Librairie Lavoisier : Nouvelles parutions en physique

Passerelle pour la prépa et l'enseignement supérieur scientifique. Maths - Physique - Chimie

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Tout l’acquis scientifique du lycée en un seul ouvrage, pour aborder efficacement et sereinement une prépa ou s’adapter à l’enseignement supérieur scientifique.

Bases oubliées ou mal maîtrisées, nouvelles méthodes de travail, rythme plus intense qu’au lycée, autonomie du travail… l’entrée en prépa ou dans l’enseignement supérieur scientifique ou technologique vous tend de nombreux pièges que vous pouvez éviter en les anticipant dès aujourd’hui !

Passerelle pour la prépa et l’enseignement supérieur scientifique a pour objectif de faciliter votre passage de la terminale aux études supérieures scientifiques en vous offrant en un seul ouvrage le bagage scientifique indispensable à une bonne adaptation.

Il permet de se familiariser avec le vocabulaire et les méthodes de travail du supérieur et propose une approche pédagogique progressive, quantitative et réfléchie afin de faire efficacement le lien entre les acquis du secondaire et les exigences du supérieur.

Cet ouvrage est un outil de travail complet : il comprend toutes les notions à connaître du cours de maths et physique-chimie des nouveaux programmes de seconde (2010), première (2011) et terminale (2012), regroupées par thème et adaptées au programme du supérieur (2013/2014) : 13 chapitres de mathématiques, 9 chapitres de physique et 7 de chimie.

Chaque chapitre est composé de deux parties :

L’essentiel du cours reprend sous une forme claire, concise et précise toutes les bases indispensables à connaître et propose parfois des ouvertures pour le supérieur ;

Faire le point regroupe tous les « Exercices incontournables », c’est-à-dire les plus formateurs, avec leurs solutions rédigées de manière très détaillée en insistant sur le principe de résolution. Ils vous permettent de tester et d’étendre vos connaissances de base.

Les exercices « Passerelle pour le supérieur » vous familiarisent avec les raisonnements ou les méthodes de l’enseignement supérieur (rigueur, raisonnement à étapes multiples, esprit de synthèse…).

C’est l’assurance d’être bien préparé pour la rentrée.

Gouttes, bulles, perles et ondes (2° Ed. Avec CD-ROM)

2013-02-01T12:00:00+01:00

Au-delà des aspects classiques sur les gouttes, les ménisques ou la montée capillaire, ce livre offre une mise au point totalement neuve sur les phénomènes dynamiques : étalement, démouillage, tirage de films ou de fibres, rôle des traitements de surface, etc. Il débouche sur des applications récentes et variées dans des domaines tels que l'aquaplaning des voitures, les mécanismes de fabrication des films photographiques, l'imprimerie, etc.

Dictionnaire de physique (3° Éd.)

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Ce dictionnaire définit plus de 6000 termes relatifs à la physique, du vocabulaire de base aux termes spécialisés, en passant par les noms d’expériences et les biographies de nombreux physiciens. Les définitions sont agrémentées de 170 figures, de nombreuses précisions historiques et, nouveauté de cette troisième édition, de 3700 références bibliographiques de qualité, en français ou en anglais, pour le lecteur désirant approfondir sa recherche. Un lexique anglais-français et un index fouillé permettent d’accéder rapidement à l’information souhaitée. Cette troisième édition entièrement revue comporte plusieurs centaines de nouveaux termes et tient compte des évolutions de ces dernière années.

Précis de philosophie de la physique

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. Cet ouvrage présente, pour la première fois en France, un panorama de la recherche contemporaine en philosophie de la physique, domaine extrêmement actif dans la tradition philosophique anglo-saxonne. Il réunit les contributions de seize spécialistes français et étrangers sur les grandes questions en physique et notamment celle de la constitution fondamentale de l’Univers. Ce précis constitue, pour les étudiants en Licence 3 et en Master en sciences physiques et en philosophie des sciences, un support d’approfondissement du cours mais aussi de préparation à la nouvelle épreuve d’épistémologie du CAPES de sciences physiques. Il sera également précieux aux doctorants et aux chercheurs confirmés qui souhaitent élargir ou actualiser leur savoir dans ce domaine.

