Electrical engineering Books

Book SynopsisA communication system must have adequate electrical protection in order to meet the reliability standards for commercially acceptable service and to keep down maintenance expenses. This report characterizes, from the viewpoint of electrical protection and coordination, the conditions of the electrical environment to which communication facilities are exposed. It gives consideration to both present and anticipated future conditions, and covers such topics as the effects of lightning, interference from power networks, electric shock, earth potential gradients, corrosion, over-voltage in AC power utilization circuits,her and electromagnetic pulses.Characterization of the Electrical Environment is a current reference on the design factors required to ensure reliable performance of communication facilities under field operating conditions. It will be useful as a manual for practicing engineers in telecommunications, and as a tutorial textbook in engineering schools in No

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Book SynopsisManual calculations are still extensively used and in particular are necessary for checking and verifying various software calculation design packages. It is highly recommended that users of such software familiarise themselves with the rudiments of these calculations prior to using the software packages. This essential book fills the gap between software and manual calculations. It provides the reader with all the necessary tools to enable accurate calculations of circuit designs. Rather than complex equations, this book uses extensive worked examples to make understanding the calculations simpler. The focus on worked examples furnishes the reader with the knowledge to carry out the necessary checks to electrical cable sizing software programmes. Other key features include: Updated information on 230 volt references and voltage drop under normal load conditions New sections on buried cables that take into account soil thermal conductivityTrade Review"This essential book fills the gap between software and manual calculations. It provides the reader with all the necessary tools to enable accurate calculations of circuit designs. Rather than complex equations, this book uses extensive worked examples to make understanding the calculations simpler." (Broadcastnewsroom, 20 October 2010).Table of ContentsAbout the authors vii Preface ix Acknowledgements xi Symbols xiii Definitions xv 1 Calculation of the cross-sectional areas of circuit live conductors 1 General circuits 4 Circuits in thermally insulating walls 5 Circuits totally surrounded by thermally insulating material 6 Circuits in varying external influences and installation conditions 6 Circuits in ventilated trenches 8 Circuits using mineral-insulated cables 9 Circuits on perforated metal cable trays 10 Circuits in enclosed trenches 11 Circuits buried in the ground 14 Grouped circuits not liable to simultaneous overload 18 Circuits in low ambient temperatures 24 Grouped ring circuits 26 Motor circuits subject to frequent stopping and starting 27 Circuits for star-delta starting of motors 29 Change of parameters of already installed circuits 30 Admixtures of cable sizes in enclosures 33 Grouping of cables having different insulation 39 2 Calculation of voltage drop under normal load conditions 40 The simple approach 40 The more accurate approach taking account of conductor operating temperature 43 The more accurate approach taking account of load power factor 55 The more accurate approach taking account of both conductor operating temperature and load power factor 58 Voltage drop in ring circuits 59 Voltage drop in ELV circuits 62 3 Calculation of earth fault loop impedance 65 The simple approach 70 The more accurate approach taking account of conductor temperature 75 Calculations taking account of transformer impedance 81 Calculations concerning circuits fed from sub-distribution boards 82 Calculations where conduit or trunking is used as the protective conductor 87 Calculations where cable armouring is used as the protective conductor 94 4 Calculations concerning protective conductor cross-sectional area 101 Calculations when the protective device is a fuse 104 Calculations when an external cpc is in parallel with the armour 111 Calculations when the protective device is an mcb 113 Calculations when the protective device is an RCD or RCBO 119 5 Calculations related to short circuit conditions 126 a.c. single-phase circuits 127 The more rigorous method for a.c. single-phase circuits 135 a.c. three-phase circuits 141 6 Combined examples 153 Appendix: The touch voltage concept 175 Index 189

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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 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 SynopsisAn increasing number of technologies are being used to detect minute quantities of biomolecules and cells. However, it can be difficult to determine which technologies show the most promise for high-sensitivity and low-limit detection in different applications.Microfluidics and Nanotechnology: Biosensing to the Single Molecule Limit details proven approaches for the detection of single cells and even single moleculesapproaches employed by the world's foremost microfluidics and nanotechnology laboratories. While similar books concentrate only on microfluidics or nanotechnology, this book focuses on the combination of soft materials (elastomers and other polymers) with hard materials (semiconductors, metals, and glass) to form integrated detection systems for biological and chemical targets. It explores physical and chemicalas well as contact and noncontactdetection methods, using case studies to demonstrate system capabilities. Presenting a snapshot of the current stateTrade ReviewThe book Microfluidics and Nanotechnology: Biosensing to the Single Molecule Limit, edited by Eric Lagally, offers a unique collection of