun Li Thomas WebsterThis book covers the latest advances, applications, and challenges in orthopedic biomaterials. Topics covered include materials for orthopedic applications, including nanomaterials, biomimetic materials, calcium phosphates, polymers, biodegradable metals, bone grafts/implants, and biomaterial-mediated drug delivery. Absorbable orthopedic biomaterials and challenges related to orthopedic biomaterials are covered in detail. This is an ideal book for graduate and undergraduate students, researchers, and professionals working with orthopedic biomaterials and tissue engineering. This book also:Describes biodegradable metals for orthopedic applications, such as Zn-based medical implantsThoroughly covers various materials for orthopedic applications, including absorbable orthopedic biomaterials with a focus on polymers Details the state-of-the-art research on orthopedic nanomaterials and nanotechnology
Orthopedic Biomaterials: Progress in Biology, Manufacturing, and Industry Perspectives
by Bingyun Li Thomas WebsterThis book covers the latest progress in the biology and manufacturing of orthopedic biomaterials, as well as key industry perspectives. Topics covered include the development of biomaterial-based medical products for orthopedic applications, anti-infection technologies for orthopedic implants, additive manufacturing of orthopedic implants, and more. This is an ideal book for graduate students, researchers and professionals working with orthopedic biomaterials and tissue engineering.This book also:Provides an industry perspective on technologies to prevent orthopedic implant related infectionThoroughly covers how to modulate innate inflammatory reactions in the application of orthopedic biomaterialsDetails the state-of-the-art research on 3D printed porous bone constructs
Oscar Faber's Reinforced Concrete
by John G Faber F.H. MeadThis E. & F. N. Spon title is now distributed by Routledge in the US and Canada. It contains detailed coverage of the basic theory of reinforced and prestressed concrete, and demonstrates a wide range of practical applications. Examples and diagrams are used extensively throughout for ease of understanding.
Osceola: Memories of a Sharecropper's Daughter
by Osceola Mays Alan Govenar Shane W. EvansOsceola Mays was born in East Texas in 1909, the daughter of a sharecropper and the granddaughter of slaves. She survives fear, poverty, and the loss of loved ones by recalling memories of her childhood, and the stories, songs, and poems she learned from her mother and grandmother. Like a patchwork quilt, this collection pieces together Osceola's life into a vivid and profound mosaic. Osceola is a poignant and powerful oral history, a collection that will touch readers' hearts as it informs them of the legacy of slavery and the past conditions of African Americans in the South.
Oscillating Heat Pipes
by Hongbin MaThis book presents the fundamental fluid flow and heat transfer principles occurring in oscillating heat pipes and also provides updated developments and recent innovations in research and applications of heat pipes. Starting with fundamental presentation of heat pipes, the focus is on oscillating motions and its heat transfer enhancement in a two-phase heat transfer system. The book covers thermodynamic analysis, interfacial phenomenon, thin film evaporation, theoretical models of oscillating motion and heat transfer of single phase and two-phase flows, primary factors affecting oscillating motions and heat transfer, neutron imaging study of oscillating motions in an oscillating heat pipes, and nanofluid's effect on the heat transfer performance in oscillating heat pipes. The importance of thermally-excited oscillating motion combined with phase change heat transfer to a wide variety of applications is emphasized. This book is an essential resource and learning tool for senior undergraduate, graduate students, practicing engineers, researchers, and scientists working in the area of heat pipes. This book also · Includes detailed descriptions on how an oscillating heat pipe is fabricated, tested, and utilized · Covers fundamentals of oscillating flow and heat transfer in an oscillating heat pipe · Provides general presentation of conventional heat pipes
Oscillations and Waves: An Introduction, Second Edition
by Richard FitzpatrickEmphasizing physics over mathematics, this popular, classroom-tested text helps advanced undergraduates acquire a sound physical understanding of wave phenomena. This second edition of Oscillations and Waves: An Introduction contains new widgets, animations in Python, and exercises, as well as updated chapter content throughout; continuing to ease the difficult transition for students between lower-division courses that mostly encompass algebraic equations and upper-division courses that rely on differential equations. Assuming familiarity with the laws of physics and college-level mathematics, the author covers aspects of optics that crucially depend on the wave-like nature of light, such as wave optics. Examples explore discrete mechanical, optical, and quantum mechanical systems; continuous gases, fluids, and elastic solids; electronic circuits; and electromagnetic waves. The text also introduces the conventional complex representation of oscillations and waves during the discussion of quantum mechanical waves. Features: Fully updated throughout and featuring new widgets, animations, and end of chapter exercises to enhance understanding Provides a clear, concise, systematic, and comprehensive treatment of the subject matter that emphasises physics over mathematics Offers complete coverage of advanced topics in waves, such as electromagnetic wave propagation through the ionosphere Includes examples from mechanical systems, elastic solids, electronic circuits, optical systems, and other areas
Oscillatory Stability of Converter-Dominated Power Systems (Power Systems)
by Xiaorong Xie Jan ShairThis book provides modeling, analysis, and control methods for wideband oscillations caused by control interactions in converter-dominated power systems. The modern power system comprises power electronic devices in various forms, including wind turbines, photovoltaics, flexible AC/DC transmission systems, battery energy storage systems, and distributed generations, among others. Unstable oscillation modes can cause equipment damage, sudden power reduction, noise in power transformers, and degradation of power quality. Wideband oscillation seriously threatens the stable and reliable operation of wind power systems. The interaction mechanism becomes more complex due to system-wide factors such as network topology, grid strength, input resource intermittency, converter control parameters, and the output levels of renewable generators. This complexity presents a significant challenge in studying the intricate control interaction phenomena and deriving appropriate countermeasures. The book is beneficial for industry professionals, engineers, and academic researchers working on power systems in general, and specifically on power electronic converters.
