Bücher der Reihe Concise Monograph Series

The goal of this monograph is to provide an overview of basic principles that are important for design and evaluation of mechanical bearings used in blood pumps, with a primary focus on mechanical bearings used in the second and third generation ventricular assist devices (VADs). A general introduction of some basic principles that are important for design of mechanical bearings is provided.

Offers comprehensive descriptions of the most important principles so far proposed for far-field holographic microwave imaging - including reconstruction procedures and imaging systems and apparatus - enabling the reader to use microwaves for diagnostic purposes in a wide range of applications.