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The healthcare applications of affective computing are gaining traction as biomedical signals are being increasingly used in system design and development. Affective computing and its applications in healthcare are presented in this book during a time of great advancement in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.

This second edition describes the various materials, devices, and technologies required to make electronics capable of operating in harsh conditions, such as exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, or radiation. Implantable medical electronics, vibration-tolerant electronics, space electronics, electromagnetic interference prevention, and methods for hostile electronic jamming and hacking mitigation are also discussed.

This reference text provides a detailed guide to high-temperature electrolysis, including the fundamental and materials aspects of solid oxide and protonic ceramic electrolysis cells, considerations at stack and system levels, recent developments, and important combinations of high-temperature electrolysis with other processes.

This book is one of the first to approach sensing in smart textiles holistically from a materials science perspective and will be an important resource for students and researchers, providing a valuable perspective on the possibilities of fabric sensing.

This book explores the biggest gaps in our understanding of the universe. It describes how astronomers see and gather information and covers topics where knowledge is incomplete. Topics include dark matter, the Hubble constant/tension, deaths of massive stars, mysteries associated with black holes, neutron stars and binary/multiple systems.

This text covers the wealth of barocaloric materials science while presenting an array of advanced research methods, both standard and custom-built, lab-scale and large-scale, experimental, theoretical and modelling. Topics include barocaloric effects in polymers, magnetic materials, ferroelastic fluorides and oxyfluorides, spin crossover complexes, hybrid perovskites and plastic crystals. The book also includes atomic simulations of barocaloric effects, and an evaluation of the energy performances and the environmental impact of the barocaloric effect for refrigeration. This book brings together the most relevant knowledge generated so far, comprehensively and in detail, in order to serve as a basis for graduate students as well as experienced researchers interested in entering the field.Key FeaturesFirst book on barocaloric effects in the solid-stateProvides a detailed review of the performance of barocaloric materials and measurement methodsCovers materials, characterisation, methods and approachesAnalyses the fundamental physics underlying barocaloric effectsIncludes engineering considerations for barocaloric applications

This book describes the design, construction and commissioning of the cryogenic systems at the European Spallation Source, a new Big Science Facility. It also describes the experiences and lessons learned in building a complex cryogenic system in a brand new laboratory with significant in-kind contributions.

Risk analysis involves the quantification of risk and is essential to all areas of science and engineering. Analysing risk ensures that the hazards or detrimental impacts of research and other activities are identified, mitigated and managed.The interpretation and implementation of risk assessment has evolved independently within disciplines, which means that small errors in communication have in some cases led to large scale consequences. The aim of this reference text is to provide a common language and consistent approach to risk assessment across disciplines through the collation of detailed, real examples and scenarios.Examples are drawn from industries including defence, explosive manufacturing, mine action, nuclear, science education and engineering, and focus on key risk topics such as tolerability, data collection, hazard identification and hazard interpretation. The approaches communicate common challenges and are compared and contrasted, with a particular focus on the terminology used.The book is essential reading for scientists and engineers that undertake risk assessment, including industry practitioners, researchers in academia and those with a general interest in improving risk assessment processes. It is also a valuable reference for science and engineering students that regularly undertake risk assessments or study courses on risk assessment.Key Features: Proposes a common language and consistent approach to risk assessment across science and engineering disciplinesCreates a bridge between industrial and academic approaches to risk analysis and encourages cross-disciplinary collaborationCollates detailed practical examples of risk assessmentExplores the diverse undertaking of risk assessment in a wide range of disciplinesAnalyses the approaches taken, with a particular focus on the terminology used

From preparing funding applications and publishing scientific papers, to presenting at conferences and engaging with different publics, Effective Science Communication will help you to get the most out of your research. This second edition brings the text up to date and includes additional material, yet retains the combination of clear insight and practical advice that made the first edition essential.

The book describes the operating principles of CMOS images sensors, their architecture and performance, on-chip and external electronics, and characterisation techniques. Most of the book explores the pinned photodiode pixel, the experimental methods for image sensor characterisation, and presents many practical examples.

This book is a multidisciplinary introduction to quantum field theory. The first volume introduces wide ranging topics from topics including free (noninteracting) fields, field quantization, interacting fields, Feynman diagrams, scattering, cross sections and decay rates; renormalization; symmetry, symmetry breaking and Goldstone bosons.

This book examines our understanding of electrostatic phenomena on the different planetary surfaces in the solar system using knowledge gathered from instrumentation on space exploration missions.

This is the third volume in a set of books describing state-of-the-art theories and applications of magnetically confined fusion plasmas. This volume presents advanced kinetic theory, aiming to fill the gap between plasma physics textbooks and up-to-date research developments in this field. Due to the complexity of magnetic confinement geometry, kinetic theory for fusion plasmas is also inherently complex. This requires in-depth physical considerations and skilled mathematical treatments. Guiding center theory, drift kinetic theory, gyrokinetic theory, as well as kinetic variational principles are thoroughly reviewed. Applications of these theories to fusion plasma research are also described. This book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in plasma physics.Key Features: The first book to fully focus on advanced kinetic theory for magnetically confined fusion plasmasFills the gap between existing textbooks and cutting-edge research in plasma physicsSelf-contained, covering advanced theory with detailed mathematical treatments

This book provides global case studies of environmental military range management, written by experts with first-hand experience of contamination, remediation, sampling, analysis, and environmental management. Each chapter provides a key lessons summary to support knowledge sharing and best practice evidence-based decision-making. It will be of particular interest to environmental scientists and managers, defence specialists, and those working within the military sphere.

This book bridges the gap between the clinical practice and the engineering of lens design. It explores advances in refractive correction in ophthalmic optics, with a focus on current and future intraocular lenses, and presents challenges for lenses with premium features as extended depth of focus and integrated functions.The text innovatively presents the content of ophthalmic lens design in a multidisciplinary fashion, combining the knowledge and experience of collaborative work among physicists, ophthalmologists, and engineers. It sheds light on both clinical and technical aspects of the eye optics to enable readers from both the medical and the engineering backgrounds to effectively communicate their needs and solutions, and to collaborate. It is meant to serve as a reference for any professional in the ophthalmic sector, from the drawing boards to the final implantation inside the eye.Key Features: Provides interdisciplinary content comprising of engineering and clinical aspects of ophthalmic lens designAccessible approach to physicists, engineers, and physiciansEvaluates design and manufacturing toolsExplores smart lens solutionsDiscusses the future trends of lenses with integrated features

This reference text reviews the most significant aspects in the evolution of the field of ferroelectrics over the past decade by integrating both fundamental and experimental aspects. The book aims to supplement gaps in existing books on ferroelectrics and inspire new developments in the field.