Electrical engineering Books

Book SynopsisThis book deals with nonlinear dynamics of electronic circuits, which could be used in robot control, secure communications, sensors and synchronized networks. The genesis of the content is related to a course on complex adaptive systems that has been held at the University of Catania since 2005. The efforts are devoted in order to emulate with nonlinear electronic circuits nonlinear dynamics. Step-by-step methods show the essential concepts of complex systems by using the Varela diagrams and accompanying MATLAB exercises to reinforce new information. Special attention has been devoted to chaotic systems and networks of chaotic circuits by exploring the fundamentals, such as synchronization and control. The aim of the book is to give to readers a comprehensive view of the main concepts of nonlinear dynamics to help them better understand complex systems and their control through the use of electronics devices.Trade Review"This textbook offers a very comprehensive, very clear and unique course on nonlinear dynamics, synchronization and chaos control by using electronic circuits. The exercises, the numerical examples with MATLAB and laboratory experiments make it an extremely useful tool for under-graduated students or beginners in this domain."— Françoise Lamnabhi-Lagarrigue, CNRS, FranceTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction to nonlinear systems. The logistic map and elements of complex system dynamics. Bifurcations. Oscillators. Strange attractors and continuous-time chaotic systems. Cellular Nonlinear Networks. Synchronization and chaos control. Experiments and applications. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis second edition includes eleven new sections based on the approximation of matrix functions, deflating the solution space and improving the accuracy of approximate solutions, iterative solution of initial value problems of systems of ordinary differential equations, and the method of trial functions for boundary value problems. The topics of the two new chapters are integral equations and mathematical optimization. The book provides alternative solutions to software tools amenable to hand computations to validate the results obtained by black box solvers. It also offers an insight into the mathematics behind many CAD, CAE tools of the industry. The book aims to provide a working knowledge of the various approximation techniques for engineering practice.Trade Review"Dr. Komzsik's book is a rare combination of the basic knowledge in the areas of approximation and computational mechanics which is essential for an engineer. Exhaustive coverage of all the topics along with lucid presentation of the concepts and a wide variety of illustrative problems make this book a valuable source for advanced users. Logical sequence of the topics and nomenclature even allows beginners to cope with the complex field of approximation methods in science and technology. This book contains a large amount of information not found in standard textbooks. Written for the engineer involved in complex issues, it combines the modern mathematical standards of numerical analysis with an understanding on how to effectively use these abstract methods. The new edition features integral equations and mathematical optimization methods toward their practical usage in the focus of finite and boundary element methods in solitary and coupled formulation as well." —Thomas Flöck, R&D Engineer, Siemens Digital Factory/Motion Control, Erlangen, Germany"The first edition of Louis Komzsik' s book was an extremely valuable source of numerical routines for the last decade pushing the envelope in automotive applications. We awaited this second edition book for years and looking forward utilizing it in our work.The BMW i8 model in the picture on the front depicts the various stages of approximations during the development of a car, ranging from sketches through finite element models to the final geometry. In this process engineers use many of the methods described in this book."—Daniel Heiserer, BMW, Munich, Germany"This book features an approachable blend of theoretical motivation with illustrative examples. Many of the methods described lend themselves to a matrix formulation, making them suitable for implementation using MATLAB®. The second edition is further improved by the inclusion of solutionTable of ContentsPreface. Part I Data approximations. Classical interpolation methods. Approximation with splines. Least squares approximation. Approximation of functions. Numerical differentiation. Numerical integration. Part II Approximate solutions. Nonlinear equations in one variable. Systems of nonlinear equations. Iterative solution of linear systems. Approximate solution of eigenvalue problems. Initial value problems. Boundary value problems. Integral equations. Mathematical optimization.