L'impensable hasard

2013-03-01T12:00:00+01:00

Explication du monde à très petite échelle, monde peuplé d’atomes et de photons, la physique quantique n’est pas avare de propriétés singulières. À notre échelle, la supraconductivité, les lasers et l’effet tunnel résultent de phénomènes quantiques. Mais cette science a aussi des implications plus fondamentales, qui constituent de véritables défis à la logique ordinaire. La notion d’« intrication », en particulier, explorée depuis une trentaine d’années, mène à l’existence, très contre-intuitive, d’un hasard ubiquitaire, capable de se manifester simultanément en plusieurs endroits de notre univers… Cette stupéfiante « non-localité » n’est pas une abstraction gratuite ou un jeu de l’esprit ; elle a des applications bien concrètes en cryptographie, pour la protection des données financières et médicales, et a permis la démonstration d’une « téléportation quantique » dont les auteurs de science-fiction les plus imaginatifs ont du mal à entrevoir les infinies possibilités. À l’opposé de la littérature ordinaire sur le sujet, ce petit livre ne tente pas de contourner les réelles difficultés logiques imposées par la physique quantique. De « jeu de Bell » en expériences d’intrication quantique, il mène vers une solide compréhension d’un des domaines les plus fascinants de la physique actuelle.

Measurement uncertainty and probability

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A measurement result is incomplete without a statement of its 'uncertainty' or 'margin of error'. But what does this statement actually tell us? By examining the practical meaning of probability, this book discusses what is meant by a '95 percent interval of measurement uncertainty', and how such an interval can be calculated. The book argues that the concept of an unknown 'target value' is essential if probability is to be used as a tool for evaluating measurement uncertainty. It uses statistical concepts, such as a conditional confidence interval, to present 'extended' classical methods for evaluating measurement uncertainty. The use of the Monte Carlo principle for the simulation of experiments is described. Useful for researchers and graduate students, the book also discusses other philosophies relating to the evaluation of measurement uncertainty. It employs clear notation and language to avoid the confusion that exists in this controversial field of science.

A unified grand tour of theoretical physics (3rd Ed.)

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A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics invites its readers to a guided exploration of the theoretical ideas that shape our contemporary understanding of the physical world at the fundamental level. Its central themes, comprising space-time geometry and the general relativistic account of gravity, quantum field theory and the gauge theories of fundamental forces, and statistical mechanics and the theory of phase transitions, are developed in explicit mathematical detail, with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Straightforward treatments of the standard models of particle physics and cosmology are supplemented with introductory accounts of more speculative theories, including supersymmetry and string theory. This third edition of the Tour includes a new chapter on quantum gravity, focusing on the approach known as Loop Quantum Gravity, while new sections provide extended discussions of topics that have become prominent in recent years, such as the Higgs boson, massive neutrinos, cosmological perturbations, dark energy and matter, and the thermodynamics of black holes. Designed for those in search of a solid grasp of the inner workings of these theories, but who prefer to avoid a full-scale assault on the research literature, the Tour assumes as its point of departure a familiarity with basic undergraduate-level physics, and emphasizes the interconnections between aspects of physics that are more often treated in isolation.

Physique

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Ce livre présente une approche concise des thématiques enseignées traditionnellement en physique et forme une bonne introduction à la physique moderne. Un ouvrage pédagogique qui inclut des expériences contemporaines de physique. Cette nouvelle édition se présente sous un nouveau format, avec des encadrés contextuels, des problèmes qui sont extraits de la base de données « WebAssign », et des révisions dans chaque partie du livre. Les nouveautés de cette 4e édition : Les encadrés “Révision et exemples” approfondissent des concepts et des expériences énoncés dans le texte. Des nouveaux encadrés de contextualisation. Des encadrés qui pointent les éléments clés. Ajout d'applications biologistes pour les étudiants en biologie et en médecine. L'organisation des questions a été revue comme suit : objectif et concept. Des nouveaux problèmes ont été ajoutés. Un résumé de chaque chapitre. Tous ces éléments en font un livre très pédagogique.

Plasma engineering

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Plasma engineering applies the unique properties of plasmas (ionized gases) to improve processes and performance over many fields, such as materials processing, spacecraft propulsion, and nanofabrication. Plasma Engineering considers this rapidly expanding discipline from a unified standpoint, addressing fundamentals of physics and modeling as well as new real-word applications in aerospace, nanotechnology, and bioengineering. The book starts by reviewing plasma particle collisions, waves, and instabilities, and proceeds to diagnostic tools, such as planar, spherical, and emissive probes, and the electrostatic analyzer, interferometric technique, and plasma spectroscopy. The physics of different types of electrical discharges are considered, including the classical Townsend mechanism of gas electrical breakdown and the Paschen law. Basic approaches and theoretical methodologies for plasma modeling are described, based on the fluid description of plasma solving numerically magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) equations and the kinetic model particle techniques that take into account kinetic interactions among particles and electromagnetic fields. Readers are then introduced to the widest variety of applications in any text on the market. Space propulsion applications such as the Hall thruster, pulsed plasma thrusters, and microthruster are explained. Application of low-temperature plasmas in nanoscience and nanotechnology, another frontier in plasma physics, is covered, including plasma-based techniques for carbon-based nanoparticle synthesis (e.g., fundamental building blocks like single-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene). Plasma medicine, an emerging field studying plasmas for therapeutic applications, is examined as well. The latest original results on cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) applications in medicine are presented, with a focus on the therapeutic potential of CAP with a in selective tumor cell eradication and signaling pathway deregulation.