detection technologies and fluidic strategies that provides inspiration for improved integration of such fields. This text provides a timely comparison of complementary advancements in biosensors and microfluidics, with state-ofthe- art developments reviewed by renowned experts.This book represents an important contribution to the fields of microfluidics, biosensing, and single-cell analysis. The level of detail is appropriate for scientists and PhD students interested in using microfluidics for biosensing or cellular applications—perhaps in the format of a special-topics graduate course. Due to its unique yet complementary arrangement, the text provides an important perspective to all readers, but particularly for those interested in developing a new program. In this way, this book can serve as an inspiration piece for more junior scientists thinking of starting their own research group.With its creative combination of complementary detection and fluidic technologies, this book should prove to be a timely resource for scientists looking to make an impact in biological research using novel tools such as those described within its pages.—Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2018Table of ContentsToward Unsupervised Smart Chemical Sensor Arrays. Active CMOS Biochip for Electrochemical DNA Assays. Label-Free DNA Sensor Based on a Surface Long-Period Grating. Measuring the Physical Properties of Cells. Technologies for Low-Cost, Hall Effect-Based Magnetic Immunosensors. Two-Dimensional Paper Networks for Automated Multistep Processes in Point-of-Care Diagnostics. Droplet-Based Digital Microfluidics for Single-Cell Genetic Analysis. Droplet-Based Microfluidics for Biological Sample Preparation and Analysis. A Review of Tubeless Microfluidic Devices.

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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 SynopsisOf the big three components of electrical infrastructure, distribution typically gets the least attention. In fact, a thorough, up-to-date treatment of the subject hasn't been published in years, yet deregulation and technical changes have increased the need for better information. Filling this void, the Electric Power Distribution Handbook delivers comprehensive, cutting-edge coverage of the electrical aspects of power distribution systems. The first few chapters of this pragmatic guidebook focus on equipment-oriented information and applications such as choosing transformer connections, sizing and placing capacitors, and setting regulators. The middle portion discusses reliability and power quality, while the end tackles lightning protection, grounding, and safety. The Second Edition of this CHOICE Award winner features: 1 new chapter on overhead line performance and 14 fully revised chapters incorporating updates from several EPRI projects<Trade Review"... an outstanding reference book that will definitely serve the power distribution community well for many years. It will provide a utility or power engineer wth the tools needed to understand current issues related to the existing distribution system, and to modify today’s best practices so as to ensure a better system for future generations. The author does not present just a data cookbook, but explains in detail the theory behind the equations. The reader is provided with a large set of practical reference tables and data, and with the equations used in designing distribution systems. This book will be used by many power engineers for many years to come."—IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, September/October 2015 — Vol. 31, No. 5 "… an excellent balance of theory, applications, and solutions of wide ranging issues on utility distribution systems. Great resource!"—Surya Santoso, The University of Texas at Austin, USA"A major update of an excellent book for a distribution engineer wanting to know about the fundamentals of power distribution networks. Brand new material covering or updating important issues missing from the first edition. An essential handbook well worth checking out!"—Dimitris P. Labridis, Professor, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece"Mr. Short explains in a very clear language, using a minimum of mathematical tools, the basic phenomena and the mechanisms that characterize the flow of energy in our distribution systems. … is a must read for the young and the old engineer involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric energyI welcome this book. It will occupy an easy to reach spot on the shelf of my engineering lIbrary."—Alexander E. Emanuel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts, USA "This book, based on the extensive experience of Mr. Short, provides an excellent balance between practice and theory, without being tedious. In this context, the book really can be named as a handbook, since it can be used as an everyday reference for utility engineers. In addition, this book is more than "only a handbook" for practical engineers. It presents useful information in an accessible way to be used by students and younger engineers to build their understanding about the best practices in distribution systems. Each important topic is discussed in detail, including not only the relevant facts, but also…different possibilities used to solve the problems. I have been using the first edition of this book for the last ten years in my research and in my classes, and certainly, I will use this new edition for many years ahead."—Walmir Freitas, University of Campinas, Brazil and University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada Table of ContentsFundamentals of Distribution Systems. Overhead Lines. Overhead Line Performance. Underground Distribution. Transformers. Voltage Regulation. Capacitor Application. Faults. Short-Circuit Protection. Reliability. Voltage Sags and Momentary Interruptions. Other Power Quality Issues. Lightning Protection. Grounding and Safety. Distributed Generation.

