http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/48 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:25:36 GMT 2026-04-07T14:25:36Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/733 Title: Engineering a safer World: Authors: Leveson, Nancy G. Abstract: This book presents a new approach to building safer systems that departs in important ways from traditional safety engineering . while the traditional approaches worked well for the simpler systems of the past for which they were devised significant changes have occurred in the types in the types of systems we are attempting to build today and the context in which they are being built . these changes are stretching the limits of safety engineering . Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/733 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/732 Title: Unifying Physics : Authors: Seryl, Andrei Abstract: The aim of this book is to build bridges and connections between three areas of physics that are essential for developing the next generation of accelerators: accelerators, lasers and plasma. These three fields of physics will be introduced in tandem with the industrial methodology of inventiveness, a method which teaches that similar problems and solutions appear again and again in seemingly dissimilar disciplines. This methodology of inventiveness will, ultimately, further enhance connections between the aforementioned fields, and will grant the reader a novel perspective. The text is suitable for students of various levels between senior undergraduate and graduate physics who are interested in enhancing their ability to work successfully on the development of the next generation of facilities, devices and scientific instruments manufactured from the synergy of accelerators, laser and plasma. I would also recommend this book to anyone interested in scientific innovations. The idea for the book Unifying Physics of Accelerators, Lasers and Plasma came not by accident — it naturally resulted from a search for the best method to suitably train the undergraduate and graduate students at John Adams Institute and its affiliate universities. The aim is to teach several physics disciplines in a coherent way, simultaneously ensuring that this training would develop and stimulate innovativeness. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/732 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/731 Title: Experimental Techniques in Nuclear and Particle Physics Authors: Tavernier, Stefaan Abstract: The present textbook is an introduction to measurement techniques in nuclear and particle physics and to particle accelerators. This subject is a part of the standard curriculum in Physics, Nuclear Engineering and Medical Physics. The course should preferably be taken together with a more theoretically oriented course on nuclear physics or particle physics. References [1–3] are a few of the many good hand books providing this. However, the book can be used as a stand-alone textbook on the experimental aspects of nuclear and particle physics. The only pre-requisite is the general mathematics and physics background that is required for all students in Physics and Engineering. The emphasis in this textbook is on the principles of operation and the basic characteristics of measurement systems and accelerators. For a more detailed and complete description of measurement procedures, the readers should consult, for example reference [4], ‘A Handbook of Radioactivity Measurements Procedures’. Such books, however, assume that the reader already has a basic knowledge of the principles of particle measurement, and this is what the present textbook aims to provide. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/731 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/730 Title: Electromagnetic Fields in Biological Systems Authors: Edited by Lin, James C. Abstract: T he topic of interactions of electromagnetic fields with biological systems is not only drawing attention from research scientists but also capturing interest from members of the general public. In the United States, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports research that is generally not considered part of conventional or western medi cine. The scope of research conducted by the Center is very broad and includes a group of diverse medical and health-care practices and treatments. In particular, the insti tution has provided research support for several projects investigating the therapeutic effectiveness of electromagnetic energy in the millimeter wavelength (mmW) region. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/730 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z