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Book SynopsisFrequency-Domain Receiver Design for Doubly-Selective Channels discusses broadband wireless transmission techniques, which are serious candidates to be implemented in future broadband wireless and cellular systems, aiming at providing high and reliable data transmission and concomitantly high mobility. This book provides an overview of the channel impairments that may affect performance of single carrier and multi-carrier block transmission techniques in mobile environments. Moreover, it also provides a new insight into the new receiver designs able to cope with double selectivity that affects present and future broadband high speed mobile communication systems. Trade Review"The book presents a strong analytical rigor and very interesting solutions to some of the most important challenges that wireless communication engineers face. All the analytical derivations and innovative results are well supported by a large set of figures which turns the book a very useful tool. It also presents an important revision of existing techniques, which clearly enrich its quality."— João Guerreiro, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisbon, Portugal"The book covers a timely and important topic for current and future wireless communication systems." — Imad Barhumi, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi"Advanced receiver designs for frequency selective channels was, from the beginning, a disruptive idea which opened horizons to up-until-then unimaginable data rates and system capacities in wireless systems. This book offers a fresh look at receiver designs, and looks at its combination with SC-FDE and OFDM, and the impact at the system-level. Receiver designs remains a pillar of high-speed systems beyond 4G which incorporate massive MIMO and network coding at the physical layer."—Mário Marques da Silva, Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa, Portugal"There are not many books addressing the treatment of Doubly Selective Channels, and none devoted especially to the design of frequency domain receivers….this book appears to treat both block based single carrier and multicarrier communications, comparing them both in detail, on the contrary of most books devoted to multicarrier, with special emphasis on OFDM, although the growing importance of SC-FDE for uplink transmissions. This book seems to fill this void, providing a current view on the state-of-the-art." — Marco Alexandre Cravo Gomes, University of Coimbra, Portugal"This book addresses the state of the art in OFDM and SC-FDE bock transmission schemes. It includes an easy to read overview accompanied by a formal definition of the block transmission schemes and channels models. The most interesting parts cover advanced analytical tools for channel estimation and receiver design for asynchronous networks and for multipath channels with strong Doppler effects. Asynchronous access is envisioned in the transmission schemes for future 5G systems. On the other end, Doppler effects are gaining importance as higher carrier frequencies and broader bands are used. Given the tutorial presentation, these physical layer models can be quite helpful in the design and analysis of cross-layer optimized systems."—Luis Bernardo, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisbon, Portugal"Frequency-Domain Receiver Design for Doubly Selective Channels summarizes extensive research work on wireless communication between OFDM and SC-FDE and suggests the optimum approach. In so doing, it might revolutionize wireless communication technology."—IEEE Microwave Magazine, July/August 2018Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations. List of Symbols. Introduction. Motivation and Scope. Book Structure. Fading. Large Scale Fading. Path-Loss. Shadowing. Small Scale Fading. The Multipath Channel. Time-Varying Channel. Block Transmission Techniques. Transmission Structure of a Multicarrier Modulation. Receiver Structure of a Multicarrier Modulation. Multi-Carrier Modulations or Single Carrier Modulations. OFDM Modulations. Analytical Characterization of the OFDM Modulations. Transmission Structure. Reception Structure. SC-FDE Modulations. Transmission Structure. Receiving Structure. Comparative Analysis Between OFDM and SC-FDE. DFE Iterative Receivers. IB-DFE Receiver Structure. IB-DFE with Soft Decisions. Turbo FDE Receiver. Approaching the Matched Filter Bound. Matched Filter Bound. Approaching the Matched Filter Bound. Analytical Computation of the MFB. System Characterization. Performance Results. Performance Results without Channel Coding. Performance Results with Channel Coding. Efficient Channel Estimation for Single Frequency Networks. System Characterization. Channel Estimation. Channel Estimation Enhancement. Decision-Directed Channel Estimation. Performance Results. Conclusions. Asynchronous Single Frequency Networks. SFN Channel Characterization. Impact of Carrier Frequency Offset Effects. Channel and CFO Estimation. Frame Structure. Tracking the Variations of the Equivalent Channel. Adaptive Receivers for SFN with Different CFOs. Method I Method II Method III. Performance Results. Multipath Channels with Strong Doppler Effects. Doppler Frequency Shift due to Movement. Modeling Short-Term Channel Variations. Generic Model for Short-Term Channel Variations. A Novel Model for Short-Term Channel Variations. Channel Estimation and Tracking. Channel Estimation. Tracking of the Channel Variations. Using the Sampling Theorem to Track the Channel Variations. Novel Tracking Technique. Receiver Design. Performance Results.Important Statistical Parameters. Rayleigh Distribution. Rician Distribution. Nakagami-m Distribution. Complex Baseband Representation. Minimum Error Variance.