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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 SynopsisMicro- and Nanoelectronics: Emerging Device Challenges and Solutions presents a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art of micro- and nanoelectronics, covering the field from fundamental science and material properties to novel ways of making nanodevices. Containing contributions from experts in both industry and academia, this cutting-edge text: Discusses emerging silicon devices for CMOS technologies, fully depleted device architectures, characteristics, and scaling Explains the specifics of silicon compound devices (SiGe, SiC) and their unique properties Explores various options for post-CMOS nanoelectronics, such as spintronic devices and nanoionic switches Describes the latest developments in carbon nanotubes, iii-v devices structures, and more Micro- and Nanoelectronics: Emerging Device Challenges and Solutions provides an excellent representation of a complex engineering field, examinTrade Review"... looks at the challenges of today 's microelectronics and discusses potential paths into the nano-electronic world. It focuses on solutions developed in response to scaling problems with current silicon technologies, and new approaches, and is a combination of papers from world-leading organizations and articles specifically written for it. ... Section III, Post-CMOS Device Concepts, addresses options for future directions in micro- and nano-electronics. An introductory chapter provides a good review of the possible paths for microelectronic device development. ... Richly illustrated with graphs, figures, images, and data, this book is intended for researchers working on emerging scaling topics, engineers developing advanced semiconductor technologies, and graduate students wanting to learn about the barriers and future opportunities in the micro- and nano-electronics industry."—John J. Shea, from IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, September/October 2015 - Vol. 31, No. 5"The topic selection is very good, it covers a wide range of advanced technologies, which are either already introduced or currently in the intense development phases. Contributors are well-known in their fields and in a position to provide state-of-the-art overview of the corresponding topics."—Gennadi Bersuker, Sematech, USA"This is a timely, well planned, book that covers all the relevant challenges that the industrial and academic electron device research communities have recently overcome, and are nowadays facing to ensure the successful continuation of CMOS technology downscaling and electronic systems evolution toward ultra-high density and ultra-low power."—Luca Selmi, DIEGM, University of Udine, Italy"... looks at the challenges of today 's microelectronics and discusses potential paths into the nano-electronic world. It focuses on solutions developed in response to scaling problems with current silicon technologies, and new approaches, and is a combination of papers from world-leading organizations and articles specifically written for it. ... Section III, Post-CMOS Device Concepts, addresses options for future directions in micro- and nano-electronics. An introductory chapter provides a good review of the possible paths for microelectronic device development. ... Richly illustrated with graphs, figures, images, and data, this book is intended for researchers working on emerging scaling topics, engineers developing advanced semiconductor technologies, and graduate students wanting to learn about the barriers and future opportunities in the micro- and nano-electronics industry."—John J. Shea, from IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, September/October 2015 - Vol. 31, No. 5"The topic selection is very good, it covers a wide range of advanced technologies, which are either already introduced or currently in the intense development phases. Contributors are well-known in their fields and in a position to provide state-of-the-art overview of the corresponding topics."—Gennadi Bersuker, Sematech, USA"This is a timely, well planned, book that covers all the relevant challenges that the industrial and academic electron device research communities have recently overcome, and are nowadays facing to ensure the successful continuation of CMOS technology downscaling and electronic systems evolution toward ultra-high density and ultra-low power."—Luca Selmi, DIEGM, University of Udine, ItalyTable of ContentsSiGe BiCMOS Technology and Devices. Si–Ge Interdiffusion, Dopant Diffusion, and Segregation in SiGe- and SiGe:C-Based Devices. SiC MOS Devices: N Passivation of Near-Interface Defects. Fully Depleted Devices: FDSOI and FinFET. Fully Depleted SOI Technology Overview. FinFETs: Designing for New Logic Technology. Reliability Issues in Planar and Nonplanar (FinFET) Device Architectures. High-Mobility Channels. 2-D InAs XOI FETs: Fabrication and Device Physics. Beyond-CMOS Devices. Stateful STT-MRAM-Based Logic for Beyond–Von Neumann Computing. Four-State Hybrid Spintronics–Straintronics for Ultralow Power Computing. Nanoionic Switches as Post-CMOS Devices for Neuromorphic Electronics. Physics-Based Compact Graphene Device Modeling. Carbon Nanotube Vertical Interconnects: Prospects and Challenges. Graphene Nanosheet as Ultrathin Barrier.

