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1. |  By: Ezio Biglieri; Andrea J. Goldsmith; Larry J. Greenstein Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 30-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Principles of Cognitive Radio
Widely regarded as one of the most promising emerging technologies for driving the future development of wireless communications, cognitive radio has the potential to mitigate the problem of increasing radio spectrum scarcity through dynamic spectrum allocation. Drawing on fundamental elements of information theory, network theory, propagation, optimisation and signal processing, a team of leading experts present a systematic treatment of the core physical and networking principles of cognitive radio and explore key design considerations for the development of new cognitive radio systems....
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2. |  By: Mario Agio; Andrea Alù Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 31-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Optical Antennas
This consistent and systematic review of recent advances in optical antenna theory and practice brings together leading experts in the fields of electrical engineering, nano-optics and nano-photonics, physical chemistry and nanofabrication. Fundamental concepts and functionalities relevant to optical antennas are explained, together with key principles for optical antenna modelling, design and characterisation. Recognising the tremendous potential of this technology, practical applications are also outlined. Presenting a clear translation of the concepts of radio antenna design, near-field...
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3. |  Hilbert Space Methods in Signal Processing By: Rodney A. Kennedy; Parastoo Sadeghi Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 31-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Hilbert Space Methods in Signal Processing
This lively and accessible book describes the theory and applications of Hilbert spaces and also presents the history of the subject to reveal the ideas behind theorems and the human struggle that led to them. The authors begin by establishing the concept of 'countably infinite', which is central to the proper understanding of separable Hilbert spaces. Fundamental ideas such as convergence, completeness and dense sets are first demonstrated through simple familiar examples and then formalised. Having addressed fundamental topics in Hilbert spaces, the authors then go on to cover the theory...
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4. |  By: Mung Chiang Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 10-SEP-2012 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Networked Life
How does Google sell ad space and rank webpages? How does Netflix recommend movies and Amazon rank products? How can you influence people on Facebook and Twitter and can you really reach anyone in six steps? Why doesn't the Internet collapse under congestion and does it have an Achilles' heel? Why are you charged per gigabyte for mobile data and how can Skype and BitTorrent be free? How are cloud services so scalable and why is WiFi slower at hotspots than at home? Driven by twenty real-world questions about our networked lives, this book explores the technology behind the multi-trillion...
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5. |  By: Tom Stuart Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Publication Date: 24-MAY-2013 Insert Date: 24-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Understanding Computation Finally, you can learn computation theory and programming language design in an engaging, practical way. Understanding Computation explains theoretical computer science in a context you’ll recognize, helping you appreciate why these ideas matter and how they can inform your day-to-day programming....
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6. |  Future Trends in Microelectronics: Up the Nano Creek By: Serge Luryi; Jimmy Xu; Alex Zaslavsky Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 18-MAY-2007 Insert Date: 22-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Future Trends in Microelectronics: Up the Nano Creek
In this book leading profesionals in the semiconductor microelectronics field discuss the future evolution of their profession. The following are some of the questions discussed:
Does CMOS technology have a real problem?
Do transistors have to be smaller or just better and made of better materials?
What is to come after semiconductors?
Superconductors or molecular conductors?
Is bottom-up self-assembling the answer to the limitation of top-down lithography?
Is it time for Optics to become a force in computer evolution?
Quantum Computing, Spintronics?
Where is the...
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7. |  By: N. V. Ramana Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 26-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 14-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Power System Analysis
Power System Analysis is a comprehensive text designed for an undergraduate course in electrical engineering. Written in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, the book introduces the reader to power system network matrices and power system steady-state stability analysis. The book contains in-depth coverage of symmetrical fault analysis and unbalanced fault analysis; exclusive chapters on power flow studies; a comprehensive chapter on transient stability; precise explanation supported by suitable examples and is replete with objective questions and review questions.
