Rising Force: The Magic of Magnetic Levitation

Rising Force: The Magic of Magnetic Levitation From Peter Pan to Harry Potter, from David Copperfield to levitating toys, there is magic in conquering gravity. In this first-ever popular introduction to “maglev”— the use of magnetic forces to overcome gravity and friction—James D. Livingston takes lay readers on a journey of discovery, from basic concepts [...]

Engineering Electromagnetics

Engineering Electromagnetics The applications involving electromagnetism are so pervasive that it is difficult to estimate their contribution to modern life: generation and transmission of electric energy, electric motors and actuators, radio, television, magnetic information storage, and even the mundane little magnet used to hold papers to the refrigerator all use electromagnetic fields. This text not [...]

Physics of Semiconductor Devices Reviews

Physics of Semiconductor Devices This completely reorganized edition of the classic reference provides detailed information on the underlying physics and operational characteristics of all major bipolar, unipolar, special microwave, and optoelectronic devices. Integrates nearly 1,000 references to important original research papers and review articles, more than 650 high-quality technical illustrations, and 25 tables of material [...]

ENIAC: The Triumphs and Tragedies of the World’s First Computer

ENIAC: The Triumphs and Tragedies of the World’s First Computer For all his genius, John von Neumann was not, as he is generally credited, the true father of the modern computer. That honor belongs to the two men who built the first programmable computer, the lengendary ENIAC: John Mauchly and Presper Eckert. In ENIAC, two [...]

Introduction to Radar Systems Reviews

Introduction to Radar Systems Since the publication of the second edition of “Introduction to Radar Systems,” there has been continual development of new radar capabilities and continual improvements to the technology and practice of radar. This growth has necessitated the addition and updating of the following topics for the third edition: digital technology, automatic detection [...]

Electromagnetic Fields and Waves

Electromagnetic Fields and Waves An in-depth understanding of electromagnetics is important to all electrical engineers regardless of specialization. Iskander presents the phenomena associated with electromagnetic fields and waves without bogging down the reader with equations and mathematical relations, keeping emphasis on the interesting subject and exciting applications of electromagnetics. The text describes the properties of [...]

National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2007 Handbook Reviews

National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) 2007 Handbook A Hands-on Guide to the 2007 NESC® that Clarifies Code Rules for You to Achieve Full Compliance! McGraw-Hill’s National Electrical Safety Code® 2007 Handbook delivers a rule-by-rule annotation of the NESC® that clarifies the often confusing Code text and allows you to perform your work confidently and safely. [...]

Physics Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide

Physics Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide * Unlike most books on the topic, this one utilizes a “top down” approach–general concepts are presented first and details follow* For the most user-friendly and clear style possible, formulas and equations are used when necessary, but mathematics does not overwhelm the presentation List Price: $ 19.95 Price:

North Pole, South Pole: The Epic Quest to Solve the Great Mystery of Earth’s Magnetism

North Pole, South Pole: The Epic Quest to Solve the Great Mystery of Earth’s Magnetism ISBN13: 9781615190317 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Why do compass needles point north—but not quite [...]

From Edison to Enron: The Business of Power and What It Means for the Future of Electricity

From Edison to Enron: The Business of Power and What It Means for the Future of Electricity The blackout of 2003 illuminated just how dependent America is on electricity. It was not just that some 50 million people in eight states and Ontario were cut off from their Televisions, microwaves, ATMs, and email. Without the [...]

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