As many readers know, the 20th century was a time when the fields of science & mathematics were seen as two separate entities. Physical Topics in Mathematics demonstrates how various physical theories have played a crucial role in the developments of mathematics & geometric topology. ...

Recent research in probability has been concerned with applications such as data mining & finance models. Some aspects of the foundations of probability theory have receded into the background. Yet, these aspects are very important & have to be brought back into prominence. ...

Superconductivity is the ability of certain materials to conduct electrical current with no resistance & extremely low losses. High temperature superconductors, such as La 2-x Srx Cu Ox (Tc=40K) & YBa 2 Cu 3O7-x (Tc=90K), were discovered in 1987 & have been actively studied since. This volume brings together research in the field. ...

Presents methods of study on the asymptotic behavior of solutions of abstract differential equations such as stability, exponential dichotomy, periodicity, almost periodicity, & almost automorphy of solutions. This book is suitable for graduate students & researchers in the related areas. ...

Based on the contributions made at the IFAC workshop on Modelling & Control for Participatory Planning & Managing Water Systems held in Venice, October 1, 2004, this book explores contributions of System Analysis & Control Theory to the technical application of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) & its theoretical basis. ...

Thought by many to be the inspiration for the TV series ' Mission: Impossible', Jules Dassin's comedy-thriller follows a group of art thieves as they plot & plan to rob a jewelled dagger from the fortress-like Topkapi Palace museum in sun-soaked Istanbul. With an international cast & a screenplay written by ex-Ealing stalwart Monja Danischewsky, ' Topkapi' is one of the great comic-exotic heist movies. ...