Electrical engineering Books

Book SynopsisTellurite Glasses Handbook: Physical Properties and Data, Second Edition covers the current dominant physical properties of this prototype glass system. Focusing on thermal, elastic, acoustic, electrical, and optical properties, this second edition incorporates the latest scientific data and up-to-date applications of tellurite glass. New Topics in the Second Edition Nanocomposites Three-dimensional structural models Novel glass-forming systems Innovative ways to combine all physical properties simultaneously, creating new points for research Addressing the knowledge gap among physicists, chemists, and material scientists in their understanding of tellurite glasses' properties, this edition gathers essential thermal, mechanical, electrical, and optical data in one source. It emphasizes the physics and technology of twenty-first century processing, fabrication, and behavior of Trade ReviewThis is a useful reference book summarizing all of the published data about the telluride glass system with an emphasis on their optical, thermal and electrical properties.-- Carlo Pantano, Pennsylvania State UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction to and Formation of Tellurite Glasses. ELASTIC AND ACOUSTIC RELAXATION PROPERTIES: Elastic Moduli of Tellurite Glasses. Acoustic Relaxation Properties of Tellurite Glasses. Applications of Ultrasonics on Tellurite Glasses. THERMAL PROPERTIES: Thermal Properties of Tellurite Glasses. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES: Electrical Conductivity of Tellurite Glasses. Dielectric Properties of Tellurite Glasses. OPTICAL PROPERTIES: Linear and Nonlinear Optical Properties of Tellurite Glasses in the Visible Region. Optical Properties of Tellurite Glasses in the Ultraviolet Region. Infrared and Raman Spectra of Tellurite Glasses. Index.

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Book SynopsisReconfigurable Computing Systems Engineering: Virtualization of Computing Architecture describes the organization of reconfigurable computing system (RCS) architecture and discusses the pros and cons of different RCS architecture implementations. Providing a solid understanding of RCS technology and where it's most effective, this book: Details the architecture organization of RCS platforms for application-specific workloads Covers the process of the architectural synthesis of hardware components for system-on-chip (SoC) for the RCS Explores the virtualization of RCS architecture from the system and on-chip levels Presents methodologies for RCS architecture run-time integration according to mode of operation and rapid adaptation to changes of multi-parametric constraints Includes illustrative examples, case studies, homework problems, and references to important literature A solutions manual is avaTrade Review"Other texts having a similar focus tend to become entangled in technical details relating to a particular programming language, set of computer aided design tools, or device technology. As a result, these texts usually have a relatively short shelf life before they become obsolete. This text, on the other hand, is unique in that it stays within the realm of concepts and top-level design analysis and methodology, allowing it to be, and remain, applicable and relevant over a wide range of technologies."—Dr. Jason D. Bakos, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA"The systematic representation of material, the detailed discussion of the main concepts, and the analysis of pros/cons of different approaches in architecture virtualization and static and dynamic integration will make this book very useful for engineers and students specializing in the development and design of field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-based reconfigurable computing systems."—From the Foreword by Dr. Karen Safaryan, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Unique Broadband Systems, Ltd. and Director of R&D and Engineering, UBS-Axcera, Inc. CanadaTable of ContentsIntroduction to Reconfigurable Computing Systems. Organization of the Field of Configurable Resources. Architecture of the On-Chip Processing Elements. Reconfigurable Communication Infrastructure in the FCR. System-Level Organization of the FCR. Configuration Memory and Architecture Virtualization in RCS. Reconfiguration Process Organization in the On-Chip Level of a Reconfigurable Computing System. RCS Architecture Configuration and Runtime Reconfiguration. Virtualization of the Architectural Components of a System on Chip. Virtualization of Reconfigurable Computing System Architecture.

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Book SynopsisThis resource provides a single, concise reference containing terms and expressions used in the study, practice, and application of physical sciences. The reader will be able to identify quickly critical information about professional jargon, important people, and events. The encyclopedia gives self-contained definitions with essentials regarding the meaning of technical terms and their usage, as well as about important people within various fields of physics and engineering, with highlights of technical and practical aspects related to cross-functional integration. It will be indispensable for anyone working on applications in biomedicine, materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, geology, astronomy, and energy. It also includes handy tables and chronological timelines organized by subject area and giving an overview on the historical development of ideas and discovery.

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Book SynopsisOrganic Light-Emitting Materials and Devices provides a single source of information covering all aspects of OLEDs, including the systematic investigation of organic light-emitting materials, device physics and engineering, and manufacturing and performance measurement techniques. This Second Edition is a compilation of the advances made in recent years and of the challenges facing the future development of OLED technology.Featuring chapters authored by internationally recognized academic and industrial experts, this authoritative text: Introduces the history, fundamental physics, and potential applications of OLEDs Reviews the synthesis, properties, and device performance of electroluminescent materials used in OLEDs Reflects the current state of molecular design, exemplifying more than 600 light-emitting polymers and highlighting the most efficient materials and devices Explores small molecules-based OLEDs, detailing hole- anTrade Review"This large, tightly written book discusses the physics and chemistry of light-emitting materials, as well as the technology and engineering of the devices they are used in. The chapters on materials chemistry are especially good. There are also historical sketches to introduce each chapter. This up-to-date and authoritative survey of a rapidly changing field is timely and welcome."—Albert C. Claus, Loyola University Chicago, USA, from Optics & Photonics News, December 7, 2015 Praise for the Previous Edition"This book documents the enormous progress made in this fascinating area. … After a quick look at the table of contents, the preface, and the editors involved, the value and uniqueness of the chapters of this book become clear. …The final chapter gives a very useful summary of the patent positions of the key companies that are involved in the development of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials. In conclusion, this book is a very useful and up-to-date collection that reveals the state of the art in OLED materials, devices, and displays. It addresses a broad spectrum of work, from materials synthesis and characterization to display architectures and technology-related issues. This well-prepared and clearly structured book is targeted at both academic and industrial researchers working in the OLED field, but will also be of interest to M.Sc and Ph.D students."—Ulrich Scherf, Bergische Universitat Wuppertäl, Germany, Materials Today, Vol. 10, No. 5, May 2007 Table of ContentsOrganic Light-Emitting Devices and Their Applications for Flat-Panel Displays. Light-Emitting Polymers. Small-Molecule Materials for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes. Phosphorescent Polymer Light-Emitting Diodes. Polarized Light Emission from Organic Light-Emitting Diodes. Transparent Electrode for OLEDs. Vapor-Deposited Organic Light-Emitting Devices. Material Challenges for Flexible OLED Displays. Oxide Thin-Film Transistors for Active Matrix OLEDs. Microstructural Characterization and Performance Measurements.

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Book SynopsisDoped by isovalent or heterovalent foreign impurities (F), IIVI semiconductor compounds enable control of optical and electronic properties, making them ideal in detectors, solar cells, and other precise device applications. For the reproducible manufacturing of the doped materials with predicted and desired properties, manufacturing technologists need knowledge of appropriate ternary system phase diagrams.A guide for technologists and researchers at industrial and national laboratories, Ternary Alloys Based on II-VI Semiconductor Compounds collects all available data on ternary IIVIF semiconductor materials. It presents ternary phase diagrams for the systems and includes data about phase equilibriums on the cross sections. The book is also suitable for phase diagram researchers, inorganic chemists, and solid state physicists as well as students in materials science, engineering, physical chemistry, and physics. The authors classify all mTable of ContentsPhase Equilibria in the Systems Based on ZnS. Systems Based on ZnSe. Systems Based on ZnTe. Systems Based on CdS. System Based on CdSe. System Based on CdTe. Systems Based on HgS. Systems Based on HgSe. Systems Based on HgTe. Index.

