This book describes the fundamental and theoretical concepts of optimization algorithms in a systematic manner, along with their potential applications and implementation strategies in mining engineering. It explains basics of systems engineering, linear programming, and integer linear programming, transportation and assignment algorithms, network analysis, dynamic programming, queuing theory and their applications to mine systems. Reliability analysis of mine systems, inventory management in mines, and applications of non-linear optimization in mines are discussed as well. All the optimization algorithms are explained with suitable examples and numerical problems in each of the chapters.Features include:• Integrates operations research, reliability, and novel computerized technologies in single volume, with a modern vision of continuous improvement of mining systems.• Systematically reviews optimization methods and algorithms applied to mining systems including reliability analysis.• Gives out software-based solutions such as MATLAB®, AMPL, LINDO for the optimization problems.• All discussed algorithms are supported by examples in each chapter.• Includes case studies for performance improvement of the mine systems.This book is aimed primarily at professionals, graduate students, and researchers in mining engineering.
This book presents a thermomechanical analysis of multiple different rock types around the world, and helps readers in the design of rock structures in extreme heat environments. Specifically, it examines rocks typically used in the design of engineering projects related to geothermal energy projects, underground nuclear waste repositories, underground coal gasification structures, natural gas and oil storage, and many more. Also explained in throughout the text is numerical modeling for structural design for long-term stability. This book will also cover different thermal damage models and thermal cracking analyses relating to crack opening and closure at different stages of thermal treatment.
This book examines the ruptured characteristics of colonialism in nineteenth-century India. It connects the British East India Company’s efforts at the bourgeoisation of India with the Revolt of 1857. The volume shows how the mutiny of Indian sepoys in the British Indian army became a popular uprising of peasants, artisans and discontented aristocrats against the British. Tracing the rationale and consequences of this conflict, the monograph highlights how newly introduced political, economic and agrarian policies as part of industrial Britain’s colonial policy wreaked havoc, resulting in high land revenue assessment and its harsh mode of collection, rural indebtedness, steady immiseration of peasants, widespread land alienation, destitution and suicide. Using rare archival sources, this book will be an important intervention in the study of nineteenth-century India, and will deeply interest scholars and researchers of modern Indian history and politics.
A solution of the Einstein equations is by definition cosmological if it can reproduce the Friedmann (1922, 1924), Lemaitre (1927, 1931), Robertson (1929, 1933), and Walker (1935) (FLRW) metric by taking limiting values of arbitrary constants or functions. It has been a conventional wisdom in cosmology that the FLRW models successfully describe the large scale properties of our observed Universe, even since the 1930ies.
A comprehensive reference on 6G wireless technologies, covering applications, hardware, security and privacy concerns, existing challenges, analytics methods, and much more 6G-Enabled Technologies for Next Generation delivers a thorough overview of the emerging sixth generation of wireless technology, presenting critical challenges of implementing 6G technologies including spectrum allocation, energy efficiency, security, interoperability, and more. Explaining ways we can use technologies to ensure a sustainable environment through renewable energy and a resilient industry, this book covers the applications and use cases such as smart grid, IoT, smart manufacturing, addressing security and privacy issues with privacy-preserving techniques and authentication control mechanisms. This book discusses the analytical methods used to study the performance of 6G technologies, covering simulation techniques, performance metrics, and predictive modeling. Introducing the core principles of 6G technology, including the advantages and disadvantages of the technology and how wireless communications have evolved, energy-efficient hardware and the different types of green communication technologies is explained. Many case studies are included in this book with a detailed explanation. Written by a team of experienced researchers, this book discusses: Terahertz (ThZ) communication, massive MIMO and beamforming, quantum communication, bandwidth management, and ultra-dense networks and small cell deploymentsSmart cities, telemedicine, and autonomous vehicles and schemes for waveform design, modulation, error correction, and advanced coding and modulationSensor networks, edge computing and mobile cloud computing, and spatial, quantum, and dew computing Quantum-safe encryption, privacy-preserving technologies and techniques, threats and vulnerabilities, and authentication and access control mechanismsNetwork slicing and service differentiation, multi-connectivity and heterogeneous networks, and wireless power transfer 6G-Enabled Technologies for Next Generation is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference for students, academics, and researchers, along with professionals in the telecommunications field.
