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Rudnick Joseph Alan <1944-> |
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Elements of the random walk : an introduction for advanced students and researchers / / Joseph Rudnick, George Gaspari [[electronic resource]] |
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Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2004 |
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1-107-14767-0 |
1-282-39477-0 |
9786612394775 |
0-511-64435-3 |
0-511-64813-8 |
0-511-18750-5 |
0-511-56649-2 |
0-511-61091-2 |
0-511-18657-6 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xv, 329 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Random walks (Mathematics) |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015). |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 323-325) and index. |
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction to techniques; 2 Generating functions I; 3 Generating functions II: recurrence, sites visited, and the role of dimensionality; 4 Boundary conditions, steady state, and the electrostatic analogy; 5 Variations on the random walk; 6 The shape of a random walk; 7 Path integrals and self-avoidance; 8 Properties of the random walk: introduction to scaling; 9 Scaling of walks and critical phenomena; 10 Walks and the O(n) model: mean field theory and spin waves; 11 Scaling, fractals, and renormalization |
12 More on the renormalization groupReferences; Index |
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Random walks have proven to be a useful model in understanding processes across a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines. Elements of the Random Walk is an introduction to some of the most powerful and |
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general techniques used in the application of these ideas. The mathematical construct that runs through the analysis of the topics covered in this book, unifying the mathematical treatment, is the generating function. Although the reader is introduced to analytical tools, such as path-integrals and field-theoretical formalism, the book is self-contained in that basic concepts are developed and relevant fundamental findings fully discussed. Mathematical background is provided in supplements at the end of each chapter, when appropriate. This text will appeal to graduate students across science, engineering and mathematics who need to understand the applications of random walk techniques, as well as to established researchers. |
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UNINA9910824175603321 |
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Autore |
Sykes Maurice |
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Doing the right thing for children : eight qualities of leadership / / Maurice Sykes ; with a foreword by Thomas Schultz ; cover design by Jim Handrigan ; interior design by Ryan Scheife |
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Saint Paul, Minnesota : , : Redleaf Press, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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1 online resource (148 pages.) |
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EDU032000EDU046000EDU034000 |
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Early childhood education - United States - Administration |
Educational leadership - United States |
Early childhood teachers - Training of - United States |
Early childhood educators - United States |
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Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Leader''s Core: You Are What You Believe; Chapter 2: Human Potential; Chapter 3: Knowledge; Chapter 4: Social Justice; Chapter 5: Competence; Chapter 6: Fun and Enjoyment; Chapter 7: Personal Renewal; Chapter 8: Perseverance; Chapter 9: Courage; Epilogue: So What''s Your Leadership |
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"This book provides a clear framework and a systematic approach to help early childhood professionals become more capable, competent, and effective leaders as they serve young children. It presents eight core leadership values--human potential, knowledge, social justice, competence, fun and enjoyment, personal renewal, perseverance, and courage--and shares stories to inspire and challenge readers as they guide the teachers and directors they work with"-- |
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