Fun in Fusion Research

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This book discusses the fun side of the quest to develop fusion energy-a modern equivalent of the hunt for the Holy Grail. After more than 70 years of research, despite great progress, the goal has not been realized. Do you have to be crazy to love quests like this? Not really, but you do have to have an unshakeable optimism. Through humorous anecdotes, and accessible yet detailed scientific discussion, this book illuminates the enjoyment of scientific research through an account of fifty years working on fusion energy development. The anecdotes bring out the human side of research, in which innovative and sometimes egocentric scientists create both clever and nutty experiments. Among the many stories within are witchcraft at Harwell, shocking experiences, entertaining talks, and the wit of top scientists such as Marshall Rosenbluth. Above all the book highlights the significant advances made in developing practical fusion energy and the promise for an exciting future with the National Ignition Facility and International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. This book will be of interest to physicists as well as other students and researchers in the scientific and wider communities.

Field Theories of Condensed Matter Physics (2nd Ed.)

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Presenting the physics of the most challenging problems in condensed matter using the conceptual framework of quantum field theory, this book is of great interest to physicists in condensed matter and high energy and string theorists, as well as mathematicians. Revised and updated, this second edition features new chapters on the renormalization group, the Luttinger liquid, gauge theory, topological fluids, topological insulators and quantum entanglement. The book begins with the basic concepts and tools, developing them gradually to bring readers to the issues currently faced at the frontiers of research, such as topological phases of matter, quantum and classical critical phenomena, quantum Hall effects and superconductors. Other topics covered include one-dimensional strongly correlated systems, quantum ordered and disordered phases, topological structures in condensed matter and in field theory and fractional statistics.

Plasma chemistry

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This unique book provides a fundamental introduction to all aspects of modern plasma chemistry. It describes mechanisms and kinetics of chemical processes in plasma, plasma statistics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and electrodynamics, as well as all major electric discharges applied in plasma chemistry. Invaluable to engineers, scientists, and students interested in plasma physics, plasma chemistry, plasma engineering, and combustion, as well as in chemical physics, lasers, energy systems, and environmental control. An extensive database on plasma kinetics and thermodynamics as well as convenient numerical formulas for practical calculations related to specific plasma-chemical processes and applications are included.

Physics and chemistry of interfaces (3rd Ed.)

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Third edition of this excellent textbook for advanced students in material science, chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, or for researchers needing background knowledge in surface and interface science. The general yet comprehensive introduction to this field focuses on the essential concepts rather than specific details, on intuitive understanding rather than learning facts. Manifold high-end applications from surface technology, biotechnology, or microelectronics are used to illustrate the basic concepts. The text reflects the many facets of this discipline by linking physical fundamentals, especially those taken from thermodynamics, with application-specific topics. Similarly, the theory behind important concepts is backed by clearly explained by scientific-engineering aspects as well as a wide range of high-end applications from microelectronics and biotechnology. In this third edition, new topics such as second harmonic generation spectroscopy, surface diffusion mechanisms and measurement of surface diffusion, optical spectroscopy of surfaces, atomic layer deposition, superlubricity, bioadhesion, and spin coating, have been added. The discussion of liquid surfaces, Marangoni effect, electric double layer, measurement of surface forces, wetting, adsorption, and experimental techniques have been updated. The number and variety of exercises has been increased, and the references are up to date.

New frontier of nanoparticles and nanocomposite materials

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In the heart of so-called nanotechnology one can engineer the finest building blocks of atoms and molecules to achieve outstanding properties and quality of material and create so- called nanostructured materials or nanomaterials. Nanomaterials include atomic clusters, layered films, filamentary structures, and bulk nanomaterials. More precisely nanomaterials are materials with at least one dimension in the range of 1100 nanometers. They consist of atoms or clusters of single or mixed elements, all packed together to form a nanoparticle or at a larger scale, a bulk nanomaterial and in a special case a nanocomposite. The development of nanomaterials opens the possibility for new materials with outstanding properties compared to classical engineering materials. These materials can find applications in different fields such as medical treatment or structural mechanics. This monograph focuses on two major groups of nanomaterials, i.e. nanoparticels and nanocomposites. Nanopartices, for example in the form of hollow particles, allow for new possibilities in drug delivery. Different aspects of nanoparticles ranging from manufacturing to modeling and simulation are covered. Nanocomposite materials are formed by mixing two or more dissimilar materials at the nanoscale in order to control and develop new and improved structures and properties. The properties of nanocomposites depend not only on the individual components used but also on the morphology and the interfacial characteristics. Nanocomposite coatings and materials are one of the most exciting and fastest growing areas of research and novel properties being continuously developed which are previously unknown in the constituent materials. Thus, the second part of this monograph gives an overview on the latest developments in the area of composites and coatings based on nanomaterials.

