Communications engineering / telecommunications Books

Book SynopsisBottlenecks in signal distribution systems are becoming more serious and set a limit on achievable speeds. This book examines methods to optimize performance, featuring a detailed discussion of a taxonomy of problem formulation.Table of ContentsInterconnect Models. Device Models. Interconnect Analysis. Inductance and Inductive Coupling for On-chip Interconnect. Synthesis: Overview and Static Topology Optimization. Global Routing Topology Synthesis. Optimization of Multi-Source Nets. Timing Driven Maze Routing.

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Book SynopsisOptical Scanning involves the reading of a pattern of spatial information and transforming the read document or image into a signal for electronic processing. For example, in order to record a photograph on a computer disk one must first scan it. This book discusses about this topic.Trade Review"It will be of interest to graduate students as well as researchers and engineers." (Optik 117, 2006)Table of ContentsPreface xi 1 INTRODUCTION-TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW AND UNIFYING PRINCIPLES 1 1.1 Optical Scanning Characteristics and Disciplines 1 1.2 Active and Passive Scanning 3 1.3 Input, Output, and Remote Sensing Systems 8 1.4 Optical and Resolution Invariants; Optical Transfer 9 1.5 System Architecture 12 2 SCANNING THEORY AND PROCESSES 19 2.1 The Point Spread Function and Its Convolution 19 2.2 Quantized or Digitized Scan 27 2.3 Gaussian Beam Propagation 31 2.4 Scanned Quality Criteria and the Modulation Transfer Function 37 3 SCANNED RESOLUTION 45 3.1 Influence and Significance of Scanned Resolution 45 3.2 Aperture Shape Factor 50 3.3 The Resolution Equation, the Resolution Invariant, and Beam Propagation 54 3.4 Augmented Resolution 56 3.5 Resolution in Passive and Remote Sensing Systems 61 4 SCANNER DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES 63 4.1 Scanner Technology Organization 63 4.2 High-Inertia Scanning 65 4.3 Rotating Polygons 65 4.4 Holographic Scanners 85 4.5 Oscillatory (Vibrational) Scanners 100 4.6 Scanner-Lens Relationships 108 4.7 Low-Inertia Scanning 112 4.8 Acoustooptic Scanners 113 4.9 Electrooptic (Gradient) Scanners 124 4.10 Agile Beam Steering 128 5 CONTROL OF SCANNER BEAM MISPLACEMENT 147 5.1 Cross-Scan Error and Its Correction 148 5.2 The Ghost Image and Its Elimination 155 6 SUMMARY-MAJOR SCANNER CHARACTERISTICS 161 6.1 Comparison of Major Scanner Types 164 References 169 Index 179

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Book SynopsisMagnetic recording technology has very wide applications in numerous industries. Prominent among these are applications in the computer and recording industries. Beginning with the fundamentals of magnetism, this book discusses all aspects of magnetic recording.Table of ContentsParamagnetism and Ferromagnetism. Antiferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism. Crystalline Anisotropy and Magnetostriction. Domains in Thin Films and Processing of Thin Films. Magnetic Recording Systems. Magnetoresistive and Giant Magnetoresistive Heads. Magnetic Recording Media. List of Abbreviations and Symbols. Appendices. Solutions to Problems. Index.

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Book SynopsisA collection of work from top researchers in the field, this book covers all aspects of self-similar network traffic. Readers will gain a better understanding of these networks through a broad introduction to the topic, as well as suggestions for future research.Trade Review"The primary objective of the book is to present a comprehensive yet cohesive account of some of the principal developments..." (IEE Signal Processing, Vol. 18, No. 1, January 2001)Table of ContentsSelf-Similar Network Traffic: An Overview (K. Park & W. Willinger). Wavelets for the Analysis, Estimation, and Synthesis of Scaling Data (P. Abry, et al.). Simulations with Heavy-Tailed Workloads (M. Crovella & L. Lipsky). Queueing Behavior Under Fractional Brownian Traffic (I. Norros). Heavy Load Queueing Analysis with LRD On/Off Sources (F. Brichet, et al.). The Single Server Queue: Heavy Tails and Heavy Traffic (O. Boxma & J. Cohen). Fluid Queues, On/Off Processes, and Teletraffic Modeling with Highly Variable and Correlated Inputs (S. Resnick & G. Samorodnitsky). Bounds on the Buffer Occupancy Probability with Self-Similar Input Traffic (N. Likhanov). Buffer Asymptotics for M/G/ Input Processes (A. Makowski & M. Parulekar). Asymptotic Analysis of Queues with Subexponential Arrival Processes (P. Jelenkovi). Traffic and Queueing from an Unbounded Set of Independent Memoryless On/Off Sources (P. Jacquet). Long-Range Dependence and Queueing Effects for VBR Video (D. Heyman & T. Lakshman). Analysis of Transient Loss Performance Impact of Long-Range Dependence in Network Traffic (G.-L. Li & V. Li). The Protocol Stack and Its Modulating Effect on Self-Similar Traffic (K. Park, et al.). Characteristics of TCP Connection Arrivals (A. Feldmann). Engineering for Quality of Service (J. Roberts). Network Design and Control Using On/Off and Multilevel Source Traffic Models with Heavy-Tailed Distributions (N. Duffield & W. Whitt). Congestion Control for Self-Similar Network Traffic (T. Tuan & K. Park). Quality of Service Provisioning for Long-Range-Dependent Real-Time Traffic (A. Adas & A. Mukherjhee). Toward an Improved Understanding of Network Traffic Dynamics (R. Riedi & W. Willinger). Future Directions and Open Problems in Performance Evaluation and Control of Self-Similar Network Traffic (K. Park). Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the interdisciplinary field of solid electrodynamics and its applications in superconductor and microwave technologies. It gives scientists and engineers the foundation necessary to deal with theoretical and applied electromagnetics, continuum mechanics, applied superconductivity, high-speed electronic circuit design, microwave engineering and transducer technology.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Classical Electrodynamics. Continuum Electrodynamics of Deformable Solids. Electrodynamics of Superconductors in Weak Fields. Electrodynamics of Superconductors in Strong Fields. Electrodynamics of Josephson Junctions and Circuits. Electromagnetic Analysis of Transmission Lines and Waveguide. Electrodynamics of Deformable Superconductors. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Communication Networks is a quantitative text that focuses on the real issues behind serious modeling and analysis of communications networks. The author covers all the necessary mathematics and theory in order for students to understand the tools that optimize computer networks today.Trade Review"This book provides valuable information on the application of analytical techniques to model communication networks." (Computing Reviews, February 29, 2008)Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Review of Elementary Probability Theory. 1.1 Sample space, events and probabilities. 1.2 Random variables. 1.3 Cumulative distribution functions, expectation and moment generating functions. 1.4 Discretely distributed random variables. 1.5 Continuously distributed random variables. 1.6 Some useful inequalities. 1.7 Joint distribution functions. 1.8 Conditional expectation. 1.9 Independent random variables. 1.10 Conditional independence. 1.11 A law of large numbers. 1.12 First order autoregressive estimators. 1.13 Measures of separation between distributions. 1.14 Statistical confidence. 1.15 Deciding between two alternative claims. Problems. 2. Markov Chains. 2.1 Memoryless property of the exponential distribution. 2.2 Finite dimensional distributions and stationarity. 2.3 The Poisson (counting) process on R+. 2.4 Continuous-time, time-homogeneous, Markov processes with countable. state-space. Markov chain. 2.5 Birth-death Markov chains. 2.6 Modeling time-series data using a Markov chain. 2.7 Simulating a Markov chain. 2.8 Overview of discrete-time Markov chains. 2.9 Martingales adapted to discrete-time Markov chains. Problems. 3. Introduction to Queueing Theory. 3.1 Arrivals, departures and queue occupancy. 3.2 Lossless queues. 3.3 A queue described by an underlying Markov chain. 3.4 Stationary queues. 3.5 Erlang's blocking formula for the M/M/K/K queue. 3.6 Overview of discrete-time queues. Problems. 4. Local Multiplexing. 4.1 Internet router architecture. 4.2 Token (leaky) buckets for packet-traffic regulation. 4.3 Multiplexing flows of variable-length packets. 4.4 Service curves. 4.5 Connection multiplexing on a single trunk. 4.6 A game-theoretic framework for multiplexing packet flows. 4.7 Discussion: local medium access control of a single wireless channel. Problems. 5. Queueing networks with static routing. 5.1 Loss Networks. 5.2 Stable open networks of queues. Problems. 6. Dynamic Routing and Routing with Incentives. 6.1 General routing issues. 6.2 Unconstrained optimization. 6.3 Revenue maximization for loss networks. 6.4 Constrained optimization and duality. 6.5 A distributed pricing and resource management framework. 6.6 Discussion: joint scheduling and routing in multihop wireless networks. 6.7 Multipath load balancing. Problems. 7. Peer-to-Peer File Sharing with Incentives. 7.1 Summary of query resolution. 7.2 Unstructured query resolution. forwarding. 7.3 Structured query resolution. 7.4 Discussion: security issues. 7.5 Incentives for cooperation when downloading. Problems. References. Appendix A: Additional Background on Routing. A.1 Network graph terminology. A.2 Link-state algorithms. A.3 The Bellman-Ford approach. Appendix B: Solutions or References for Selected Problems. References.

