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ISBN: 9781849501873

Series Statement: Contemporary studies in economic and financial analysis v. 85

Content: The transformation of Ireland from one of the poorer countries in Western Europe to one of the best performing is one of the most remarkable economic success stories in recent times. The ten papers in this collection were presented at a conference at Lehigh University in March 2001. Written from a broad interdisciplinary perspective, the papers collectively discuss the recent evolution of the Irish economy and the factors responsible. They also analyze the problems that rapid growth has generated and the consequent domestic policy challenges in such areas as infrastructure, the environment, education, and social welfare

Note: Papers presented at a conference at Lehigh University, March 2001 , The Irish economy in transition / Vincent G. Munley, Robert J. Thornton -- Fiscal policy and the public finances : creative approaches to pension funding / John McHale -- Privatization of electricity and telecommunications in Ireland / Moore McDowell -- Has Ireland outgrown its clothes? Infrastructural and environmental constraints in Ireland / John Fitz Gerald -- Ireland in the 1990s : the problem of unbalanced regional development / Michael J. Keane -- Ireland's social safety net / Eithne Fitzgerald -- The celtic tiger : a view from the trenches of academia / Michael P. Mortell -- Foreign direct investment : the case of the electronics and pharmaceuticals industries / Joe Durkan -- The Irish economy : recent experience and prospects / Mark Cassidy -- Nurturing indigenous entrepreneurship in Ireland : the case of the it software sector / Connell Fanning, Ciaran Murphy -- Monetary and fiscal policy in EMU / Rodney Thom

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DOI: 10.1016/S1569-3759(2002)85

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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 525 p)

ISBN: 9789401004039

Series Statement: Environment & Policy 31

Content: Although this is a handbook for policy and regulation, the major part of it is filled with data on the three heavy metals that served as examples: mercury, cadmium and lead. Their stocks, productions, prices, trade flows, uses and applications, recovery and recycling, as well as their (eco)toxicological characteristics have been collected and presented to their fullest extent. In addition, they are thoroughly analysed for consistency, future developments and trends and, of course, their consequences for sustainable development and future policy and regulation. The second part, on policy and regulation, begins with an extensive and fundamental consideration on the characteristics of a sustainable heavy metals policy, whereby innovative policy tools are developed. In many aspects, these considerations are also valid for other metals and even non-metallic persistent substances. Addressing the European Union in particular, its policy-making structure and practice are critically analysed, in order to develop feasible and viable guidelines for long-, medium- and short-term EU policy measures. The results of this exercise are then applied to the three heavy metals. In each of these three chapters, all existing EU measures are presented in detail and confronted with better practices elsewhere, resulting in many suggestions and recommendations for the future. In the last chapter, the main conclusions and recommendations are carefully summarised. Together with a very extended table of contents, this makes the book easily accessible, in spite of its volume. This Handbook is a must for policy-makers and administrators at all levels, as well as for their counterparts in a wide variety of industries. In addition, it is well-suited for environmental science courses at academic or higher professional level

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Keywords: Europäische Union ; Quecksilber ; Umweltbelastung ; Umweltpolitik ; Europäische Union ; Blei ; Umweltbelastung ; Umweltpolitik ; Europäische Union ; Cadmium ; Umweltbelastung ; Umweltpolitik

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-010-0403-9

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Edition: 1. publ.

ISBN: 0-333-91434-1 , 9780333914342 , 9781280219351 , 9781403919359

Series Statement: Early modern literature in history

Language: English

Subjects: English Studies

Keywords: Englisch ; Drama ; Ungeheuer

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Author information: Burnett, Mark Thornton 1961-

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Format: Online-Ressource (531 p)

Edition: Online-Ausg. Chester, Vt NewsBank, inc 2008 U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1980