Oscilloscopes: A Manual for Students, Engineers, and Scientists
by David HerresThis text presents readers with an engaging while rigorous manual on the use of oscilloscopes in laboratory and field settings. It describes procedures for measuring and displaying waveforms, gives examples of how this information can be used for repairing malfunctioning equipment and developing new designs, and explains steps for debugging pre-production prototypes. The book begins by examining how the oscilloscope displays electrical energy as traces on X and Y co-ordinates, freely transitioning without loss of information between time and frequency domains, in accordance with the Fourier Transform and its modern correlate, the Fast Fourier Transform. The book continues with practical applications and case studies, describes how oscilloscopes are used in diagnosing pulse width modulation (PWM) problems--looking at serial data streaming and analyzing power supply noise and premises power quality issues—and emphasizes the great functionality of mixed-signal as opposed to mixed-domain oscilloscope, and earlier instruments. Featuring many descriptions of applications in applied science and physics, Oscilloscopes: A Manual for Students, Engineers, and Scientists is ideal for students, faculty, and practitioners.
Osha Laboratory Standard - Implementation Guide
by Richard EnnisThis manual contains four major components: 1) An easy-to-follow discussion of the Standard's requirements, along with a plan for implementing management responsibilities; 2) A fill-in schedule for assigning key responsibilities and establishing deadlines; 3) A copy of the OSHA Lab Standard for easy reference; 4) A Chemical Hygiene Plan that has been developed in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (e) of the Standard.
Osiris, Volume 38: Beyond Craft and Code: Human and Algorithmic Cultures, Past and Present (Osiris #38)
by The University of Chicago PressPerceptively explores the shifting intersections between algorithmic systems and human practices in the modern era. How have algorithmic systems and human practices developed in tandem since 1800? This volume of Osiris deftly addresses the question, dispelling along the way the traditional notion of algorithmic “code” and human “craft” as natural opposites. Instead, algorithms and humans have always acted in concert, depending on each other to advance new knowledge and produce social consequences. By shining light on alternative computational imaginaries, Beyond Craft and Code opens fresh space in which to understand algorithmic diversity, its governance, and even its conservation. The volume contains essays by experts in fields extending from early modern arithmetic to contemporary robotics. Traversing a range of cases and arguments that connect politics, historical epistemology, aesthetics, and artificial intelligence, the contributors collectively propose a novel vocabulary of concepts with which to think about how the history of science can contribute to understanding today’s world. Ultimately, Beyond Craft and Code reconfigures the historiography of science and technology to suggest a new way to approach the questions posed by an algorithmic culture—not only improving our understanding of algorithmic pasts and futures but also unlocking our ability to better govern our present.
Osmoprotectant-Mediated Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
by Mohammad Anwar Hossain Vinay Kumar David J. Burritt Masayuki Fujita Pirjo S. A. MäkeläIn nature, plants are constantly challenged by various abiotic and biotic stresses that can restrict their growth, development and yields. In the course of their evolution, plants have evolved a variety of sophisticated and efficient mechanisms to sense, respond to, and adapt to changes in the surrounding environment. A common defensive mechanism activated by plants in response to abiotic stress is the production and accumulation of compatible solutes (also called osmolytes). This include amino acids (mainly proline), amines (such as glycinebetaine and polyamines), and sugars (such as trehalose and sugar alcohols), all of which are readily soluble in water and non-toxic at high concentrations. The metabolic pathways involved in the biosynthesis and catabolism of compatible solutes, and the mechanisms that regulate their cellular concentrations and compartmentalization are well characterized in many important plant species. Numerous studies have provided evidence that enhanced accumulation of compatible solutes in plants correlates with increased resistance to abiotic stresses. New insights into the mechanisms associated with osmolyte accumulation in transgenic plants and the responses of plants to exogenous application of osmolyte, will further enhance our understanding of the mechanisms by which compatible solutes help to protect plants from damage due to abiotic stress and the potential roles compatible solutes could play in improving plants growth and development under optimal conditions for growth. Although there has been significant progress made in understanding the multiple roles of compatible solute in abiotic stress tolerance, many aspects associated with compatible solute-mediated abiotic stress responses and stress tolerance still require more research. As well as providing basic up-to-date information on the biosynthesis, compartmentalization and transport of compatible solute in plants, this book will also give insights into the direct or indirect involvement of these key compatible solutes in many important metabolic processes and physiological functions, including their antioxidant and signaling functions, and roles in modulating plant growth, development and abiotic stress tolerance. In this book, Osmoprotectant-mediated abiotic stress tolerance in plants: recent advances and future perspectives, we present a collection of 16 chapters written by leading experts engaged with compatible solute-induced abiotic stress tolerance in plants. The main objective of this volume is to promote the important roles of these compatible solutes in plant biology, by providing an integrated and comprehensive mix of basic and advanced information for students, scholars and scientists interested in, or already engaged in, research involving osmoprotectant. Finally, this book will be a valuable resource for future environmental stress-related research, and can be considered as a textbook for graduate students and as a reference book for front-line researchers working on the relationships between osmoprotectant and abiotic stress responses and tolerance in plants.