Architecture des ordinateurs

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Reconvergence de contrôle implicite pour les architectures SIMT , N. Brunie, S. Collange - pp.153-178
Évaluation de la précision en virgule fixe dans le cas des structures conditionnelles, J. Naud, D. Ménard, O. Sentieys - pp.179-201
Un système de cache hiérarchique pour les E/S présentant des motifs séquentiels pour les mémoires flash NAND , P. Olivier, J. Boukhobza - pp.203-228
De quoi est faite une trace d'exécution ? , B. Goossens, A . El Moussaoui, K. Chen, D. Parello - pp.229-252
Méthodologie dédiée aux applications parallèles sur plateforme reconfigurable dynamiquement , C. Foucher, F. Muller, A. Giulieri - pp.253-280
Introduction de la prédiction de branchement dans la synthèse de haut niveau , V. Lapôtre, P. Coussy, C. Chavet - pp.281-301

Annales de chimie Sciences des matériaux

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QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSES OF MATERIALS COLLECTED FROM A LONG DRY CEMENT KILN, H. Galai, H. Tiss - pp.137-147
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND STRUCTURAL REFINEMENT OF MIXED HYDROXYAPATITES Ca_(10-x)M_x(PO₄)₆(OH)₂ (M = Co, Ni or Zn), H. Agougui, T. Turki, H. Bachouâ, A. Aissa, M. Debbabi - pp.149-169
CARACTÉRISATION MICROSTRUCTURALE ET MÉCANIQUE DE RÉFRACTAIRES Á BASE DU KAOLIN DD3 ET LA DOLOMITE (5-20POIDS), H. Bounib, H. Osmani, K. Loucif, J. Chevalier, G. Fantozzi - pp.171-184
INFLUENCE DE L'ACÉTYLATION DE LA CELLULOSE SUR LES PROPRIÉTÉS PHYSIQUES ET DIÉLECTRIQUES DES COMPOSITES PVC/CELLULOSE, M. Beztout, A. Boukerrou, H. Djidjelli, D. Hammiche, S. Krim - pp.185-200
EFFET DU DÉSENCRAGE ET D'UN TRAITEMENT DE SURFACE SUR LES PROPRIÉTÉS MÉCANIQUES DES COMPOSITES PVC/FIBRE DE PAPIER JOURNAL, S. Nedjma, H. Djidjelli, A. Boukerrou, N. Chibani - pp.201-214

Fluorescence Microscopy

2013-04-01T12:00:00+01:00

This is the first title on the topic designed specifically to allow students and researchers with no background in physics to understand novel light microscopy techniques. Each chapter is written by a renowned expert with many contributions by pioneers in the field, but the editors have ensured that all commonly used methods are covered and that each chapter is comprehensible for non-experts and conforms to the same easily legible standard and style. A companion website with additional examples and video material makes this a valuable teaching resource.

Pratique de la composition

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Qu'est-ce qui fait la réussite d’une photo ? Contrairement à ce que l’on pourrait croire, ce n’est pas son contenu mais la mise en place de ce contenu, autrement dit la composition, qui compte. Une bonne composition donne aux images plus d’impact et de puissance émotionnelle. Dans ce guide pratique, Bryan Peterson, photographe et formateur à la renommée mondiale, vous apprend à regarder le monde d’un oeil toujours neuf et démontre que même si le contenu d’une photographie est banal ou laid, l’arrangement de ce contenu – sa composition – peut en faire une image forte. Ainsi libéré de ces a priori esthétiques, vous pourrez vous concentrer sur la couleur, les lignes et les formes et découvrir comment donner votre touche personnelle à chacune de vos photos. Avec ce guide toujours sous la main, vous saurez non seulement comment « voir » les belles images mais aussi comment les réussir au moment d’appuyer sur le déclencheur.

L'optique dans les instruments

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Les instruments jouent un rôle primordial dans l’avancée scientifique et technologique. Les ouvrages de cette mini-série consacrée à l’optique dans les instruments ont pour but de montrer que l’optique et les composants optiques constituent souvent la partie essentielle autour de laquelle interviennent l’électronique, la mécanique et l’informatique. Le premier tome a décrit les bases nécessaires à la compréhension des phénomènes physiques mis en jeu. Ce second tome a pour but d’illustrer par divers exemples le rôle fondamental de l’optique dans l’instrumentation destinée à la biologie et à la médecine. Sont développés quelques instruments utilisés en routine pour l’analyse et la caractérisation, des instruments de très haute complexité permettant aux chercheurs d’avoir accès à des mesures ultra précises ainsi que des technologies prometteuses actuellement en développement. Enfin ces exemples permettront de voir l’impact des lasers non seulement dans l’instrumentation mais aussi dans les soins médicaux depuis l’ophtalmologie jusqu’à la chirurgie et le traitement de nombreuses maladies.

