
Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics, Volume III
Description
Alles über E-Books | Antworten auf Fragen rund um E-Books, Kopierschutz und Dateiformate finden Sie in unserem Info- & Hilfebereich.
More details
Other editions
Additional editions

Person
Walter Lacarbonara is a Professor of Nonlinear Dynamics at Sapienza University of Rome and Director of the Sapienza Center for Dynamics. His research interests cover nonlinear structural dynamics; experimental nonlinear dynamics; metamaterials; nonlinear control of vibrations; asymptotics; nanocomposites; dynamics of MEMS. His research is supported by several national and international sources including AFOSR, NSF, MUR, EU. He is the past Chair of the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Technical Committee on Multibody Systems and Nonlinear Dynamics. He has organized over 30 international symposia and conference sessions, serving as program co-chair of the ASME 2013 IDETC (Portland, USA), as general co-chair of the 2015 IDETC (Boston, USA), and as general Chair of NODYCON 2019, 2021, 2023. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Nonlinear Dynamics (Springer Nature), Associate Editor of the International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences. He has served as Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, Subject Editor of the Elsevier Journal of Sound and Vibration. He has published over 250 papers and conference proceedings, holds five patents, contributed 25 book chapters, and published one book with Springer.
Content
- Intro
- Preface
- Preface for Volume 3: New Trends in Nonlinear Dynamics
- Contents
- Part I MEMS/NEMS
- The intersection of Noise, Amplitude, and Nonlinearity in a High-Q Micromechanical Torsion Pendulum
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Sensitivity of a Torsion Pendulum to Gravity
- 2.1 Parametric Frequency-Gravity Coupling
- 2.2 Thermal Noise
- 2.3 Timing Uncertainty Due to Thermal Noise
- 3 Nonlinear Equation of Motion
- 3.1 Torques Arising from Bifilar Effect
- 3.2 Torques Arising from Midplane Stretching
- 3.3 Free Oscillations Without Damping
- 4 Analytical Approximation for Frequency-Amplitude Coupling
- 4.1 Parametric Frequency Noise
- 5 Comparison of Analytical Results and Simulations
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- A Comparative Study of Two Types of Bifurcation-Based MEMS Sensors
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Sensor
- 2.1 Design
- 2.2 Modal Analysis
- 2.3 Functionalization
- 2.4 Bifurcations
- 3 Experiment
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- How to Excite Anti-symmetric Modes in a Symmetric MEMS?
- 1 Introduction
- 2 MEMS Resonator and Experimental Set-Up
- 3 MEMS Characterization
- 4 Symmetric-Anti-symmetric Modal Interaction
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Control of an Electrostatically Actuated Micro Portal Frame with 2:1 Internal Resonance Subjected to Damping Disturbances
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Micro Portal Frame Resonator
- 2.1 Design and Fabrication
- 2.2 Equations of Motion
- 2.3 Experimental Setup and Characterization
- 2.4 The Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) Control
- 3 Results and Discussion
- 3.1 Characterization and Experimental Data
- 3.2 Air-Damping Conditions Versus Saturation Phenomenon
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Vibration Mitigation by Two Parametric Anti-resonances in High-Q Resonators: A Preliminary Case Study
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Problem Description
- 3 Parametric Anti-resonance Analysis
- 4 Pulsed Parametric Excitation
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Part II Chaotic Systems and Uncertainty
- Self-supervised Contrastive Learning for Chaotic Time-Series Classification
- 1 Introduction
- 2 TS-TCC Framework, Dynamical System, and Decomposition Algorithm
- 2.1 Machine Learning Methods Applied and the TS-TCC Framework
- 2.2 Dynamical System and Time-Series Data
- 2.3 Training Data
- 2.4 Decomposition Algorithm
- 2.5 Training Setup
- 3 The Results
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Comprehensive Study of Electrical Power Grid Stability Issues Using Bifurcation and Chaos Theory
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Mathematical Models and Results Discussion
- 2.1 Voltage Collapse Phenomenon (VC)
- 2.2 Subsynchronous Resonance Phenomenon (SSR)
- 3 Conclusions
- References
- Multi-dimensional Nonlinearity Time Series Forecasting Based on Multi-reservoir Echo State Network
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Echo State Network
- 3 Methods
- 4 Experiment and Analysis
- 4.1 One-Dimensional Nonlinear System Prediction
- 4.2 Multidimensional Nonlinear System Prediction
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Time-Periodic Perturbation Leading to Chaos in a Planar Memristor Oscillator Having a Bogdanov-Takens Bifurcation
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Linear Analysis and Bifurcations of System (1)