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Book SynopsisHaykin and Van Veen have designed Signals and Systems to be appropriate for both one- and two-semester sophomore-junior versions of the Signals and Systems course. The book''s integrated, balanced treatment of continuous- and discrete-time forms of signals and systems is both a reflection of the topics'' real roles in engineering practice and a clear, practical way of introducing the large range of topics covered by the course. Already known for its extensive example and problem sets, the Second Edition has added even more examples and problems. All chapters have been revised to improve clarity and organization.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Time-Domain Representations of Linear Time-Invariant Systems. Chapter 3. Fourier Representations of Signals and Linear Time Invariant Systems. Chapter 4. Applications of Fourier Representations to Mixed Signal Classes. Chapter 5. Application to Communication Systems. Chapter 6. Representing Signals by Using Continuous-Time Complex Exponentials: The Laplace Transform. Chapter 7. Representing Signals by Using Discrete-Time Complex Exponentials: The z-Transform. Chapter 8. Application to Filters and Equalizers. Chapter 9. Application to Linear Feedback Systems. Chapter 10. Epilogue. Appendix A: Selected Mathematical Identities. Appendix B: Partial-Fraction Expansions. Appendix C: Tables of Fourier Representations and Properties. Appendix D: Tables of Laplace Transforms and Properties. Appendix E: Tables of z-Transforms and Properties. Appendix F: Introduction to MATLAB. Index.

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Book SynopsisA complete, one-stop reference on the state of the art of unsupervised adaptive filtering While unsupervised adaptive filtering has its roots in the 1960s, more recent advances in signal processing, information theory, imaging, and remote sensing have made this a hot area for research in several diverse fields.Table of ContentsContributors vii Preface xi 1 Introduction 1Simon Haykin 1.1 Why Adaptive Filtering? 1 1.2 Supervised and Unsupervised Forms of Adaptive Filtering 2 1.3 Two Important Unsupervised Signal-Processing Tasks 3 1.4 Three Fundamental Approaches to Unsupervised Adaptive Filtering 6 1.5 Organization of Volume II 10 References 11 2 The Core of FSE-CMA Behavior Theory 13C. R. Johnson, Jr., P. Schniter, I. Fijalkow, L. Tong, J. D. Behm, M. G. Larimore, D. R. Brown, R. A. Casas, T. J. Endres, S. Lambotharan, A. Touzni, H. H. Zeng, M. Green, and J. R. Treichler 2.1 Introduction 14 2.2 MMSE Equalization and LMS 22 2.3 The CM Criterion and CMA 41 2.4 CMA-Adapted-Equalizer Design Issues with Illustrative Examples 75 2.5 Case Studies 89 2.6 Conclusions 106 References 108 3 Relationships between Blind Deconvolution and Blind Source Separation 113Scott C. Douglas and Simon Haykin 3.1 Introduction 113 3.2 Problem Descriptions 117 3.3 Algorithmic Relationships 122 3.4 Structural Relationships 129 3.5 Extensions 140 3.6 Conclusions 142 References 142 4 Blind Separation of Independent Sources Based on Multiuser Kurtosis Optimization Criteria 147Constantinos B. Papadias 4.1 Introduction 148 4.2 Problem Formulation and Assumptions 150 4.3 Review: The Single-User Equalization Problem 154 4.4 Necessary and Su½cient Conditions for BSS 160 4.5 Unconstrained Criteria: The MU-CM Approach 162 4.6 Constrained Criteria: The MUK Approach 165 4.7 Numerical Examples 171 4.8 Conclusions 175 References 176 Index 181

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive introduction to ICA for students and practitioners Independent Component Analysis (ICA) is one of the most exciting new topics in fields such as neural networks, advanced statistics, and signal processing.Trade Review"...researchers...introduce independent component analysis as a statistical and computational technique for revealing hidden factors that underlie sets of random variables, measurements, or signals." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. MATHEMATICAL PRELIMINARIES. Random Vectors and Independence. Gradients and Optimization Methods. Estimation Theory. Information Theory. Principal Component Analysis and Whitening. BASIC INDEPENDENT COMPONENT ANALYSIS. What is Independent Component Analysis? ICA by Maximization of Nongaussianity. ICA by Maximum Likelihood Estimation. ICA by Minimization of Mutual Information. ICA by Tensorial Methods. ICA by Nonlinear Decorrelation and Nonlinear PCA. Practical Considerations. Overview and Comparison of Basic ICA Methods. EXTENSIONS AND RELATED METHODS. Noisy ICA. ICA with Overcomplete Bases. Nonlinear ICA. Methods using Time Structure. Convolutive Mixtures and Blind Deconvolution. Other Extensions. APPLICATIONS OF ICA. Feature Extraction by ICA. Brain Imaging Applications. Telecommunications. Other Applications. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisA Local Area Network (LAN) is a network usually within a single office or building that links desktop computers with each other and with peripherals such as servers and printers. The interconnect is the electrical and functional association of two different services. This work concerns these areas.Table of ContentsPreface A Note from the COST253 Chariman Acronyms Figures Tables Contributors 1. Introduction Evolution of Satellite Communications EU Initiatives in Satellite Communications Operating Frequency Technical Considerations Objectives and Activities of COST253 Outline of Contents 2. Appropriate Traffic Generators for the Simulation of Services Supported by Non-GEO Constellation Source Traffic Parameters and Descriptors Quality of Service Parameters ATM Service Categories Statistical Behaviour of Traffic Sources Influences of Traffic Characteristics Source Models Geographic Traffic Models 3. Transmission Schemes Modulation Techniques Coding Techniques Synchronisation Catching Co-Channel Interference Chapter Summary and Perspectives 4. Networking LAN Interconnection Resource Control Congestion Control Multicast Reliability Security Security Infrastructure Conclusions 5. Evaluation Tools An Overview of Network Simulators LeoSim: A Simulator for Routing GaliLEO: A Framework for Joint Expertise CONSIM(TM) : A Complementary Tool for Reliability AristoteLEO SEESAWS: An Ambitious Concept 6. TCP/IP Over Satellite Transmission Control Protocol The Effects of Satellite Networks on TCP Performance Simulation Analysis Fixed - Mobile Convergence Further Research and Conclusions Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisThis edition includes IP (Internet Protocol), which enables Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) segments to travel between different networks. It presents key formulas describing traffic and queueing behaviour and offers practical examples for the design of networks.Trade Review"[the authors] introduce the design and performance issues surrounding Internet Protocol and Asynchronous Transfer Mode." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)Table of ContentsINTRODUCTORY TOPICS 1 An Introduction to the Technologies of IP and ATM 2 Traffic Issues and Solutions 3 Teletraffic engineering 4 Performance evaluation 5 Fundamentals of Simulation 6 Traffic Models ATM QUEUEING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL 7 Basic Cell Switching 8 Cell scale queuing 9 Burst scale queuing 10 Connection admission control 11 Usage parameter control 11 Dimensioning 12 Priority control IP PERFORMANCE AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 13 Basic packet queuing 14 Resource reservation 15 IP buffer management 16 Self-similar traffic References Index