Advances in FDTD Computational Electrodynamics

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Advances in photonics and nanotechnology have the potential to revolutionize humanity’s ability to communicate and compute. To pursue these advances, it is mandatory to understand and properly model interactions of light with materials such as silicon and gold at the nanoscale, i.e., the span of a few tens of atoms laid side by side. These interactions are governed by the fundamental Maxwell’s equations of classical electrodynamics, supplemented by quantum electrodynamics.

This book presents the current state-of-the-art in formulating and implementing computational models of these interactions. Maxwell’s equations are solved using the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) technique, pioneered by the senior editor, whose prior Artech House books in this area are among the top ten most-cited in the history of engineering. You discover the most important advances in all areas of FDTD and PSTD computational modeling of electromagnetic wave interactions.

This cutting-edge resource helps you understand the latest developments in computational modeling of nanoscale optical microscopy and microchip lithography. You also explore cutting-edge details in modeling nanoscale plasmonics, including nonlocal dielectric functions, molecular interactions, and multi-level semiconductor gain. Other critical topics include nanoscale biophotonics, especially for detecting early-stage cancers, and quantum vacuum, including the Casimir effect and blackbody radiation.

Architectural acoustics (paperback)

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1. Historical Introduction 2. Fundamentals of Acoustics 3. Human Perception and Reaction to Sound 4. Acoustic Measurements and Noise Metrics 5. Environmental Noise 6. Wave Acoustics 7. Sound and Solid Surfaces 8. Sound in Enclosed Spaces 9. Sound Transmission Loss 10. Sound Transmission in Buildings 11. Vibration and Vibration Isolation 12. Noise Transmission in Floor Systems 13. Noise Generation in Mechanical Systems 14. Sound Transmission in Ducts 15. Design Construction and Residential Buildings 16. Design of Rooms for Unamplified Speech 17. Sound System Design 18. Design of Auditoria and Sanctuaries 19. Design of Studios and Listening Rooms 20. Concert Hall Design 21. Acoustic Modeling, Ray Tracing, and Auralization

Le livre des techniques du son (4° Éd.)

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Le Livre des techniques du son est un ouvrage interdisciplinaire qui réalise une synthèse de toutes les connaissances portant sur le son. Les notions fondamentales de physique, d’électroacoustique, d’acoustique, d’électronique, de perception auditive, de traitement du signal, ainsi que la technologie audiofréquence et les méthodes d’exploitation sont développées par les plus éminents professionnels, chacun dans leur spécialisation.
Ce manuel, largement illustré, riche de données utiles, d’informations techniques et méthodologiques, est devenu au fil des années le livre de référence des professionnels du son et l’outil indispensable des étudiants des écoles de formation audiovisuelle. Le Livre des techniques du son apporte les réponses à tous ceux pour qui le son est un moyen d’expression de la créativité et de la communication.
Ce tome 3, L’exploitation, a fait l’objet à l’occasion de cette 4^e édition de nombreuses actualisations, notamment sur les nouvelles méthodes de travail impliquant la mise en œuvre, dans tous les domaines, des outils informatiques et la virtualisation des supports. Il est précédé de deux autres tomes s’intitulant respectivement Notions fondamentales et La technologie.

Synthèse des études « Bruit des concasseurs »

2012-12-01T12:00:00+01:00

Les constructeurs de concasseurs et de cribles conçoivent et fabriquent des machines dans lesquelles les matériaux (roches, gravats, etc.) sont projetés sur des surfaces métalliques, broyés et mis en vibrations. Ces mécanismes sont générateurs de niveaux sonores élevées. À la demande des constructeurs de machines de concassage, le Cetim a réalisé plusieurs études visant à : exposer et expliquer les réglementations auxquelles sont soumis les constructeurs et les exploitants de ces machines ; mesurer les caractéristiques acoustiques (puissance et pression acoustique) de plusieurs types de matériels ; hiérarchiser les sources de bruit sur ces matériels ; examiner s'il existe des solutions facilement applicables pour réduire le bruit. Cet ouvrage synthétise l'ensemble de ces travaux et présente des préconisations en matière de réduction du bruit.