- 3 Time-Periodic Perturbation of System (1)
- 4 Multistability in System (3)
- References
- Structural Reliability Analysis Based on the Dynamic Integrity of an Attractor: Part I
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Determination of the Buckling Strength of a Structure: A Historical Perspective
- 1.2 Integrity Measures and Erosion Profiles
- 2 Statistical Properties and Probability Density Functions of Input and Output
- 2.1 A Simplified Procedure to Evaluate the Dynamic Integrity Statistical Properties
- 2.2 A Formal Procedure to Evaluate the Dynamic Integrity Statistical Properties
- 3 Application to an Archetypal Model
- 4 Concluding Remarks
- References
- Untitled
- Chaotic Dynamic Induced by PI Control in Offshore Oil Production Plants
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Mathematical Modelling
- 2.1 PI Controller
- 3 Results
- 3.1 Open-Loop Responses in a Gas-Lift Well
- 3.2 PI Control Dynamics in a Gas-Lift Well
- 3.3 Induced Chaotic Behavior
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- The Jerk Dynamics of Lorenz Model
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Preliminaries
- 3 Lorenz Model
- 4 Lorenz Jerk System
- 5 Discussion
- References
- Spiral Bevel Gears Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaotic Response Existence in Multi Degree of Freedom Systems
- List of Symbols
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Dynamic model
- 3 Numerical results
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Coexistence of Hidden Attractor and Self-Excited Attractors on the Plane
- 1 Introduction
- 2 PWL System in R3
- 3 Planar System
- 4 Multistability
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Compact Multiplier-less CORDIC-Based FPGA Implementation of Sine and Modified Sine Chaotic Maps
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Chaotic Maps with Trigonometric Nonlinearities
- 2.1 Sine Map
- 2.2 Modified Sine Map
- 3 Hardware Implementation
- 3.1 CORDIC Algorithm
- 3.2 Hardware Architecture
- 4 Hardware Results
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Fixed-Time Adaptive Neural Tracking Control for a Helicopter-Like Twin Rotor MIMO System
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Modeling of Twin Rotor MIMO System
- 3 Fixed-Time Adaptive Neural Tracking Control
- 4 Simulation Results
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- A New Key Generator Based on an Auto-Switched Hybrid Chaotic System and Its FPGA Implementation
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods
- 2.1 Modeling
- 3 Results and Discussion
- 3.1 Simulation Results
- 3.2 Real-Time FPGA Implementation
- 3.3 Visualization of Implantation Results
- 3.4 Statistical Tests
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Critical Dynamics of Kuramoto Model on Erdös-Rényi Random Graphs
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Analysis
- 3 Numerical Simulation
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Part III Energy Harvesting
- Numerical Simulations of Energy Harvesting in a Portal Frame Coupled with a Nonlinear Energy Sink
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Mathematical Model
- 2.1 The 0-1 Test Method
- 3 Numerical Simulations
- 3.1 Numerical Analysis of the Influence of the Parameter e4
- 3.2 Numerical Analysis of the Influence of the Parameter e
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Leveraging 2:1 Parametric Resonance in a Notional Wave Energy Harvester
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Mathematical Model
- 3 Results
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Experimental Testing of a Bi-stable Point Wave Energy Absorber Under Harmonic Waves
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Experimental Setup
- 3 Results
- 3.1 Description of the B-PWA Motion
- 3.2 Effective Bandwidth
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Optimization of Energy Harvesting from a Nonlinear Energy Sink
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Tuned Mass Damper-Energy Harvester Model
- 3 Bi-objective Optimization: Pareto Front Generation
- 4 Noisy Nonlinear Energy Sink-Energy Harvester
- 5 Concluding Remarks
- References
- Enhancing Aeroelastic Wind Energy Harvesting Using Quasi-Zero Stiffness
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Design of 2DOF Quasi-Zero Stiffness Galloping Energy Harvester
- 2.1 Conceptual Schematic
- 2.2 Configuration of the Prototype
- 2.3 Modeling
- 3 Results and Discussions
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Part IV Constitutive and Phenomenological Models
- Stochastic Delay Modeling of Landslide Dynamics
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Applied Methodology
- 3 Results
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- A New Methodology for Nonlinear Analysis of Magneto-Rheological Elastomers Behavior Under Large Amplitude Oscillatory Axial (LAOA) Loadings
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Material and Method
- 2.1 Sample
- 2.2 Dynamic Axial Test Bench
- 3 Methodology