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Book SynopsisProvides a thorough and accessible introduction to the fast-growing area of multirate digital signal processing covering both the fundamental theory and the practical applications. The key characteristic of multirate algorithms is their high computational efficiency, and hence their increasing implementation in a range of applications from digital audio broadcasting to multi-carrier data transmission and subband speech coding. This book gives a comprehensive analysis of the subject and features include: * A summary of the key properties of those filters which employ multirate techniques including cascaded multirate filters, multirate complementary filters, and interpolated FIR filters * An assessment of the properties of various digital filter banks, such as quadratur mirror, parunitary, biorthogonal, modulated, polyphase, and multicomplementary filter banks * Design methodologies for multirate filters and filter banks * An examinatioTrade Review"... an accessible introduction for advanced students in electronics and computer science.", , , The Electronics and Computer Magazine#Table of ContentsSampling Rate Conversion. FIR Filters. Design of FIR Filters. Decimation and Interpolation. Multirate Filters. Two-Channel Filter Banks. Uniform M-Channel Filter Banks. Filter Banks with Polyphase Structure. Octave Filter Banks and Wavelets. Applications. Appendices. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisNeural networks consist of interconnected groups of neurons which function as processing units and aim to reconstruct the operation of the human brain.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Fundamentals. Network Architectures for Prediction. Activation Functions Used in Neural Networks. Recurrent Neural Networks Architectures. Neural Networks as Nonlinear Adaptive Filters. Stability Issues in RNN Architectures. Data-Reusing Adaptive Learning Algorithms. A Class of Normalised Algorithms for Online Training of Recurrent Neural Networks. Convergence of Online Learning Algorithms in Neural Networks. Some Practical Considerations of Predictability and Learning Algorithms for Various Signals. Exploiting Inherent Relationships Between Parameters in Recurrent Neural Networks. Appendix A: The O Notation and Vector and Matrix Differentiation. Appendix B: Concepts from the Approximation Theory. Appendix C: Complex Sigmoid Activation Functions, Holomorphic Mappings and Modular Groups. Appendix D: Learning Algorithms for RNNs. Appendix E: Terminology Used in the Field of Neural Networks. Appendix F: On the A Posteriori Approach in Science and Engineering. Appendix G: Contraction Mapping Theorems. Appendix H: Linear GAS Relaxation. Appendix I: The Main Notions in Stability Theory. Appendix J: Deasonsonalising Time Series. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisSDL (Specification and Description Language) is a modern, high-level programming language intended for the description of complex, event-driven, real-time and communicating systems. SDL was originally designed to describe performance-critical, real-time systems with precision and accuracy, and, if used correctly, it can significantly enhance the performance of system designs. This text is unique in the integration between performance and design issues, describing the specific problems encountered when specifying, designing and implementing communication systems with SDL, and offers experience-based advice and solutions. Other topics covered include * Navigating through complex design processes * Strategies for deriving efficient implementations from SDL descriptions * The latest version of SDL, SDL-2000 Systems Engineering with SDL also includes a CD-ROM containing a demonstration version of Telelogic''s SDL design suite Trade Review"This practical guide to the design and implementation of communications systems and distributed applications aims to nip... [performance problems which lead to project failure]...in the bud." (SciTech Book News Vol. 25, No. 2 June 2001)Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. Integration of Performance Aspects in the Development Process. Design and Implementation of Communicating Systems. System Development with SDL. Implementing SDL. Performance Engineering in the Context of SDL. Final Remarks. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the practicalities of secure voice communication management. The author discusses various communication mediums, highlighting their technical aspects and their security risks. Readers will also find solutions to the problems facing the security systems designer, buyer, or manager.Trade Review"...well-written and accessible..." (Electronics Communication Engineering Journal, December 2002)Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgement Glossary Acronyms and Abbreviations 1. Threats and Solutions The Technical Threats to Communications Security Authentication Confidentiality Integrity Availability Compromising Emanation/Tempest Threats 2. An Introduction to Encryption and Security Management Analogue Scrambling Algorithms Goodbye DES, Hello DES Fundamentals in Key Management Evaluating Encryption Equipment 3. Voice Security in Military Applications Analogue Encryption of Naval Long range, HF Radio Communications Stand-alone Digital Cipher Units in Land-based Operations Radio Integrated Cipher Module 4. Telephone Security Specific Threats to Telephone Operations Network Technologies Telephone Security Solutions Key and Access Management Network Implementation Key Distribution Summary 5. Secure GSM Systems The Basic GSM Architecture Standard GSM Secuirty Features Custom Security for GSM Users Key Management and Tools GRPS General Packet Radio Systems 6. Security in Private VHF/UHF Radio Networks Applications and Features Threats Countermeasures Communications Network Design and Architecture Hardware Components and Functions Security and Key Management Other Security Features 7. Electronic Protection Measures - Frequency Hopping Electronic Warfare (EW) Electronic Protection Measures (EPM) Military Applications Network Architecture and Management Characteristics of Frequency Hopping Networks Key/Data Management and Tools Hardware components 8. Link and Bulk Encryption Basic Technology of Link Encryption The Ciphering Process Cryptographic Parameters Key and Network Management Military Link Security 9. Secure Fax Networks Basic Facsimile Technology Manual/Automatic Key Selection Network Architecture Key Management and Tools Fax Over Satellite Links 10. PC Security Security Threats and Risks Implementation of Solutions Access Protection Boot-up Protection by On-Board Hardware with Smart Card LAN Security Model Application of PC Security System Administration 11. Secure E-mail The E-mail Scenario Threats Type and Motivation of Attackers Methods of Attack Countermeasures Guidelines for E-mail Security 12. Secure Virtual Private Networks Scenario Definition VPN Protocols Packet Header Formats Security Association List Tunnel Table Routing Tables Packet Filtering Threats and Countermeasures Attacks within the Public Network 13. Military Data Communication Applications Data Terminals and their Operating Features Technical Parameters Security Management Key Management Combat Packet Data Networks 14. Managment, Support and Training Environments of Security Management Infrastructure and Planning Operational Hierarchies Training Customer Support Troubleshooting References Index

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Book SynopsisPuts a wealth of speech analysis tools at your fingertips and allows the reader to gain good intuitive sense of how modern speech coders work. Covers all the basic approaches found in speech coding and describes the algorithms in both simple parametric terms and complete equation form. The book is packed with exercises and projects for hands-on experimentation with algorithms. Plus, the accompanying user-friendly, graphical interface software helps to develop a practical, intuitive sense of how modern speech coders work.Table of ContentsDSPLAB: The DSP Laboratory Software. Quantization: PCM and APCM. Waveform Coding with Fixed Prediction. Pitch-excited Linear Predictive Vocoder. Waveform Coding with Adaptive Prediction. Analysis-by-Synthesis LPC. Subband Coding. Projects. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis 2nd edition explores the increasingly important area of mobile data access. In addition, it shows how eBusiness is evolving and how technology can be progressively used to build more sophisticated solutions.Trade Reviewthis is required reading from anyone who tries to keep up with all the developments in this fast moving world." (Teleworker, March 2001) "...an excellent undergraduate textbook for introductory courses in electronic commerce...the authors deftly juggle in providing technical knowledge to both professional and general audience...I have to applaud their success in maintaining a balance..." (Telematics and Informatics, Vol.19, 2002)Table of ContentsDedication ix Preface xi About the Authors xiv Acknowledgements xv 1 Electronic Trade 1 2 The Electronic Marketplace 17 3 The Electronic Shop 39 4 Payments, Credit and Invoicing 57 5 Trust and Security 97 6 Integration 115 7 Supply Chain 137 8 Setting Up Shop 163 9 Putting the ‘e’ into your business 177 10 Underlying Technologies and Standards 195 11 mBusiness 255 12 Who is going to Make Money out of All of this and How? 277 Appendix 1 Case Studies 289 Appendix 2 The Gods of Technology 295 Appendix 3 Glossary 309 Bibliography 331 Index 333

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Book SynopsisTo learn more about designing analog integrated circuits (ICs) at microwave frequencies using GaAs materials, turn to this text and reference. It addresses GaAs MESFET-based IC processing. Describes the newfound ability to apply silicon analog design techniques to reliable GaAs materials and devices which, until now, was only available through technical papers scattered throughout hundred of articles in dozens of professional journals.Table of ContentsOverview (R. Goyal). Integrated-Circuit Processing Technology (V. Gudimetla). MESFET Design and Modeling (T.-h. Chen). Schottky Diode and Passive Components (T.-h. Chen). Basic Building Blocks (D. Estreich). Wideband Amplifiers (D. Estreich). Operational Amplifiers (L. Larson). Mixers and Oscillators (P. Philippe). Data Conversion Circuits (P. Allen & C. Breevoort). Synthesis of Linearized Conductance Functions (D. Haigh & C. Toumazou). Index.

