2025 Archives

Aerospace Engineering

February 11, 2025

Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity – Dewey H. Hodges and G. Alvin Pierce

Introduction to Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity – Dewey H. Hodges and G. Alvin Pierce Structural dynamics and aeroelasticity are two important fields in aerospace engineering that deal with the study of the dynamic behavior of structures and their interaction with aerodynamic forces. These fields are crucial in the design, analysis, and optimization of various aircraft

Astronomy

February 11, 2025

Theoretical Astrophysics – T. Padmanabhan

Theoretical astrophysics is a branch of astrophysics that primarily deals with the development and testing of theoretical models to explain observed phenomena in the universe. It combines the principles of physics with observations from astronomy to understand the fundamental laws governing the behavior of celestial bodies. One of the prominent figures in the field of

Astronomy

February 11, 2025

Introduction to Cosmology – Barbara Ryden

Introduction to Cosmology – Barbara Ryden Cosmology is the study of the nature, origin, and evolution of the universe. It is a branch of astronomy that aims to understand the structure and dynamics of the universe on the largest scales. With advancements in research and technology, cosmology has become one of the most scientifically interesting

Algorithms

February 10, 2025

Design and Analysis of Algorithms – S. Sridhar

Design and analysis of algorithms is an important topic in the field of computer science. It refers to the process of designing algorithms and analyzing their efficiency, time complexity, and space complexity. Algorithms are step-by-step procedures used to solve problems or perform tasks, and they play a crucial role in various computer applications. S. Sridhar

Aerospace Engineering

February 10, 2025

Structures: Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down – J. E. Gordon

Structures: Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down – J. E. Gordon Structures are an essential part of our everyday lives, from the buildings we live and work in to the vehicles we use to travel. But have you ever stopped to wonder why they don’t collapse or fall apart? This is the topic that author

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