Synthèse des études

2012-12-01T12:00:00+01:00

Sous la pression de réglementations européennes et de leurs clients, les industriels doivent désormais réduire le niveau sonore des machines qui intégrent des moteurs thermiques. L'enjeu est d'autant plus compliqué, qu'il leur est fait également obligation d'intégrer des systèmes de dépollution des gaz. Confrontés à cette double problématique, ils sont tenus de résoudre plusieurs contraintes antagonistes, comme le coût, l'encombrement, la perte de charge, les performances acoustiques. Cet ouvrage fait la synthèse de toutes les études menées par le Cetim depuis 2005 pour : améliorer la collaboration technique entre fournisseurs et intégrateurs d'échappement, proposer de meilleures méthodes de conception des échappements, évaluer les performances acoustiques de plusieurs systèmes de dépollution.

Analysis and Modelling of Non-Steady Flow in Pipe and Channel Networks

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Analysis and Modelling of Non-Steady Flow in Pipe and Channel Networks deals with flows in pipes and channel networks from the standpoints of hydraulics and modelling techniques and methods. These engineering problems occur in the course of the design and construction of hydroenergy plants, water-supply and other systems. In this book, the author presents his experience in solving these problems from the early 1970s to the present day. During this period new methods of solving hydraulic problems have evolved, due to the development of computers and numerical methods. This book is accompanied by a website which hosts the author's software package, Simpip (an abbreviation of simulation of pipe flow) for solving non-steady pipe flow using the finite element method. The program also covers flows in channels. The book presents the numerical core of the SimpipCore program (written in Fortran). Key features: Presents the theory and practice of modelling different flows in hydraulic networks. Takes a systematic approach and addresses the topic from the fundamentals. Presents numerical solutions based on finite element analysis. Accompanied by a website hosting supporting material including the SimpipCore project as a standalone program Analysis and Modelling of Non-Steady Flow in Pipe and Channel Networks is an ideal reference book for engineers, practitioners and graduate students across engineering disciplines.

Principles and Applications to Tribology (2nd Ed.)

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This fully updated Second Edition provides the reader with the solid understanding of tribology which is essential to engineers involved in the design of, and ensuring the reliability of, machine parts and systems. It moves from basic theory to practice, examining tribology from the integrated viewpoint of mechanical engineering, mechanics, and materials science. It offers detailed coverage of the mechanisms of material wear, friction, and all of the major lubrication techniques - liquids, solids, and gases - and examines a wide range of both traditional and state-of-the-art applications. For this edition, the author has included updates on friction, wear and lubrication, as well as completely revised material including the latest breakthroughs in tribology at the nano- and micro- level and a revised introduction to nanotechnology. Also included is a new chapter on the emerging field of green tribology and biomimetics.

Introduction to Tribology (2nd Ed.)

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A fully updated version of the popular Introduction to Tribology, the second edition of this leading tribology text introduces the major developments in the understanding and interpretation of friction, wear and lubrication. Considerations of friction and wear have been fully revised to include recent analysis and data work, and friction mechanisms have been reappraised in light of current developments. In this edition, the breakthroughs in tribology at the nano- and micro- level as well as recent developments in nanotechnology and magnetic storage technologies are introduced. A new chapter on the emerging field of green tribology and biomimetics is included. Introduces the topic of tribology from a mechanical engineering, mechanics and materials science points of view Newly updated chapter covers both the underlying theory and the current applications of tribology to industry Updated write-up on nanotribology and nanotechnology and introduction of a new chapter on green tribology and biomimetics Enables readers to reinforce their knowledge of the topic with a newly added problems section which features on the book’s companion website.

Analysis of turbulent flows with computer programs (3rd Ed.)

2013-03-01T12:00:00+01:00

Analysis of Turbulent Flows is written by one of the most prolific authors in the field of CFD. Professor of Aerodynamics at SUPAERO and Director of DMAE at ONERA, Professor Tuncer Cebeci calls on both his academic and industrial experience when presenting this work. Each chapter has been specifically constructed to provide a comprehensive overview of turbulent flow and its measurement. Analysis of Turbulent Flows serves as an advanced textbook for PhD candidates working in the field of CFD, and is essential reading for researchers, practitioners in industry and MSc and MEng students. The field of CFD is strongly represented by the following corporate organisations: Boeing; Airbus; Thales; United Technologies; and General Electric. Government bodies and academic institutions also have a strong interest in this exciting field.

Radiative heat transfer (3rd Ed.)

2013-03-01T12:00:00+01:00

Energy can be transferred by either conduction (molecular interaction) or radiation (through electromagnetic waves, or light), and either one can be aided by flow (convection). This book describes the basic physics of radiative heat transfer: how opaque surfaces emit, reflect and absorb electromagnetic waves, how radiative energy is exchanged or light is distributed in enclosures with many surfaces, how gases and particulates emit, absorb and scatter radiation, and how to evaluate the (often dominant) radiative heat exchange in important industrial applications, such as rocket nozzles, furnaces and other combustion problems. The most complete book in the field, Radiative Heat Transfer, 3e, includes treatment of advanced topics, such as radiative transfer equation solution methods, state-of-the-art description of radiation properties, and spectral models. Modest also includes several topics not found in any other book in the field, such as the treatment of collimated irradiation (e.g., lasers), transient radiation effects, experimental methods, and inverse analysis.