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Book SynopsisBridging the gap between theory and practice, it clarifies important phenomena in photorefractive media and shows how to apply these phenomena in actual situations.Table of ContentsElectromagnetic Waves in Crystals. Electromagnetic Propagation in Periodic Media. Photorefractive Effects. Wave Mixing in Photorefractive Media. Photorefractive Resonators. Photorefractive Phase Conjugators. Diffraction Properties of Gratings in Photorefractive Media. Volume Holograms and Planar Holograms. Phase Conjugate Interferometry. Optical Computing. Other Applications. Higher Order Photo-Induced Gratings. Appendices. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis book responds to the dramatic growth in digital signal processing (DSP) over the past decade. While its focal point is signal modeling, the book integrates and explores the relationships of signal modeling to the important problems of optimal filtering, spectral estimation, and adaptive filtering.Table of ContentsBackground. Discrete-Time Random Processes. Signal Modeling. The Levinson Recursion. Lattice Filters. Wiener Filtering. Spectrum Estimation. Adaptive Filtering. Appendix. Table of Symbols. Index.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in communications technology continue to accelerate.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Purpose and Scope of the Book. Introduction. Telecommunications Systems: An Overview. Some Common Interruptions. Basic Principles of Disaster Management. Designing for Disaster. Service Recovery. Options for Disaster Recovery. Telecommunications Systems and their Vulnerability. Safety Considerations. Legal Issues in Disaster Management. Case Studies. Conclusion. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Transistors. Appendix B: Troubleshooting Logic Circuits. Appendix C: Troubleshooting FETs and MOSFETs. Appendix D: How to Present Data for QoS Figures. Appendix E: Paralleling of Broadcasting Transmitters. Appendix F: Financial Turnaround at a TV Tube Maker. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisObject--oriented (OO) technology is an integral part of computer communications and multimedia service provisioning. Covering all areas related to OO programming in telecommunications applications, this book offers both theoretical and practical aspects of OO technology.Trade Review"...it is true that a book of this type may force the reader into an ocean of alphabet soup in acronyms...the first two sections are readable with little effort...target audience is engineers and managers...as well as researchers in the particular area..." (New Books and Multimedia, www.comsoc.org, November/December 2000)Table of ContentsPreface. Contributors. Acronyms and Abbreviations. PART I: The Need for Advanced Software Technologies in Telecommunication Networks. Chapter 1: Networks and Telecommunications Software Evolution (G. Mamais, A. Papadakis, M. Perdikeas, I. Venieris.) 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 A Unifying Perspective of Networking Technologies. 1.3 Telecommunication Networks Technologies. 1.4 Internet Software Technologies. References. Chapter 2: Future Trends in Telecommunications Software Technologies (F. Chatzipapadopoulos, M. Perdikeas, I. Venieris). 2.1 Software in Telecommunication Environments. 2.2 The Role of Services in Telecommunications. 2.3 The Role of Services in Computer Networks. 2.4 Relative Pros and Cons of the Telecommunication Networks Approach. 2.5 Historical Practices that Underpinned Differentiation. 2.6 An Academic Perspective. 2.7 Computer Networks Revised. 2.8 Telecommunications Revised. 2.9 Future Trends and Enabling Technologies. References. PART II: Enabling Software Technologies. Chapter 3: Object Oriented Design Methodologies (G. Mamais, M. Perdikeas, I. Venieris). 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 General Principles of Object Orientation. 3.3 Object Oriented Methodologies. 3.4 Object Oriented Approaches in Telecommunications Software. 3.5 Network Management and Service Engineering. References. Chapter 4: Distributed Object Technology (S. Choy, G. De Zen, O. Pyrovolakis). 4.1 General Principles. 4.2 Distributed Object Architectures. 4.3 Distributed Object Technology in Telecommunications. References. Chapter 5: Machine Independent Code (F. Chatzipapadopoulos, M. Perdikeas, I. Venieris). 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Java. 5.3 Scripting Languages. 5.4 The Standard for Coding Multimedia Presentations - MHEG. References. Chapter 6: Agents (T. Magedanz, M. Perdikeas, I. Venieris). 6.1 General Principles of Software Agents. 6.2 Agent Standards. 6.3 Mobile Agent Platforms. 6.4 Mobile Agents in Telecommunications. References. PART III: Case Study: Distributed Intelligent Broadband Network. Chapter 7: Evolution towards a Distributed Intelligent Broadband Network (T. Magedanz, I. Venieris, F. Zizza). 7.1 Basic Intelligent Network Principles. 7.2 Intelligent Broadband Network. 7.3 Distributed Intelligent Broadband Network. 7.4 Need for Interworking with Conventional IN/B-IN. 7.5 Overview of Part III. References. Chapter 8: Architecture of the Distributed Intelligent Broadband Network (M. Breugst, L. Faglia, O. Pyrovolakis). 8.1 Introducing Advanced Software Technologies in the Distributed Intelligent Broadband Network. 8.2 The Distributed Intelligent Broadband Network Reference Architecture. 8.3 Extending IN Design Methodology for the DIBN. 8.4 The Physical Elements. References. Chapter 9: Deployment of DOT/MAT Technology into the Distributed Intelligent Broadband Network (F. Chatzipapadopoulos, S. Choy, I. Venieris, F. Zizza). 9.1 What CORBA Offers to the DIBN Architecture. 9.2 The Communication Backbone. 9.3 Exploiting MAT Migration Facilities in the DIBN. 9.4 Service Creation Methodology and Framework. 9.5 Service Management Mechanisms and Procedures. 9.6 Designing and Implementing IN Network Elements within the DOT/MAT Environment. References. Chapter 10: Service Specification in the Distributed Intelligent Network (M. Breugst, G. Marino, M. Perdikeas). 10.1 Service Description Methodology: UML. 10.2 IMR Service. 10.3 BVT Service with Mobility Management Support. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Second Edition of this critically-acclaimed text continues the standard of excellence set in the first edition by providing a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of telecommunication networks without bogging you down in complex technical jargon or math. Although focusing on the basics, the book has been thoroughly updated with the latest advances in the field, including a new chapter on metropolitan area networks (MANs) and new sections on Mobile Fi, ZigBee and ultrawideband. You'll learn which choices are now available to an organization, how to evaluate them and how to develop strategies that achieve the best balance among cost, security and performance factors for voice, data, and image communication. Trade Review"…presents a very comprehensive treatment on the basic concepts of telecommunication without advanced mathematics." (IEEE Circuits & Devices Magazine, November/December 2006) "...the concepts learned from this book will be a strong foundation for advanced studies in telecommunications and business data communication." (Computing Reviews.com, January 13, 2006)Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1. Introductory Concepts. Chapter 2. Signals Convey Intelligence. Chapter 3. Quality of Services and Telecommunication Impairments. Chapter 4. Transmission and Switching: Cornerstones of a Network. Chapter 5. Transmission Aspects of Voice Telephony. Chapter 6. Digital Networks. Chapter 7. Signaling. Chapter 8. Local and Long-Distance Networks. Chapter 9. Concepts of Transmission Transport. Chapter 10. Data Communications. Chapter 11. Enterprise Networks I: Local Area Network. Chapter 12. Enterprise Networks II: Wide Area Networks. Chapter 13. Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs). Chapter 14. CCITT Signaling System No. 7. Chapter 15. Voice Over Packets in a Packet Network. Chapter 16. Television Transmission. Chapter 17. Community Antenna Television (Cable Television). Chapter 18. Cellular and PCS Radio Systems. Chapter 19. Advanced Broadband Digital Transport Formats. Chapter 20. Asynchronous Transfer Mode. Chapter 21. Network Management. Appendix A: Review of Fundamentals of Electrivity with Telecommunication Applications. Appendix B: A Review of Mathematics for Telecommunication Applications. Appendic C: Learning Decibles and Their Applications. Appendix D: Acronyms and Abbreviations. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Wiley Handbook of Science and Technology for Homeland Security is an essential and timely collection of resources designed to support the effective communication of homeland security research across all disciplines and institutional boundaries. Truly a unique work this 4 volume set focuses on the science behind safety, security, and recovery from both man-made and natural disasters has a broad scope and international focus. The Handbook: Educates researchers in the critical needs of the homeland security and intelligence communities and the potential contributions of their own disciplines Emphasizes the role of fundamental science in creating novel technological solutions Details the international dimensions of homeland security and counterterrorism research Provides guidance on technology diffusion from the laboratory to the field Supports cross-disciplinary dialogue in this field between operational, R&D and consuTable of Contents1 INTRODUCTORY AND OVERVIEW. 2 CROSS-CUTTING THEMES AND TECHNOLOGIES. 2.1 Risk Modeling and Vulnerability Assessment. Terrorism Risk: Characteristics and Features. Risk Analysis Frameworks for Counterterrorism. Logic Trees: Fault, Success, Attack, Event, Probability, and Decision Trees. Bayesian Networks. Using Risk Analysis to Inform Intelligence Analysis. Vulnerability Assessment. Multi-objective Decision Analysis. Risk Communication. Experience with Expert Judgment: the TU Delft Expert Judgment Data. Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA). Deterrence: An Empirical Psychological Model. Scenario Analysis, Cognitive Maps, And Concept Maps. Policy Development. Consequence Mitigation: Current Research and Future Trends. Time-Domain Probabilistic Risk Assessment Method for Interdependent Infrastructure Failure and Recovery Modeling. Social and Psychological Aspects. Risk Transfer and Insurance: Insurability Concepts and Programs for Covering Extreme Events. Quantitative Representation of Risk. Qualitative Representation of Risk. Terrorist Organizations and Modeling Trends. Cyber-Security. Defeating Surprise Through Threat Anticipation and Possibility Management. Memetics for Threat Reduction in Risk Management. High Consequence Threats: Electromagnetic Pulse. High Consequence Events: Nuclear Explosions. Modeling Population Dynamics for Homeland Security Applications. 