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Book SynopsisMaster Techniques and Successfully Build Models Using a Single ResourceVital to all data-driven or measurement-based process operations, system identification is an interface that is based on observational science, and centers on developing mathematical models from observed data. Principles of System Identification: Theory and Practice is an introductory-level book that presents the basic foundations and underlying methods relevant to system identification. The overall scope of the book focuses on system identification with an emphasis on practice, and concentrates most specifically on discrete-time linear system identification.Useful for Both Theory and PracticeThe book presents the foundational pillars of identification, namely, the theory of discrete-time LTI systems, the basics of signal processing, the theory of random processes, and estimation theory. It explains the core theoretical concepts of bTrade Review"This book is an encyclopedia of linear system identification. … A practicing engineer’s perfect guide to system identification and its applications."—Bhushan Gopaluni, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada"Very good framework. … It reflects the core idea and dominant methods in this field."—Fan Yang, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China"Students these days are looking to become knowledgeable about advanced topics as quickly and efficiently as possible, and therefore want to find that one-stop reference or course to bring them up to speed. This book is a welcome addition to the literature for students and teachers alike [who are] interested in doing just that in the field of system identification."—William R. Cluett, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Ontairo, Canada"… nicely goes over all the key principles and concepts in way that is accessible to the average reader, yet touches upon the subtleties of the theoretical foundations. This book has the qualities to be an attractive entry point for anyone interested in this subject. In fact, the book is written in a way that it will draw the reader in with its simple and systematic exposition of this interesting and useful subject."—Harish Palanthandalam-Madapusi, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, AhmedabadTable of ContentsPART I INTRODUCTION TO IDENTIFICATION AND MODELS FOR LINEAR DETERMINISTIC SYSTEMS. Introduction. A Journey into Identification. Mathematical Descriptions of Processes: Models. Models for Discrete-Time LTI Systems. Transform-Domain Models for Linear TIme-Invariant Systems. Sampling and Discretization. PART II MODELS FOR RANDOM PROCESSES. Random Processes. Time-Domain Analysis: Correlation Functions. Models for Linear Stationary Processes. Fourier Analysis and Spectral Analysis of Deterministic Signals. Spectral Representations of Random Processes. PART III ESTIMATION METHODS. Introduction to Estimation. Goodness of Estimators. Estimation Methods: Part I. Estimation Methods: Part II. Estimation of Signal Properties. PART IV IDENTIFICATION OF DYNAMIC MODELS - CONCEPTS AND. PRINCIPLES. Non-Parametric and Parametric Models for Identification. Predictions. Identification of Parametric Time-Series Models. Identification of Non-Parametric Input-Output Models. Identification of Parametric Input-Output Models. Statistical and Practical Elements of Model Building. Identification of State-Space Models. Case Studies. PART V ADVANCED CONCEPTS. Advanced Topics in SISO Identification. Linear Multivariable Identification. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisLow Power Design Methodologies presents the first in-depth coverage of all the layers of the design hierarchy, ranging from the technology, circuit, logic and architectural levels, up to the system layer.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction; J.M. Rabaey, et al. Part I: Technology and circuit design levels. 2. Device and technology impact on low power electronics; Chenming Hu. 3. Low power circuit technologies; C. Svensson, Dake Liu. 4. Energy-recovery CMOS; W.C. Athas. 5. Low power clock distribution; J.G. Xi, W.W.-M. Dai. Part II: Logic and module design levels. 6. Logic synthesis and module design levels; M. Pedram. 7. Low power arithmetic components; T.K. Callawy, E.E. Schwartzlander. 8. Low power memory design; K. Itoh. Part III: Architecture and system design levels. 9. Low-power microprocessor design; S. Gary. 10. Portable video-on-demand in wireless communication; T.H. Meng, et al. 11. Algorithm and architectural level methodologies; R. Mehra, et al. Index.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding LED Illumination elucidates the science of lighting for light emitting diodes. It presents concepts, theory, simulations, and new design techniques that shine the spotlight on illumination, energy efficiency, and reducing electrical power consumption. The text provides an introduction to the fundamentals of LED lamp design, and highlights the principles of large-space and 3D object illumination for developing competitive LED lamps.The first part of the book discusses lamp output metrics and characterization methods, while the second part of the book explores certain retail and prototype lamp comparisons with theory, simulations and experiments It details the light propagation and distribution characteristics of LED light sources for general illumination applications, and presents design and simulation requirements for LED lamps suited for real-world applications. It also addresses light generation, efficiency, theoretical limits, efficiency limiTrade Review"… [the book] educate[s] a non-lighting audience about the basics of light, while doing so from a point of view that they might understand. … BUY IT if you'd like to see how another community views the lighting world."—Lighting Design and Application Magazine, June 2014 "… one of those rare resources that address the engineering of LED lighting as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by lighting designers working in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Author Nisa Khan’s concise and unique perspective brings together key issues related to both the evolution and practice of next-generation lighting. … an excellent textbook for teaching illumination engineering, architectural engineering, and other subjects related to next-generation lighting. The monograph is extremely well organized and its tables, charts, diagrams, and photographs effectively reinforce the concepts described by the text. It can also serve as a ready reference for those involved in the design, engineering, and marketing of SSL. I recommend it to anyone interested in SSL lighting …"—Michael Siminovitch, Physics Today, July 2014"The book contains a lot of useful information on LEDs, particularly on thermal management and colour stability. … a useful addition to a technical library on luminaire design and manufacturing …"—Lighting Magazine, February/March 2014"The author provides an introduction to lighting fundamentals and technologies, and then LED science and technologies. Lamp designs, lighting theory, simulations and efficiency limiting factors are discussed as well. The author also addresses LED replacement lamps for household and commercial lighting use, as well as design for improving tubular LED replacement. … designed to teach scientists and engineers the fundamentals of lighting and LED lamp design."—Optics & Photonics News"Understanding LED Illumination provides a very broadTable of ContentsIntroduction. LED Lighting Devices. LED Module Manufacturing. Lamp Measurement and Characterization. LED Lamp Design Considerations. LED Lighting Design and Simulation. LED Replacements for Incandescent and Linear-Tubular Fluorescent Lamps. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisModeling and Control of Precision Actuators explores new technologies that can ultimately be applied in a myriad of industries. It covers dynamical analysis of precise actuators and strategies of design for various control applications. The book addresses four main schemes: modeling and control of precise actuators; nonlinear control of precise actuators, including sliding mode control and neural network feedback control; fault detection and fault-tolerant control; and advanced air bearing control. It covers application issues in the modeling and control of precise actuators, providing several interesting case studies for more application-oriented readers. Introduces the driving forces behind precise actuators Describes nonlinear dynamics of precise actuators and their mathematical forms, including hysteresis, creep, friction, and force ripples Presents the control strategies for precise actuators based on Preisach model as well as creeTable of ContentsIntroduction: Growing Interest in Precise Actuators. Types of Precise Actuators. Applications of Precise Actuators. Nonlinear Dynamics and Modeling: Hysteresis. Creep. Friction. Force Ripples. Identification and Compensation of Preisach Hysteresis in Piezoelectric Actuators: SVD-Based Identification and Compensation of Preisach Hysteresis. High-Bandwidth Identification and Compensation of Hysteretic Dynamics in Piezoelectric Actuators. Concluding Remarks. Identification and Compensation of Friction and Ripple Force: Relay Feedback Techniques for Precision Motion Control. Identification and Compensation of Friction Model. Modeling and Compensation of Ripples and Friction in Permanent Magnet Linear Motors. Model Predictive Control of Precise Actuators: Model Predictive Control Concepts for Motion Tracking. Hybrid MPC for Ultrasonic Motors. From Parametric MPC to PID Gain Scheduling Controllers. Simulation Study and Experiment Results. Concluding Remarks. Modeling and Control of Air Bearing Stages: Problem Statements. Control of Linear Air Bearing Stage. Controller Design for the System. Experimental Results. Control of Spherical Air Bearing Stage. Performance Analysis of Spherical Air Bearing System. Concluding Remarks. Fault Detection and Accommodation in Actuators: Problem Statements. Types of Failure. Fault Diagnosis Scheme. Control of the System under No Fault Condition. Accommodation Control After Fault Detection. Extension to Output Feedback Control Design. Experimental Tests. Concluding Remarks. Case Studies of Precise Actuator Applications: Robust Adaptive Control of Piezoelectric Actuators with an Application to Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. Control of a 2-DOF Ultrasonic Piezomotor Stage for Grommet Insertion. Vision-Based Tracking and Thermal Monitoring of Non-Stationary Targets.

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Book SynopsisNew, significant scientific discoveries in laser and photonic technologies, systems perspectives, and integrated design approaches can improve even further the impact in critical areas of challenge. Yet this knowledge is dispersed across several disciplines and research arenas. Laser and Photonic Systems: Design and Integration brings together a multidisciplinary group of experts to increase understanding of the ways in which systems perspectives may influence laser and photonic innovations and application integration.By bringing together chapters from leading scientists and technologists, industrial and systems engineers, and managers, the book stimulates new thinking that would bring a systems, network, and system-of-systems perspective to bear on laser and photonic systems applications. The chapters challenge you to explore opportunities for revolutionary and broader advancements. The authors emphasize the identification of emerging research and application frontieTrade Review"The book offers a wide range of interesting topics. Many of the chapters offer modern and fresh perspectives that should stimulate new advances in the field."—Duncan MacFarlane, The University of Texas at DallasTable of ContentsIntroduction to Laser and Photonic Systems and Innovations. Manufacturing and Materials Processing. The Potential Impact of Lasers on Manufacturing in the 21st Century. Laser Rock Drilling R&D. Impact of Lasers on Modern Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing. Lasers for Scalable Manufacturing of Solar Energy Devices. Healthcare. Overview of Optics Opportunities and Challenges in Healthcare. Applications of Ultrashort Laser Pulses. In Living Motion: Imaging Cellular Function in Live Tissues. Communication and Security. Shaping Ultrafast Laser Fields for Photonic Signal Processing. Optical Telecommunication Networks. Silicon Integrated Nanophotonics. THz wave air photonics: Bridging the "Gap" and Beyond. Human and Systems Perspectives. Systems Management Approaches. Nested Partitions Optimization Method and its Applications. Robust Coating Design in the Presence of Manufacturing Errors. Laser Systems in Precision Interactions and Collaboration. Emerging Frontiers. Challenges and Future Research Opportunities with Systems Perspectives of Laser and Photonic Systems and Innovations.

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Book SynopsisIn response to the ever-increasing global threat of terrorist attacks, the personal screening industry has been growing at a rapid rate. Many methods have been developed for detecting concealed weapons and explosives on the human body. In this important new book, the authors discuss their experiences over the last decade designing and testing microwave and millimetre wave detection and screening systems. It includes examples of actual devices that they have built and tested, along with test results that were obtained in realistic scenarios.The book focuses on the development of non-imaging detection systems, which are similar to radar. These systems do not form a conventional image of the scene and the person(s) being screened. Instead, the sensors detect and analyze the effect that the body, and any concealed objects, has on a transmitted waveform. These systems allow remote detection of both metallic and dielectric devices concealed on the human body in both indoor and outdTrade Review"... focuses on an aspect that is ... usually not a search area for remote sensing researchers, but is a field interesting to know. ... deals with a synthesis of research in the detection of metallic and dielectric objects (without electrical conduction)."—Jean-Marie Dubois, Professor Emeritus, University of Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada, from Bulletin d'AQTTable of ContentsIntroduction. RCS Concept and Basic Definitions. Active Millimetre Wave Sensor using Direct Detection Approach. FMCW Sensors for Detecting Hidden Objects. Active Microwave Sensors for Complex Natural Resonance-Based Object Detection. Passive Millimetre Wave Sensors. Role of Shielding Effects in Operating Non-Imaging Sensors.