- 3.1 Stress-Strain Hysteresis Response
- 3.2 Quantification of Nonlinear Response
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Magneto-Dynamic Characterization of a Silicone Filament Embedded with Magnetic Composite Microspheres
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Fabrication and Test Setup
- 3 Results and Discussion
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Modeling Asymmetric Hysteresis: Continuous Development Using Experimental Data
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Experimental Setup
- 3 Extended Masing Model for Symmetric Hysteresis
- 4 Generalizing Extended Masing Model for Asymmetric Hysteresis
- 5 Concluding Remarks
- References
- Preliminary Results on the Simulation of Pressurized Sand Dampers by Using the Vaiana-Rosati Model
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Pressurized Sand Damper
- 2.1 Properties of the Tested Device
- 2.2 Experimental Hysteretic Behavior
- 3 Vaiana-Rosati Model
- 3.1 Rate-Independent Hysteretic Force
- 3.2 Rate-Independent Hysteretic Work
- 3.3 Rate-Independent Hysteretic Work Associated with a Single Loop
- 3.4 Parameter Sensitivity Analysis
- 4 Simulation of Experimental Hysteresis Loops
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Modified Bouc-Wen Model with Damage and Flexibility Increase for the Dynamic Analysis of Masonry Walls
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Bouc-Wen Hysteresis with Damage and Flexibility Increase
- 3 Macroelement Dynamic Formulation
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Constrained Green's Function for a Beam with Arbitrary Spring and Nonlinear Spring Foundation
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Solution of Green Function with Arbitrary Spring
- 2.1 Control Equation with Spring Beam
- 2.2 Green's Functions for Steady-State Dynamic Problems
- 2.3 Determination of Constants
- 3 Green Function of Beam with Nonlinear Foundation
- 4 Numerical Results and Discussion
- 4.1 Validity of the Present Solutions
- 4.2 Effect of Arbitrary Spring
- 4.3 Effect of Linear Equal Stiffness Spring Foundation
- 4.4 Effect of Nonlinear Spring Foundation
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Experimental Characterization and Identification of the Shear Hysteretic Behavior of a Helical Wire Rope Isolator
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Helical Wire Rope Isolator
- 3 Hysteresis Models
- 3.1 Generalized Bouc-Wen Model
- 3.2 Vaiana-Rosati Model
- 4 Identifications and Dynamic Simulations
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Part V Fractional-Order Systems
- Reliability Problem of a Fractional Stochastic Dynamical System Based on Stochastic Averaging Method and Data-Driven Deep Learning Algorithm
- 1 Introduction
- 2 VDP System with Fractional Derivatives Excited by White Gaussian Noise
- 2.1 Equivalent VDP Oscillator
- 2.2 Stochastic Averaging
- 3 Deep Learning
- 3.1 Selection of Training Data
- 3.2 Neural Networks
- 3.3 Loss Function
- 3.4 Adam
- 4 Numerical Simulation
- 4.1 Reliability Function
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- On the Dynamics Analysis of Fractional-Type Microresonator System
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Dynamic Model of Microresonator
- 2.1 Integer-Order Differential Equations of Microresonator
- 2.2 Fractional-Order Differential Equation of Microresonator
- 3 Predicting the Behavior of the Fractional-Order Differential Equation
- 3.1 Analysis of Equilibrium Points and Their Stability for the Integer-Order Dynamics Model
- 3.2 Simulation of Fractional-Order Differential Equation for Microresonator
- 4 The Effects of Varying the Fractional-Orders of Dynamics Model on the Motion of Microresonator
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Bird-Like Trajectories in 6D Chaotic System Integrated with Fractional Order Derivative, Memristor, and Encryption
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Fractional Derivative and Its Approximation
- 3 Novel Chaotic System Model
- 4 Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamical System Analysis
- 4.1 Equilibrium Points and Stability Analysis
- 4.2 Lyapunov Exponent, Kaplan-Yorke, and Maximal Lyapunov
- 5 Chaotic System Circuit Implementation
- 6 Amalgamated Image Encryption and Security Analysis
- 7 Conclusion
- References
- Generalized Fractional-Order Complex Logistic Map and Fractals on FPGA
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Genesis of Generalized Fractional Complex Logistic Map
- 2.1 Literature Survey
- 2.2 Generalized Fractional Complex Logistic Map
- 3 Fractal Generation
- 4 FPGA Implementation and Results
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Fractional Control Performance Assessment of the Nonlinear Mechanical Systems
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Algorithms and Methods
- 2.1 The a-Stable Distribution
- 2.2 Control Performance Assessment
- 2.3 ARFIMA Models
- 2.4 Non-stationarity Tests
- 3 The Process and Experiments
- 4 Results