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Book SynopsisRemote Sensing Technology in Forensic Investigations provides a basic understanding of concepts involved in the use of basic geophysical surveying, metal detectors, magnetics, electromagnetics and ground penetrating radar in police and forensic investigations. Such technology can be vital in locating clandestine, buried evidence which is often concealed in the subsurface underground. Crime scene investigation and evidence collection entails locating, identifying, collecting, and cataloging. Such physical evidence searches are time consuming and can often lead to searches that require excavations, which in itself that can destroy evidence. The noninvasive, nondestructive methods outlined in this book can both reduce the time spent on searches and excavations, thereby increasing the probability of locating vital physical evidence. As such, the application of remote sensing methods has gained increased acceptance, and seen increased usage, by investigators.RemotTable of ContentsIntroduction. Overview of Modern Geophysical Methods. Pre-Survey Planning and Post-Survey Reporting Requirements. Magnetic Surveying. Electromagnetic Surveying. Ground Penetrating Radar Surveying. Metal Detector Surveying. Infrared. Marine Geophysical Methods. Airborne Geophysical Methods. Quality Control. Concluding Remarks: The Ideal Survey. Appendix A. Glossary. Appendix B. Selected References.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a framework for integrating complex systems that are problem-centric, human-centered, and provides an interdisciplinary, multi-methodological purview of multiple perspectives surrounding the human factors/human actors within living ecosystems. This book will provide useful theoretical and practical information to human factors, human-computer interaction, cognitive systems engineering personnel who are currently engaged in human-centered design or other applied aspects of modeling, simulation, and design that requires joint understanding of theory and practice.Table of ContentsIntroduction. The Living Laboratory in the Context of Educational Research. Distributed Teams in the Living Laboratory: Applications of Transactive Memory. Digital Architectures for Distributed Learning and Collaboration. A Cognitive Systems Approach to Understanding Natural Gas Exploration Supply Chains: A Purview and Research Agenda. Methodological Techniques And Approaches To Developing Empirical Insights Of Cognition During Collaborative Information Seeking. A Case Study Of Crisis Management Readiness In Cross-National Contexts: Applying Team Cognition Theories To Crisis Response Teams. Emotion, Stress, and Collaborative Systems. Measuring Team Cognition in Collaborative Systems: Integrative and Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Modeling Cognition And Collaborative Work. Cognitive Architectures and Psycho-Physiological Measures. Evaluating Team Cognition: How the NeoCITIES Simulation Can Address Key Research Needs. Scaled World Simulations In Attention Allocation Research: Methodological Issues And Directions For Future Work. Feeling the heat: How multiplayer video games can help prepare individuals for some of the world’s most stressful jobs. Police Cognition and Participatory Design. Intermodal Interfaces. Bridging Theory and Practice through the Living Laboratory: The Intersection of User Centered Design and Agile Software Development. Incorporating Human Systems Engineering in Advanced Military Technology Development. The future of the integrated living laboratory framework: Innovating systems for people’s use.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the technology for producing and delivering electricity in this easily accessible introduction to power systems Electric Power Systems underlie virtually every aspect of modern life. In the face of an unprecedented transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, it has never been more essential for engineers and other professionals from diverse disciplines to understand the electric grid and help chart its future. Since its original publication, Electric Power Systems has served as a uniquely accessible and qualitative introduction to the subject, offering a foundational overview with an emphasis on key concepts and building physical intuition. Now revised and updated to bring even greater rigor and incorporate the latest technologies, it remains an indispensable introduction to this vital subject. Readers of the revised and expanded second edition of Electric Power Systems will also find: End-of-chapter problems to facil

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Book SynopsisUnlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (8202-30).- Plan your own revision and focus on the areas you need to revise with key content summaries and revision activities for every topic- Understand key terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary- Breakdown and apply scientific and mathematic principles with clear worked examples- Use the exam tips to clarify key points and avoid making typical mistakes- Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it- Get ready for the exam with tips on approaching the paper, and sample exam questions----''This book is long overdue. It deepens students'' understanding of concepts in electrical installation with clear and accurate technical drawings and i

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Book SynopsisTackle the core component of your T Level with this comprehensive resource published in association with City & Guilds.With topic coverage ranging from the principles of construction science and design to workplace relationship management, this book provides complete coverage of the Onsite Construction qualification''s core units and will equip you with the skills you need to shape your career. - Break down complex topics with summary tables and hundreds of images and artworks - Apply your knowledge in real-world case studies and discover some of the dilemmas you can expect to face in the workplace - Re-cap knowledge and understanding with ''Key terms'' and ''Test yourself'' features, as well as a detailed glossary - Prepare for your exams and the employer-set project using practice questions and project practice exercises - Develop the functional skills you need to thrive in the industry with English and maths exercises - Understand how to

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Book SynopsisEquip yourself with the tools for success in Electrical Installations with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds and IET. - Study with confidence using the most up-to-date information available for the new industry standards, including the 2022 amendments to BS7671: 2018, The IET Wiring Regulations 18th edition - Enhance your understanding of concepts in electrical installation with 100s of clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step photo sequences- Get ready for the workplace with industry tips- Prepare for your trade tests or end-of-year exams with end-of-chapter practice questions - Engage with author Peter Tanner''s accessible text, drawing on his extensive industry experience- Target your learning with detailed qualification mapping grids for the latest City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications - including the 2365, 8202, 5357 and 5393 specifications, as well as t