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Book SynopsisThree-dimensional (3D) integration of microsystems and subsystems has become essential to the future of semiconductor technology development. 3D integration requires a greater understanding of several interconnected systems stacked over each other. While this vertical growth profoundly increases the system functionality, it also exponentially increases the design complexity. Design of 3D Integrated Circuits and Systems tackles all aspects of 3D integration, including 3D circuit and system design, new processes and simulation techniques, alternative communication schemes for 3D circuits and systems, application of novel materials for 3D systems, and the thermal challenges to restrict power dissipation and improve performance of 3D systems. Containing contributions from experts in industry as well as academia, this authoritative text: Illustrates different 3D integration approaches, such as die-to-die, die-to-wafer, and wafer-to-wafer Discusses the useTable of Contents3D Integration Technology with TSV and IMC Bonding. Wafer-Level 3D ICs for Advanced CMOS Integration. Integration of Graphics Processing Cores with Microprocessors. Electrothermal Simulation of 3D ICs. Thermal Management in 3D ICs/Systems. Emerging Interconnect Technologies for 3D Networks-on-Chips. Inductive-Coupling ThruChip Interface for 3D Integration. Fabrication and Modeling of Copper and Carbon Nanotube-Based Through-Silicon Via. Low-Power Testing for 2D/3D Devices and Systems.

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Book SynopsisDetailing the active and passive aspects of microwaves, Microwave Engineering: Concepts and Fundamentals covers everything from wave propagation to reflection and refraction, guided waves, and transmission lines, providing a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles at the core of microwave engineering. This encyclopedic text not only encompasses nearly all facets of microwave engineering, but also gives all topicsincluding microwave generation, measurement, and processingequal emphasis. Packed with illustrations to aid in comprehension, the book: Describes the mathematical theory of waveguides and ferrite devices, devoting an entire chapter to the Smith chart and its applications Discusses different types of microwave components, antennas, tubes, transistors, diodes, and parametric devices Examines various attributes of cavity resonators, semiconductor and RF/microwave devices, and microwave integrated circuits Addresses sTrade Review"The book demonstrates a good understanding of the author’s knowledge of microwave engineering. It has extensive practical applications and a wide variety of problems with worked solutions. The book is written in such a way that the reader, through personal study, could achieve a satisfactory education in the subject of microwave engineering."—Brian Klaveness, Principal Lecturer and Programme Leader at Glyndwr University, Wrexham, UK "... covers everything from wave propagation to reflection and refraction, guided waves, and transmission lines, giving all topics equal emphasis and providing a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles at the core of microwave engineering. In my opinion, the book is well written and easy to follow, so I am highly recommending it as a textbook for electronics and communication engineering students at the undergraduate level, though it may serve as a solid basis for advanced courses on microwaves at the postgraduate level as well."—Ivica Manic´, University of Niš, Serbia, from Microelectronics Reliability, February 2015 Table of ContentsIntroduction. Plane Waves. Reflection and Refection. Guided Waves. Transmission Lines. Smith Chart. Waveguides. Microwave Components. Microwave Ferrite Devices. Cavity Resonators. Scattering Parameters. Microwave Antennas. Microwave Measurement. Planar Transmission Lines. Microwave Tubes. Semiconductor Diodes and Masers. Transistors and Other Devices. Microwave Integrated Circuits. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsMicrofluidics and Biosensors. Chemical and Environmental Sensors. Automotive and Industrial Sensors. Software and Sensor Systems.

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Book SynopsisUnderstand, Select, and Design Sensors for Hydrogen-Based ApplicationsThe use of hydrogen generated from renewable energy sources is expected to become an essential component of a low-carbon, environmentally friendly energy supply, spurring the worldwide development of hydrogen technologies. Sensors for Safety and Process Control in Hydrogen Technologies provides practical, expert-driven information on modern sensors for hydrogen and other gases as well as physical parameters essential for safety and process control in hydrogen technologies. It illustrates how sensing technologies can ensure the safe and efficient implementation of the emerging global hydrogen market.The book explains the various facets of sensor technologies, including practical aspects relevant in hydrogen technologies. It presents a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the theory (physical and chemical principles), design, and implementations of sensors in Trade Review"This book is written by a group of internationally leading professionals in the field from Europe and the United States with contributions by other renowned experts. It covers the state of the art and addresses practically all aspects of sensors for safety and process control in hydrogen technologies. The book is the first comprehensive source of scientific and practical information on the fundamentals and applications of hydrogen sensors in emerging hydrogen and fuel cell systems and infrastructure. It will be useful to all stakeholders, including but not limited to specialists from the hydrogen industry, teachers and students in academia, technology and safety system developers, and project managers. If you are interested in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, I highly recommend this book for your personal and institutional libraries." —Vladimir Molkov, Professor and Director of Hydrogen Safety Engineering and Research Centre (HySAFER), Ulster UniversityTable of ContentsHydrogen Properties and Technologies of Its Production and Use. Introduction to Sensor Technology. Hydrogen Sensors. Sensors for Other Gases. Sensors for Temperature, Pressure, Gas Flow and Fire Detection. Sensor Deployment. Sensor Applications. Practical Aspects of Gas Sensing.

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Book SynopsisRecently the world celebrated the 60th anniversary of the invention of the first transistor. The first integrated circuit (IC) was built a decade later, with the first microprocessor designed in the early 1970s. Today, ICs are a part of nearly every aspect of our daily lives. They help us live longer and more comfortably, and do more, faster. All this is possible because of the relentless search for new materials, circuit designs, and ideas happening on a daily basis at industrial and academic institutions around the globe.Showcasing the latest advances in very-large-scale integrated (VLSI) circuits, VLSI: Circuits for Emerging Applications provides a balanced view of industrial and academic developments beyond silicon and complementary metaloxidesemiconductor (CMOS) technology. From quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) to chips for cochlear implants, this must-have resource: Investigates the trend of combining multiple cores in a single chip to boost perforTable of ContentsIntegration of Graphics Processing Cores with Microprocessors. Arithmetic Implemented with Semiconductor Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata. Novel Capacitor-Less A2RAM Memory Cells for Beyond 22-nm Nodes. Four-State Hybrid Spintronics–Straintronics: Extremely Low-Power Information Processing with Multiferroic Nanomagnets Possessing Biaxial Anisotropy. Improvement and Applications of Large-Area Flexible Electronics with Organic Transistors. Soft-Error Mitigation Approaches for High-Performance Processor Memories. Design Space Exploration of Wavelength-Routed Optical Networks-on-Chip Topologies for 3D Stacked Multi- and Many-Core Processors. Quest for Energy Efficiency in Digital Signal Processing: Architectures, Algorithms, and Systems. Nanoelectromechanical Relays: An Energy Efficient Alternative in Logic Design. High-Performance and Customizable Bioinformatic and Biomedical Very-Large-Scale-Integration Architectures. Basics, Applications, and Design of Reversible Circuits. Three-Dimensional Spintronics. Soft-Error-Aware Power Optimization Using Dynamic Threshold. Future of Asynchronous Logic. Memristor-CMOS-Hybrid Synaptic Devices Exhibiting Spike-Timing-Dependent Plasticity. Very-Large-Scale Integration Implementations of Cryptographic Algorithms. Dynamic Intrinsic Chip ID for Hardware Security. Ultra-Low-Power Audio Communication System for Full Implantable Cochlear Implant Application. Heterogeneous Memory Design. Soft Error Resilient Circuit Design.

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Book SynopsisWith nearly 7 billion mobile phone subscriptions worldwide, mobility and computing have become pervasive in our society and business. Moreover, new mobile multimedia communication services are challenging telecommunication operators. To support the significant increase in multimedia trafficespecially videoover wireless networks, new technological infrastructure must be created. Cognitive Radio Networks (CRNs) are widely regarded as one of the most promising technologies for future wireless communications. This book explains how to efficiently deliver video, audio, and other data over CRNs.Covering advanced algorithms, protocols, and hardware-/software-based experiments, this book describes how to encode video in a prioritized way to send to dynamic radio links. It discusses different FEC codes for video reliability and explains how different machine learning algorithms can be used for video quality control. It also explains how to use readily available software tools to buildTable of ContentsNetwork Architecture to Support Multimedia over CRN. Advanced Network Protocols for Multiimedia over CRN. Artificial Intelligence for Multimedia over CRN. Other Important Designs.

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Book SynopsisIntegrating Scale in Remote Sensing and GIS serves as the most comprehensive documentation of the scientific and methodological advances that have taken place in integrating scale and remote sensing data. This work addresses the invariants of scale, the ability to change scale, measures of the impact of scale, scale as a parameter in process models, and the implementation of multiscale approaches as methods and techniques for integrating multiple kinds of remote sensing data collected at varying spatial, temporal, and radiometric scales. Researchers, instructors, and students alike will benefit from a guide that has been pragmatically divided into four thematic groups: scale issues and multiple scaling; physical scale as applied to natural resources; urban scale; and human health/social scale. Teeming with insights that elucidate the significance of scale as a foundation for geographic analysis, this book is a vital resource to those seriously involved in the field Trade Review"This book provides a new and comprehensive view of what scale means in today's rapidly advancing world of geographic information technologies. The authors and editors are some of the most reputable figures in the field, and passionate about creating more awareness of the importance of scale, and more knowledge of its properties and impacts. It is a very welcome addition to the literature on the topic, one that should be part of the library of every environmental or social scientist."—Michael F. Goodchild, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA"This book is a superb mix of theory and a wide range of impactful applications, and at the same time integrates this with modern concepts and data sources such as complexity science and crowd-sourcing. I recommend this book to readers who are keen to understand the real world, and to know how to manipulate spatial and space-time data in a principled way."—Peter M. Atkinson, Lancaster University, United Kingdom"The scale is a fundamental concept in geographical analysis, and this book addresse[s] the importance of scale in remote sensing (or broadly GIScience) from different per-spectives. This well-organized book includes four themes (13 Chapters), namely scale/multi-scaling issues, physical scale, human scale, and social scale."—Mingshu Wang, University of Twente, NetherlandsTable of ContentsIntroduction. Fundamentals of Multiscaled Remote Sensing Data for GIS Integration. Scale and Remote Sensing and GIS Integration: A Revisit of the Issues. Remote Sensing: Advances in Sensors and Data. Integration of Multispatial, Multitemporal, and Multispectral Remote Sensing Data in GIS: Progress and Challenges. Theory, Methods, and Techniques for Multiscale Data Integration. Computational and Technological Issues. Implementation of Multiscale Approaches: Methods and Examples. Modeling Methods for GIS Integration of Multiscaled Remote Sensing Data. Multiscaled Data Fusion for GIS Integration. Uncertainty and Error Analysis in Remote Sensing Data Integration with GIS. Geographic Object-Based Image Analysis. Temporal Analysis for Remote Sensing/GIS Integration. Applications of Multiscaled Remote Sensing and GIS. Approaches to Land Use/Land Change with Multiscaled Remote Sensing Data. Multiscaled Remote Sensing Data for Analysis of Landscape Heterogeneity. Environmental Modeling with Multiscaled Data. Use of Hyperspectral Data Remote Sensing Data in GIS. Analysis of Multiscaled Thermal Remote Sensing Data. Multiscaled Remote Sensing Data and GIS for Modeling Land Surface Processes. GIS, Multiscaled Remote Sensing Data for Climate Change Analysis. Integration of GPS, GIS, and Multiscaled Remote Sensing Data. Real Time Data and GIS Integration Applications. Multiscaled Remote Sensing Data, GIS Integration, and the Future. Summary. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisMetamaterials: Beyond Crystals, Noncrystals, and Quasicrystals is a comprehensive and updated research monograph that focuses on recent advances in metamaterials based on the effective medium theory in microwave frequencies. Most of these procedures were conducted in the State Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves, Southeast University, China.The book conveys the essential concept of metamaterials from the microcosmic structure to the macroscopic electromagnetic properties and helps readers quickly obtain needed skills in creating new devices at microwave frequencies using metamaterials. The authors present the latest progress on metamaterials and transformation optics and provide abundant examples of metamaterial-based devices accompanied with detailed procedures to simulate, fabricate, and measure them.Comprised of ten chapters, the book comprehensively covers both the fundamentals and the applications of metamaterials. Along with an introTable of ContentsIntroduction. Effective Medium Theory. Artificial Particles. Homogeneous Metamaterials: Super Crystals. Random Metamaterials: Super Noncrystals. Inhomogeneous Metamaterials: Super Quasicrystals. Gradient-Index Inhomogeneous Metamaterials. Nearly Isotropic Inhomogeneous Metamaterials. Anisotropic Inhomogeneous Metamaterials. Conclusions and Remarks.