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Part VI System Identification and SHM
- Nonlinear System Identification of a Multi-story Building with Geometrical Nonlinearity Using a Deterministic Output-Only-Data Approach
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Deterministic Nonlinear System Identification
- 3 Experimental Testing
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 4.1 Linear Modal Analysis
- 4.2 Nonlinear System Identification
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- An Approach to Monitor Bolt Faults in Two-Dimensional Structures Without Reference
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Dynamic Features
- 2.1 The Model of Two-Dimensional Structures
- 2.2 Output Spectra of the MDOF Model
- 3 An Improved Inspecting Method
- 3.1 Damage Features and Indexes
- 3.2 Procedures of the Method
- 4 Studies of Simulation Cases
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Physics-Informed Sparse Identification of a Bistable Nonlinear Energy Sink
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Modeling and Identification
- 2.1 Modeling of a TBNES
- 2.2 Physics-Informed Sparse Identification of TBNES
- 3 Numerical Example
- 4 Experimental Validation
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Simultaneous Estimation of Multiple Backbone Curves Using Smooth Coordinate Tracking
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Smooth Coordinate Tracking
- 2.1 Smooth Coordinate Decomposition
- 2.2 Smooth Coordinate Pairs
- 3 Tracking of Nonlinear System Backbone
- 3.1 Obtaining Clean SCPs
- 3.2 Instantaneous Frequency
- 3.3 Instantaneous Amplitude
- 4 Mechanical Examples
- 4.1 Numerical: Duffing Oscillator
- 4.2 Experiment: Large Pendulum Oscillations
- 4.3 Numerical: Mechanical Oscillator
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Optimizing Multilayer Perceptrons to Approximate Nonlinear Quaternion Functions
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Quaternion Algebra
- 3 Hypercomplex Multilayer Perceptrons
- 3.1 Feedforward Propagation
- 3.2 Network Error Computation
- 3.3 Backpropagation and Corrections
- 4 HMLP with Learning-on-Learning Optimization Algorithm
- 5 Numerical Results
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Experimental Characterization and Phenomenological Modeling of Wire Rope Isolators
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Experimental Characterization
- 2.1 Test Setup
- 2.2 Testing Parameters' Influence
- 3 Phenomenological Model
- 3.1 Improved Phenomenological Model
- 4 Parameters' Optimization
- 5 Model Validation
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Multilayer Radical Morphing: Shape Transitions and Vibration
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Design of a Polymeric Film with Cyclic Memory
- 3 Experimental
- 4 Results and Discussions
- 4.1 Functional Response
- 4.2 Time- and Frequency-Domain Analysis of the Functional Response
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- A Novel Vibration Response-Based Approach to Monitor Faults in Bolted Complex Structures
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Dynamic Characteristics
- 2.1 The Model of Substructures
- 2.2 Vibration Response of the Model
- 3 A Novel Monitoring Approach
- 3.1 Fault Features and Index
- 3.2 Procedures of the Approach
- 4 Studies of Experimental Cases
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Data-Driven Delay Identification with SINDy
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamics for Time-Delay Identification
- 3 Time-Delay Identification of a System with Single Delay Using SINDy
- 4 Time-Delay Identification of a System with Multiple Delays Using SINDy
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Uncertainty Quantification in Parameter Estimation Using Physics-Integrated Machine Learning
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 3 Asymptotic Analysis
- 4 Gaussian Process Regression Model
- 5 Coupling Coefficient Estimations
- 5.1 Physics-Based Features and Data-Based Features
- 5.2 Development of the GPR Model
- 5.2.1 Data Generation
- 5.2.2 Hyper-parameter Determination
- 5.3 Weak Nonlinear Scenario
- 5.4 Strong Nonlinearity
- 5.5 Uncertain Parameter Scenario
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Physics Enhanced Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Oscillator with Coulomb Friction
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Sparse Identification with Runge-Kutta Constraint (RK4-SINDy): A Review
- 3 RK4-SINDy with Partially Known Governing Equations
- 4 Nonlinear Oscillator with Friction Case Study
- 5 Results
- 5.1 Artificially Generated Data
- 5.2 Experimental Data
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Recycled Smart Devices for Real-Time Monitoring of Civil Infrastructures
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Monitoring Real-Time Data Using Recycled Smart Devices
- 3 The Hardware and Ad Hoc Apps
- 4 Experimental Campaign
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Part VII Nonlinear Wave Propagation