Handbook of membrane reactors

2013-02-01T12:00:00+01:00

Membrane reactors are increasingly replacing conventional separation, process and conversion technologies across a wide range of applications. Exploiting advanced membrane materials, they offer enhanced efficiency, are very adaptable and have great economic potential. There has therefore been increasing interest in membrane reactors from both the scientific and industrial communities, stimulating research and development. The two volumes of the Handbook of membrane reactors draw on this research to provide an authoritative review of this important field. Volume 1 explores fundamental materials science, design and optimisation, beginning with a review of polymeric, dense metallic and composite membranes for membrane reactors in part one. Polymeric and nanocomposite membranes for membrane reactors, inorganic membrane reactors for hydrogen production, palladium-based composite membranes and alternatives to palladium-based membranes for hydrogen separation in membrane reactors are all discussed. Part two goes on to investigate zeolite, ceramic and carbon membranes and catalysts for membrane reactors in more depth. Finally, part three explores membrane reactor modelling, simulation and optimisation, including the use of mathematical modelling, computational fluid dynamics, artificial neural networks and non-equilibrium thermodynamics to analyse varied aspects of membrane reactor design and production enhancement. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the two volumes of the Handbook of membrane reactors provide an authoritative guide for membrane reactor researchers and materials scientists, chemical and biochemical manufacturers, industrial separations and process engineers, and academics in this field.

Essentials of micro and nanofluidics

2013-02-01T12:00:00+01:00

This textbook introduces students to the basic physical principles to analyse fluid flow in micro- and nano-size devices. This is the first book that unifies the thermal sciences with electrostatics and electrokinetics and colloid science; electrochemistry; and molecular biology. Key concepts and principles are discussed, such as the essentials of viscous flows, introductory electrochemistry, heat and mass transfer phenomena, elements of molecular and cell biology and much more. State-of-the-art analytical and computational approaches to problems in all of these areas are presented, especially electrokinetic flows, and examples are given of the use of these approaches to design devices used for rapid molecular analysis, biochemical sensing, drug delivery, DNA analysis, the design of an artificial kidney and other transport phenomena. There are exercise problems and modern examples of applications, as well as a solutions manual available for qualified instructors.

Gas turbine heat transfer and cooling technology (2nd Ed.)

2013-01-01T12:00:00+01:00

A comprehensive reference for engineers and researchers, this second edition focuses on gas turbine heat transfer issues and their associated cooling technologies for aircraft and land-based gas turbines. It provides information on state-of-the-art cooling technologies such as advanced turbine blade film cooling and internal cooling schemes. The book also offers updated experimental methods for gas turbine heat transfer and cooling research, as well as advanced computational models for gas turbine heat transfer and cooling performance predictions. The authors provide suggestions for future research within this technology and include 800 illustrations to help clarify concepts and instruction.

Experimental Methods and Instrumentation for Chemical Engineers

2013-04-01T12:00:00+01:00

Experimental Methods and Instrumentation for Chemical Engineers is the first practical guide for instrumentation and experimental methods, necessary for chemical engineers - research engineers/students, process engineers (designing and maintaining plants), consultants, etc. This book combines experimental measurements and instrumentation together with statistics with pertinent examples. Throughout this book, the author examines all aspects of engineering practice and research. The principles of unit operations, transport phenomena, and plant design form the basis of this discipline. Experimental Methods and Instrumentation for Chemical Engineers integrates these concepts with statistics and uncertainty analysis to define what is absolutely necessary to measure and control how precisely and how often. Experimental Methods and Instrumentation for Chemical Engineers is divided into several themes, including the measurement of pressure, temperature flow rate, physico-chemical properties, gas and liquid concentrations and solids properties. Throughout the book, the concept of uncertainty is discussed in context, and the last chapter is dedicated to designing and experimental plan. The theory around the measurement principles is illustrated with examples. These examples include notions related to plant design as well as cost and safety.

Understanding Smart Sensors (3rd Ed.)

2013-04-01T12:00:00+01:00

Now in its third edition, Understanding Smart Sensors is the most complete, up-to-date, and authoritative summary of the latest applications and developments impacting smart sensors in a single volume. This thoroughly expanded and revised edition of an Artech bestseller contains a wealth of new material, including critical coverage of sensor fusion and energy harvesting, the latest details on wireless technology, the role and challenges involved with sensor apps and cloud sensing, greater emphasis on applications throughout the book, and dozens of figures and examples of current technologies from over 50 companies. This edition provides you with knowledge regarding a broad spectrum of possibilities for technology advancements based on current industry, university and national laboratories R & D efforts in smart sensors. Updated material also identifies the need for trusted sensing, the efforts of many organizations that impact smart sensing, and more.

