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Deep Learning for the Life Sciences

Applying Deep Learning to Genomics, Microscopy, Drug Discovery, and More

by Bharath Ramsundar, Peter Eastman, Pat Walters, Vijay Pande ...

Deep learning has already achieved remarkable results in many fields. Now it’s making waves throughout the sciences broadly and the life sciences in particular. This practical book teaches developers and scientists how to use deep learning for genomics, chemistry, biophysics, microscopy, medical analysis, and other fields.Ideal for practicing developers and scientists ready to apply their skills ... Read more

$55.99 USD

Deep learning has already achieved remarkable results in many fields. Now it’s making waves throughout the sciences broadly and the life sciences in particular. This practical book teaches developers and scientists how to use deep learning for genomics, chemistry, biophysics, microscopy, medical analysis, and other fields.Ideal for practicing developers and scientists ready to apply their skills
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Micrographia

Tabled & Illustrated

by Robert Hook ...

Micrographia is a historic book by Robert Hooke, detailing the then thirty-year-old Hooke's observations through various lenses. Published in September 1665, the first major publication of the Royal Society, it was the first scientific best-seller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. It is also notable for coining the biological term cell.Observations:Hooke most ... Read more

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Micrographia is a historic book by Robert Hooke, detailing the then thirty-year-old Hooke's observations through various lenses. Published in September 1665, the first major publication of the Royal Society, it was the first scientific best-seller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. It is also notable for coining the biological term cell.Observations:Hooke most
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The Topography of Tears

by Rose-Lynn Fisher ...

“When you first view Rose-Lynn Fisher’s photographs, you might think you’re looking down at the world from an airplane, at dunes, skyscrapers or shorelines. In fact, you’re looking at her tears. . . . [There’s] poetry in the idea that our emotional terrain bears visual resemblance to the physical world; that our tears can look like the vistas we see out an airplane window. Fisher’s images are the ... Read more

$14.99 USD

“When you first view Rose-Lynn Fisher’s photographs, you might think you’re looking down at the world from an airplane, at dunes, skyscrapers or shorelines. In fact, you’re looking at her tears. . . . [There’s] poetry in the idea that our emotional terrain bears visual resemblance to the physical world; that our tears can look like the vistas we see out an airplane window. Fisher’s images are the
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Molecular Luminescence in Cultural Heritage

Edited by Aldo Romani, Austin Nevin, Daniela Comelli, Maria J. Melo ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This volume is designed as a handbook for interpreting luminescence data and reviews applications in conservation that require robust and accurate methods for molecular analysis and material mapping. Molecular fluorescence and phosphorescence spectroscopy and imaging are well-established techniques that can be applied to the analysis of works of art. In this book, the theoretical aspects and ... Read more

$269.99 USD

This volume is designed as a handbook for interpreting luminescence data and reviews applications in conservation that require robust and accurate methods for molecular analysis and material mapping. Molecular fluorescence and phosphorescence spectroscopy and imaging are well-established techniques that can be applied to the analysis of works of art. In this book, the theoretical aspects and
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Blue by Fire: A Marker of the Technical History of Glass and Ceramics

by Howell G. M. Edwards, Philippe Colomban ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
The use of natural mineral and synthetic blue pigments in antiquity for wall paintings and illuminated manuscript historiation evolved into the most suitable blue pigments for the decoration of glazed and enamelled wares (ceramics, glass and metal) which required a stability at the high temperatures of the kilns used for glazing and firing. Historic literature is often vague regarding the blue ... Read more

$152.99 USD

The use of natural mineral and synthetic blue pigments in antiquity for wall paintings and illuminated manuscript historiation evolved into the most suitable blue pigments for the decoration of glazed and enamelled wares (ceramics, glass and metal) which required a stability at the high temperatures of the kilns used for glazing and firing. Historic literature is often vague regarding the blue
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Data Driven Guide to the Analysis of X-ray Photoelectron Spectra using RxpsG

by Giorgio Speranza ...

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind XPS and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of ... Read more

$72.99 USD

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind XPS and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of
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Microprobe Characterization of Optoelectronic Materials

by Juan Jimenez ...

Each chapter in this book is written by a group of leading experts in one particular type of microprobe technique. They emphasize the ability of that technique to provide information about small structures (i.e. quantum dots, quantum lines), microscopic defects, strain, layer composition, and its usefulness as diagnostic technique for device degradation. Different types of probes are considered ... Read more

$730.00 USD

Each chapter in this book is written by a group of leading experts in one particular type of microprobe technique. They emphasize the ability of that technique to provide information about small structures (i.e. quantum dots, quantum lines), microscopic defects, strain, layer composition, and its usefulness as diagnostic technique for device degradation. Different types of probes are considered
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Autoradiography

by John R.J. Baker ...