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Book SynopsisElectrochemical Energy: Advanced Materials and Technologies covers the development of advanced materials and technologies for electrochemical energy conversion and storage. The book was created by participants of the International Conference on Electrochemical Materials and Technologies for Clean Sustainable Energy (ICES-2013) held in Guangzhou, China, and incorporates select papers presented at the conference.More than 300 attendees from across the globe participated in ICES-2013 and gave presentations in six major themes: Fuel cells and hydrogen energy Lithium batteries and advanced secondary batteries Green energy for a clean environment Photo-Electrocatalysis Supercapacitors Electrochemical clean energy applications and markets Comprised of eight sections, this book includes 25 chapters featuring highlights from the conference and covering every facet of synthesis, charTrade Review"It covers a wide range of topics in the area of electrochemical energy storage and conversion ... It can be used as a reference for courses on energy storage and conversion. It can also be used as a reference for researchers in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion."—Meilin Liu, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA"This book is put together by an excellent team of editors who are leading scientists in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion, covering a wide spectrum from designing advanced materials to developing cutting-edge technologies in the field."—Chuan-Jian Zhong, State University of New York, USA"This book is perhaps the most comprehensive collection of expert explanations and in-depth reviews of various electrochemical energy technologies and the associated materials… Having researched in the area of materials electrochemistry for over 30 years in both the UK and China, I have not yet seen a book as comprehensive and in-depth as this one in coverage… I therefore strongly recommend this book…"—George Z. Chen, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK"… an excellent review… good coverage … I appreciate the hard work from the authors…"—Chinbay Q. Fan, R&D Director, Technology Extensions, Gas Technology Institute, USA"This single book is designed for most of [the] electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies, not only for students, but also for those who are engaged in all energy technologies. This is [a] one-stop source for most of all, electrochemical energy technologies."—Hasuck Kim, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Korea"It covers a wide range of topics in the area of electrochemical energy storage and conversion ... It can be used as a reference for courses on energy storage and conversion. It can also be used as a reference for researchers in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion."—Meilin Liu, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA"This book is put together by an excellent team of editors who are leading scientists in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion, covering a wide spectrum from designing advanced materials to developing cutting-edge technologies in the field."—Chuan-Jian Zhong, State University of New York, USA"This book is perhaps the most comprehensive collection of expert explanations and in-depth reviews of various electrochemical energy technologies and the associated materials… Having researched in the area of materials electrochemistry for over 30 years in both the UK and China, I have not yet seen a book as comprehensive and in-depth as this one in coverage… I therefore strongly recommend this book…"—George Z. Chen, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK"… an excellent review… good coverage … I appreciate the hard work from the authors…"—Chinbay Q. Fan, R&D Director, Technology Extensions, Gas Technology Institute, USA"This single book is designed for most of [the] electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies, not only for students, but also for those who are engaged in all energy technologies. This is [a] one-stop source for most of all, electrochemical energy technologies."—Hasuck Kim, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), KoreaTable of ContentsOverview of Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion. Advanced Materials and Technologies for Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries. Advanced Materials and Technologies for Metal-Air Rechargeable Batteries. Advanced Materials and Technologies for Lead-Acid Rechargeable Batteries. Advanced Materials and Technologies for Fuel Cells. Advanced Materials and Technologies for Supercapacitors. Advanced Materials and Technologies for Liquid Redox Rechargeable Batteries. Advanced Materials and Technologies for Water Electrolysis Producing Hydrogen.

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Book SynopsisSilicon, as a single-crystal semiconductor, has sparked a revolution in the field of electronics and touched nearly every field of science and technology. Though available abundantly as silica and in various other forms in nature, silicon is difficult to separate from its chemical compounds because of its reactivity. As a solid, silicon is chemically inert and stable, but growing it as a single crystal creates many technological challenges.Crystal Growth and Evaluation of Silicon for VLSI and ULSI is one of the first books to cover the systematic growth of silicon single crystals and the complete evaluation of silicon, from sand to useful wafers for device fabrication. Written for engineers and researchers working in semiconductor fabrication industries, this practical text: Describes different techniques used to grow silicon single crystals Explains how grown single-crystal ingots become a complete silicon wafer for integrated-circuit fabricationTable of ContentsIntroduction. Silicon: The Key Material for Integrated Circuit Fabrication Technology. Importance of Single Crystals for Integrated Circuit Fabrication. Different Techniques for Growing Single-Crystal Silicon. From Silicon Ingots to Silicon Wafers. Evaluation of Silicon Wafers. Resistivity and Impurity Concentration Mapping of Silicon Wafers. Impurities in Silicon Wafers. Defects in Silicon Wafers. Silicon Wafer Preparation for VLSI and ULSI Processing. Packing of Silicon Wafers.

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Book SynopsisElectric Field Analysis is both a student-friendly textbook and a valuable tool for engineers and physicists engaged in the design work of high-voltage insulation systems. The text begins by introducing the physical and mathematical fundamentals of electric fields, presenting problems from power and dielectric engineering to show how the theories are put into practice. The book then describes various techniques for electric field analysis and their significance in the validation of numerically computed results, as well as: Discusses finite difference, finite element, charge simulation, and surface charge simulation methods for the numerical computation of electric fields Provides case studies for electric field distribution in a cable termination, around a post insulator, in a condenser bushing, and around a gas-insulated substation (GIS) spacer Explores numerical field calculation for electric field optimization, demonstrating contour correctioTrade Review"… very useful to teachers and students in classes on applications of the theory, numerical analyses, and practice of using the electric field for practical electric power applications that benefit mankind, such as avoiding electrical breakdown in high-voltage systems. … The book begins at the senior undergraduate level in developing the fundamentals of electric field physics and applications, … [and] then continues on to advanced numerical methods valuable to graduate students and practitioners."—Markus Zahn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA "… gives clear and precise description of the state of the art in electric field analysis. … the book comes along with software for the computation of capacitive as well as capacitive-resistive electric fields."Prof. Dr.-Ing. Josef Kindersberger, Technische Universität München, Institute for High Voltage Engineering and Switchgear Technology"A unique book for understanding electric fields and its computation with particular emphasis to problems and configurations typically encountered by high voltage engineers while designing and building power apparatus and electric insulation systems. The coverage is comprehensive, up to date, and spans the entire spectrum thus making it an ideal book for both undergraduate and graduate students." —Professor L. Satish, HV Lab, Dept of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore "This is a very intriguing book, because it adds a great deal of practical insight into otherwise cold and lifeless equations and theory. It was a pleasure to review it and enjoy many of the applied examples using the theory presented in the first part of the book." —IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, May/June 2016 Table of ContentsFundamentals of Electric Field. Gauss’s Law and Related Topics. Orthogonal Coordinate Systems. Single-Dielectric Configurations. Dielectric Polarization. Electrostatic Boundary Conditions. Multi-Dielectric Configurations. Electrostatic Pressures on Boundary Surfaces. Method of Images. Sphere or Cylinder in Uniform External Field. Conformal Mapping. Graphical Field Plotting. Numerical Computation of Electric Field. Numerical Computation of High-Voltage Field by Finite Difference Method. Numerical Computation of High-Voltage Field by Finite Element Method. Numerical Computation of High-Voltage Field by Charge Simulation Method. Numerical Computation of High-Voltage Field by Surface Charge Simulation Method. Numerical Computation of Electric Field in High-Voltage System - Case Studies. Electric Field Optimization.