Utilizing the latest in smart sensor, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microelectronic research and development, you get the technical and practical information you need keep your designs and products on the cutting edge. Plus, you see how network (wired and wireless) connectivity continues to impact smart sensor development. By combining information on micromachining and microelectronics, this is the first book that links these two important aspects of smart sensor technology so you don’t have to keep multiple references on hand. This comprehensive resource also includes an extensive list of smart sensor acronyms and a glossary of key terms. With an effective blend of historical information and the latest content, the third edition of Understanding Smart Sensors provides a unique combination of foundational and future-changing information.

Contrôle de qualité appliquée

2013-02-01T12:00:00+01:00

L’action qualité est fondamentalement tributaire de la rigueur accordée au processus expérimental ainsi qu’à la maîtrise des outils adaptés aux paramètres d’analyse. Faire de l’étude qualité une simple application statistique théorique serait le signe d’une vision tronquée des causes symptomatiques de la qualification des produits. Les thèmes traités dans cet ouvrage sont structurés selon le cheminement de l’action qualité et de la nouvelle organisation du travail. Contrôler des produits, c’est avant tout les surveiller et les conserver jusqu’à la fin de la mission donnée. La surveillance est l’observation du dépassement d’un pourcentage de rebuts fixé au préalable. Analyser les causes d’un éventuel déréglage du procédé tend à minimiser le pourcentage de rebuts. L’action d’accepter ou de refuser la cote issue du procédé de fabrication doit toujours s’accompagner d’un rapport en vue d’améliorer la fabrication. De nombreux cas sont traités dans ce volume didactique qui s’adresse aux techniciens qualité, aux universitaires et aux professionnels.

Handbook of solid-state lasers

2013-02-01T12:00:00+01:00

Solid-state lasers which offer multiple desirable qualities, including enhanced reliability, robustness, efficiency and wavelength diversity, are absolutely indispensable for many applications. The Handbook of solid-state lasers reviews the key materials, processes and applications of solid-state lasers across a wide range of fields. Part one begins by reviewing solid-state laser materials. Fluoride laser crystals, oxide laser ceramics, crystals and fluoride laser ceramics doped by rare earth and transition metal ions are discussed alongside neodymium, erbium and ytterbium laser glasses, and nonlinear crystals for solid-state lasers. Part two then goes on to explore solid-state laser systems and their applications, beginning with a discussion of the principles, powering and operation regimes for solid-state lasers. The use of neodymium-doped materials is considered, followed by system sizing issues with diode-pumped quasi-three level materials, erbium glass lasers, and microchip, fiber, Raman and cryogenic lasers. Laser mid-infrared systems, laser induced breakdown spectroscope and the clinical applications of surgical solid-state lasers are also explored. The use of solid-state lasers in defense programs is then reviewed, before the book concludes by presenting some environmental applications of solid-state lasers. With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, the Handbook of solid-state lasers is an authoritative guide for all those involved in the design and application of this technology, including laser and materials scientists and engineers, medical and military professionals, environmental researchers, and academics working in this field.

Librairie Lavoisier : Nouvelles parutions en physique

Passerelle pour la prépa et l'enseignement supérieur scientifique. Maths - Physique - Chimie

Gouttes, bulles, perles et ondes (2° Ed. Avec CD-ROM)

Dictionnaire de physique (3° Éd.)

Précis de philosophie de la physique

L'impensable hasard

Measurement uncertainty and probability

A unified grand tour of theoretical physics (3rd Ed.)

Physique

Plasma engineering

Fun in Fusion Research

Field Theories of Condensed Matter Physics (2nd Ed.)

Plasma chemistry

Physics and chemistry of interfaces (3rd Ed.)

New frontier of nanoparticles and nanocomposite materials

Architecture des ordinateurs

Annales de chimie Sciences des matériaux

Fluorescence Microscopy

Pratique de la composition

L'optique dans les instruments

Advances in FDTD Computational Electrodynamics

Architectural acoustics (paperback)

Le livre des techniques du son (4° Éd.)

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Analysis and Modelling of Non-Steady Flow in Pipe and Channel Networks

Principles and Applications to Tribology (2nd Ed.)

Introduction to Tribology (2nd Ed.)

Analysis of turbulent flows with computer programs (3rd Ed.)

Radiative heat transfer (3rd Ed.)

Handbook of membrane reactors

Essentials of micro and nanofluidics

Gas turbine heat transfer and cooling technology (2nd Ed.)

Experimental Methods and Instrumentation for Chemical Engineers

Understanding Smart Sensors (3rd Ed.)

Contrôle de qualité appliquée

Handbook of solid-state lasers

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