Osmotic Dehydration and Vacuum Impregnation: Applications in Food Industries (Food Preservation Technology)
by Pedro Fito Amparo Chiralt Jose M. Barat Walter E. L. Spiess Diana BehsnilianThis volume in the Food Preservation Technology Series presents the latest developments in the application of two solid-liquid operations, Osmotic Dehydration (OD) and Vacuum Impregnation (VI), to the food industry. An international group of experts report on the improvement of osmotic processes at atmospheric pressure for fruits and vegetables, cu
OSPF and IS-IS: From Link State Routing Principles to Technologies
by Rui ValadasThis book describes and compares both the IPv4 and IPv6 versions of OSPF and IS-IS. It explains OSPF and IS-IS by grounding the analysis on the principles of Link State Routing (LSR). It deliberately separates principles from technologies. Understanding the principles behind the technologies makes the learning process easier and more solid. Moreover, it helps uncovering the dissimilarities and commonalities of OSPF and IS-IS and exposing their stronger and weaker features. The chapters on principles explain the features of LSR protocols and discuss the alternative design options, independently of technologies. The chapters on technologies provide a comprehensive description of OSPF and IS-IS with enough detail for professionals that need to work with these technologies. The final part of the book describes and discusses a large set of experiments with Cisco routers designed to illustrate the various features of OSPF and IS-IS. In particular, the experiments related to the synchronization mechanisms are not usually found in the literature.
Osteochondral Tissue Engineering: Challenges, Current Strategies, And Technological Advances (Advances In Experimental Medicine And Biology #1059)
by J. Miguel Oliveira Sandra Pina Rui L. Reis Julio San RomanThis book reviews the most recent developments in the field of osteochondral tissue engineering (OCTE) and presents challenges and strategies being developed that face not only bone and cartilage regeneration, but also establish osteochondral interface formation in order to translate it into a clinical setting. Topics include nanotechnology approaches and biomaterials advances in osteochondral engineering, advanced processing methodology, as well as scaffolding and surface engineering strategies in OCTE. Hydrogel systems for osteochondral applications are also detailed thoroughly. Osteochondral Tissue Engineering: Nanotechnology, Scaffolding-Related Developments and Translation is an ideal book for biomedical engineering students and a wide range of established researchers and professionals working in the orthopedic field.
Osteochondral Tissue Engineering: Challenges, Current Strategies, And Technological Advances (Advances In Experimental Medicine And Biology #1059)
by Julio San Roman Sandra Pina J. Miguel Oliveira Rui L. ReisThis book covers the most recent developments in the field of osteochondral tissue engineering (OCTE) and covers in detail the concepts and current challenges for bone and cartilage repair and regeneration. Specific topics include viscosupplementation, biologicals, tissue engineering approaches, in vitro and in vivo models, and technological advances with stem cells, bioreactors, and microfluidics. Osteochondral Tissue Engineering: Challenges, Current Strategies, and Technological Advances presents challenges and strategies in the field of osteochondral regeneration and serves as a core reference for biomedical engineering students and a wide range of established researchers and professionals working in orthopedics.
OTFS Modulation: Theory and Applications
by Saif Khan Mohammed Ronny Hadani Ananthanarayanan ChockalingamGrasp the future of wireless communication with this groundbreaking introduction Research and development are already underway on the sixth generation (6G) of wireless communication technology. The new requirements of 6G that arise from challenging new use cases render physical layer waveforms such as CDMA and OFDM inadequate. The OTFS waveform answers these new requirements, and recent research suggests it will play a decisive role in the future of wireless communication. OTFS Modulation – Theory and Applications provides the first ever foundational textbook that introduces this growing, state-of-the-art, field of research from first principles. Beginning with a thorough discussion of the fundamental principles of OTFS, both physical and theoretical, it rigorously situates OTFS modulation in a mathematical framework analogous to more familiar waveforms. The result is a groundbreaking contribution to communication theory and a must-have volume for wireless communication researchers. OTFS Modulation – Theory and Applications readers will also find: An expert author team including the inventor of OTFS modulation Detailed discussion of topics including the Zak theory of linear time-varying systems, delay-Doppler communication and radar sensing, machine learning, and many more Matlab code for OTFS transceiver implementation.OTFS Modulation – Theory and Applications is ideal for researchers, engineers, graduate and advanced undergraduate students, and standardization professionals working with wireless communication, signal processing, and radar sensing.