2.2 Sensing and Detection. Protecting Security Sensors and Systems. Threat Signatures of Explosive Materials. Radioactive Materials Sensors. Knowledge Extraction from Surveillance Sensors. Sensing Dispersal of Chemical and Biological Agents in Urban Environments. Sensing Releases of Highly Toxic and Extremely Toxic Compounds. 2D-to-3D Face Recognition Systems. Eye and Iris Sensors. Dynamic Load Balancing for Robust Distributed Computing in the Presence of Topological Impairments. 2.3 Cyber Security. Advanced Attacker Detection and Understanding with Emerging Honeynet Technologies. Attack Traceback and Attribution. Authentication, Authorization, Access Control, and Privilege Management. Classes of Vulnerabilities and Attacks. Cyber Forensics. Cyber Security for the Banking and Finance Sector. Cyber Security Policy Specification and Management. Cyber Security Standards. Cyber Security Technology Usability and Management. Detection of hidden information, covert channels and information flows. High Assurance: Provably Secure Systems and Architectures. Industrial Process Control System Security. Multilevel Security. Security of Distributed, Ubiquitous, and Embedded Computing Platforms. Trusted Platforms: The Root of Security. 2.4 Protection and Prevention. Protection and Prevention: an Overview. Less-Lethal Payloads for Robotic and Automated Response Systems. Protection and Prevention: Security Assessment Methodologies for US Ports and Waterways. Homeland Security Perspective on Threats and Challenges. The Sensor Web: Advanced Technology for Situational Awareness. Defending Against Directed Energy Weapons: RF Weapons and Lasers. The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST). Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Overview. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Australia. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Austria. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Brazil. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Canada. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Estonia. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Finland. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, France. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Germany. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Hungary. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, India. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Italy. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Japan. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Malaysia. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, New Zealand. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Norway. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Poland. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Republic of Korea. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Russia. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Singapore. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Spain. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Sweden. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Switzerland. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, the Netherlands. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, United Kingdom. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, United Nations. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, United States. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, the World Bank Group. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, European Union. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, NATO. Critical Information Infrastructure Protection, Group of Eight (G8). Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). 2.5 Human Social and Behavioral Research. Audience sensing and tailoring for preferred and forced decision style. Behavioral screening. Biometrics Sensors. Consequence attribution (forward and reverse). Deception detection, tools for counterterrorism and homeland security. Human behavior and how it adjusts our actions in complex events in both positive and negative ways. Human emotion and its involvement in overt events for both observer and victim. Human perception and attention in information-rich and event-overloa situations. Information analysis and distillation under time constraints. Information Collection and presentation in high data volume and multiple timescale situations. Information repurposing and fusion. Temporal analysis and synchronization for proper understanding of real event sequences. 2.6 System and Sector Interdependencies. System and Sector Interdependencies: An Overview. The Genesis of Interdependencies Concepts. Analysis of Cascading Infrastructure Failures. Characterizing Infrastructure Failure Interdependencies to Inform Systemic Risk. Critical Infrastructure Protection Decision Making. Cyber Security Metrics and Measures. Geospatial Data Support for Infrastructure Interdependencies Analysis. Implications of Regulation on the Protection of Critical Infrastructures. Infrastructure Dependency Indicators. Inherently Secure Next-Generation Computing and Communication Networks for Reducing Cascading Impacts. Input-Output Modeling for Interdependent Infrastructure Sectors. Interdependent Energy Infrastructure Simulation System. Managing Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies: The Ontario Approach. Network Flow Approaches for Analyzing and Managing Disruptions to Interdependent Infrastructure Systems. Object-Oriented Approaches for Integrated Analysis of Interdependent Energy Networks. President's Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection and Presidential Decision Directive 63. Vulnerability Assessment Methodologies for Interdependent Systems. Water Infrastructure Interdependencies. 2.7 Human Information Systems. Human Sensation and Perception. Naturalistic Decision Making, Expertise, and Homeland Security. Security and Safety Synergy: Advancing Security with Human Factors Knowledge. Human Behavior and Deception Detection. Speech and Video Processing for Homeland Security. Classification and Clustering for Homeland Security Applications. Training and Learning Development for Homeland Security. 3 KEY APPLICATION AREAS. 3.1 Agriculture and Food Supply. Carcass Disposal Options. Decontamination and Disposal of Contaminated Foods. Developing Risk Metrics to Estimate Risks of Catastrophic Biological and Bioterrorist Events: Applications to the Food Industry. Early Detection and Diagnosis of High-Consequence Plant Pests in the United States. Insects As Vectors Of Foodborne Pathogens. Livestock Agroterrorism and the Potential Public Health Risk. Microbial Forensics and Plant Pathogens: Attribution of Agricultural Crime. Mid-Infrared Sensors for The Rapid Analysis of Select Microbial Food Borne Pathogens. Mitigating Consequences of Pathogen Inoculation into Processed Food. Mitigating Public Health Risks from an Agroterror Attack. Optimal Investments in Mitigating Agroterrorism Risks. Potential for Human Illness from Animal Transmission or Food-Borne Pathogens. Pulsenet: A Program to Detect and Track Food Contamination Events. Risk Assessment, Risk Management, and Preventive Best Practices for Retailers and Foodservice Establishments. Risk Communication: An Overlooked Tool in Combating Terrorism. Social, Psychological, and Communication Impacts of an Agroterrorism Attack. The EDEN Homeland Security Project: Educational Opportunities in Food and Agrosecurity. The Global Food Supply Chain. The Role of Food Safety in Food Security/Defense. The Use of Threat, Vulnerability, and Consequence (TVC) Analysis for Decision Making on The Deployment of Limited Security Resources. Vulnerability of the Domestic Food Supply Chain. 3.2 Water. Decontamination methods for drinking water treatment and distribution systems. Decontamination Methods for Wastewater and Stormwater Collection and Treatment Systems. Designing an Optimum Water Monitoring System. Drinking Water Supply, Treatment and Distribution Practice in the United States. Emergency response planning for drinking water systems. Health Risk Assessment for Radiological, Chemical, and Biological Attacks. Homeland Security and Wastewater Treatment. Protecting Water Infrastructure in the United States? Setting Priorities, Conducting Research, and Sharing Results. Roles of Federal, State, and Local Authorities in Water Infrastructure Security. Surveillance Methods and Technologies for Water and Wastewater Systems. Treatability of Contaminants in Conventional Systems. Understanding the Implications of Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies for Water. Water Infrastructure and Water Use in the United States. Water Supply and Wastewater Management Regulations, Standards, and Guidance. 3.3 Communications and Information Infrastructure. Wireless Security. Critical Infrastructure Protection: Telecommunication. 3.4 Energy Systems. Comparative Risk Assessment for Energy Systems: A Tool for Comprehensive Assessment of Energy Security. Large-Scale Electricity Transmission Grids: Lessons Learned from the European Electricity Blackouts. 3.5 Public Health. Biodefense Priorities in Life-science Research: Chemical Threat Agents. Biodefense Workforce. Biosurveillance Tradecraft. Developing a Threat List--Emerging Infectious Diseases. Development of Radiation Countermeasures. Farm Level Control of Foreign Animal Disease and Food-Borne Pathogens. Importation of Foreign Dengue Virus Presents Low Risk to US Homeland; Spread Will Not Parallel that of West Nile Virus. North Carolina Biosurveillance System. Practical Systems for Biosurveillance: The Military Perspective and Essence. 3.6 Transportation Security. Harden Security of High-Risk and Critical Supply Chains. Population Evacuations. Roles and Implications of Transportation Systems in Homeland Security. The Nation's Transportation System as a Security Challenge. Transportation Operations and Control. Transportation Security Performance Measures. 3.7 Intelligence Systems. Craniofacial Aging. File Forensics and Conversion. Finding Inadvertent Release of Information. Nano-Enabled Power Sources. New Approaches to IRIS Recognition: One-Dimensional Algorithms. Spectrally Adaptive Nanoscale Quantum Dot Sensors.