Series Statement: United States congressional serial set serial set no. 11555

Note: Appendices, p. 13 , Archeology and ecology on the Arctic slope of Alaska, by Ralph S. Solecki, p. 469 , Beyond the Milky Way, by Thornton Page, p. 165 , Chemical achievement and hope for the future, by Linus C. Pauling, p. 225 , Earthquakes in North America, by B. Gutenberg, p. 303 , Economic uses of lichens, by George A. Llano, p. 385 , Electroencephalography, by W. Grey Walter, p. 243 , Energy from fossil fuels, by M. King Hubbert, p. 255 , Food shortages and the sea, by Daniel Merriman, p. 373 , Index, p. 511 , List of plates, p. IV , Man's disorder of nature's design in the Great Plains, by F.W. Albertson, p. 363 , Natural history in Iceland, by Julian Huxley, p. 327 , Permafrost, by Robert F. Black, p. 273 , Praying mantids of the United States, native and introduced, by Ashley B. Gurney, p. 339 , Samuel Seymour: Pioneer artist of the Plains and the Rockies, by John Francis McDermott, p. 497 , Table of contents, p. III , The Wright Brothers as aeronautical engineers, by M.P. Baker, p. 209 , The composition of our universe, by Harrison Brown, p. 197 , The luminous surface and atmosphere of the sun, by Bertil Lindblad, p. 173 , The origin and antiquity of the Eskimo, by Henry B. Collins, p. 423 , What is an elementary particle? by E. Schrodinger, p. 183 , Wolf Creek meteorite crater, western Australia, by D.J. Guppy and R.S. Matheson, p. 317 , © 2008 by NewsBank, Inc. All rights reserved

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Format: Online-Ressource (431 p) , illustrations, maps, tables

Edition: Online-Ausg. Chester, Vt NewsBank, inc 2008 U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1980

Series Statement: United States congressional serial set serial set no. 11473

Note: Appendices, p. 16 , Excavations at the prehistoric rock-shelter of La Colombiere, by Hallam L. Movius, Jr., p. 359 , Ground-water investigations in the United States, by A.N. Sayre, p. 219 , Index, p. 411 , List of plates, p. IV , Modern soil science, by Charles E. Kellogg, p. 227 , More about animal behavior, by Ernest P. Walker, p. 261 , New Zealand, a botanist's paradise, by Egbert H. Walker, p. 317 , Recent advances in virus research, by Wendell M. Stanley, p. 213 , Ronne Antarctic research expedition, 1946-1948, by Commander Finn Ronne, U.S.N.R., p. 369 , Table of contents, p. III , The 200-inch Hale telescope and some problems it may solve, by Edwin Hubble, p. 175 , The archeological importance of Guatemala, by A.V. Kidder, p. 349 , The breeding habits of the weaverbirds: A study in the biology of behavior patterns, by Herbert Friedmann, p. 293 , The determination of precise time, by Sir Harold Spencer Jones, p. 189 , The elementary particles of physics, by Carl D. Anderson, p. 203 , The formation of stars, by Lyman Spitzer, Jr., p. 153 , The origin of the Earth, by Thornton Page, p. 161 , The state of science, by Karl T. Compton, p. 395 , Time in evolution, by F.E. Zeuner, p. 247 , © 2008 by NewsBank, Inc. All rights reserved

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Format: Online-Ressource (XIII, 250 p) , online resource

Edition: Springer eBook Collection. Computer Science

ISBN: 9781461514251

Content: Spectral Techniques in VLSI CAD have become a subject of renewed interest in the design automation community due to the emergence of new and efficient methods for the computation of discrete function spectra. In the past, spectral computations for digital logic were too complex for practical implementation. The use of decision diagrams for spectral computations has greatly reduced this obstacle allowing for the development of new and useful spectral techniques for VLSI synthesis and verification. Several new algorithms for the computation of the Walsh, Reed-Muller, arithmetic and Haar spectra are described. The relation of these computational methods to traditional ones is also provided. Spectral Techniques in VLSI CAD provides a unified formalism of the representation of bit-level and word-level discrete functions in the spectral domain and as decision diagrams. An alternative and unifying interpretation of decision diagram representations is presented since it is shown that many of the different commonly used varieties of decision diagrams are merely graphical representations of various discrete function spectra. Viewing various decision diagrams as being described by specific sets of transformation functions not only illustrates the relationship between graphical and spectral representations of discrete functions, but also gives insight into how various decision diagram types are related. Spectral Techniques in VLSI CAD describes several new applications of spectral techniques in discrete function manipulation including decision diagram minimization, logic function synthesis, technology mapping and equivalence checking. The use of linear transformations in decision diagram size reduction is described and the relationship to the operation known as spectral translation is described. Several methods for synthesizing digital logic circuits based on a subset of spectral coefficients are described. An equivalence checking approach for functional verification is described based upon the use of matching pairs of Haar spectral coefficients