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Book SynopsisVisual information is one of the richest and most bandwidth-consuming modes of communication. To meet the requirements of emerging applications, powerful data compression and transmission techniques are required to achieve highly efficient communication, even in the presence of growing communication channels that offer increased bandwidth.Presenting the results of the author's years of research on visual data compression and transmission, Advances in Visual Data Compression and Communication: Meeting the Requirements of New Applications provides a theoretical and technical basis for advanced research on visual data compression and communication.The book studies the drifting problem in scalable video coding, analyzes the reasons causing the problem, and proposes various solutions to the problem. It explores the author's Barbell-based lifting coding scheme that has been adopted as common software by MPEG. It also proposes a unified framework forTable of ContentsBasis for Compression and Communication. Information Theory. Hybrid Video Coding. Communication. Scalable Video Coding. Progressive Fine Granularity Scalable (PFGS) Coding. Motion Threading for 3D Wavelet Coding. Barbell-Lifting Based 3D Wavelet Coding. Directional Transforms. DirectionalWavelet Transform. Directional DCT Transform. Directional Filtering Transform. VISION-BASED COMPRESSION. Edge-Based Inpainting. Cloud-Based Image Compression. Compression for Cloud Photo Storage. Compressive Communication. Compressive Data Gathering. Compressive Modulation. Joint Source and Channel Coding. DCast: Distributed Video Multicast. Denoising in Communication. MIMO Broadcasting with Receiver Antenna Heterogeneity. Future Work. Computational Information Theory.

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Book SynopsisThe main aim of this book is to introduce the concept of photonic information processing technologies to the graduate and post-graduate students, researchers, engineers and scientists. It is expected to give the readers an insight into the concepts of photonic techniques of processing as a system, the photonic devices as required components which are applied in the areas of communication, computation and intelligent pattern recognition.Table of Contents1. Information Communication. 2. Introduction to photonics. 3. Vision, visual perception and computer vision. 4. Photonic sources and detectors for information processing. 5. Photonic devices for modulation, storage and display. 6. Photonics in transform domain information processing. 7. Low level photonic information processing. 8. Photonics in networking and communication. 9. Photonic computing. 10. Photonic Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Processing. 11. Quantum information processing. 12. Nanophotonic information system. 13. Index.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding how the brain works and developing effective therapeutics are important in advancing neuroscience and improving clinical patient care. Neurophotonics and Brain Mapping covers state-of-the-art research and development in optical technologies and applications for brain mapping and therapeutics. It provides a comprehensive overview of various methods developed using light, both microscopic and macroscopic techniques. Recent developments in minimally-invasive endoscopic imaging of deep brain structure and function, as well as light-based therapy are also reviewed.Table of ContentsClinical Translation of Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy. Optical Imaging of Brain Function: From Animal to Human. Emerging Technologies for Neuroimaging. Light-based Intervention Guidance and Therapy.

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Book SynopsisDespite the often difficult and time-consuming effort of performing experiments with fast (14 MeV) neutrons, these neutrons can offer special insight into nucleus and other materials because of the absence of charge. 14 MeV Neutrons: Physics and Applications explores fast neutrons in basic science and applications to problems in medicine, the environment, and security.Drawing on his more than 50 years of experience working with 14 MeV neutrons, the author focuses on: Sources of 14 MeV neutrons, including laboratory size accelerators, small and sealed tube generators, well logging sealed tube accelerators, neutron generators with detection of associated alpha particles, plasma devices, high flux sources, and laser-generated neutron sources Nuclear reactions with 14 MeV neutrons, including measurements of energy spectra, angular distributions, and deductions of reaction mechanism Nuclear reactions with three particles inTable of ContentsIntroduction. Nuclear Reaction d+t→α+n. Sources of 14 MeV Neutrons. Detectors. Nuclear Reactions Induced by 14 MeV Neutrons. Fast Neutron Activation Analysis: An Analytical Method. Applications of Tagged Neutron Beams. Nuclear Reactions Logging. Medical Applications of 14 MeV Neutrons.

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Book SynopsisHandbook of Optoelectronics offers a self-contained reference from the basic science and light sources to devices and modern applications across the entire spectrum of disciplines utilizing optoelectronic technologies. This second edition gives a complete update of the original work with a focus on systems and applications.Volume I covers the details of optoelectronic devices and techniques including semiconductor lasers, optical detectors and receivers, optical fiber devices, modulators, amplifiers, integrated optics, LEDs, and engineered optical materials with brand new chapters on silicon photonics, nanophotonics, and graphene optoelectronics. Volume II addresses the underlying system technologies enabling state-of-the-art communications, imaging, displays, sensing, data processing, energy conversion, and actuation. Volume III is brand new to this edition, focusing on applications in infrastructure, transport, security, surveillance, environmTable of Contents1. An introduction to optoelectronics - Alan Rogers and Vincent Handerek. 2. Introduction to optical materials -Neil J. Ross. 3. Incandescent, discharge, and arc lamp sources - David O. Wharmby. 4. Detection of optical radiation - Antoni Rogalski, Zbigniew Bielecki, and Janusz Mikolajczyk. 5. Propagation along optical fibers and waveguides - John Love. 6. Introduction to lasers and optical amplifiers -William S. Wong, Chien-Jen Chen, and Yan Sun. 7. Advanced optics - Alan Rogers and Vincent Handerek. 8. Basic concepts in photometry, radiometry, and colorimetry - Yoshi Ohno. 9. Nonlinear and short pulse effects - Günter Steinmeyer. 10. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) - Klaus Streubel. 11. Semiconductor lasers - Jayanta Mukherjee and Stephen J. Sweeney. 12. Optical detectors and receivers - Hidehiro Kume. 13. Optical fiber devices - Suzanne Lacroix and Xavier Daxhelet. 14. Optical modulators - Nadir Dagli. 15. Optical amplifiers - Johan Nilsson, Jesper Lægsgaard, and Anders Bjarklev. 16. Ultrafast optoelectronics - Günter Steinmeyer. 17. Integrated optics - Nikolaus Boos and Christian Lerminiaux. 18. Infrared devices and techniques - Antoni Rogalski and Krzysztof Chrzanowski. 19. Organic light emitting devices - Martin Grell. 20. Microstructured optical fibers - Jesper Lægsgaard, Anders Bjarklev, and Tanya Monro. 21. Engineered optical materials -Peter G. R. Smith and Corin B. E. Gawith. 22. Silicon photonics - Sasan Fathpour. 23. Nanoplasmonic optoelectronics - Robert G. W. Brown.

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Book SynopsisThe accurate design of earthspace systems requires a comprehensive understanding of the various propagation media and phenomena that differ depending on frequencies and types of applications. The choice of the relevant channel models is crucial in the design process and constitutes a key step in performance evaluation and testing of earthspace systems. The subject of this book is built around the two characteristic cases of satellite systems: fixed satellites and mobile satellite systems.Radio Wave Propagation and Channel Modeling for EarthSpace Systems discusses the state of the art in channel modeling and characterization of next-generation fixed multiple-antennas and mobile satellite systems, as well as propagation phenomena and fade mitigation techniques. The frequencies of interest range from 100 MHz to 100 GHz (from VHF to W band), whereas the use of optical free-space communications is envisaged.Examining recent research advances in space-timeTable of ContentsNext-Generation MIMO Satellite Systems: From Channel Modeling to System Performance Evaluation. Propagation Phenomena and Modeling for Fixed Satellite Systems: Evaluation of Fade Mitigation Techniques. Mobile Satellite Channel Characterization. Land Mobile Satellite Channel Models. Propagation Effects on Satellite Navigation Systems. Tropospheric Attenuation Synthesizers. Review of Space–Time Tropospheric Propagation Models. Impact of Clouds from Ka Band to Optical Frequencies. Aeronautical Communications Channel Characteristics and Modeling: From Legacy toward Future Satellite Systems. Stratospheric Channel Models. Index.

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Book SynopsisHigh brightness metal vapor lasers have become the most bright and powerful in the visible spectral range among all existing laser types, resulting in numerous applications ranging from purely fundamental research to practical application in large-scale commercial problems such as isotope selection. This book presents a full series of fundamental problems on the development of physical fundamentals and mathematical models for practical realization of a high-power laser radiation on self-contained transitions in metal atoms. It is the first fundamental review on physics and the technique of high-brightness metal vapor lasers.Table of ContentsIntroduction. The devices and methods of creating metal vapors. Excitation schemes and its effect on the characteristics of the generation of self-heating copper vapor lasers. Excitation blocks of lasers on self-terminating transitions of metal atoms. Repetitively pulsed lasers on self-terminating transitions of metal atoms. The results of analytical studies on laser self-terminating transitions of metal atoms. Numerical studies of pulsed metal vapor lasers. Numerical simulation of pulsed-periodic MVL considering the inhomogeneous distribution of the plasma parameters (heterogeneity level) cross section GDT. Modeling of copper vapor lasers. Lasers with a modified kinetics (kinetically enhanced lasers).

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Book Synopsisa very detailed book on multiferroics that will be useful for PhD students and researchers interested in this emerging field of materials science Dr. Wilfrid Prellier, Research Director, CNRS, Caen, FranceMultiferroics has emerged as one of the hottest topics in solid state physics in this millennium. The coexistence of multiple ferroic/antiferroic properties makes them useful both for fundamental studies and practical applications such as revolutionary new memory technologies and next-generation spintronics devices. This book provides an historical introduction to the field, followed by a summary of recent progress in single-phase multiferroics (type-I and type-II), multiferroic composites (bulk and nano composites), and emerging areas such as domain walls and vortices. Each chapter addresses potential technological implications. There is also a section dedicated to theoretical approaches, both phenomenological and first-principles calculations. Trade Review"A very detailed book on multiferroics that will be useful for PhD students and researchers interested in this emerging field of materials science." -Dr. Wilfrid Prellier, Research Director, CNRS, Caen, FranceTable of ContentsIntroduction and overview of the field. Type-I multiferroic systems. Type-II multiferroic systems. Multiferroic composites. Theoretical study of multiferroic materials. Applications of multiferroic materials. Emerging phenomena in multiferroics.