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Book SynopsisWith the constant increase in applications involving image processing and multimedia procedures digital signal processing (DSP) is important for modern information engineering.Trade Review"The scope of this reference and tutorial is to introduce the algorithm basics of such processing...and new design strategies for filters in applications using spatial and frequency design constraints." (SciTech Book News Vol. 25, No. 2 June 2001)Table of ContentsContents. Preface. Introduction. Multidimensional Signals and Systems. Spatio-Temporal Scanning of Multidimensional Signals. Discrete Signals and Linear Systems. Elementary Filter Structures and the z-Tranform. Discrete Fourier Transform. Design of IIR Filters. Characteristics and Design of FIR Filters. Characteristics and Design of 2D FIR Filters for Video Signal Processing. Operators for Image Processing. Rank Order Filters. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume bridges the gap between the very detailed reference books and introductory network texts which do not cover the subject in sufficient depth. It covers communications and networks from an engineering-design perspective and includes practical "real-world" examples.Table of ContentsAbbreviations Preface Communication Systems The User Perspective The Security Perspective The Network Perspective The Link Perspective The Channel Perspective Putting it all together Answers to Exercises Index

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Book SynopsisFiber optic transmission is the technology of transmitting data through fiber optic cables. This book provides the reader with a self-contained treatment of all the theory and design criteria needed to design high-speed and multi-wavelength fiber optic communications systems. Volume I covers optical propagation theory.Table of ContentsPreface. Book Organization. 1. Introductory Concepts. Components and Design Issues for a Multigigabit Link over Multimode Fiber. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Multimode Optical Fibers. 1.3 Semiconductor Laser Sources. 1.4 Offset Launch Conditions. 1.5 Optical Receivers. 1.6 Signal Compensation Techniques. 1.7 Conclusions and Recommendations. 1.8 Optical Fiber Transmission Standards. 2. Conductive Transmission Lines. A Simplified Attenuation Model. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 The Attenuation Model. 2.3 Design Applications. 2.4 Impulse Response. 2.5 Conclusions. 3. Principles of Multimode Optical Fiber. Theory and Modeling Issues for Multigigabit Transmission Links. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 The Graded Refractive Index. 3.3 Modal Theory of Graded Index Fiber. 3.4 Theory of the Modal Impulse Response. 3.5 Linear Propagation Regime. 3.6 The Optimum Refractive Index. 3.7 Physics of the Chromatic Dispersion. 3.8 Waveguide Dispersion. 3.9 Frequency Chirping. 3.10 Higher-Order Linear Dispersion. 3.11 The Gaussian Model. 4. Theory of Chromatic Response. Modeling Light Source Effect in Multigigabit Transmission Links. 4.1 Introduction and Outline. 4.2 Theory of Chromatic Impulse Response. 4.3 The Chromatic Impulse Response Model. 4.4 Moments of Chromatic Impulse Response. 4.5 Conclusions and Remarks. 5. Theory of Multimode Response. Application to Multigigabit Transmission Links. 5.1 Introduction and Outline. 5.2 Moments of Modal Impulse Response. 5.3 Theory of Multimode Impulse Response. 5.4 The Multimode Impulse Response Model. 5.5 Theory of Multimode Frequency Response. 5.6 Summary and Conclusions. 6. Gaussian Approximation and Applications. Link Bandwidth Calculations. 6.1 The Gaussian Model Approximation. 6.2 Comparing Engineering Solutions. 6.3 Comparison with Transmission Lines. 6.4 Conclusions and Remarks. 7. Multimode Fiber Selected Topics. Impairments and Methods for Multigigabit Transmission Links. 7.1 Impulse Response and Modal Bandwidth. 7.2 Modal Theory of the Step-Index Fiber. 7.3 Mode Power and Launch Conditions. 7.4 Conclusions. 8. The Optical Link Model. Modeling the Optical Channel Behavior for Multigigabit Transmission. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 System Models and Assumptions. 8.3 The Optical Transmitter. 8.4 Intersymbol Interference. 8.5 The Optical Receiver. 8.6 Conclusions. 9. Principles of Electronic Dispersion Compensation. Concepts and Limitations Applied to Multimode Fiber Transmission. 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 The Optical Decision Process. 9.3 Principles of Linear Equalization. 9.4 Conclusions. 10. Decision Feedback Equalization. Expanding Multimode Fiber Capabilities. 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Principles of Digital Equalization. 10.3 The Optical Power Penalty. 10.4 The Channel Metric. 10.5 DFE Architectures. 10.6 Conclusions. 11. Transmission Experiments. Deploying Multigigabit Transmission Experiments over Multimode Fiber. 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 Measurement Outline. 11.3 Measurement Setup. 11.4 Polarization Effects in Multimode Fiber. 11.5 Source and Receiver Characterization. 11.6 The Benchmark Multimode Fiber. 11.7 A Simple Optical Link Emulator. 11.8 Polarization Measurements at 10 GbE. 11.9 EDC Measurements over MMF. 11.10 Concluding Remarks. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisMicrowave devices, circuits and subsystems are used in modern microwave communication systems. These include fixed and mobile microwave communications services as well as terrestrial cellular applications. Volume 1 in this two-volume series provides an up-to-date and comprehensive reference to these communications.Trade Review"…this book is a good reference for [the] microwave engineering community." (IEEE Circuits & Devices Magazine, November/December 2006)Table of ContentsList of contributors. Preface. 1. Overview of the Book (I.A. Glover, S.R. Pennock and P.R. Shepherd). 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 RF Devices. 1.3 Signal Transmission and Network Methods. 1.4 Amplifiers. 1.5 Mixers. 1.6 Filters. 1.7 Oscillators and Frequency Synthesisers. 2. RF Devices: Characteristics and Modelling (A. Suarez and T. Fernandez). 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Semiconductor Properties 2.3 P-N Junction. 2.4 The Schottky Diode. 2.5 PIN Diodes. 2.6 Step-Recovery Diodes. 2.7 Gunn Diodes. 2.8 IMPATT Diodes. 2.9 Transistors. References. 3. Signal Transmission, Network Methods and Impedance Matching (N.J. McEwan, T.C. Edwards, D. Dernikas and I.A. Glover). 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Transmission Lines: General Considerations. 3.3 The Two-Conductor Transmission Line: Revision of Distributed Circuit Theory. 3.4 Loss, Dispersion, Phase and Group Velocity. 3.5 Field Theory Method for Ideal TEM Case. 3.6 Microstrip. 3.7 Coupled Microstrip Lines. 3.8 Network Methods. 3.9 Impedance Matching. 3.10 Network Analysers. 3.11 Summary. References. 4. Amplifier Design (N.J. McEwan and D. Dernikas). 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Amplifier Gain Definitions. 4.3 Stability. 4.4. Broadband Amplifier Design. 4.5 Low Noise Amplifier Design. 4.6 Practical Circuit Considerations. 4.7 Computer-Aided Design (CAD). References. 5. Mixers: Theory and Design (A. Tazon and L. de la Fuente). 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 General Properties. 5.3 Devices for Mixers. 5.4 Non-Linear Analysis. 5.5 Diode Mixer Theory. 5.6 FET Mixers. 5.7 IF Amplifier. 5.8 Single-Balanced FET Mixers. 5.9 Double-Balanced FET Mixers. 5.10 Harmonic Mixers. 5.11 Monolithic Mixers. References. 6. Filters (A Mediavilla). 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Filter Fundamentals. 6.3 Mathematical Filter Responses. 6.4 Low Pass Prototype Filter Design. 6.5 Filter Impedance and Frequency Scaling. 6.6 Elliptic Filter Transformation. 6.7 Filter Normalisation. 7. Oscillators, Frequency Synthesisers and PLL Techniques (E. Artal, J.P. Pascal and J. Portilla). 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Solid State Microwave Oscillators. 7.3 Negative Resistance Diode Oscillators. 7.4 Transistor Oscillators. 7.5 Voltage-Controlled Oscillators. 7.6 Oscillator Characterisation and Testing, 7.7 Microwave Phase Locked Oscillators. 7.8 Subsystems for Microwave Phase Locked Oscillators (PLOs). 7.9 Phase Noise. 7.10 Examples of PLOs. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisNoise theory is continuing to gain momentum as a leading topic.Developments in the field are proving increasingly important to theelectronics engineer or researcher specialising in communicationsand microwave engineering. This text provides a comprehensiveoverview of noise theory in linear and nonlinear circuits andserves as a practical guide for engineers designing circuits wherenoise is a significant factor. Features include: * A practical approach to the design of noise circuits * Graphical representations of noise quantities * Definition of all noise quantities for both active and passivecircuits * Formulae for the conversion of different sets of noiseparameters * Equations derived for the overall noise parameters of embeddednoisy networks * Determination of Volterra transfer functions of nonlinearmulti-port networks containing multi-dimensionalnonlinearities * Analysis of noise theory in nonlinear networks based on themultiTable of ContentsLINEAR SYSTEMS. Some Milestones in the Development of Noise Theory. Noise in One-Ports. Noise Characteristics of Multi-Ports. Noise Parameters. Noise Measure and Graphic Representations. Noise of Embedded Networks. NON-LINEAR SYSTEMS. Noise in Non-Linear Systems: Theory. Noise in Non-Linear Systems: Examples and Conclusion. Multi-Port Volterra Transfer Functions. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisDigital signal processing (DSP) covers a wide range of applications such as signal acquisition, analysis, transmission, storage, and synthesis. Special attention is needed for the VLSI (very large scale integration) implementation of high performance DSP systems with examples from video and radar applications.Table of ContentsBasic CMOS Circuits. Implementation of Fundamental Operations. Measures for Increasing Performance. Array Processor Architectures. Filter Structures. Implementations of the Discrete Fourier Transform. Programmable Digital Signal Processors. Multiprocessor Systems. Implementation Strategies. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisIntroductory Digital Signal Processing with Computer Applications Second Edition Paul A. Lynn formerly: Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK and Wolfgang Fuerst United Nations, New York, USA An excellent introductory book (Review of the First Edition in the International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education) .Table of ContentsPreface to the First Edition ix Preface to the Second Edition xiii 1 Introduction 1 2 Time-Domain Analysis 32 3 Frequency-Domain Analysis: The Discrete Fourier Series and the Fourier Transform 65 4 Frequency-Domain Analysis: the z-Transform 98 5 Design of Nonrecursive Digital Filters 132 6 Design of Recursive Digital Filters 167 7 The Discrete and Fast Fourier Transforms 211 8 FFT Processing 251 9 Random Digital Signals 284 10 Random DSP 316 Appendix A1 Computer Programs 351 Appendix A2 Continuous-time Fourier Analysis 433 Answers to Selected Problems 467 Bibliography 473 Index 475

