Technical category: 2066 books

Prompt gamma activation analysis (PGAA) is a unique, non-destructive nuclear analytical method with multi-element capabilities. It is most effective if intense neutron beams (especially cold beams) of nuclear reactors are used to induce the prompt gamma radiation. Based largely on the authors' pioneering...

This book provides a gentle introduction to equilibrium statistical mechanics. The particular aim is to fill the needs of readers who wish to learn the subject without a solid background in classical and quantum mechanics. The approach is unique in that classical mechanical formulation takes center...

This Brief describes the influence of the different organic chelating agents on the topography, physical properties and phases of SPPS-deposited spinel ferrite splats. The author describes how by using the SPPS process, the coating is produced directly from a solution precursor and how all physical...

State-of-the-art survey by leading experts in the field. Major foci are superheavy nuclei and neutron-rich exotic nuclei. In addition new developments in nuclear fission and nuclear cluster decay are shown. Finally developments in relativistic heavy ion collisions and the physics of supercritical fields are detailed.

Whether you’re in a recording studio, setting up onstage or recording an outside broadcast, choosing the right mic for the job is only half the battle. You’ve still got to make sure it’s the right height, positioned correctly and connected up properly. And that’s before anyone makes a sound!...

Theory is a six-letter dirty word to most musicians, but hey, musicians love dirty words, right? And just like all the other dirty words, theory is easy to learn and fun to use! After studying 'popular' and 'classical' music theory, Ray Harmony created a unique approach that he uses to compose his...

The Arena Concert: Music, Media and Mass Entertainment is the first sustained engagement with what might said to be - in its melding of concert and gathering, in its evolving relationship with digital and social media, in its delivery of event, experience, technology and star - the art form of the...

This book covers the newest innovations in one of the most popular aspects of music recording and has now been updated to include software plug-ins and virtual mixers, as well as the exciting new world of surround-sound technology.

Investigating areas such as soundproofing, acoustics and monitoring, Basic Home Studio Design will help you transform your bedroom into the equivalent of a modern recording studio, and at a fraction of the price.

The days of the rack-mounted reverb unit or dirt smeared fuzzbox are gone. With the development of Steinberg's virtual studio technology, you can now recreate every classic effect, from distortion to delay, using just a home computer.Basic Vst Effects provides an essential, user friendly insight into recreating classic effects with the minimum of cabling, using your home computer.

A step-by-step guide to setting up a digital recording environment capable of computer-based MIDI sequencing, audio recording and editing, sound synthesis and effects processing.

This book covers the newest innovations in one of the most popular aspects of music recording and has now been updated to include software plug-ins and virtual mixers, as well as the exciting new world of surround-sound technology.

This book is the live recording engineer's bible, covering everything you need to know about getting a great sound in a less-than-great environment. Industry expert Paul White presents a world of vital information including: Microphone choice, positioning, and operation How to get...

The playback of recordings is the primary means of experiencing music in contemporary society, and in recent years 'classical' musicologists and popular music theorists have begun to examine the ways in which the production of recordings affects not just the sound of the final product but also musical...