2025 Archives

Aerospace Engineering

February 10, 2025

Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer – Richard H. Pletcher John C. Tannehill and Dale A. Anderson

Introduction Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical methods to solve and analyze fluid flow problems. It has become an essential tool in various fields such as aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and many more. CFD is used to simulate and predict the behavior of fluid flow, heat transfer,

Astronomy

February 10, 2025

The Solar System – Michael A. Seeds and Dana E. Backman

The Solar System – Michael A. Seeds and Dana E. Backman The Solar System is a fascinating and complex system that consists of our Sun, eight planets, numerous moons, and a variety of smaller objects such as asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets. It all comes together in a beautiful dance of gravity, orbits, and interactions.

Astronomy

February 9, 2025

Turn Left at Orion: Hundreds of Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope – Guy Consolmagno and Dan M. Davis

Turn Left at Orion is a popular guidebook for amateur astronomers that has been in print for over 25 years. Written by acclaimed astronomer and Jesuit priest Guy Consolmagno and Dan M. Davis, this book has become a must-have for anyone with a small telescope who wants to explore the wonders of the night sky.

Astronomy

February 9, 2025

Exoplanetary Atmospheres: Theoretical Concepts and Foundations – Kevin Heng

Introducing Exoplanets In the vast expanse of our universe, there are billions upon billions of stars and planets. And with advances in astronomy and technology, we have now discovered that some of these planets exist outside of our own solar system, orbiting other stars in what are known as exoplanetary systems. For centuries, humans have

Artificial Intelligence

February 9, 2025

Bayesian Reasoning and Machine Learning – David Barber

Bayesian reasoning and machine learning are two powerful tools that have revolutionized the field of artificial intelligence. At the forefront of this advancement is David Barber, a well-known computer scientist and author whose work has greatly contributed to the development of these fields. David Barber is a Professor of Applied Mathematics and Professor of Computer

Astronomy

February 9, 2025

Astrophysics for Physicists – Arnab Rai Choudhuri

Astrophysics is a field of physics that focuses on the study of the physical properties and behavior of celestial objects in space. It combines the principles of physics, mathematics, and chemistry to understand the universe and its origins. One of the prominent figures in the field of astrophysics is Arnab Rai Choudhuri. Arnab Rai Choudhuri

Artificial Intelligence

February 8, 2025

Neural Networks and Deep Learning – Charu C. Aggarwal

What are Neural Networks? Neural networks are a type of machine learning algorithm modeled after the human brain. They are used to recognize patterns in data and make predictions based on those patterns. Each neural network is made up of layers of interconnected nodes, with each node representing a single feature or concept. The connections

Artificial Intelligence

February 8, 2025

Introduction to Reinforcement Learning – Marco Wiering and Martijn van Otterlo

Introduction to Reinforcement Learning – Marco Wiering and Martijn van Otterlo Reinforcement Learning (RL) is a powerful machine learning approach that has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its ability to learn and adapt to its environment without being explicitly programmed. This method has been successfully applied in diverse fields such as robotics,

Astronomy

February 8, 2025

Introduction to the Sun and Stars – Simon F. Green and Mark H. Jones

Introduction to the Sun and Stars – Simon F. Green and Mark H. Jones The Sun and stars have been a source of fascination for humans since the dawn of civilization. These celestial bodies have inspired countless myths and legends, and continue to capture our imagination to this day. In this blog post, we will

Astronomy

February 8, 2025

Astronomical Algorithms – Jean Meeus

Astronomical Algorithms – Jean Meeus Jean Meeus is a Belgian astronomer and author who has made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He is best known for his work on astronomical algorithms, which are mathematical formulas used to calculate the positions and movements of celestial objects such as planets, stars, and galaxies. Meeus