- Excitations of Distorted Magnetosonic Lump Waves by Orbital Charged Space Debris Objects in Ionospheric Plasma
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Derivation of Novel Distorted Magnetosonic Lump Wave Solution of Forced KPI Equation
- 3 Results and Discussions
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Harmonic and Superharmonic Components in Periodic Waves Propagating Through Mechanical Metamaterials with Inertial Amplification
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Mechanical Metamaterial
- 2.1 Equation of Motion
- 3 Wave Propagation
- 3.1 Linear Dynamics
- 3.2 Nonlinear Dynamics
- 4 Conclusions
- Appendix
- References
- Fast Numerical Solution to Nonlinear Shallow Water System
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Problem Statement
- 2.1 Mathematical Model
- 2.2 Hardware Solution for Computer Code Acceleration
- 3 Numerical Experiments
- 3.1 Numerical Modeling Setup
- 3.2 Computational Grid and Tsunami Source
- 3.3 Numerical Results
- 4 Discussion
- References
- On the Asymptotical Description of Soliton Solutions to the Matrix Modified Korteweg-de Vries Equation
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Collisions of 2-Soliton Solutions of the 22-Matrix Modified Korteweg-de Vries Equation
- 3 Asymptotic Analysis
- Appendix: An Explicit Formula for the N-Solitons of the dd-Matrix mKdV
- References
- Chirped Optical Solitons in Fiber Bragg Gratings with Dispersive Reflectivity
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Mathematical Analysis of Governing Model
- 3 Chirped Soliton Solutions
- 4 Discussion and Remarks
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Part VIII Nonlinear Phenomena in Bio- and Eco-systems Dynamics
- An Overview on Time-Frequency Effects of ECG Signals Using Synchroextracting Transform
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 3 Time-Frequency Analysis Schemes
- 4 Results
- 5 Discussions
- 6 Final Remarks
- References
- Hopf Bifurcation Analysis of the BVAM Model for Electrocardiogram
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Mathematical Model
- 3 Analytic Approach
- 3.1 Center Manifold Reduction
- 3.2 Application on BVAM Model
- 3.3 Method of Multiple Scales
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Stability and Instability of a Complex Biodynamical Discrete Structure on a Cantilever Coupled to Nonlinear Springs
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Description of the Models
- 3 Results
- 3.1 System of Differential Equations for Oscillations of a Biodynamical System When Coupled with One or Two Nonlinear Springs
- 3.2 System of Differential Equations for Oscillations of a Biodynamical System When Coupled with Three Nonlinear Springs
- 4 Concluding Remarks
- References
- Effects of Rising Sea Surface Temperature on the Dynamics of Coral-Algal Interactions
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Basic Model
- 2.1 Equilibria and Their Stability
- 3 Results and Discussion
- References
- Analysis and Bifurcations of Non-smooth Filippov Predator Prey System with Harvesting
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Model
- 3 Dynamics of Smooth Subsystems
- 3.1 Classification of Equilibrium States as Regular/Virtual
- 3.1.1 Graphically Representation of Regular/Virtual Equilibrium
- 3.2 Local Stability Analysis
- 4 Sliding Mode
- 4.1 Boundary Equilibrium Point
- 4.2 Tangent Points
- 4.3 Pseudo-equilibrium
- 5 Numerical Simulation
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- The Effect of Different Control Strategies on the Dynamics of a Dengue Model
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Proposed Model
- 3 Reproduction Number
- 4 Simulations of the Model and the Control Strategies
- 5 Vaccination via Optimal Control
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Index
System requirements
File format: PDF
Copy protection: Watermark-DRM (Digital Rights Management)
System requirements:
- Computer (Windows; MacOS X; Linux): Use the free software Adobe Reader, Adobe Digital Editions, or any other PDF viewer of your choice (see eBook Help).
- Tablet/Smartphone (Android; iOS): Install the free app Adobe Digital Editions or another reading app for eBooks, e.g., PocketBook (see eBook Help).
- E-reader: Bookeen, Kobo, Pocketbook, Sony, Tolino and many more (only limited: Kindle).
The file format PDF always displays a book page identically on any hardware. This makes PDF suitable for complex layouts such as those used in textbooks and reference books (images, tables, columns, footnotes). Unfortunately, on the small screens of e-readers or smartphones, PDFs are rather annoying, requiring too much scrolling.
This eBook uses Watermark-DRM, a „soft” copy protection. This means that there are no technical restrictions to prevent illegal distribution. However, there is a personalised watermark embedded in the eBook that can be used to identify the purchaser of the eBook in the event of misuse and to provide evidence for legal purposes.
For more information, see our eBook Help page.