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Book SynopsisUncover the Defects that Compromise Performance and ReliabilityAs microelectronics features and devices become smaller and more complex, it is critical that engineers and technologists completely understand how components can be damaged during the increasingly complicated fabrication processes required to produce them.A comprehensive survey of defects that occur in silicon-based metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) technologies, this book also discusses flaws in linear bipolar technologies, silicon carbide-based devices, and gallium arsenide materials and devices. These defects can profoundly affect the yield, performance, long-term reliability, and radiation response of microelectronic devices and integrated circuits (ICs). Organizing the material to build understanding of the problems and provide a quick reference for scientists, engineers and technologists, this text reviews yield- and performance-limitiTable of ContentsDefects in Ultra-Shallow Junctions. Hydrogen-Related Defects in Silicon, Germanium, and Silicon–Germanium Alloys. Defects in Strained-Si MOSFETs. The Effect of Defects on Electron Transport in Nanometer-Scale Electronic Devices: Impurities and Interface Roughness. Electrical Characterization of Defects in Gate Dielectrics. Dominating Defects in the MOS System: Pb and E0 Centers. Oxide Traps, Border Traps, and Interface Traps in SiO2. From 3D Imaging of Atoms to Macroscopic Device Properties. Defect Energy Levels in HfO2 and Related High-K Gate Oxides. Spectroscopic Studies of Electrically Active Defects in High-k Gate Dielectrics. Defects in CMOS Gate Dielectrics. Negative Bias Temperature Instabilities in High-k Gate Dielectrics. Defect Formation and Annihilation in Electronic Devices and the Role of Hydrogen. Toward Engineering Modeling of Negative Bias Temperature Instability. Wear-Out and Time-Dependent Dielectric Breakdown in Silicon Oxides. Defects Associated with Dielectric Breakdown in SiO2-Based Gate Dielectrics. Defects in Thin and Ultrathin Silicon Dioxides. Structural Defects in SiO2–Si Caused by Ion Bombardment. Impact of Radiation-Induced Defects on Bipolar Device Operation. Silicon Dioxide–Silicon Carbide Interfaces: Current Status and Recent Advances. Defects in SiC. Defects in Gallium Arsenide. Appendix: Selected High-Impact Journal Articles on Defects in Microelectronic Materials and Devices.

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Book SynopsisNow available in a three-volume set, this updated and expanded edition of the bestselling Digital Signal Processing Handbook continues to provide the engineering community with authoritative coverage of the fundamental and specialized aspects of information-bearing signals in digital form.Encompassing essential background material, technical details, standards, and software, The Digital Signal Processing Handbook, Second Edition reflects cutting-edge information on signal processing algorithms and protocols related to speech, audio, multimedia, and video processing technology associated with standards ranging from WiMax to MP3 audio, low-power/high-performance DSPs, color image processing, and chips on video. The three-volume set draws on the experience of leading engineers, researchers, and scholars and includes 29 new chapters that address multimedia and Internet technologies, tomography, radar systems, architecture, standards, Trade ReviewPraise for the previous edition:"An excellent compendium of theoretical topics in DSP … a one-stop shop of technical information on digital signal processing. … This book has saved me days in independent research."—Howard Rubin, on Amazon.com"A useful handbook for the professional as well as for graduate students and faculty."—E. A. Hoyer, Wichita State University, in CHOICE, Vol. 36, No. 1Table of ContentsDigital Signal Processing Fundamentals (Catalog no. 46063). Wireless, Networking, Radar, Sensor Array Processing, and Nonlinear Signal Processing (Catalog no. 46047). Video, Speech, and Audio Signal Processing and Associated Standards (Catalog no. 4608X).

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Book SynopsisA Complete Reference for the 21st Century Until recently, much of the communications technology in the former Eastern bloc countries was largely unknown. Due to the historically competitive nature of East/West relations, scientific groups operated independently, without the benefit of open communication on theoretical frameworks and experimental technologies. As these countries have begun to bridge the gap and work in a more cooperative environment, the need has grown for a comprehensive guide which assimilates all the information in this vast knowledge bank. Ionosphere and Applied Aspects of Radio Communication and Radar meets the demand for an updated reference on this continually evolving global technology. This book examines the changes that have occurred in the past two or three decades. It thoroughly reviews ionospheric radio propagation, over-horizon and above-horizon radars, and miniature ionospheric stations used for investigating nonregulaTable of ContentsThe Regular Ionosphere: Main Characteristics and Processes. Nonlinear Phenomena and Plasma Instabilities in the Disturbed Irregluar Ionosphere. Radio Signal Presentation in the Ionospheric Communication Channel. Fading Phenomena in Ionospheric Communications Channels. Evolution of Plasma Irregularities in the Ionosphere. Modern Radiophysical Methods of Investigation of Ionospheric Irregularities. Performance of Radio Communications in Ionospheric Channels. Optical and Radio Systems for Investigation of the Ionosphere and Ionospheric Communication Channels. Performance of Land-Satellite Communication Links Passing through the Irregular Ionosphere