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Book SynopsisA significant portion of biomedical applications necessitates the establishment of an interface between the cells of the patient and the components of the device. In many cases, such as in implants and engineered tissues, the interaction of the cells with the biomaterial is one of the main determinants of the success of the system. Cell and Material Interface: Advances in Tissue Engineering, Biosensor, Implant, and Imaging Technologies explores this interaction and its control at length scales ranging from the nano to the macro.Featuring contributions from leading molecular biologists, chemists, and material scientists, this authoritative reference: Presents practical examples of cell and material interface-based applications Reflects the interdisciplinary nature of bioengineering, covering topics such as biosensing, immunology, and controlled delivery Explains the role of the cell and material interface in the context of cardiacTrade Review"The book is written in a clear manner by scientists working in the field. The pages are beautifully illustrated and each chapter concludes with plenty of references. I would recommend this book to anyone working in nanotechnology, advanced optics issues, and especially to people working in life sciences." —Optics & PhotonicsNews, March 2016 "The book is written in a clear manner by scientists working in the field. The pages are beautifully illustrated and each chapter concludes with plenty of references. I would recommend this book to anyone working in nanotechnology, advanced optics issues, and especially to people working in life sciences." —Optics & Photonics News, March 2016 Table of ContentsEditorial: Introduction to Cell/Material Interface. Scaffold Processing Technologies for Tailored Cell Interactions. Nanomaterial Cell Interactions in Tissue Engineering. Engineering Cell Surface Interface in Tissue Engineering and Cell-Based Biosensors. Protein Micropatterning Techniques for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research. Cell–Scaffold Interfaces in Skin Tissue Engineering. Cell and Materials Interface in Cryobiology and Cryoprotection. Micropatterning Techniques to Control Cell–Biomaterial Interface for Cardiac Tissue Engineering. Polysaccharide-Based Biomaterials for Cell–Material Interface. Macrophage-Mediated Foreign Body Responses.

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Book SynopsisMetalair and metalsulfur batteries (MABs/MSBs) represent one of the most efficient-energy storage technologies, with high round trip efficiency, a long life cycle, fast response at peak demand/supply of electricity, and decreased weight due to the use of atmospheric oxygen as one of the main reactants. This book presents an overview of the main MABs/MSBs from fundamentals to applications. Recent technological trends in their development are reviewed. It also offers a detailed analysis of these batteries at the material, component, and system levels, allowing the reader to evaluate the different approaches of their integration. The book provides a systematic overview of the components, design, and integration, and discusses current technologies, achievements, and challenges, as well as future directions. Each chapter focuses on a particular battery type including zincair batteries, lithiumair batteries, aluminumair batteries, magnesiumair batteries, lithiumsulfur batteries, and vanadTrade Review"…the publication of this book is timely. The self-contained and yet concise chapters provide readers with comprehensive information for each category of main MABs/MSBs, from history and fundamentals to up-to-date technical developments and applications. Reading the chapters in this book will be a most efficient way to bring readers to the frontier of this intriguing field. "—Juntao Lu, Wuhan University, Hubei, China"…the publication of this book is timely. The self-contained and yet concise chapters provide readers with comprehensive information for each category of main MABs/MSBs, from history and fundamentals to up-to-date technical developments and applications. Reading the chapters in this book will be a most efficient way to bring readers to the frontier of this intriguing field. "—Juntao Lu, Wuhan University, Hubei, ChinaTable of ContentsZinc–Air Batteries: Fundamentals and Applications. Lithium–Air Batteries: Fundamentals and Applications. Aluminum–Air Batteries: Fundamentals and Applications. Magnesium–Air Battery. Metal–Sulfur Batteries: Fundamentals and Applications—A Perspective. Vanadium–Air Redox Flow Batteries: Fundamentals and Applications.

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Book SynopsisThis book uses tutorials and new material to describe the basic concepts of soft-computing which potentially can be used in real-life sensor network applications. It is organized in a manner that exemplifies the use of an assortment of soft-computing applications for solving different problems in sensor networking. Written by worldwide experts, the chapters provide a balanced mixture of different problems concerning channel access, routing, coverage, localization, lifetime maximization and target tracking using emerging soft-computing applications.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Introduction to Soft-Computing. Introduction to Sensor Networks. Data Link Layer. Energy Saving MAC protocol. Optimization of Sleep and Duty Cycles Scheduling. Link Quality Estimation. Network Layer. Cooperative Routing among Sensor nodes. Relay Selection for Energy Efficient Routing. Energy Efficient Clustering Methods for Routing. Localization of Sensor Nodes in Noisy Environments. Energy Efficient Coverage. Transport Layer. Transmission Control for Variable Loads in Sensor Networks. Transport Protocol for Congestion Control in Sensor Networks. Application Layer. Optimal Sensor Deployment. Real-time Monitoring or Situation Understanding. Robotic Application. Aircraft Sensor Management.

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Book SynopsisHow Can We Lower the Power Consumption of Gas Sensors?There is a growing demand for low-power, high-density gas sensor arrays that can overcome problems relative to high power consumption. Low power consumption is a prerequisite for any type of sensor system to operate at optimum efficiency. Focused on fabrication-friendly microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and other areas of sensor technology, MEMS and Nanotechnology for Gas Sensors explores the distinct advantages of using MEMS in low power consumption, and provides extensive coverage of the MEMS/nanotechnology platform for gas sensor applications.This book outlines the microfabrication technology needed to fabricate a gas sensor on a MEMS platform. It discusses semiconductors, graphene, nanocrystalline ZnO-based microfabricated sensors, and nanostructures for volatile organic compounds. It also includes performance parameters for the state of the art of sensors, and the applicatioTrade Review"…this book is an outstanding, broad overview of basics, concepts, specific materials used for each sensing application, and techniques employed in current, emerging, and possible future MEMS applications. I strongly recommend this book to all research students interested in MEMS and gas sensors." —MRS Bulletin, December 2016Table of ContentsSection I: Fabrication Procedure. Introduction. Substrate for MEMS. Deposition. Photolithography: Pattern Transfer. Structuring MEMS: Micromachining. Microheaters for Gas Sensor. Section II: Sensor Applications. Sensing with Graphene. Nanocrystalline ZnO-Based Microfabricated Chemical Sensor. Nanostructures for Volatile Organic Compound Detection. Sensor Interfaces. MEMS- and Nanotechnology-Enabled Sensor Applications.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the methods needed for creating and manipulating HDR content. HDR is a step change from traditional imaging; more closely matching what we see with our eyes. In the years since the first edition of this book appeared, HDR has become much more widespread, moving from a research concept to a standard imaging method. This new edition incorporates all the many developments in HDR since the first edition and once again emphasizes practical tips, including the authors'' popular HDR Toolbox (available on the authors'' website) for MATLAB and gives readers the tools they need to develop and experiment with new techniques for creating compelling HDR content.Key Features: Contains the HDR Toolbox for readers'' experimentation on authors'' website Offers an up-to-date, detailed guide to the theory and practice of high dynamic range imaging Covers all aspects of the field, from capture to display Table of ContentsIntroduction. HDR Content Generation. HDR Content Native Visualization. HDR Images Tone Mapping. HDR Videos Tone Mapping. Expansion Operators for Low Dynamic Range Content. Image-based Lighting. HDR Image Compression. HDR Video Compression. Evaluation. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisDirectional antenna technologies have made significant advancements in the last decade. These advances have opened the door to many exciting new design opportunities for wireless networks to enhance quality of service (QoS), performance, and network capacity. In this book, experts from around the world present the latest research and development in wireless networks with directional antennas. Their contributed chapters provide detailed coverage of the models, algorithms, protocols, and applications of wireless networks with various types of directional antennas operating at different frequency bands.Wireless Network Performance Enhancement via Directional Antennas: Models, Protocols, and Systems identifies several interesting research problems in this important field, providing an opportunity to learn about solid solutions to these issues. It also looks at a number of practical hardware designs for the deployment of next-generation antennas, as well as efficient networTable of ContentsDirectional Antennas. Introduction: Switched/Steered Directional Antennas for Networking. Design and Optimization of Wideband Log-Periodic Dipole Arrays under Requirements for High Gain, High Front-to-Back Ratio, Optimal Gain Flatness, and Low Side Lobe Level: The Application of Invasive Weed Optimization. Directional MAC. Discovery Strategies for a Directional Wake-Up Radio in Mobile Networks. Medium Access Control for Wireless Networks with Directional Antennas. IEEE 802.11ad Wireless Local Area Network and Its MAC Performance. Millimeter Wave. MAC Layer Protocols for Wireless Networks with Directional Antennas. Millimeter-Wave Wireless Networks: A Medium Access Control Perspective. Directional MAC Protocols for 60 GHz Millimeter Wave WLANs. Performance Improvements of mm-Wave Wireless Personal Area Networks Using Beamforming and Beamswitching. Applications of Directional Networking in Military Systems. MIMO. Design and Implementation of Directional Antenna-Based LOS-MIMO System for Gbps Wireless Backhaul. MIMO and Cooperation in Cognitive Radio-Based Wireless Networks: State-of-the-Art and Perspectives. Advanced Topics. Directional Antennas and Beamforming for Cognitive Radio-Based Wireless Networks. Multicast Algorithm Design for Energy-Constrained Multihop Wireless Networks with Directional Antennas. Connectivity of Large-Scale Wireless Networks with Directional Antennas. Bounds on the Lifetime of Wireless Sensor Networks with Lossy Links and Directional Antennas. Applications. Utilization of Directional Antennas in Flying Ad Hoc Networks: Challenges and Design Guidelines. Military Networks Enabled by Directional Antennas. Military Applications of Directional Mesh Networking. Collaborative and Opportunistic Content Dissemination via Directional Antennas. The Evolution of Directional Networking Systems Architecture.