Note: 1 Introduction1.1 Motivation -- 1.2 Background and History -- 1.3 Mathematical Requirements -- 1.4 Organization -- 2 The Boolean Domain -- 2.1 Boolean Functions -- 2.2 Pseudo-Boolean Functions -- 2.3 Output Probability -- 2.4 Summary -- 3 The Spectral Domain -- 3.1 Spectra of Logic Functions -- 3.2 Spectral Transforms -- 3.3 Transform Procedures -- 3.4 Relationships Between the Transforms -- 3.5 Spectral Properties -- 3.6 Summary -- 4 Decision Diagrams -- 4.1 Decision Diagram Definitions -- 4.2 Decision Diagram Varieties -- 4.3 Bit-level Decompositions -- 4.4 Word-level Decompositions -- 4.5 Edge-valued Decision Diagrams -- 4.6 Summary -- 5 Computation of Spectral Coefficients -- 5.1 Cube List Approaches -- 5.2 Methods Based on BDD Paths and Disjoint Cubes -- 5.3 Spectral Computation Using Decision Diagrams -- 5.4 Computation Based on Cayley Graphs -- 5.5 Spectra of Incompletely-specified Functions -- 5.6 Summary -- 6 BDD Minimization -- 6.1 BDD Variable Ordering Techniques -- 6.2 Probability Based Minimization -- 6.3 Linear Transformations -- 6.4 Summary -- 7 Logic Synthesis -- 7.1 Spectral Translation -- 7.2 Maximum Correlation Iterative Approach -- 7.3 Synthesis Using Spectral Heuristics -- 7.4 Technology Mapping -- 7.5 Summary -- 8 Logic Verification -- 8.1 Classical Approaches -- 8.2 Signature Methods -- 8.3 Subsets of Haar Coefficients for Equivalence Checking -- 8.4 Summary -- 9 Concluding Remarks -- References.

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Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780792374336

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Language: English

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-1425-1

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ISBN: 9783540452584

Series Statement: Lecture Notes in Physics 569

Content: to Spin Electronics -- Basic Concepts -- An Introduction to the Theory of Normal and Ferromagnetic Metals -- Basic Electron Transport -- Phenomenological Theory of Giant Magnetoresistance -- Electronic Structure, Exchange and Magnetism in Oxides -- Transport Properties of Mixed-Valence Manganites -- Spin Dependent Tunneling -- Basic Semiconductor Physics -- Metal-Semiconductor Contacts -- Micromagnetic Spin Structure -- Electronic Noise in Magnetic Materials and Devices -- Materials, Techniques and Devices -- Materials for Spin Electronics -- Thin Film Deposition Techniques (PVD) -- Magnetic Imaging -- Observation of Micromagnetic Configurations in Mesoscopic Magnetic Elements -- Micro— and Nanofabrication Techniques -- Spin Transport in Semiconductors -- Circuit Theory for the Electrically Declined -- Spin—Valve and Spin—Tunneling Devices: Read Heads, MRAMs, Field Sensors.

Content: For 50 years conventional electronics has ignored the electron spin. The manipulation and utilisation of the electron spin heralds an exciting and rapidly changing era in electronics, combining the disciplines of magnetism and traditional electronics. The first generation of "spintronic" devices (such as read heads based on giant magnetoresistance or non-volatile magnetic random access memories) have already gained dominant positions in the market place. This volume, the first of its kind on spin electronics, describes all the essential topics for new researchers entering the field. It covers magnetism and semiconductor basics, micromagnetism, experimental techniques, material science, device fabrication and new developments in spin-dependent processes. At the end of most chapters are a number of exercises and worked problems to aid the reader in understanding this fascinating new field.