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Book SynopsisStudents preparing to work with mechatronics, particularly with highly precise and smart actuators, face the challenge of designing and analyzing devices without formal and practical guidance in computer techniques. Finally there is a textbook that is as practical as it is authoritative: Kenji Uchino''s FEM and Micromechatronics with ATILA Software.Ideal for Today''s Computer-Based CurriculaEvery aspect of this book reflects its focus on being easy to use, easy to teach from, and above all, easy to implement. The first half of the text outlines the theory needed to develop and design smart actuators and transducers, while the second half walks students step-by-step through the software implementation using seven extensive examples. Even the book''s lay-flat binding makes it easy for students to follow the text while working simultaneously at a computer. The downloadable resources supply a free educational version of ATILA-Light.Unified Coverage for Integrated TechnoTable of ContentsFUNDAMENTALS. Trend of Micromechatronics and Computer Simulation. Overview of Piezoelectricity and Magnetostriction. Structures of Smart Transducers. Drive/Control Techniques of Smart Transducers. Finite Element Analysis for Smart Transducers. Design Optimization with FEM. Future of the FEM in Smart Structures. HOW TO USE ATILA. Preparation. Piezoelectric Plate. Magnetostrictive Rod. Composite Structure. Piezoelectric Transformer. Ultrasonic Motor. Underwater Transducer. Acoustic Lens. Homework. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume, drawn from the Circuits and Filters Handbook, focuses on mathematics basics; circuit elements, devices, and their models; and linear circuit analysis. It examines Laplace transformation, Fourier methods for signal analysis and processing, z-transform, and wavelet transforms. It also explores network laws and theorems, terminal and port represetnation, analysis in the frequency domain, and more.Table of ContentsMathematics. Linear Operators and Matrices. Bilinear Operators and Matrices. Laplace Transformation. Fourier Methods for Signal Analysis and Processing. z-Transform. Wavelet Transforms. Graph Theory. Signal Flow Graphs. Theory of Two-Dimensional Hurwitz Polynomials. Application of Symmetry: Two-Dimensional Polynomials, Fourier Transforms, and Filter Design. Circuit Elements, Devices and Their Models. Passive Circuit Elements. RF Passive IC Components. Circuit Elements, Modeling, and Equation Formulation. Controlled Circuit Elements. New! Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers. New! Operational Amplifiers. New! High-Frequency Amplifiers. Linear Circuit Analysis. Fundamental Circuit Concepts. Network Laws and Theorems. Terminal and Port Representations. Signal Flow Graphs in Filter Analysis and Synthesis. Analysis in the Frequency Domain. Tableau and Modified Nodal Formulations. New! Frequency-Domain Methods. New! Symbolic Analysis. Analysis in the Time Domain. State-Variable Techniques. Index.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the Applicability, Benefits, and Potential of New Technologies As advances in algorithms and computer technology have bolstered the digital signal processing capabilities of real-time sonar, radar, and non-invasive medical diagnostics systems, cutting-edge military and defense research has established conceptual similarities in these areas. Now civilian enterprises can use government innovations to facilitate optimal functionality of complex real-time systems. Advanced Signal Processing details a cost-efficient generic processing structure that exploits these commonalities to benefit commercial applications. Learn from a Renowned Defense Scientist, Researcher, and InnovatorThe author preserves the mathematical focus and key information from the first edition that provided invaluable coverage of topics including adaptive systems, advanced beamformers, and volume visualization methods in medicine. Integrating the bTable of ContentsSignal Processing Concept Similarities among Sonar, Radar, and Non-Invasive Medical Diagnostics Systems. GENERIC TOPICS PROCESSING. Adapting Systems In Signal Processing. Advanced Beamformers. Advanced Applications of Volume Visualization Methods in Medicine. Non-Destructive Computed Tomography. Blind Deconvolution in Image Processing. A Review of Medical Image Registration and Fusion Techniques. SONAR AND RADAR SYSTEM APPLICATIONS. Sonar Systems. Advanced Sonar Signal Processing, Theory and Implementation. Phased Array Radars. NON-INVASIVE MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS. Correction of Motion Artifacts in x-ray CT Medical Imaging Applications. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Systems)Functional Imaging of Tissues by Kinetic Modeling of Contrast Agents in MRI. Technologies on Non-Invasive Monitoring of Vital Signs.

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Book SynopsisIs it possible to design and make automatic devices for industrial and power engineering without microcircuits and microprocessors and without complex power supplies? Electronic Devices on Discrete Components for Industrial and Power Engineering answers the question above with a resounding Yes! by describing ten original automatic devices based exclusively on modern discrete components. The book reveals that devices based on high-voltage transistors and thyristors as well as miniature vacuum and high power gas-filled reed switches are actually much simpler to implement and more reliable than traditional devices. By identifying elementary functional modules and the basic working principles of semi-conductor devices, the text allows for the construction of complete automatic devices. It also contains an extensive reference section that includes information on modern high-voltage bipolar, FET and IGBT transistors, thyristors and triacs, as well as reed switches.Table of ContentsSolid-State Electronics Elements. Reed Switches. High-Voltage Reed Relays. Elementary Function Modules. Simples Protective Relays on Discrete Components. Improvement of Microprocessor-Based Protective Relays. Automatic Devices for Power Engineering.