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Book SynopsisThis dedicated overview of optical compressive imaging addresses implementation aspects of the revolutionary theory of compressive sensing (CS) in the field of optical imaging and sensing. It overviews the technological opportunities and challenges involved in optical design and implementation, from basic theory to optical architectures and systems for compressive imaging in various spectral regimes, spectral and hyperspectral imaging, polarimetric sensing, three-dimensional imaging, super-resolution imaging, lens-free, on-chip microscopy, and phase sensing and retrieval. The reader will gain a complete introduction to theory, experiment, and practical use for reducing hardware, shortening image scanning time, and improving image resolution as well as other performance parameters. Optics practitioners and optical system designers, electrical and optical engineers, mathematicians, and signal processing professionals will all find the book a unique trove of information and practical gTrade Review"This is the book on how to bypass the sampling constraints of modern imaging systems. From a mathematical point of view, it deals with the problem of extracting information from an underdetermined system of equations. It is wide in its scope, covering applications ranging from holography and microscopy, to hyperspectral or polarization imaging. Readers can easily find out what can be done with this kind of imaging…." –Optics & Photonics News (May 2017)"The material contained in the book’s 300 pages substantiate the assertion that the reader ‘will gain a complete introduction to theory, experiment and practical use for reducing hardware, shortening image scanning time and improving image resolution’…. One is confident that this book will contribute to the growth of activity in compressive imaging and is thus appropriate to repeat the appreciation of the efforts of both the editor and the co-authors in assembling this volume." -Contemporary Physics (Nov 2017), review by K. Alan Shore"This is the book on how to bypass the sampling constraints of modern imaging systems. From a mathematical point of view, it deals with the problem of extracting information from an underdetermined system of equations. It is wide in its scope, covering applications ranging from holography and microscopy, to hyperspectral or polarization imaging. Readers can easily find out what can be done with this kind of imaging…." –Optics & Photonics News (May 2017)"The material contained in the book’s 300 pages substantiate the assertion that the reader ‘will gain a complete introduction to theory, experiment and practical use for reducing hardware, shortening image scanning time and improving image resolution’…. One is confident that this book will contribute to the growth of activity in compressive imaging and is thus appropriate to repeat the appreciation of the efforts of both the editor and the co-authors in assembling this volume." -Contemporary Physics (Nov 2017), review by K. Alan ShoreTable of ContentsI. The theory of compressive sensing and its applications in optics. Introduction to compressive sensing theory. Compressive sensing theory for optical systems described by a continuous model. Multi-channel data acquisition optics design for compressive sensing. Special challenges in application of CS for optical imaging and sensing II. Compressive imaging systems. Optical architectures for compressive imaging. Terahertz imaging with compressed sensing. Infrared imaging with compressed sensing. Motion compressive sensing. III. Compressive holography and compressive 3D imaging. Compressive holography. Performance analysis of Compressive Holography. Incoherent Compressive Holography. Compressive Integral Imaging. Compressive light-field sensing. IV. Spectral, hyperspectral imaging, and polarimetric compressive sensing systems. Compressive coded aperture spectral imaging. Compressive spectral and hyperspectral sensing with layered devices. Compressive polarimetric sensing. V. Seeing fine details with compressive sensing: microscopy and super-resolution. Super-resolution of sparse images using coherent and incoherent light. Compressive fluorescents microscopy. STORM using compressed sensing. CS methods for lens-free, on-chip microscopy. VI. Phase sensing, phase retrieval and phase tomography. Phase space tomography . Phase retrieval of sparse images.

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Book SynopsisNonlinear Digital Filtering with Python: An Introduction discusses important structural filter classes including the median filter and a number of its extensions (e.g., weighted and recursive median filters), and Volterra filters based on polynomial nonlinearities. Adopting both structural and behavioral approaches in characterizing and designing nonlinear digital filters, this book: Begins with an expedient introduction to programming in the free, open-source computing environment of Python Uses results from algebra and the theory of functional equations to construct and characterize behaviorally defined nonlinear filter classes Analyzes the impact of a range of useful interconnection strategies on filter behavior, providing Python implementations of the presented filters and interconnection strategies Proposes practical, bottom-up strategies for designing more complex and capable filters from simpler components in a way that preserves the Trade Review"The authors bring the reader from the consolidated world of linear filters into the variegate universe of nonlinear filters, and show how the main subclasses of digital nonlinear filters can be described on the basis of their structural and/or behavioral characteristics. This approach is complemented by the use of a free, open-source computing environment—Python—for the implementation of the nonlinear digital filters presented in each chapter."—Giovanni L. Sicuranza, University of Trieste, Italy Table of ContentsIntroduction. Python. Linear and Volterra Filters. Median Filters and Some Extensions. Forms of Nonlinear Behavior. Composite Structures: Bottom-Up Design. Recursive Structures and Stability.

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Book SynopsisThis introductory, yet in-depth, book explains the physical principles of electronic imaging and sensing and provides the reader with the information necessary to understand the design, operation, and practical applications of contemporary electronic imaging and sensing systems. The text has strong practical focus and contains examples of biomedical applications of optical electronic imaging and sensing. Each chapter draws upon the authors' extensive research, teaching, and industrial experience and provides a useful resource for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a convenient reference for scientists and engineers working in the field of electronic imaging and sensing.Table of ContentsSection I: Technology and Devices. Theory and Experiments on THz Devices on Graphene. Theory and Experiments on THz Devices on Graphene. Photonic Engineering of Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers. Section II: Imaging Sensors and Systems. Intense Few-Cycle Terahertz Pulses and Nonlinear Terahertz Spectroscopy. Applications of Terahertz Technology for Plastic Industry. Cross-Sectional Velocity Distribution Measurement Based on Fiber-Optic Differential Laser Doppler Velocimetry. Integrated CMOS Optical Biosensor Systems. Design of CMOS Microsystems for Time-Correlated Single-Photon Counting Fluorescence Lifetime Analysis. Section III: Biomedical Applications. Fiber Delivery of Femtosecond Pulses for Multiphoton Endoscopy. In Vivo Flow Cytometer: A Powerful Tool to Study Cancer Metastasis. Transition Metal Luminophores for Cell Imaging. Three-Dimensional Electrical Impedance Tomography forPulmonary Embolism: A Simulation Study of a 16-Electrode System.

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Book SynopsisAssistive technologies for the old and people with disabilities is now a very active field of research. It also constitutes a very profitable market (expected to reach US $60 billion p.a. by 2018). The book covers key aspects of this important field and provides guidelines for developing assistive technologies in smart environments. The book also presents the new paradigm of open innovation used by the most prolific research teams around the world. The latest developments in the field are given. Overall this book will be a reference for researchers, practitioners and engineers.Table of ContentsAmbient Assistive Technologies: Challenges and Perspectives. Challenges in Developing Smart Homes: Human’s Perspective. Pervasive Computing and Ambient Physiological Monitoring Devices. Designing Formally Controlled Smart Home Systems, Application to People with Disabilities. Context-Aware Service Provision in Ambient Intelligence: a case study with the Tyche project. Applying Data Mining in Smart Home. Preliminary evaluation of a web interface for elder people in nursing homes. Monitoring Medication Adherence in Smart Environments in the Context of Patient Self-Management: A Knowledge-Driven Approach.

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Book SynopsisSince the discovery of graphene, it has become one of the most widely and extensively studied materials. This book aims to summarize the progress in synthesis, processing, characterization and applications of a special group of nanocarbon materials derived from graphene or graphene related derivatives by using various strategies in different forms. More specifically, three forms of macrosized materials are presented, i.e., one-dimension or 1D (fibers, wires, yarns, streads, etc.), two-dimension or 2D (films, membranes, papers, sheets, etc.) and three-dimension or 3D (bulk, hydrogels, aerogels, foams, sponges, etc.). Seven chapters are included with the first chapter serving to introduce the concept, definition, and nomenclature of graphene, graphene oxide and their derivatives. The main topics are covered in Chapters 2?7. Although they have coherent connections, each chapter of them is designed such that they can be studied independently. The target readers of this book incluTable of ContentsIntroduction. Synthesis of Graphene Nanosheets. Graphene-Inorganic Hybrids (I). Graphene-Inorganic Hybrids (II). Graphene Based Fibers. Graphene Based Papers and Films. Graphene 3D Architectures.

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Book SynopsisThis highly comprehensive, introductory book explains the basics of structural health monitoring aspects of composite structures. This book serve as an all-in-one reference book in which the reader can receive a basic understanding of composite materials, manufacturing methods, the latest types of optical fiber sensors used for structural health monitoring of composite structures, and demonstrated applications of the use of fiber sensors in a variety of composite material structures. The content draws upon the authors' and distinguished contributors' extensive research/teaching and industrial experience to fully cover the structural health monitoring of composite materials using fiber optic sensing methods.Trade Review"A well-edited and well-titled text that offers the reader a solid and detailed reference perspective of the topics using the appropriate tools at the appropriate locations." —Noise Control Engineering Journal, May/June 2017Table of ContentsComposite Materials and Structures. Introduction to Composite Materials. Fabrication Methods of Advanced Composite Structures. Industrial Applications of Composite Materials. Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Materials and Structures: Requirements and Industry Standards. Fiber Optic Sensors for Composite Material Structures. Introduction to Fiber Optic Sensors. Fiber Optic Sensors for Composite Structures: Challenges and Requirements. Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures using Fiber Optic Polarimetric Sensors; Composite Materials Structural Health Monitoring using Fiber Bragg Gratings; Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Materials using Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors. Fiber Optic Acoustic Sensors and its Applications in SHM of Composite Materials. Composite Materials with Embedded Micro-Structured Fiber Sensors. Smaller Diameter Optical Fiber Sensors for Automated Composite Structure Manufacturing. Demonstrated Applications of Smart Composite Structures. Optical Fiber Sensing for Aerospace Composite Structures. Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades Using Fiber Optic Methods. Fiber Optic Structural Health Monitoring Systems for Marine Composite Structures. Civil Engineering Applications of Smart Composite Structures; Shape Adaptive Smart Composite Structures.