This book describes levels of autoradiography, which is the localization within a solid specimen of a radiolabel, to help the beginner or biologist choose the correct approach for particular application. It attempts to lay emphasis on certain aspects of the appraisal of autoradiographs. ... Read more

$34.99 USD

This book describes levels of autoradiography, which is the localization within a solid specimen of a radiolabel, to help the beginner or biologist choose the correct approach for particular application. It attempts to lay emphasis on certain aspects of the appraisal of autoradiographs.
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Interplay of Nanoscale Physical Properties in 2D Materials and Heterostructures

by Sergio Gonzalez-Munoz ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
In this book, the limited understanding of the local thermal, mechanical and thermoelectric properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials is addressed through the development of advanced scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques specifically designed to quantify these nanoscale physical phenomena. The increased research focus on 2D systems, initiated by the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of ... Read more

$152.09 USD

In this book, the limited understanding of the local thermal, mechanical and thermoelectric properties of two-dimensional (2D) materials is addressed through the development of advanced scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques specifically designed to quantify these nanoscale physical phenomena. The increased research focus on 2D systems, initiated by the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of
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Biological Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy

Edited by Roland A. Fleck, Bruno M. Humbel ...

Series series RMS - Royal Microscopical Society
The go**‐**to resource for microscopists on biological applications of field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEGSEM)The evolution of scanning electron microscopy technologies and capability over the past few years has revolutionized the biological imaging capabilities of the microscope—giving it the capability to examine surface structures of cellular membranes to reveal the ... Read more

$171.00 USD

The go**‐**to resource for microscopists on biological applications of field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FEGSEM)The evolution of scanning electron microscopy technologies and capability over the past few years has revolutionized the biological imaging capabilities of the microscope—giving it the capability to examine surface structures of cellular membranes to reveal the
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Understanding Light Microscopy

by Jeremy Sanderson ...

Series series RMS - Royal Microscopical Society
Introduces readers to the enlightening world of the modern light microscopeThere have been rapid advances in science and technology over the last decade, and the light microscope, together with the information that it gives about the image, has changed too. Yet the fundamental principles of setting up and using a microscope rests upon unchanging physical principles that have been understood for ... Read more

$173.00 USD

Introduces readers to the enlightening world of the modern light microscopeThere have been rapid advances in science and technology over the last decade, and the light microscope, together with the information that it gives about the image, has changed too. Yet the fundamental principles of setting up and using a microscope rests upon unchanging physical principles that have been understood for
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Optische Mikroskopie

Funktionsweise und Kontrastierverfahren

by Jörg Haus ...

Selbst 150 Jahre nach Beginn seiner Fertigung im industriellen Maßstab ist das Mikroskop immer noch ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug in Medizin, Biologie undMaterialwissenschaft. In diesem Buch werden zunächst die wichtigsten Aspekte der Funktionsweise und des Aufbaus der unterschiedlichen Typen von Lichtmikroskopen erklärt. Es wird dargelegt, welche Funktion die unterschiedlichen Bedienelemente haben ... Read more

$27.50 USD

Selbst 150 Jahre nach Beginn seiner Fertigung im industriellen Maßstab ist das Mikroskop immer noch ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug in Medizin, Biologie undMaterialwissenschaft. In diesem Buch werden zunächst die wichtigsten Aspekte der Funktionsweise und des Aufbaus der unterschiedlichen Typen von Lichtmikroskopen erklärt. Es wird dargelegt, welche Funktion die unterschiedlichen Bedienelemente haben
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Introduction To Elasticity Theory For Crystal Defects (Second Edition)

by Robert W Balluffi ...

The book presents a unified and self-sufficient and reader-friendly introduction to the anisotropic elasticity theory necessary to model a wide range of point, line, planar and volume type crystal defects (e.g., vacancies, dislocations, interfaces, inhomogeneities and inclusions).The necessary elasticity theory is first developed along with basic methods for obtaining solutions. This is followed ... Read more

$48.99 USD

The book presents a unified and self-sufficient and reader-friendly introduction to the anisotropic elasticity theory necessary to model a wide range of point, line, planar and volume type crystal defects (e.g., vacancies, dislocations, interfaces, inhomogeneities and inclusions).The necessary elasticity theory is first developed along with basic methods for obtaining solutions. This is followed
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Introduction to Field Emission from Carbon-Based Nanostructures

by Kalyan Kumar Chattopadhyay, Diptonil Banerjee ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents a detailed theoretical and experimental overview of electron field emission phenomena from carbon-based nanostructures and discusses many promising applications in different areas of technology. Electron emission from carbon nanostructures has become a very important field of research owing primarily to its scope of application in, e.g., new display technology, as well as its ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This book presents a detailed theoretical and experimental overview of electron field emission phenomena from carbon-based nanostructures and discusses many promising applications in different areas of technology. Electron emission from carbon nanostructures has become a very important field of research owing primarily to its scope of application in, e.g., new display technology, as well as its
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Indexing of Crystal Diffraction Patterns