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Book SynopsisAlthough chemists, biochemists, biologists, and material scientists are often interested in using nonlinear optical techniques for characterizing their samples, they seldom have the necessary background to exploit these methods. Designed for nonspecialists, Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Characterization Techniques: An Introduction focuses on the potential of second-order nonlinear optics as a powerful characterization tool. Avoiding extensive mathematical details, this multidisciplinary book does not require a background in advanced mathematics or physics. After introducing linear optics from the perspective of polarizability and linear susceptibility, the authors cover incoherent second-harmonic generation. They then deal with the study of surfaces and interfaces, exploiting the intrinsic surface sensitivity of second-harmonic generation and sum-frequency generation. The final chapter discusses second-order imaging techniques, including confTable of ContentsGeneral Aspects of Second-Order Nonlinear Optics. Determination of Molecular Symmetry with Hyper-Rayleigh Scattering. Characterization of Interfaces, Surfaces, and Thin Films. Characterization of Surface Chirality by Second-Harmonic Generation and Sum-Frequency Generation. Second-Order Nonlinear Optical Imaging Techniques. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisAddressing the most dynamic areas of the ever-changing telecommunications landscape, the second edition of the bestselling CRC Handbook of Modern Telecommunications once again brings together the top minds and industry pioneers in wireless communication networks, protocols, and devices. In addition to new discussions of radio frequency identification (RFID) and wireless sensor networks, including cognitive radio networks, this important reference systematically addresses network management and administration, as well as network organization and governance, topics that have evolved since the development of the first edition. Extensively updated and expanded, this second edition provides new information on: Wireless sensor networks RFID Architectures Intelligent Support Systems Service delivery integration with the Internet Information life cycle and service level management Management ofTable of ContentsVoice and Data Communications. Computer Telephone Integrated (CTI). Voice over IP. Local Area Networks. RFID Architecture and Protocols. Design of Wireless Sensor Network Applications, Hardware and Software. Multimedia Applications for Cognitive Radio Networks. Intranets. Internet and Intranet Management Concepts, Virtual Private Networking Solutions. Web-Enabled Data Warehousing. Web Performance Management.Application Performance Management. Electronic Technologies. Internet Protocols, Role of Open Source Software. Summary and Trends. Network Management and Administration. Management Concepts, Management of Emerging Technologies. Management-Related Standards. Management Function, Support Systems for Service Providers. Support Processes for Service Providers. Management Frameworks and Applications. Intelligence Support Systems. Management of Sensor Networks. Solution Architectures. Summary and Trends. Network Organization and Governance. Information Life Cycle Management. Information Technology Alignment with Businesses. Business Intelligence and Analytics. Service-Level Management. Management Services and Outsourcing. Network Management Organization. Best Practices Benchmarks for Service Providers. Summary and Trends. Future Telecommunications Services. User Needs. Application Trends. Systems and Service Integration for Management. New Produce and Service Creation. Telecommunications Tariffing. Telecommunications Strategies.

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Book SynopsisShaped by Quantum Theory, Technology, and the Genomics RevolutionThe integration of photonics, electronics, biomaterials, and nanotechnology holds great promise for the future of medicine. This topic has recently experienced an explosive growth due to the noninvasive or minimally invasive nature and the cost-effectiveness of photonic modalities in medical diagnostics and therapy. The second edition of the Biomedical Photonics Handbook presents recent fundamental developments as well as important applications of biomedical photonics of interest to scientists, engineers, manufacturers, teachers, students, and clinical providers. The third volume, Therapeutics and Advanced Biophotonics, focuses on therapeutic modalities, advanced biophotonic technologies, and future trends. Represents the Collective Work of over 150 Scientists, Engineers, and ClinicTable of Contents Therapeutic and Interventional Techniques. Mechanistic Principles of Photodynamic Therapy. Synthesis and Biological Significance of Porphyrin-based Photosensitizers in Photodynamic Therapy. Lasers in Dermatology. Lasers in Interventional Pulmonology. Lasers in Diagnostics and Treatment of Brain Diseases. Lasers in Ophthalmology. Lasers in Otolaryngology. Therapeutic Applications of Lasers in Gastroenterology. Low-Power Laser Therapy. Image Guided Surgery. Optical Methods for Caries Detection, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Intervention. Nonlinear Interferometric Vibrational Imaging and Spectroscopy. Multifunctional Theranostic Platform: Plasmonic-Active Gold Nanostars. Activity of psoralen-functionalized nanoscintillators against cancer cells upon X-ray excitation. Advanced Biophotonics and Nanophotonics . Living Cell Analysis Using Optical Methods. Amplification Techniques for Optical Detection. Fluorescent Probes in Biomedical Applications. Optical Trapping Techniques in Bioanalysis, . Luminescent Nanoparticle-Based Probes for Bioassays, . Fluorescent Molecular Beacon Nucleic Acid Probes for Biomolecular Recognition. Luminescent Quantum Dots for Diagnositc and Bioimaging Applications. PEBBLE nanosensors for in vitro bioanalysis. Nanosensors for Single-Cell Analyses. SERS Molecular Sentinel Nanoprobes to Detect Biomarkers for Medical Diagnostics. Plasmonic Coupling Interference (PCI) Nanoprobes for Gene Diagnostics. DNA Sequencing using Fluorescence Detection. In Vivo Bioluminescence Imaging as a Tool for Drug Development.

