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1. |  By: Tom Stuart Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Publication Date: 31-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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2. |  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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3. |  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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4. |  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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5. |  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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6. |  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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7. |  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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8. |  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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9. |  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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10. |  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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11. |  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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12. |  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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13. |  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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14. |  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.
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15. |  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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16. |  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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17. |  By: Smarajit Ghosh Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 14-DEC-2005 Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Signals and Systems
Signals and Systems provides comprehensive coverage of all topics within the signals and systems' paper offered to undergraduates of electrical and electronics engineering.
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18. |  Electric Power Transmission and Distribution By: S. Sivanagaraju; S. Satyanarayana Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 03-JUL-2008 Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Electric Power Transmission and Distribution
Electric Power Transmission and Distribution is a comprehensive text, designed for undergraduate courses in power systems and transmission and distribution. Written in a simple, easy-to-understand manner, this book introduces the reader to electrical, mechanical and economic aspects of the design and construction of electric power transmission and distribution systems. Some key features of the book include a comprehensive chapter on voltage control; in-depth coverage on transmission-line parameters, performance of short, medium and long transmission lines; exclusive chapters on substations...
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19. |  Power System Operation and Control By: S. Sivanagaraju; G. Sreenivasan Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 20-JUL-2009 Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Power System Operation and Control
Power System Operation and Control is a comprehensive text designed for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in electrical engineering. This book aims to meet the requirements of electrical engineering students of universities all over India. This text is written in a simple and easy-to-understand manner and is valuable both as a textbook as well as a reference book for engineering students and practicing engineers.
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20. |  Electromagnetic Field Theory and Transmission Lines By: G. S. N. Raju Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 05-JUN-2006 Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Electromagnetic Field Theory and Transmission Lines
Electromagnetic Field Theory and Transmission Lines is an ideal textbook for a single semester, first course on Electromagnetic Field Theory (EMFT) at the undergraduate level. This book uses plain and simple English, diagrammatic representations and real life examples to explain the fundamental concepts, notations, representation and principles that govern the field of EMFT. The chapters cover every aspect of EMFT from electrostatics to advanced topics dealing with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), EMC standards and design methods for EMC. Careful and...
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