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8. |  Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy By: S. Sivanagaraju; M. Balasubba Reddy; D. Srilatha Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 21-JUN-2010 Insert Date: 14-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy
Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy is a comprehensive text designed for undergraduate courses in electrical engineering. The text introduces the reader to the generation of electrical energy and then goes on to explain how this energy can be effectively utilized for various applications like welding, electric traction, illumination, and electrolysis. The detailed explanations of practical applications make this an ideal reference book both inside and outside the classroom.
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9. |  Hyperspectral Data Processing: Algorithm Design and Analysis By: Chein-I Chang Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 15-APR-2013 Insert Date: 13-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Hyperspectral Data Processing: Algorithm Design and Analysis
Hyperspectral Data Processing: Algorithm Design and Analysis is a culmination of the research conducted in the Remote Sensing Signal and Image Processing Laboratory (RSSIPL) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Specifically, it treats hyperspectral image processing and hyperspectral signal processing as separate subjects in two different categories. Most materials covered in this book can be used in conjunction with the author's first book, Hyperspectral Imaging: Techniques for Spectral Detection and Classification, without much overlap.
Many results in this book are either...
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10. |  Fiber Optical Parametric Amplifiers, Oscillators and Related Devices By: Michel E. Marhic Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 15-NOV-2007 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fiber Optical Parametric Amplifiers, Oscillators and Related Devices
This book, published in 2007, provides comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of OPAs and related devices, including fiber optical parametric oscillators (OPOs). After introducing the field, the theory and techniques behind all types of fiber OPAs are covered starting from first principles - topics include the scalar and vector OPA theory; the nonlinear Schrodinger equation; OPO theory; and quantum noise figure of fiber OPAs. Challenges of making fiber OPAs practical for a number of applications are discussed, and a survey of the state-of-the-art in feasibility demonstrations...
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11. |  Fast Analytical Techniques for Electrical and Electronic Circuits By: Vatché Vorpérian Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 23-MAY-2002 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fast Analytical Techniques for Electrical and Electronic Circuits
The only method of circuit analysis known to most engineers and students is nodal or loop analysis. Although this works well for obtaining numerical solutions, it is almost useless for obtaining analytical solutions in all but the simplest cases. In this unusual 2002 book, Vorpérian describes remarkable alternative techniques to solve, almost by inspection, complicated linear circuits in symbolic form and obtain meaningful analytical answers for any transfer function or impedance. Although not intended to replace traditional computer-based methods, these techniques provide engineers with a...
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12. |  Discrete Stochastic Processes and Optimal Filtering By: Jean-Claude Bertein; Roger Ceschi Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 25-MAY-2007 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Discrete Stochastic Processes and Optimal Filtering
Optimal filtering applied to stationary and non-stationary signals provides the most efficient means of dealing with problems arising from the extraction of noise signals. Moreover, it is a fundamental feature in a range of applications, such as in navigation in aerospace and aeronautics, filter processing in the telecommunications industry, etc. This book provides a comprehensive overview of this area, discussing random and Gaussian vectors, outlining the results necessary for the creation of Wiener and adaptive filters used for stationary signals, as well as examining Kalman filters...
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13. |  Cooperating Embedded Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks By: Michel Banatre; Pedro Jose Marron; Anibal Ollero; Adam Wolisz Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 04-APR-2008 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Cooperating Embedded Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks
A number of different system concepts have become apparent in the broader context of embedded systems over the past few years. Whilst there are some differences between these, this book argues that in fact there is much they share in common, particularly the important notions of control, heterogenity, wireless communication, dynamics/ad hoc nature and cost.
The first part of the book covers cooperating object applications and the currently available application scenarios, such as control and automation, healthcare, and security and surveillance. The second part discusses paradigms for...