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Book SynopsisBased on the authors' research in Fourier analysis, Brief Notes in Advanced DSP: Fourier Analysis with MATLAB addresses many concepts and applications of digital signal processing (DSP). The included MATLAB codes illustrate how to apply the ideas in practice.The book begins with the basic concept of the discrete Fourier transformation and its properties. It then describes lifting schemes, integer transformations, the discrete cosine transform, and the paired transform method for calculating the discrete Hadamard transform. The text also examines the decomposition of the 1D signal by so-called section basis signals as well as new forms of 2D signal/image representation and decomposition by direction signals/images. Focusing on Fourier transform wavelets and GivensHaar transforms, the last chapter discusses the problem of signal multiresolution.This book presents numerous interesting problems and concepts of unitary trTable of ContentsDiscrete Fourier Transform. Integer Fourier Transform. Cosine Transform. Hadamard Transform. Paired Transform-Based Decomposition. Fourier Transform and Multiresolution. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisOffers an introduction to embedded systems design and verification. This book provides a comprehensive overview of embedded processors and various aspects of system-on-chip and FPGA. It explores power-aware embedded computing, design issues specific to secure embedded systems, and web services for embedded devices.Trade Review… This first volume of the handbook is an in-depth survey of embedded systems design and verification. This volume is essential reading especially for novices in this field for it provides a framework for the discussion of the design issues of embedded systems, formal methods, embedded systems architectures and security as well as web services. Also, the book may be highly recommended for professionals as well as lecturers and students of academic courses on the rapidly progressing field of networks-on-chips.—Zentralblatt MATH 1186Table of ContentsSystem-Level Design and Verification. Embedded Processors and System-on-Chip Design. Embedded System Security and Web Services. Index.

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Book SynopsisWritten in easy-to-understand language with illustrative designs and examples, Electronics Engineering covers all aspects of electronics fundamentals. It begins with semiconductors and diodes, the simplest form of semiconductor device. It goes on to examine the bipolar junction transistor (BJT), field effect transistor (FET), operational amplifier (Op-Amp), switching theory and logic design (STLD), and electronics instruments. Each chapter provides a summary and a series of questions for exercise purposes, helping readers to test their assimilation of the material.

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Book SynopsisDescribing efficient transmission schemes for broadband wireless systems, Transmission Techniques for Emergent Multicast and Broadcast Systems examines advances in transmission techniques and receiver designs capable of supporting the emergent wireless needs for multimedia broadcast and multicast service (MBMS) requirements. It summarizes the research and development taking place in wireless communications for multimedia MBMS and addresses the means to improved spectral efficiency to allow for increased user bit rate, as well as increased capacity of the digital cellular radio network.The text highlights essential requirements for new services, providing a clear understanding of the corresponding fundamentals and theory needed to fulfill such requirements. Although the schemes and transmission and detection techniques presented are applicable to a wide range of digital communication systems, including wireless, cellular, and satellite, the text maintTable of ContentsIntroduction. Transmission Techniques for Broadband Systems. Channel Estimation. Hierarchical Constellations. Multi-Antenna Systems. Multiresolution Techniques for MBMS. Appendix: WCDMA Channel Model. Channel Characterization. Channel Model Construction. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in design methods and process technologies have resulted in a continuous increase in the complexity of integrated circuits (ICs). However, the increased complexity and nanometer-size features of modern ICs make them susceptible to manufacturing defects, as well as performance and quality issues. Testing for Small-Delay Defects in Nanoscale CMOS Integrated Circuits covers common problems in areas such as process variations, power supply noise, crosstalk, resistive opens/bridges, and design-for-manufacturing (DfM)-related rule violations. The book also addresses testing for small-delay defects (SDDs), which can cause immediate timing failures on both critical and non-critical paths in the circuit. Overviews semiconductor industry test challenges and the need for SDD testing, including basic concepts and introductory material Describes algorithmic solutions incorporated in commercial tools from Mentor Graphics Reviews SDD testing Table of ContentsFundamentals of Small-Delay Defect Testing. Timing-Aware ATPG: K Longest Paths. Timing-Aware ATPG. Faster-than-At-Speed: Faster-than-at-Speed Test for Screening Small-Delay Defects. Circuit Path Grading Considering Layout, Process Variations, and Cross Talk. Alternative Methods: Output Deviations-Based SDD Testing. Hybrid/Top-off Test Pattern Generation Schemes for Small-Delay Defects. Circuit Topology-Based Test Pattern Generation for Small-Delay Defects. SDD Metrics: Small-Delay Defect Coverage Metrics. Conclusion. References.