The story deals with Arjun and his love for whisky. He is a regular drinker and doesn't wish to leave drinking just because it is not harming him in any ways. But things started going sour as he soon starts experiencing blackouts. Soon, his life changes and he is left alone with no friends. Then his marriage happens which make him realize that he is capable of loving someone else as well. The happy moments of marriage soon become pass as whisky takes his love of life away too. Now it is on him to pursue his love back in his life. How he does that is the best part of the story...
A senior citizen in advanced age, Amit Kumar Goswami is young at heart. His mind works in three different planes at the same time. He is inquisitive about the authentic details of anything he writes about. He is blessed with distinct imaginative power and his eyes do not miss out even the smallest details. His vivid descriptions make a reader mentally participate in the stories and he can easily identify himself as being present in the scene of the story. Every one of his stories is different from the other, as the author carefully picks up the subjects from the twists and turns of his personal life. He has the capacity of turning even the mundane experiences into heart-thumping adventures. Besides, he writes about people who inspire him. A reader remains glued to his tales till the last page and practically enjoys the journey with the author. His unpretentious, easygoing language establishes an endearing personal bond with the reader, like a one-to-one storytelling. This book presents a kaleidoscope of the tremendous adventure that is called life.
Swamit Swarit- Literally meaning Infinitely bounded by self, being Intune with the self and leading us to the absolute abode of pleasure-Ananda. That is swamit swarit. This book is an interaction of the author with his unborn child and self-talks that he shares with the expecting mother and his wife to keep her positive and involved with different topics. Written in both english and hindi, swamit swarit will be good experience to expecting parents. The author has discussed various aspects of life and put some eternal questions for the child to decide.
Presents a brief background of optoelectronics and lasers, a detailed discussion of the methodology followed with a literature review on four focus areas, III-V semiconductors, theories for the study of semiconductors, infrared lasers and detectors and wavelength tuning in lasers along with the research design. The literature review presents an overview of the IR technology, a review on the challenges and development of IR lasers and detectors, a review of III-V semiconductors in IR technology, methods for wavelength tuning in laser diodes and progress in GaAsx Sb1 -x and Al Asx Sb1-x material research.
The automation of road vehicles is still developing, moving towards improved technology, safety, energy and fuel efficiency, comfort, economic growth, and real-world applications. Vehicle connectivity and information exchange over the road is an essential requirement for the future of automated driving. This book is intended to help bridge the gap between theory and applications of autonomous vehicles. Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks and Emerging Technologies for Road Vehicle Automation covers autonomous road vehicles and systems, with a particular focus on vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs). VANETs are a key part of the intelligent transport systems framework. They are created by applying the principles of mobile ad-hoc networks to vehicles; that is, the spontaneous creation of a wireless network of mobile devices based on inter-vehicle communication. Coverage also includes further aspects of autonomous road vehicles, including hybrid vehicles, autonomous intelligent vehicles, and autonomous decentralized systems (ADS). The book is essential reading for researchers and advanced students from academia, industry and government working on the automation of road vehicles. Additionally, it is a helpful resource for students, researchers and newcomers to the field; providing an in-depth understanding of autonomous road vehicles, their internal structure, types, and fundamental principles, helping to inform and direct their research, and identify challenging areas and problems where further investigations are needed.
Being an entrepreneur is a wish for everyone and you have a lot of questions about how, why and when. This book by Amit Kumar Jha lets you understand you all about being an entrepreneur, the life of an entrepreneur, the legal terms, protective measures and all the tips so that you can direct yourself in the right way. The books also let you understand the ways to take a maximum risk in a simplified way and finally gives you the billion-dollar idea that has the potential to change your life. This book is a must to read if you are on the plan to be the next billionaire
This book details some of the major developments in the implementation of compressive sensing in radio applications for electronic defense and warfare communication use. It provides a comprehensive background to the subject and at the same time describes some novel algorithms. It also investigates application value and performance-related parameters of compressive sensing in scenarios such as direction finding, spectrum monitoring, detection, and classification.
This book details some of the major developments in the implementation of compressive sensing in radio applications for electronic defense and warfare communication use. It provides a comprehensive background to the subject and at the same time describes some novel algorithms. It also investigates application value and performance-related parameters of compressive sensing in scenarios such as direction finding, spectrum monitoring, detection, and classification.