“ Beckman Coulter, Inc., Fullerton, CA. Provides researchers and technologists a
broad description of DNA-based array technology and its potential applications,
as well as instruction in designing and constructing DNA arrays. Also covers the
history of DNA arrays, for readers new to the field.
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Pavel Solin, "Partial Differential Equations and the Finite Element Method"
Wiley-Interscience | ISBN 0471720704 | November 25, 2005 Year | PDF | 18,66 Mb |
504 Pages
“ A systematic introduction to partial differential equations and modern finite
element methods for their efficient numerical solution
Partial Differential Equations and the Finite Element Method provides a much-
needed, clear, and systematic introduction to modern theory of partial
differential equations (PDEs) and finite element methods (FEM). Both nodal and
hierachic concepts of the FEM are examined. Reflecting the growing complexity
and multiscale nature of current engineering and scientific problems, the author
emphasizes higher-order finite element methods such as the spectral or hp-FEM.
A solid introduction to the theory of PDEs and FEM contained in Chapters 1–4
serves as the core and foundation of the publication. Chapter 5 is devoted to
modern higher-order methods for the numerical solution of ordinary differential
equations (ODEs) that arise in the semidiscretization of time-dependent PDEs by
the Method of Lines (MOL). Chapter 6 discusses fourth-order PDEs rooted in the
bending of elastic beams and plates and approximates their solution by means of
higher-order Hermite and Argyris elements. Finally, Chapter 7 introduces the
reader to various PDEs governing computational electromagnetics and describes
their finite element approximation, including modern higher-order edge elements
for Maxwell's equations.
The understanding of many theoretical and practical aspects of both PDEs and FEM
requires a solid knowledge of linear algebra and elementary functional analysis,
such as functions and linear operators in the Lebesgue, Hilbert, and Sobolev
spaces. These topics are discussed with the help of many illustrative examples
in Appendix A, which is provided as a service for those readers who need to gain
the necessary background or require a refresher tutorial. Appendix B presents
several finite element computations rooted in practical engineering problems and
demonstrates the benefits of using higher-order FEM.
Numerous finite element algorithms are written out in detail alongside
implementation discussions. Exercises, including many that involve programming
the FEM, are designed to assist the reader in solving typical problems in
engineering and science.
Specifically designed as a coursebook, this student-tested publication is geared
to upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in all disciplines of
computational engineeringand science. It is also a practical problem-solving
reference for researchers, engineers, and physicists.
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Saty Raghavachary, "Rendering for Beginners: Image Synthesis using RenderMan"
Focal Press | ISBN 0240519353 | 2004 Year | PDF | 26 Mb | 384 Pages
“ "Rendering for Beginners is bound to become a must-read for anyone interested
in Pixar's RenderMan. Saty's experience as both RenderMan practitioner and
RenderMan teacher gives him a unique and valuable perspective. I can't wait to
add a copy to my own graphics library."
Dana Batali, Director of RenderMan Development, Pixar Animation Studios
Whether you are an animator, artist or 2D illustrator looking to move to 3D
rendering you will be amazed by what can be achieved with RenderMan. Saty
Raghavachary offers a complete, non-technical introduction to RenderMan and
rendering in general - finally a guide you dont need a math degree to follow!
Full of clear explanations and plenty of samples on the associated website -
www.smartcg.com/tech/cg/books/RfB - for you to play with, this color guide will
quickly get you up to speed with this powerful, professional program so you too
can harness the power of the program to create top quality imagery.
The book features:
* Clear explanations of rendering concepts to get you up and running fast
* Extensive color illustrations to inspire you to make the most of your skills
* An associated website with numerous self-contained examples which you can
download, reproduce, modify and learn from
* Comprehensive coverage of RenderMans functionality to show you how to get the
most out of this powerful renderer
* Coverage relevant for all versions of the package, including a section on
global illumination introduced in Release 11, as well as the key, general
rendering concepts
Pixars award-winning RenderMan is one of the best renderers available and has
been used to create visual effects for dozens of movies since 1985. It is also
the renderer used to make blockbuster animated movies such as Toy Story and
Finding Nemo. As the beautiful images in this book show, in addition to
photoreal imagery you can also use it to create illustrations, visualizations,
simulations of natural media and even abstract art!
Contents:
Rendering; RenderMan; RIB syntax; Geometric primitives; Transformations; Camera,
output; Controls; Shading; What's next; Resources
Saty Raghavachary is a senior graphics software developer at DreamWorks Feature
Animation. He has written software used in The Prince of Egypt, The Road to El
Dorado, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas and
Shark Tale. He is also a part-time instructor at Gnomon School of Visual
Effects, USA where he teaches RenderMan and MEL (Maya) programming.
* Harness the power of Pixar's RenderMan with this introductory guide for the
artist - you don't need a maths degree!
* Coverage is relevant for all versions of the package, including v11 and also
explains general, key rendering concepts too
* Fully illustrated in color with numerous examples to inspire you to make the
most of your skills
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Eric Pulier, Hugh Taylor, "Understanding Enterprise SOA"
Manning Publications | ISBN 1932394591 | November 10, 2005 Year | PDF | 15,3 Mb
| 280 Pages
“ Understanding Enterprise SOA gives technologists and business people an
invaluable and until now missing integrated picture of the issues and their
interdependencies. You will learn how to think in a big way, moving confidently
between technology- and business-level concerns. Written in a comfortable,
mentoring style by two industry insiders, the book draws conclusions from actual
experiences of real companies in diverse industries, from manufacturing to
genome research. It cuts through vendor hype and shows you what it really takes
to get SOA to work.
Intended for both business people and technologists, the book reviews core SOA
technologies and uncovers the critical human factors involved in deploying them.
You will see how enterprise SOA changes the terrain of EAI, B2B commerce,
business process management, "real time" operations, and enterprise software
development in general.
What's Inside
— How SOA streamlines portal development and EAI
— Rapid integration with partners
— Effective BPM and real time management
— How to design, develop, run, and secure an SOA
— Real-world SOA deployment scenarios
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Trudy McKee, James R. McKee, "Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life" (3rd
edition)
McGraw-Hill | ISBN 007231592X | 2002 Year | DjVu | 21,28 Mb | 800 Pages
“ This textbook is intended for a diverse audience that ranges from chemistry
majors to students in any of the life sciences. The logical organization
(discussion of molecular structure immediately followed by the role it plays in
metabolism) leads students through the complex world of biochemistry while an
impressive art program helps to guide them through up-to-date concepts. Of
special interest are the new Biochemical Methods boxes in the text, PowerPoint
slides for instructors, and animated and annotated Chime structures of
biomolecules in the OLC.
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Juan Ramon Rabunal, Julian Dorrado, "Artificial Neural Networks in Real-Life
Applications"
Idea Group Publishing | ISBN 1591409039 | November 18, 2005 Year | PDF | 5,89 Mb
| 375 Pages
“ Artificial Neural Networks in Real-Life Applications offers an outlook on the
most recent works in the field of artificial neural networks (ANN). It includes
theoretical developments of the ANN area and applications of these systems,
using intelligent characteristics for adaptability, automatic learning,
classification, prediction and even artistic creation.
Artificial Neural Networks in Real-Life Applications is a summary of recent
advances in the ANN area from a practical perspective. It shows studies of the
applications in time series forecasting, extraction of knowledge, civil
engineering, economical field, artistic creation (music), cost minimization,
intruder detection, and many others, making it a very important source of ideas
for research in this area.
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