Note: Description based upon print version of record , ""Lecture Notes in Physics""; ""Springer""; ""Spin Electronics""; ""Foreword""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""Part I Introduction""; ""Part II Basic Concepts""; ""Part III Materials, Techniques and Devices""; ""List of Contributors""; ""1 Introduction to Spin Electronics""; ""1.1 Coey �s Lemma""; ""1.2 The Two Spin Channel Model""; ""1.2.1 Spin Asymmetry""; ""1.2.2 Spin Accumulation""; ""1.2.3 Spin Diffusion Length""; ""1.2.4 The Role of Impurities in Spin Electronics""; ""1.2.5 How Long is the Spin Diffusion Length?""; ""1.2.6 How Large is a Typical Spin Accumulation?"" , ""1.3 Two Terminal Spin Electronics""""1.3.1 The Analogy with Polarized Light""; ""1.3.2 Spin Tunneling Processes [15,16,17,18 ]""; ""1.3.3 The Dominance of the Fermi Surface""; ""1.3.4 CIP and CPP GMR [19 ]""; ""1.4 Three Terminal Spin Electronics""; ""1.5 Mesomagnetism""; ""1.5.1 Giant Thermal Magnetoresistance ""; ""1.5.2 The Domain Wall in Spin Electronics""; ""1.6 Hybrid Spin Electronics""; ""1.6.1 The Monsma Transistor""; ""1.6.2 Spin Transport in Semiconductors""; ""1.6.4 Measuring Spin Decoherence in Semiconductors""; ""1.6.5 How to Improve Direct Spin-Injection Efficiency"" , ""1.6.6 Novel Spin Transistor Geometries �Materials and Construction Challenges""""1.7 The Rashba Effect and the Spin FET [47,48 ]""; ""1.8 Refinements in the Understanding of Spin Tunneling""; ""1.9 Methods for Measuring Spin Asymmetry""; ""1.10 FSETs""; ""1.10.1 Spin Blockade""; ""1.11 Unusual Ventures in Spin Electronics.""; ""1.12 The Future of Spin Electronics.""; ""1.13 Acknowledgements""; ""References""; ""2 An Introduction to the Theory of Normal and Ferromagnetic Metals""; ""2.1 Introduction""; ""2.2 What is a Metal ?""; ""2.2.1 Definition of the Fermi Energy"" , ""2.2.2 Electron Energy Bands in Metals""""2.2.3 Justification of the Independent Particle Model""; ""2.2.4 Imperfect Crystals""; ""2.3 Band Magnetism""; ""2.3.1 Magnetic Susceptibility""; ""2.3.2 Ordered Phases""; ""2.3.3 Stoner Theory""; ""2.3.4 Strong and Weak Ferromagnets""; ""2.3.5 Excitations in Ferromagnets""; ""2.3.6 The Phase Transition""; ""2.3.7 Impurities in Nonmagnetic Metals""; ""2.4 Strong Coupling Theories""; ""2.4.1 Formation of Local Moments""; ""2.4.2 Ordered Arrays of Moments""; ""2.4.3 The Kondo Effect""; ""2.4.4 Heavy Fermion Compounds""; ""2.5 Problems""; ""References"" , ""3 Basic Electron Transport""""3.1 Introduction""; ""3.2 The Boltzmann Equation""; ""3.3 The Relationship Between the Boltzmann Equation and the Kubo �Greenwood Formula""; ""3.4 How the Energy and Momentum Relaxation Rates are Related""; ""3.5 Thin Films and the Fuchs�Sondheimer Model""; ""3.6 The Normal Magnetoresistance""; ""3.7 Beyond the Boltzmann Theory: Quantum Interference Effects""; ""3.8 Experimental Methods""; ""3.8.1 Resistivity""; ""3.8.2 Hall Effect and Thermopower""; ""3.9 Problems""; ""3.10 Solutions""; ""Bibliography""; ""References"" , ""4 Phenomenological Theory of Giant Magnetoresistance"" , Introduction to Spin Electronics -- An Introduction to the Theory of Normal and Ferromagnetic Metals -- Basic Electron Transport -- Phenomenological Theory of Giant Magnetoresistance -- Electronic Structure, Exchange and Magnetism in Oxides -- Transport Properties of Mixed-Valence Manganites -- Spin Dependent Tunneling -- Semiconductor Physics: Basics and Metal-Semiconductor Contacts -- Micromagnetic Spin Structure -- Electronic Noise in Magnetic Materials and Devices -- Materials for Spin Electronics -- Thin Film Deposition Techniques (PVD) -- Magnetic Imaging -- Observation of Micromagnetic Configurations in Mesoscopic Magnetic Elements -- Micro- and Nanofabrication Techniques -- Spin Transport in Semiconductors -- Circuit Theory for the Electrically Declined -- Spin-Valve and Spin-Tunneling Devices: Read Heads, MRAMS, Field Sensors.

Additional Edition: ISBN 9783540418047

Additional Edition: Buchausg. u.d.T. Spin electronics Berlin : Springer, 2001 ISBN 3540418040

Language: English

Subjects: Physics

Keywords: Magnetoelektronik ; Magnetoelektronik

DOI: 10.1007/3-540-45258-3

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