From Crystallography Basics to Methods of Automatic Indexing

by Adam Morawiec ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book provides a detailed, self-contained description of automatic indexing of crystal diffraction patterns, considering both ab initio indexing and indexing of patterns originating from known structures. Introductory chapters equip the reader with the necessary basic knowledge of geometric crystallography, as well as kinematic and dynamic theories of crystal diffraction. Subsequent chapters ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book provides a detailed, self-contained description of automatic indexing of crystal diffraction patterns, considering both ab initio indexing and indexing of patterns originating from known structures. Introductory chapters equip the reader with the necessary basic knowledge of geometric crystallography, as well as kinematic and dynamic theories of crystal diffraction. Subsequent chapters
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A Practical Guide to Optical Microscopy

by John Girkin ...

Choice Recommended Title, March 2020Optical microscopy is used in a vast range of applications ranging from materials engineering to in vivo observations and clinical diagnosis, and thanks to the latest advances in technology, there has been a rapid growth in the number of methods available.This book is aimed at providing users with a practical guide to help them select, and then use, the most ... Read more

$120.99 USD

Choice Recommended Title, March 2020Optical microscopy is used in a vast range of applications ranging from materials engineering to in vivo observations and clinical diagnosis, and thanks to the latest advances in technology, there has been a rapid growth in the number of methods available.This book is aimed at providing users with a practical guide to help them select, and then use, the most
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Nanocharacterization Techniques

Edited by Alessandra Luzia Da Róz, Fábio de Lima Leite, Osvaldo de Oliveira Jr, Ferreira LG Marystela ...

Series series Micro and Nano Technologies
Nanocharacterization Techniques covers the main characterization techniques used in nanomaterials and nanostructures. The chapters focus on the fundamental aspects of characterization techniques and their distinctive approaches. Significant advances that have taken place over recent years in refining techniques are covered, and the mathematical foundations needed to use the techniques are also ... Read more

$125.99 USD

Nanocharacterization Techniques covers the main characterization techniques used in nanomaterials and nanostructures. The chapters focus on the fundamental aspects of characterization techniques and their distinctive approaches. Significant advances that have taken place over recent years in refining techniques are covered, and the mathematical foundations needed to use the techniques are also
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Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) and Evanescence Microscopies

Total internal reflection excitation and near field emission

by Daniel Axelrod ...

Series series IOP ebooks
This book offers a complete presentation of the physics, math, and experimental setups for both TIRF and related evanescence microscopies. It covers evanescence in both fluorescence excitation or emission. It also discusses, in detail, the theory, setups, and practical biological/biochemical applications for combinations of evanescence microscopies with other optical techniques such as ... Read more

$114.99 USD

This book offers a complete presentation of the physics, math, and experimental setups for both TIRF and related evanescence microscopies. It covers evanescence in both fluorescence excitation or emission. It also discusses, in detail, the theory, setups, and practical biological/biochemical applications for combinations of evanescence microscopies with other optical techniques such as
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顯微鏡下的生命探索，水滴裡的不思議：雪花、菌落、血球……帶上顯微鏡與想像力，展開探索自然的冒險

by 吳成軍 ...

走進肉眼看不見的世界展開顯微鏡下的奇幻旅程讓觀察成為冒險，點燃孩子探索的熱情從觀察開始，打開生命之窗本書是一部結合科學實驗、教育指導與藝術觀察的創新圖書。由生物教師吳成軍帶領13位優秀教師，精選出多個精彩實驗，為國中、小學生提供一套有系統且操作性強的顯微觀察指南。本書不僅介紹如何製作標本與使用數位液晶顯微鏡，更透過豐富圖片和清楚解說，帶領讀者親自進入微觀世界，體驗科學的神奇與美麗。內容多元，跨科整合本書實驗素材涵蓋池塘生物、水果、葉片、真菌、雪花、晶體反應等，展現橫跨生物、化學、地科等學科的豐富觀察對象。每一個實驗案例皆附有詳盡的原理說明、材料準備、步驟說明與實拍圖片，讓學生與教師可以輕鬆上手、深入探究。教學延伸，提升素養除了作為課堂教學的輔助教材，本書更是課外探究與科展研究的實用工具。書中許多案例雖源於課本內容，卻進一步延伸、深化，透過探究任務與創意拍攝，引導學生不只看見 ... Read more

