Author Dr. R. Russell Rhinehart discusses his new book, Nonlinear Model-Based Control: Using First-Principles Models in Process Control, and explains why nonlinear first-principles models should be ...
First-principles calculations, rooted in quantum mechanics and executed without recourse to empirical parameters, provide a robust framework for predicting the mechanical and thermodynamic properties ...
Two-dimensional (2D) materials show great promise for photocatalysis, a key technology for sustainable energy solutions like water splitting. However, optimizing their performance requires precise ...
Most startups fail not because the idea is bad, but because the assumptions are never questioned. One of the most widely discussed mental models in modern entrepreneurship is first principles thinking ...