1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910484968603321

Titolo

Polymer Blends Handbook [[electronic resource] /] / edited by L.A. Utracki

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2003

ISBN

0-306-48244-4

1-59124-836-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2003.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (eReference.)

Disciplina

541.2254

Soggetti

Polymers  

Amorphous substances

Complex fluids

Materials science

Polymer Sciences

Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics

Characterization and Evaluation of Materials

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di contenuto

List of Authors -- Preface -- 1: Introduction to Polymer Blends -- 2: Thermodynamics of Polymer Blends -- 3: Crystallization, Morphological Structure and Melting of Polymer Blends -- 4: Interphase and Compatibilization by Addition of a Compatibilizer -- 5: Reactive Compatibilization of Polymer Blends -- 6: Interpenetrating Polymer Networks -- 7: The Rheology of Polymer Alloys and Blends -- 8: Morphology. of Polymer Blends -- 9: Compounding Polymer Blends -- 10: Polymer Blends Forming -- 11: Use of High Energy Radiation in Polymer Blends Technology -- 12: Properties and Performance of Polymer Blends -- 13: Applications of Polymer Alloys and -- 14: Aging and Degradation of Polymer Blends -- 15: Commercial Polymer Blends -- 16: Role of Polymer Blends' Technology in Polymer Recycling -- 17: Perspectives in Polymer Blend Technolog -- Appendix 1: International Abbreviations for Polymers and Polymer Processing -- Appendix 2: Miscible Polymer Blends -- Appendix 3: Examples of Commercial Blends -- Appendix 4: Dictionary of Terms Used in Polymer Science and



Technology -- Subject index.

Sommario/riassunto

This Handbook is a fundamental reference work on polymer blends, covering all aspects: science, engineering, technology and application. It will appeal to anyone working in the field of blends, researchers as well as engineers. The Handbook is designed to be the source of information on all aspects of polymer blends. To this end the editor has put together an international group of highly respected contributors, each an expert in his chosen subjects. Polymer Blends Handbook, Volume 1 and Volume 2 is an exceptional source of information that will prove invaluable for anyone blending polymers. An electronic version of the Polymer Blends Handbook by Utracki is available.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910819129403321

Autore

Abd-El-Barr Mostafa <1950->

Titolo

Fundamentals of computer organization and architecture / / Mostafa Abd-El-Barr, Hesham El-Rewini

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2005

ISBN

9786610252381

9781280252389

1280252383

9780470321959

0470321954

9780471478331

0471478334

9780471478324

0471478326

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (289 p.)

Collana

Wiley series on parallel and distributed computing

Altri autori (Persone)

El-RewiniHesham

Disciplina

004.2/2

Soggetti

Computer architecture

Parallel processing (Electronic computers)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 256-257) and index.



Nota di contenuto

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE; CONTENTS; Preface; 1. Introduction to Computer Systems; 1.1. Historical Background; 1.2. Architectural Development and Styles; 1.3. Technological Development; 1.4. Performance Measures; 1.5. Summary; Exercises; References and Further Reading; 2. Instruction Set Architecture and Design; 2.1. Memory Locations and Operations; 2.2. Addressing Modes; 2.3. Instruction Types; 2.4. Programming Examples; 2.5. Summary; Exercises; References and Further Reading; 3. Assembly Language Programming; 3.1. A Simple Machine

3.2. Instructions Mnemonics and Syntax3.3. Assembler Directives and Commands; 3.4. Assembly and Execution of Programs; 3.5. Example: The X86 Family; 3.6. Summary; Exercises; References and Further Reading; 4. Computer Arithmetic; 4.1. Number Systems; 4.2. Integer Arithmetic; 4.3 Floating-Point Arithmetic; 4.4 Summary; Exercises; References and Further Reading; 5. Processing Unit Design; 5.1. CPU Basics; 5.2. Register Set; 5.3. Datapath; 5.4. CPU Instruction Cycle; 5.5. Control Unit; 5.6. Summary; Exercises; References; 6. Memory System Design I; 6.1. Basic Concepts; 6.2. Cache Memory

6.3. SummaryExercises; References and Further Reading; 7. Memory System Design II; 7.1. Main Memory; 7.2. Virtual Memory; 7.3. Read-Only Memory; 7.4. Summary; Exercises; References and Further Reading; 8. Input-Output Design and Organization; 8.1. Basic Concepts; 8.2. Programmed I/O; 8.3. Interrupt-Driven I/O; 8.4. Direct Memory Access (DMA); 8.5. Buses; 8.6. Input-Output Interfaces; 8.7. Summary; Exercises; References and Further Reading; 9 Pipelining Design Techniques; 9.1. General Concepts; 9.2. Instruction Pipeline; 9.3. Example Pipeline Processors; 9.4. Instruction-Level Parallelism

9.5. Arithmetic Pipeline9.6. Summary; Exercises; References and Further Reading; 10 Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISCs); 10.1. RISC/CISC Evolution Cycle; 10.2. RISCs Design Principles; 10.3. Overlapped Register Windows; 10.4. RISCs Versus CISCs; 10.5. Pioneer (University) RISC Machines; 10.6. Example of Advanced RISC Machines; 10.7. Summary; Exercises; References and Further Reading; 11 Introduction to Multiprocessors; 11.1. Introduction; 11.2. Classification of Computer Architectures; 11.3. SIMD Schemes; 11.4. MIMD Schemes; 11.5. Interconnection Networks

11.6. Analysis and Performance Metrics11.7. Summary; Exercises; References and Further Reading; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This is the first book in the two-volume set offering comprehensive coverage of the field of computer organization and architecture. This book provides complete coverage of the subjects pertaining to introductory courses in computer organization and architecture, including:* Instruction set architecture and design* Assembly language programming* Computer arithmetic* Processing unit design* Memory system design* Input-output design and organization* Pipelining design techniques* Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISCs)The authors, who share over 15 years of