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Book SynopsisText provides information about advanced OTFT (Organic thin film transistor) structures, their modeling and extraction of performance parameters, materials of individual layers, their molecular structures, basics of pi-conjugated semiconducting materials and their properties, OTFT charge transport phenomena and fabrication techniques. It includes applications of OTFTs such as single and dual gate OTFT based inverter circuits along with bootstrap techniques, SRAM cell designs based on different material and circuit configurations, light emitting diodes (LEDs). Besides this, application of dual gate OTFT in the logic gate, shift register, Flip-Flop, counter circuits will be included as well.Trade Review"The book covers both the fundamental aspects of the operating principles of organic electronic devices, as well as their applications in digital circuit design. The book is written in an attractive textbook format with problems at the end of each chapter making the book suitable as a textbook in both undergraduate and graduate level courses. This book will be an excellent addition to university library collections."— Christine Luscombe, University of Washington, USATable of Contents1.Introduction. 2. OTFT Parameters, Structures, Models, Materials, Fabrication, and Applications: A Review. 3. Analytical Modeling and Parameter Extraction of Top and Bottom Contact Structures of Organic Thin-Film Transistors. 4. Impact of Semiconductor and Dielectric Thicknesses on the Performance of Top and Bottom Contact Organic Thin-Film Transistors. 5. Organic Light-Emitting Transistors. 6. Static and Dynamic Analysis of Organic All-p, Organic Complementary, and Hybrid Complementary Inverter Circuits. 7. Robust Organic Inverters and NAND/NOR Logic Circuits Based on Single and Dual Gate OTFTs. 8. Digital Circuit Designs Based on Single and Dual Gate Organic Thin-Film Transistors Using Diode Load Logic and Zero-Vgs Load Logic Configurations. 9. Static Random Access Memory Cell Design Based on All-p Organic, Hybrid, and Complementary Organic Thin-Film Transistors. 10. Applications and Future Perspectives. 11. Appendix A: Simulation Examples. 12. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis handbook addresses the development of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly solid-state light sources, in particular semiconductor light emitting diodes (LEDs) and other solid-state lighting devices. It reflects the vast growth of this field and impacts in diverse industries, from lighting to communications, biotechnology, imaging, and medicine. The chapters include coverage of nanoscale processing, fabrication of LEDs, light diodes, photodetectors and nanodevices, characterization techniques, application, and recent advances. Readers will obtain an understanding of the key properties of solid-state lighting and LED devices, an overview of current technologies, and appreciation for the challenges remaining. The handbook will be useful to material growers and evaluators, device design and processing engineers, newcomers, students, and professionals in the field.Table of ContentsOVERVIEW. From the dawn of GaN-based light-emitting devices to the present day. Spectrum-related quality of white-light sources. Nanofabrication of III-nitride emitters for solid-state lighting. III-nitride deep-ultraviolet materials and applications. GAN-BASED LEDS FOR LIGHTING. Efficiency droop of nitride-based light-emitting diodes. Design and fabrication of patterned sapphire substrates (PSS) for GaN-based light-emitting diodes. Surface Plasmon Coupled Light-Emitting Diodes. Deep level traps in GaN epilayer and LED. Photoluminescence Dynamics in InGaN/GaN Multiple Quantum Well Light-Emitting Diodes. DEEP ULTRAVIOLET LEDS AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES. Technological developments of UV-LEDs. Influence of carrier localization on efficiency droop and stimulated emission in AlGaN quantum wells. Solar-blind AlGaN devices. LASER DIODES. Laser diode-driven white light sources. InGaN laser diodes by plasma assisted molecular beam epitaxy. GaN-based blue and green laser diodes. NANO AND OTHER TYPES OF LEDS. Photonic Crystal Light-Emitting Diodes by Nanosphere Lithography. ZnO-based LEDs. Natural Light-Style Organic Light-Emitting Diodes. NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES AND DEVELOPMENTS. III-Nitride Semiconductor LEDs Grown on Si and Stress Control of GaN Epitaxial. A hole accelerator for III-nitride light-emitting diodes. MOCVD growth of GaN on foundry compatible 200 mm Si. Terahertz spectroscopy study of III-V nitrides. Internal luminescence mechanisms of III-nitride LEDs. Fabrication of thin film nitride-based light-emitting diodes.

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces the reader to a number of challenges for the operation of electronic devices in various harsh environmental conditions. While some chapters focus on measuring and understanding the effects of these environments on electronic components, many also propose design solutions, whether in choice of material, innovative structures, or strategies for amelioration and repair. Many applications need electronics designed to operate in harsh environments. Readers will find, in this collection of topics, tools and ideas useful in their own pursuits and of interest to their intellectual curiosity.With a focus on radiation, operating conditions, sensor systems, package, and system design, the book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with sensing devices designed for operating in the presence of radiation, commercials of the shelf (COTS) products for space computing, and influences of single event upset. The second covers system and package design for harshTrade Review"Engineers are developing electronic systems for applications in environments significantly more taxing than those seen in classical computing applications. This book exposes engineers to the range of challenges faced and fosters an understanding of the approaches useful to succeed in those taxing application environments. It has an outstanding overview of the challenges to design electronic systems to operate in the presence of hazards in extreme environments."—Klaus Schuegraf, Cymer, San Diego, California, USATable of ContentsSection I Radiation. Commercial Off-the-Shelf Components in Space Applications. Soft Errors in Digital Circuits Subjected to Natural Radiation: Characterisation, Modelling and Simulation Issues. Simulation of Single-Event Effects on Fully Depleted Siliconon-Insulator (FDSOI) CMOS. Section II Sensors and Operating Conditions. Electronic Sensors for the Detection of Ovarian Cancer. Sensors and Sensor Systems for Harsh Environment Applications. III-Nitride Electronic Devices for Harsh Environments. Section III Packaging and System Design. Packaging for Systems in Harsh Environments. Corrosion Resistance of Lead-Free Solders under Environmental Stress. From Deep Submicron Degradation Effects to Harsh Operating Environments: A Self-Healing Calibration Methodology for Performance and Reliability Enhancement. Role of Diffusional Interfacial Sliding during Temperature Cycling and Electromigration-Induced Motion of Copper Through Silicon Via.

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Book SynopsisNonlinear Filtering covers linear and nonlinear filtering in a comprehensive manner, with appropriate theoretic and practical development. Aspects of modeling, estimation, recursive filtering, linear filtering, and nonlinear filtering are presented with appropriate and sufficient mathematics. A modeling-control-system approach is used when applicable, and detailed practical applications are presented to elucidate the analysis and filtering concepts. MATLAB routines are included, and examples from a wide range of engineering applications - including aerospace, automated manufacturing, robotics, and advanced control systems - are referenced throughout the text.Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsAuthorsIntroductionSection I Mathematical Models, Kalman Filtering and H-Infinity Filters1. Dynamic System Models and Basic Concepts2. Filtering and Smoothing3. H∞ Filtering4. Adaptive FilteringSection II Factorization and Approximation Filters5. Factorization Filtering6. Approximation Filters for Nonlinear Systems7. Generalized Model Error Estimators for Nonlinear SystemsSection III Nonlinear Filtering, Estimation and Implementation Approaches8. Nonlinear Estimation and Filtering9. Nonlinear Filtering Based on Characteristic Functions10. Implementation Aspects of Nonlinear Filters11. Nonlinear Parameter Estimation12. Nonlinear ObserversSection IV Appendixes – Basic Concepts and Supporting MaterialAppendix A: System Theoretic Concepts – Controllability, Observability, Identifiability and EstimabilityAppendix B: Probability, Stochastic Processes and Stochastic CalculusAppendix C: Bayesian FilteringAppendix D: Girsanov TheoremAppendix E: Concepts from Signal and Stochastic AnalysesAppendix F: Notes on Simulation and Some AlgorithmsAppendix G: Additional ExamplesIndex

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Book SynopsisRecent advances in semiconductor technology offer vertical interconnect access (via) that extend through silicon, popularly known as through silicon via (TSV). This book provides a comprehensive review of the theory behind TSVs while covering most recent advancements in materials, models and designs. Furthermore, depending on the geometry and physical configurations, different electrical equivalent models for Cu, carbon nanotube (CNT) and graphene nanoribbon (GNR) based TSVs are presented. Based on the electrical equivalent models the performance comparison among the Cu, CNT and GNR based TSVs are also discussed. Table of ContentsIntroduction. Packaging techniques of future ICs. Integrated architectures. Summary. Through Silicon Vias: Materials, Properties and Fabrication. Introduction. History of graphene material. Carbon nanotube. Graphene nanoribbon. Properties of TSV. Fabrication of TSVs. Challenges for the TSV implementations. Summary. Copper Based TSVs. Introduction. Physical configuration. Modelling of Cu based TSVs. Performance analysis of Cu based TSVs. Summary. Carbon Nanotube Based TSVs. Introduction. Physical configuration. Modelling. Performance analysis of CNT based TSVs. Summary. Mixed CNT Bundled Based TSVs. Introduction. Configurations of mixed CNT bundled TSVs. Modelling of MCB based TSVs. Signal integrity analysis of MCB based TSVs. Summary. Graphene Nanoribbon Based TSVs. Introduction. Configurations of GNR based TSVs. Fabrication challenges and limitations. Modelling of GNR based TSVs with smooth edges. Modelling of GNR based TSVs with rough edges. Signal integrity analysis of GNR based TSVs. Summary. Liners in TSVs. Introduction. Types of liners and their impact on performance. Fabrication challenges. Modelling of CNT bundled TSV with SiO2 and polymer liners. Impact of polymer liners on delay. Summary.

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, a lot of work has been done in an effort to incorporate Swarm Intelligence (SI) techniques in building an adaptive routing protocol for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs). Since centralized approach for routing in MANETs generally lacks in scalability and fault-tolerance, SI techniques provide a natural solution through a distributed approach for the adaptive routing for MANETs. In SI techniques, the captivating features of insects or mammals are correlated with the real world problems to find solutions. Recently, several applications of bio-inspired and nature-inspired algorithms in telecommunications and computer networks have achieved remarkable success. The main aims/objectives of this book, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks: Bio-Inspired Quality of Service Aware Routing Protocols, are twofold; firstly it clearly distinguishes between principles of traditional routing protocols and SI based routing protocols, while explaining in detail the analogy between MANETs and SITable of ContentsIntroduction. Swarm Intelligence Techniques. SI Solutions to Routing in MANETs. SI Solutions to QoS in MANETs. SI Solutions to Security Issues in MANETs. Conclusions and Future Directions. Appendix. References.

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