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Book SynopsisThe latest, completely revised edition of this highly successful volume outlines the techniques for the digital processing of signals (DSP) providing a clear discussion of the technical problems. Essential theories of DSP are discussed in a clear and concise manner and the merits of the various techniques are also compared. New developments such as Fourier transforms, filter banks, and applications of DSP in telecommunications are covered in detail. Special features include: exercises which enable the reader to have a more pragmatic understanding of the topics discussed a new chapter on filter banks updated information on finite impulse response (FIR) filters It will prove an invaluable text for practising development engineers, researchers and students working in advanced electronic and electrical engineering.Trade Review"a new edition of a very very good book, contains deep understanding and valid advice to the designer." --European Transactions on Telecommunications, November 2000Table of ContentsSignal Digitizing-Sampling and Coding. The Discrete Fourier Transform. Other Fast Algorithms for the FFT. Time-Invariant Discrete Linear Systems. Finite Impulse Response (FIR) Filters. Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) Filter Sections. Infinite Impulse Response Filters. Digital Ladder Filters. Complex Signals and Minimum Phase Filters. Multirate Filtering. Filter Banks. Adaptive Filtering. Circuits and Factors of Complexity. Applications in Telecommunications. Exercises: Solutions and Hints. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn overview of the principles and applications of ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Networking) operations and applications. More information on broadband aspects is included and there is an explanation of Signalling Access Protocols.Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition ix Biographies xi Chapter 1 Network Evolution l 1.1 The Telegraph 1 1.2 The Telephone Arrives 1 1.3 Telex 5 1.4 The Computer and the Transistor 6 1.5 Data Networks 7 1.6 Digital Telephony 8 1.7 The ISDN 9 1.8 Early ISDNs 10 1.9 International Standards 12 1.10 Open Systems Interconnect (OSI); the 7-layer Model 16 References 18 Questions 18 Chapter 2 Pulse Code Modulation 19 2.1 Sampling 19 2.2 Coding 20 2.3 Compression 20 2.4 64 kbit/s Channels 22 Reference 23 Questions 21 Chapter 3 The Integrated Digital Network 25 3.1 Multiplexing 25 3.2 Transmission 26 3.3 Switching 29 3.4 Remote Units 31 3.5 Signalling 33 References 35 Questions 36 Chapter 4 Local Network Digital Transmission 37Peter Adams 4.1 The Local Network 37 4.2 Cable Characteristics 39 4.3 Modulation 42 4.4 Equalization 44 4.5 Timing Recovery 46 4.6 Duplex Transmission 46 4.7 A Comparison of Transmission Techniques 49 4.8 Crosstalk Analysis 50 4.9 Impulsive Noise 51 4.10 Echo Canceller Structures 52 4.11 Echo Canceller Adaptation 54 4.12 Non-linearity 55 4.13 Jitter Performance 55 4.14 Dynamic Range 55 4.15 Transmitter Realization 57 4.16 Receiver Realization 57 4.17 Line Interfacing 57 4.18 USA Standard System 58 4.19 Modulation Format 58 4.20 Transmit Signal Specification 60 4.21 Local Network Transmission Outside USA 63 Reference 63 Questions 64 Chapter 5 The Basic Rate ISDN Customer’s Interface 65 5.1 The Customer’s Installation John Hovell 65 5.1.1 Power feeding 67 5.1.2 Layer I of the user-network interface 68 5.1.3 The functions of Layer I 68 5.1.4 Binary organization of Layer I frame 69 5.1.5 Layer I D channel contention procedure 71 5.1.6 Layer I activation/deactivation procedure 71 5.1.7 Layer I physical implementation 72 5.2 Layer 2 Kevin Woollard 73 5.2.1 Layer 2 addressing 76 5.2.2 Layer 2 operation 78 5.2.3 Layer 2 error control 79 5.2.4 Disconnecting the LAP 81 5.2.5 TEI allocation 81 5.3 Layer 3 Derek Rumsey 82 5.4 Enhancement of Basic call Control Procedures 88David Davies 5.4.1 Terminal selection 88 5.4.2 Bearer service 90 5.4.3 7 kHz telephony 92 5.4.4 Videotelephony 94 5.4.5 Access protocols for supplementary services 95 5.5 Relationship with CCITT Signalling System No 7 100 5.6 Maintenance 101 5.7 Testing and Approvals 102 References 103 Questions 105 Chapter 6 Primary Rate ISDN Access 107 6.1 Background 107 6.2 Signalling 108 6.3 Evolution of PABX Signalling 109 6.4 International Standards for inter-PABX Signalling 110 References 112 Questions 113 Chapter 7 Frame Mode Services John Atkins 115 7.1 Store-and-forward Switching 115 7.2 Datagrams and Virtual Circuits 116 7.3 Flow and Congestion Control 116 7.4 Standards 118 7.5 Support of X.25 by an ISDN 118 7.6 New ISDN Frame Mode Services 120 7.7 Frame Format 124 References 124 Questions 126 Chapter 8 ISDN Customer Premises Equipment and Applications 127 8.1 High Quality Speech Paul Challener 129 8.1.1 Speech coding using ADPCM 130 8.1.2 Sub-band ADPCM for high quality speech 133 8.2 Music Coding 135 8.3 Facsimile Malcolm Jones 137 8.3.1 Group 4 facsimile for ISDN 139 8.3.2 Group 4 compression algorithm 139 8.3.3 Facsimile terminal apparatus 143 8.4 Photographic Videotex Graham Hudson 144 8.4.1 Coding 145 8.4.2 Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) 148 8.4.3 Functionality of the data compression technique 151 8.4.4 ISO DCT conformance levels 152 8.5 Video Geoff Morrison 153 8.5.1 Source format 154 8.5.2 Source coding 155 8.5.3 Video multiplex coding 158 8.6 Audiovisual Services and Embedded Data 163 8.7 Customer Premises Equipment 165 References 176 Questions 177 Chapter 9 Broadband ISDN 179 9.1 N × 64 kbit/s 179 9.2 H Channels 184 9.3 Higher Rate Interfaces 185 9.4 Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Paul McDonald 186 9.4.1 Virtual containers 187 9.4.2 SDH frame structure 188 9.4.3 Tributary units 191 9.5 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Richard Boulter 194 9.5.1 Reference models 196 9.5.2 Local access 198 9.5.3 The user network Interface 198 9.5.4 The protocol reference models (PRM) 199 9.5.5 Signalling 203 9.6 The Future 204 References 204 Questions 205 Appendix A SDL 207Kevin Woollard A.1 Introduction to SDL 207 A.2 SDL Specifications 208 A.3 An Example of SDL Applied to Signalling Systems 218 References 224 Appendix B Answers to Questions 225 Appendix C More Details of the ISDN Signalling Access Protocols 233 C.1 Layer 1 Basic Rate Access 233 C.2 Layer 2 242 C.3 Layer 3 246 ISDN Vocabulary 283 Index 289

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive, modern approach to signals and systems, concentrating on those aspects that are most relevant for applications such as communication systems and signal processing. Emphasis is placed on building the readera s intuition and problem--solving ability, rather than formal theorems and proofs.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Time-Domain Models of Continuous LTI-Systems. Modelling LTI-Systems in the Frequency-Domain. Laplace Transform. Compex Analysis and the Inverse Laplace Transform. Analysis of Continuous-Time LTI-Systems with the Laplace Transform. Solving Initial Condition Problems with the Laplace Transform. Convolution and Impulse Response. The Fourier Transform. Bode Plots. Sampling and Periodic Signals. The Spectrum of Discrete Signals. The z-Transform. Discrete-Time LTI-Systems. Causality and the Hilbert Transform. Stability and Feedback Systems. Describing Random Signals. Random Signals and LTI-Systems. Appendix A: Solutions to the Exercises. Appendix B: Tables of Transformations. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe basic concepts and methodologies of DSP are introduced, leading students through the fundamental mathematical principles underlying signal processing. Blending theory with practical implementation, outlining the limitations of digital signal processing, and with a focus on MATLAB, students and practitioners are shown how to better connect theory and practice.Trade Review'The primary advantage of this book is the integrated inclusion of MATLAB throughout … in some textbooks the MATLAB components appear to have been added as an afterthought.' Richard M. Dansereau, Carleton University, Ontario'… a good balance between the depth and clarity of discussion of important topics in DSP and the requirement of mathematical adequacy for the students. This textbook matches with the background of my students.' Yuanwei Jin, University of Hartford, Connecticut'The innovative figures help students visualise complicated concepts.' Thad B. Welch, Boise State University'A main strength of this book is its inclusion of MATLAB throughout. There are other books that do this, but I think that MATLAB is more integrated in this book than in the competing books. It provides an appropriate amount of information when it is needed, without overwhelming the reader with excessive detail.' Matthew Valenti, West Virginia UniversityTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Discrete-time signals and systems; 3. The z-transform; 4. Fourier representation of signals; 5. Transform analysis of LTI systems; 6. Sampling of continuous-time signals; 7. The discrete Fourier transform; 8. Computation of the discrete Fourier transform; 9. Structures for discrete-time systems; 10. Design of FIR filters; 11. Design of IIR filters; 12. Multirate signal processing; 13. Random signals; 14. Random signal processing; 15. Finite wordlength effects.