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14. |  By: Juha Salmelin; Esa Metsala Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 07-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Mobile Backhaul
Comprehensive coverage of IP/MPLS/Ethernet backhaul technologies and solutions for 3GPP mobile network systems such as LTE, HSPA and GPRS
Focusing on backhaul from a radio network viewpoint, Mobile Backhaul combines perspectives on mobile networks and transport network technologies, focusing on mobile backhaul specific functionalities, which are essential in building modern cost efficient packet networks for mobile systems, IP, MPLS and Carrier Ethernet. The key functions required for this process, Synchronization, Resiliency, Quality of Service and Security, are also explained. The...
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15. |  Predictive Control of Power Converters and Electrical Drives By: Jose Rodriguez; Patricio Cortes Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 30-APR-2012 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Predictive Control of Power Converters and Electrical Drives
Describes the general principles and current research into Model Predictive Control (MPC); the most up-to-date control method for power converters and drives
The book starts with an introduction to the subject before the first chapter on classical control methods for power converters and drives. This covers classical converter control methods and classical electrical drives control methods. The next chapter on Model predictive control first looks at predictive control methods for power converters and drives and presents the basic principles of MPC. It then looks at MPC for power...
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16. |  High Performance Control of AC Drives with Matlab / Simulink Models By: Haitham Abu-Rub; Atif Iqbal; Jaroslaw Guzinski Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 30-APR-2012 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: High Performance Control of AC Drives with Matlab / Simulink Models
A comprehensive guide to understanding AC machines with exhaustive simulation models to practice design and control
Nearly seventy percent of the electricity generated worldwide is used by electrical motors. Worldwide, huge research efforts are being made to develop commercially viable three- and multi-phase motor drive systems that are economically and technically feasible.
Focusing on the most popular AC machines used in industry - induction machine and permanent magnet synchronous machine - this book illustrates advanced control techniques and topologies in practice and recently...
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17. |  Silicon Photonics: Fundamentals and Devices By: M. Jamal Deen; Prasanta Kumar Basu Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 30-APR-2012 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Silicon Photonics: Fundamentals and Devices
The creation of affordable high speed optical communications using standard semiconductor manufacturing technology is a principal aim of silicon photonics research. This would involve replacing copper connections with optical fibres or waveguides, and electrons with photons. With applications such as telecommunications and information processing, light detection, spectroscopy, holography and robotics, silicon photonics has the potential to revolutionise electronic-only systems. Providing an overview of the physics, technology and device operation of photonic devices using exclusively...
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18. |  By: Javad Fouladgar Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 27-MAR-2012 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Electrothermics
This book concerns the analysis and design of induction heating of poor electrical conduction materials.
Some innovating applications such as inductive plasma installation or transformers, thermo inductive non-destructive testing and carbon-reinforced composite materials heating are studied. Analytical, semi-analytical and numerical models are combined to obtain the best modeling technique for each case. Each model has been tested with experimental results and validated. The principal aspects of a computational package to solve these kinds of coupled problems are described.
In the...
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19. |  Electricity Production from Renewables Energies By: Benoît Robyns; Arnaud Davigny; Bruno François; Antoine Henneton; Jonathan Sprooten Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 01-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Electricity Production from Renewables Energies
Energy and environmental issues have caused a marked increase in electricity production from renewable energy sources since the beginning of the 21st Century. The concept of sustainable development and concern for future generations challenge us every day to produce new technologies for energy production, and new patterns of use for these energies. Their rapid emergence can make the understanding and therefore the perception of these new technologies difficult. This book aims to contribute to a better understanding of the new electricity generation technologies by addressing a diverse...
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20. |  Algorithms and Protocols for Wireless, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 10-NOV-2008 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Algorithms and Protocols for Wireless, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
Learn the fundamental algorithms and protocols for wireless and mobile ad hoc networks
Advances in wireless networking and mobile communication technologies, coupled with the proliferation of portable computers, have led to development efforts for wireless and mobile ad hoc networks. This book focuses on several aspects of wireless ad hoc networks, particularly algorithmic methods and distributed computing with mobility and computation capabilities. It covers everything readers need to build a foundation for the design of future mobile ad hoc networks:
Establishing an efficient...
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