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Book SynopsisAdaptive Stochastic Optimization Techniques with Applications provides a single, convenient source for state-of-the-art information on optimization techniques used to solve problems with adaptive, dynamic, and stochastic features. Presenting modern advances in static and dynamic optimization, decision analysis, intelligent systems, evolutionary programming, heuristic optimization, stochastic and adaptive dynamic programming, and adaptive critics, this book: Evaluates optimization methods for handling operational planning, Voltage/VAr, control coordination, vulnerability, reliability, resilience, and reconfiguration issues Includes mathematical formulations, algorithms for implementation, illustrative engineering examples, and case studies from actual power systems Discusses the limitations of current optimization techniques in meeting the challenges of smart electric grids Adaptive Stochastic Optimization TechTrade Review"The book serves as a pioneering work for addressing many of the computational challenges, speci cally, the power system optimization problems with adaptive dynamic stochastic and predictive characteristics." - I. M. Stancu-Minasian (Bucure□sti) Table of ContentsIntroduction. Static Optimization Techniques. Dynamic Optimization Techniques and Optimal Control. Decision Analysis Tools. Intelligent Systems. Evolutionary Programming and Heuristic Optimization. Stochastic and Adaptive Dynamic Programming Fundamentals. Introduction to Power System Applications. Optimal Power Flow. Vulnerability Assessment. Voltage/VAr. Unit Commitment. Control Coordination. Reliability and Reconfiguration. Smart Grid and Adaptive Dynamic Stochastic Optimization. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisDue to the development of microscale fabrication methods, microlenses are being used more and more in many unique applications, such as artificial implementations of compound eyes, optical communications, and labs-on-chips. Liquid microlenses, in particular, represent an important and growing research area yet there are no books devoted to this topic that summarize the research to date. Rectifying this deficiency, Microlenses: Properties, Fabrication and Liquid Lenses examines the recent progress in the emerging field of liquid-based microlenses.After describing how certain problems in optics can be solved by liquid microlenses, the book introduces the physics and fabrication methods involved in microlenses. It also details the facility and equipment requirements for general fabrication methods. The authors then present examples of various microlenses with non-tunable and tunable focal lengths based on different mechanisms, including: NonTrade Review"It provides an excellent overview of liquid lens materials and driving techniques, resulting in micro-optics with tunable focal lengths and the possibility of integration with microfluidic devices. … I recommend it particularly for those already involved in micro-optics who would like to expand their research into tunable optics."—Dejan Pantelic, Optics & Photonics News, 2014 Table of ContentsIntroduction to Liquid Microlenses. Basic Physics of Microlenses. Fabrication Methods. Solid Microlenses. Electrically Driven Tunable Microlenses. Mechanically Driven Tunable Microlenses. Horizontal Microlenses Integrated in Microfluidics. Looking into the Future. Index.

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Book SynopsisComprising two volumes, Thermoelectrics and Its Energy Harvesting reviews the vast improvements in technology and application of thermoelectric energy with a specific intention to reduce and reuse waste heat and improve novel techniques for the efficient acquisition and use of energy.Materials, Preparation, and Characterization in Thermoelectrics investigates the upsurge in activity in all aspects of thermoelectrics and the rapid advances in nanotechnology fueling the development of nano-architectured materials with substantially improved thermoelectric performance.Modules, Systems, and Applications in Thermoelectrics discusses the practical, novel, and truly groundbreaking applications of thermoelectrics in a range of markets. It details the U.S. interest in alternat

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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 SynopsisCluster Ion-Solid Interactions: Theory, Simulation, and Experiment provides an overview of various concepts in cluster physics and related topics in physics, including the fundamentals and tools underlying novel cluster ion beam technology. The material is based on the author's highly regarded courses at Kyoto University, Purdue University, the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute as well as his research results on cluster ion beam applications at Kyoto University.The author introduces the basic principles of statistical physics and thermodynamics before covering applications, experimental justifications, and practical implementations. He describes classical nucleation theory and explains the drawbacks of this theory, showing how accurate modeling and simulations are necessary to justify theoretical approaches and simplifications.Trade Review"This book fulfills a great need in the growing field of cluster ion physics, giving a timely overview of the theory, simulation, and experimental methods. I highly recommend it to students, instructors, and practitioners in the field."—Genri E. Norman, Dr. Habilitus, Joint Institute for High Temperatures of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University)"Professor Insepov’s theoretical insights and modeling have illuminated, visualized, predicted, and guided research in the field for many years, and this book will be a key resource for understanding complex phenomena such as the lateral sputtering effect of high velocity clusters impacting on surfaces."—Dr. David R. Swenson, Principal Scientist, Passport Systems, Inc."This book is an enthusiastic presentation of fundamental physical principles and mathematical tools lying behind the new cluster ion beam technology … The book explains the basic principles and fundamentals of cluster nucleation, formation, and growth in various media, including adsorption layers on the surfaces, in rarefied and dense gases, as well as on various applications of cluster ion beams for surface cleaning and etching and implantation. By explaining the process, it builds a bridge between the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and physical kinetics with the new physical and engineering cluster applications. … I believe that the author can be confident that there will be many grateful readers who will gain a broader perspective of the disciplines of cluster science and applications as a result of his efforts."—From the Foreword by Ahmed Hassanein, Paul L. Wattelet Distinguished Professor and Head of Nuclear Engineering, Purdue UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction. Molecular Models of Cluster Formation. Molecular Dynamics Method. Kinetics of Cluster Formation in Dense Gases. Kinetics of Cluster Formation on Surfaces. Cluster Formation Kinetics in Thin Film Growth. Multiscale Concept for Condensation in Rarefied Gases. Nucleation and Condensation in Gases. Introduction to Advanced Surface Modification with Gas Cluster Ion Beams. Crater Formation by Gas Cluster Ion Beam Impact. Index.

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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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