Originally published in Japanese in 1984 (Sangyo Tosho KK, Tokyo) this translation of advanced Japanese research provides a concise description of the design, manufacture, and applications of various actuators used in modern control systems. Miniature linear motors, hydraulic and pneumatic actuator

This work is concerned with theoretical developments in the area of mathematical programming, development of new algorithms and software and their applications in science and industry. It aims to expose recent mathematical developments to a larger audience in science and industry.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to module theory and the related part of ring theory, including original results as well as more recent work. The text starts from a basic understanding of linear algebra, the theory is presented, accompanied by proofs.

This, the fourth volume of the handbook Integrals and Series, contains tables of the direct Laplace transforms and includes results set forth in books of a similar kind and in periodical literature. All the tables are arranged in two columns - originals f(x) and corresponding images F(p). The Laplace transformation is extensively used in various problems of pure and applied mathematics. Particularly widespread and effective is its application to problems arising in the theory of operational calculus and its applications, embracing the most diverse branches of science and technology. An...

This volume reviews recent studies on antibiotics in Japan. Beta- lactams and other antimicrobial agents are described, with particular emphasis given to oral cephalosporins. Parenteral cephems and related compounds pertaining to compound synthesis, drug efficiency, oral absorption, and physicochemical and biochemical properties. Second and third generation cephalosporins and major Beta-lactam antibiotics developed in Japan are examined. Also discussed are nonclassical Beta-lactam type antibotics - penems, carbapenems and monobactams - in addition to aminoglycosides and macrolides. This book...

Deals with the physical processes used for the separation of secondary metals from waste sources. The volume aims to bring together technical information on metals recovery from a wide range of sources in order to give a unified review of an important engineering and environmental topic.

This study presents an account of electromagnetic phenomena in the earth's crust immediately preceding a tectonic earthquake. Results collected from the satellite and groundbased observations are analyzed and form the basis of various conceptual explanations of seismo-electromagnetic phenomena.

This text is the second volume in a set of Petrovskii's selected works. It deals with the his work on algebraic geometry based on the classical works of Harnack and Hilbert written at the close of the 19th century.

Organic Nonlinear Optical Materials provides an extensive description of the preparation and characterization of organic materials for applications in nonlinear and electro-optics. The book discusses the fundamental optimization and practical limitations of a number of figures of merit for various optical parameters and gives a clinical appraisal of the potential of organic materials for applicators in optical technology. Among the topics addressed are the basic molecular design of; nonlinear optical chromophores, fundamentals and novel techniques of organic crystal growth, preparation and...