$18.99 USD

走進肉眼看不見的世界展開顯微鏡下的奇幻旅程讓觀察成為冒險，點燃孩子探索的熱情從觀察開始，打開生命之窗本書是一部結合科學實驗、教育指導與藝術觀察的創新圖書。由生物教師吳成軍帶領13位優秀教師，精選出多個精彩實驗，為國中、小學生提供一套有系統且操作性強的顯微觀察指南。本書不僅介紹如何製作標本與使用數位液晶顯微鏡，更透過豐富圖片和清楚解說，帶領讀者親自進入微觀世界，體驗科學的神奇與美麗。內容多元，跨科整合本書實驗素材涵蓋池塘生物、水果、葉片、真菌、雪花、晶體反應等，展現橫跨生物、化學、地科等學科的豐富觀察對象。每一個實驗案例皆附有詳盡的原理說明、材料準備、步驟說明與實拍圖片，讓學生與教師可以輕鬆上手、深入探究。教學延伸，提升素養除了作為課堂教學的輔助教材，本書更是課外探究與科展研究的實用工具。書中許多案例雖源於課本內容，卻進一步延伸、深化，透過探究任務與創意拍攝，引導學生不只看見
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Through a pocket lens

Enriched edition. Exploring Microscopy Through History and Science

by Henry Scherren, Everett Cole ...

In "Through a Pocket Lens," Henry Scherren presents a captivating exploration of the natural world through the lens of microscopy. This book interlaces meticulous observations with lyrical prose, illuminating the intricate structures of everyday objects and organisms often overlooked by the naked eye. Scherren employs a pragmatic yet imaginative literary style, juxtaposing detailed illustrations ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Through a Pocket Lens," Henry Scherren presents a captivating exploration of the natural world through the lens of microscopy. This book interlaces meticulous observations with lyrical prose, illuminating the intricate structures of everyday objects and organisms often overlooked by the naked eye. Scherren employs a pragmatic yet imaginative literary style, juxtaposing detailed illustrations
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Microscopy

A Very Short Introduction

by Terence Allen ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Microscopy is a dynamic area of science, incorporating both basic classroom microscopes and sophisticated research style instruments that can be driven by light, electrons, or X-rays. The rate of advance in the area over the last 50 years has led to a number of technological advances. In this Very Short Introduction Terence Allen, an established expert on microscope techniques, describes the ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Microscopy is a dynamic area of science, incorporating both basic classroom microscopes and sophisticated research style instruments that can be driven by light, electrons, or X-rays. The rate of advance in the area over the last 50 years has led to a number of technological advances. In this Very Short Introduction Terence Allen, an established expert on microscope techniques, describes the
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Digital Microscopy

Edited by Greenfield Sluder, David E. Wolf ...

Series Book 114 - Methods in Cell Biology
The previous edition of this book marked the shift in technology from video to digital camera use with microscope use in biological science. This new edition presents some of the optical fundamentals needed to provide a quality image to the digital camera. Specifically, it covers the fundamental geometric optics of finite- and infinity-corrected microscopes, develops the concepts of physical ... Read more

$166.99 USD

The previous edition of this book marked the shift in technology from video to digital camera use with microscope use in biological science. This new edition presents some of the optical fundamentals needed to provide a quality image to the digital camera. Specifically, it covers the fundamental geometric optics of finite- and infinity-corrected microscopes, develops the concepts of physical
... Read more
Introduction to Holography

by Vincent Toal ...

Series series Series in Optics and Optoelectronics
This fully updated second edition of Introduction to Holography provides a theoretical background in optics and holography with a comprehensive survey of practical applications. It is intended for the non-specialist with an interest in using holographic methods in research and engineering.The text assumes some knowledge of electromagnetism, although this is not essential for an understanding of ... Read more

$68.99 USD

This fully updated second edition of Introduction to Holography provides a theoretical background in optics and holography with a comprehensive survey of practical applications. It is intended for the non-specialist with an interest in using holographic methods in research and engineering.The text assumes some knowledge of electromagnetism, although this is not essential for an understanding of
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Optical Mineralogy

Principles And Practice

by Colin D Gribble ...

Covering theory and practice, this wide-ranging introductory textbook covers the main optical properties of rock-forming minerals that can be recognized under the polarizing microscope. The authors elucidate the basic elements of microscopy, the theory of light transmission through translucent minerals, and the properties of light reflected from op ... Read more

$132.99 USD

Covering theory and practice, this wide-ranging introductory textbook covers the main optical properties of rock-forming minerals that can be recognized under the polarizing microscope. The authors elucidate the basic elements of microscopy, the theory of light transmission through translucent minerals, and the properties of light reflected from op
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