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Book SynopsisThe principles of cognition are becoming increasingly important in the areas of signal processing, communications and control. In this groundbreaking book, Simon Haykin, a pioneer in the field and an award-winning researcher, educator and author, sets out the fundamental ideas of cognitive dynamic systems. Weaving together the various branches of study involved, he demonstrates the power of cognitive information processing and highlights a range of future research directions. The book begins with a discussion of core topics such as cognition and sensing, dealing, in particular, with the perception-action cycle. Bayesian filtering, machine learning and dynamic programming are then addressed. Building on these foundations, there is detailed coverage of two important practical applications, cognitive radar and cognitive radio. Blending theory and practice, this insightful book is aimed at all graduate students and researchers looking for a thorough grounding in this fascinating field.Trade Review"The author has led the Cognitive System Laboratory at McMaster University for many years, contributing fundamental papers to cognitive dynamic systems theory. It is therefore fortunate that this book has been written, the first one on this integrative new field. This very clear and highly pedagogical book will be greatly appreciated by many applied researchers." -M. Iosifescu, Mathematical ReviewsTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Cognition; 3. Sensing the environment; 4. Bayesian filtering; 5. Learning machines; 6. Dynamic programming; 7. Emergent behaviour of cognitive dynamic systems; 8. Cognitive radar; 9. Cognitive radio; 10. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisFundamentals of Error Correcting Codes is an in-depth introduction to coding theory from both an engineering and mathematical viewpoint. As well as covering classical topics, there is much coverage of techniques which could only be found in specialist journals and book publications. Numerous exercises and examples and an accessible writing style make this a lucid and effective introduction to coding theory for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and engineers, whether approaching the subject from a mathematical, engineering or computer science background.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'Numerous exercises and examples and an accessible writing style make this a lucid and effective introduction to coding theory for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and engineers - whether approaching the subject from a mathematical, engineering or computer science background.' IASI Polytechnic MagazineTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Basic concepts of linear codes; 2. Bounds on size of codes; 3. Finite fields; 4. Cyclic codes; 5. BCH and Reed-Soloman codes; 6. Duadic codes; 7. Weight distributions; 8. Designs; 9. Self-dual codes; 10. Some favourite self-dual codes; 11. Covering radius and cosets; 12. Codes over Z4; 13. Codes from algebraic geometry; 14. Convolutional codes; 15. Soft decision and iterative decoding; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisSteganography, the art of hiding of information in apparently innocuous objects or images, is a field with a rich heritage, and an area of rapid current development. This clear, self-contained guide shows you how to understand the building blocks of covert communication in digital media files and how to apply the techniques in practice, including those of steganalysis, the detection of steganography. Assuming only a basic knowledge in calculus and statistics, the book blends the various strands of steganography, including information theory, coding, signal estimation and detection, and statistical signal processing. Experiments on real media files demonstrate the performance of the techniques in real life, and most techniques are supplied with pseudo-code, making it easy to implement the algorithms. The book is ideal for students taking courses on steganography and information hiding, and is also a useful reference for engineers and practitioners working in media security and informatiTrade Review'… a very useful book for beginners in steganography and anyone who wants to learn more about the field.' Todor Todorov, Reviews.com'The distinguishing feature of the book is that it presents not only methods of hiding information in digital media files, but also an in-depth analysis of detecting the use of such methods (steganalysis) … excellent for teaching the subject of information hiding or security related courses. it enhances the landscape of textbooks on the subject. I am convinced that it will grip the reader as it touches on the most important aspects of steganography and steganalysis.' IEEE Communications MagazineTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; 2. Digital image formats; 3. Digital image acquisition; 4. Steganographic channel; 5. Naive steganography; 6. Steganographic security; 7. Practical steganographic methods; 8. Matrix embedding; 9. Non-shared selection channel; 10. Steganalysis; 11. Selected targeted attacks; 12. Blind steganalysis; 13. Steganography; A. Statistics; B. Information theory; C. Linear codes; D. Signal detection and estimation; E. Support vector machines; Notation; Glossary; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisMobile web services are designed to provide access to web content anywhere, any time. This book describes the key network elements, software components, and software protocols that are needed to realize these services, including the concept of user context and its potential to create personalized services.Trade Review'The book is written in easy, understandable English, with many valuable pictures visualizing the content of the book. There are a lot of good source code examples complementing the content of the book. Each chapter ends with references and supplemental reading related to the content of the chapter. I would recommend the book for students interested in wireless services and networks, mobile network managers, and as a good introduction to the subject for engineers interested in designing Web services in wireless networks.' IEEE Communications MagazineTable of Contents1. The wireless web landscape; 2. Wireless system architecture; 3. Wireless terminals and wireless content; 4. User mobility and location management; 5. Wireless network security; 6. Personalization and privacy; 7. Ontologies and RDF Schema; 8. Ontology of mobile user context; 9. XSLT for web content presentation; 10. Mobile web network; 11. Context-aware tourist information system.

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Book SynopsisThis book, first published in 2004, is an expanded and thoroughly revised edition of Tom Lee's acclaimed guide to the design of gigahertz RF integrated circuits. A new chapter on the principles of wireless systems provides a bridge between system and circuit issues. The chapters on low-noise amplifiers, oscillators and phase noise have been significantly expanded. The chapter on architectures now contains several examples of complete chip designs, including a GPS receiver and a wireless LAN transceiver, that bring together the theoretical and practical elements involved in producing a prototype chip. Every section has been revised and updated with findings in the field and the book is packed with physical insights and design tips, and includes a historical overview that sets the whole field in context. With hundreds of circuit diagrams and homework problems this is an ideal textbook for students taking courses on RF design and a valuable reference for practising engineers.Trade Review'Tom Lee has written a terrific book. Everyone that visits my office wants to borrow it, and I tell them to go buy their own.' David Rutledge, California Institute of Technology'Tom Lee's love of, and deep involvement in, radio-frequency integrated circuits is immediately obvious upon glancing through this excellent and original book. Some of his viewpoints are controversial; but this, in fact, makes this stimulating, hard-to-put-down book all the more interesting.' Yannis Tsividis, Columbia University'The first edition of this book, published in 1998, was a pioneering textbook on the field of RF CMOS design. This second edition is a very interesting and upgraded version that includes new material and revised topics … This second edition, which is upgraded and improved, is really useful, both in the industry and academia, for the new generation of RF engineers … and is a valuable reference for practising engineers …' IEEE Circuits and Devices MagazineTable of Contents1. A nonlinear history of radio; 2. Overview of wireless principles; 3. Passive RLC networks; 4. Characteristics of passive IC components; 5. A review of MOS device physics; 6. Distributed systems; 7. The Smith chart and S-parameters; 8. Bandwidth estimation techniques; 9. High-frequency amplifier design; 10. Voltage references and biasing; 11. Noise; 12. LNA design; 13. Mixers; 14. Feedback systems; 15. RF power amplifiers; 16. Phase-locked loops; 17. Oscillators and synthesizers; 18. Phase noise; 19. Architectures; 20. RF circuits through the ages.

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Book SynopsisThe theory of probability has important applications for computer and electrical engineers as a tool to explain, model, analyse and design the technology they develop. Gubner presents the fundamentals of probability, then progresses to more complicated topics. Suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduates and as a reference for researchers.Trade Review'… stands alone as a textbook that encourages readers to work through and obtain working knowledge of probability and random processes.' IEEE SoftwareTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction to probability; 2. Introduction to discrete random variables; 3. More about discrete random variables; 4. Continuous random variables; 5. Cumulative distribution functions and their applications; 6. Statistics; 7. Bivariate random variables; 8. Introduction to random vectors; 9. Gaussian random vectors; 10. Introduction to random processes; 11. Advanced concepts in random processes; 12. Introduction to Markov chains; 13. Mean convergence and applications; 14. Other modes of convergence; 15. Self similarity and long-range dependence; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisThrough case studies in crisis diplomacy—the War of 1812, the Trent affair during the U.S. Civil War, and the famous 1917 Zimmermann telegram—Nickles examines the critical impact of the telegraph on the diplomacy of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Trade ReviewIn this study of the impact of telegraphy on the management of international relations, the reader is rewarded time and again by finding original observations regarding familiar events. This is a book that can have a shaping effect not only on the field of international relations but on many others, since it compels one to think hard about how changes in technology affect behavior and thought among groups with deeply rooted traditions and beliefs. -- Ernest R. May, Harvard UniversityDavid Paull Nickles has plumbed the archives of four countries to determine just how transformative [the invention of the telegraph] really was. Under the Wire is a subtle and impressive examination of history. -- Christian D. Brose * Wall Street Journal *Nickles offers often interesting and different interpretations of well-known events. His is a timely and readable study of how changing technology impacted the role of traditional diplomats--and the degree to which they could be controlled from Washington. * Communication Booknotes Quarterly *In a study based on impressive multinational research, Nickles examines the critical impact of the telegraph on the diplomacy of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries…It is an interesting study by a knowledgeable author and includes an excellent discussion of the Zimmerman Telegram incident. * Cryptologia *By focusing on the telegraph, Nickles reveals the complexity of interactions between technology and human behavior...in analyzing how telegraphy transformed diplomacy, he has made a signal contribution to the literatures on communications technology and on diplomatic history. And best of all, his book is a delight to read. -- Daniel Headrick * Victorian Studies *Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Control 1. The Anglo-American Crisis of 1812 2. Diplomatic Autonomy and Telecommunications II. Speed 3. The Trent Affair 4. Speed and Diplomacy 5. Diplomatic Time III. The Medium 6. The Zimmermann Telegram 7. Technical and Economic Factors Conclusion Abbreviations Notes Acknowledgments Index

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