Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion

Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion
Author: Dan M. Goebel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2008-12-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470436263

Throughout most of the twentieth century, electric propulsion was considered the technology of the future. Now, the future has arrived. This important new book explains the fundamentals of electric propulsion for spacecraft and describes in detail the physics and characteristics of the two major electric thrusters in use today, ion and Hall thrusters. The authors provide an introduction to plasma physics in order to allow readers to understand the models and derivations used in determining electric thruster performance. They then go on to present detailed explanations of: Thruster principles Ion thruster plasma generators and accelerator grids Hollow cathodes Hall thrusters Ion and Hall thruster plumes Flight ion and Hall thrusters Based largely on research and development performed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and complemented with scores of tables, figures, homework problems, and references, Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion: Ion and Hall Thrusters is an indispensable textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing to enter the aerospace industry. It also serves as an equally valuable resource for professional engineers already at work in the field.

Index Medicus

Index Medicus
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 2036
Release: 2004
Genre: Medicine
ISBN:

Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.

X-Ray Absorption and X-Ray Emission Spectroscopy

X-Ray Absorption and X-Ray Emission Spectroscopy
Author: Jeroen A. van Bokhoven
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 896
Release: 2016-01-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118844262

During the last two decades, remarkable and often spectacular progress has been made in the methodological and instrumental aspects of x–ray absorption and emission spectroscopy. This progress includes considerable technological improvements in the design and production of detectors especially with the development and expansion of large-scale synchrotron reactors All this has resulted in improved analytical performance and new applications, as well as in the perspective of a dramatic enhancement in the potential of x–ray based analysis techniques for the near future. This comprehensive two-volume treatise features articles that explain the phenomena and describe examples of X–ray absorption and emission applications in several fields, including chemistry, biochemistry, catalysis, amorphous and liquid systems, synchrotron radiation, and surface phenomena. Contributors explain the underlying theory, how to set up X–ray absorption experiments, and how to analyze the details of the resulting spectra. X-Ray Absorption and X-ray Emission Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications: Combines the theory, instrumentation and applications of x-ray absorption and emission spectroscopies which offer unique diagnostics to study almost any object in the Universe. Is the go-to reference book in the subject for all researchers across multi-disciplines since intense beams from modern sources have revolutionized x-ray science in recent years Is relevant to students, postdocurates and researchers working on x-rays and related synchrotron sources and applications in materials, physics, medicine, environment/geology, and biomedical materials

Synchrotron Radiation Instrumentation

Synchrotron Radiation Instrumentation
Author: Jae-Young Choi
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
Total Pages: 1154
Release: 2007-02-27
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The SRI2006 Proceedings features the most recent developments in present synchrotron radiation sources. It also features up-to-date free electron lasers atphoton energies from the infrared to hard X-rays, beamline instrumentation to transport the radiation to the experiments, as well as experimental techniques to utilize it. Further included are recent experimental results in synchrotron radiation sciences.

Lloyd’s Register OneOcean’s Guide to Port Entry 1991-1992 Nations A-L

Lloyd’s Register OneOcean’s Guide to Port Entry 1991-1992 Nations A-L
Author: Lloyd's Register Foundation
Publisher: Lloyd's Register
Total Pages: 2018
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN:

First published in 1971, these Guides provide invaluable information on thousands of commercial ports and terminals across the globe. They are compiled and published annually by LR OneOcean, whose years of global maritime experience allows them to provide expert and innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and overall industry success. The Guides cover a significant geographical breadth, and the most recent volume includes information on over 12,500 ports, harbours and terminals worldwide. These are fully indexed and contain detailed port plans and mooring diagrams.

Popular Science

Popular Science
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2002-12
Genre:
ISBN:

Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.