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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 SynopsisIs Bigger Always Better? Explore the Behavior of Very Small Devices as Described by Quantum MechanicsSmaller is better when it comes to the semiconductor transistor. Nanoscale Silicon Devices examines the growth of semiconductor device miniaturization and related advances in material, device, circuit, and system design, and highlights the use of device scaling within the semiconductor industry. Device scaling, the practice of continuously scaling down the size of metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), has significantly improved the performance of small computers, mobile phones, and similar devices. The practice has resulted in smaller delay time and higher device density in a chip without an increase in power consumption. This book covers recent advancements and considers the future prospects of nanoscale silicon (Si) devices. It provides an introduction to new concepts (including variability in scTrade Review"This book covers recent trends and technologies of Si nanoscale devices, from cutting-edge transistors to qubits (quantum bits). It is a good book for graduate students and researchers to learn briefly about basic physics and the recent trends of silicon nanoscale devices."—Koji Ishibashi, Advanced Device Laboratory, Riken, Japan"It is remarkable that this book offers a large overview of carrier transport mechanisms and device physics while it is strictly focused on silicon technology. For instance, topics like spintronics, single-electron transfer, spin-based qubits, and nonvolatile magnetoelectronic devices are rarely approached on the point of view of silicon material and technology."—Philippe Dollfus, CNRS – University of Paris-Sud, Orsay, France"The authors put together the hottest topics that the nanoelectronics community is currently debating. … a good reference for researchers and/or educators who are interested in the physical challenges of future electronic devices based on charge, spin transfer, or mechanical actuation and sensing."—Simon Deleonibus, CEA, LETI, France "Very comprehensive book … written with great clarity by world-leading experts in the field. ... The topics are well selected and cover most of the subjects related to nanoscale silicon devices. … includes plenty of references for anyone who wants to get deeper."—Tomás González, Applied Physics Department, University of Salamanca, Spain"This book covers recent trends and technologies of Si nanoscale devices, from cutting-edge transistors to qubits (quantum bits). It is a good book for graduate students and researchers to learn briefly about basic physics and the recent trends of silicon nanoscale devices."—Koji Ishibashi, Advanced Device Laboratory, Riken, Japan"It is remarkable that this book offers a large overview of carrier transport mechanisms and device physics while it is strictly focused on silicon technology. For instance, topics like spintronics, single-electron transfer, spin-based qubits, and nonvolatile magnetoelectronic devices are rarely approached on the point of view of silicon material and technology."—Philippe Dollfus, CNRS – University of Paris-Sud, Orsay, France"The authors put together the hottest topics that the nanoelectronics community is currently debating. … a good reference for researchers and/or educators who are interested in the physical challenges of future electronic devices based on charge, spin transfer, or mechanical actuation and sensing."—Simon Deleonibus, CEA, LETI, France "Very comprehensive book … written with great clarity by world-leading experts in the field. ... The topics are well selected and cover most of the subjects related to nanoscale silicon devices. … includes plenty of references for anyone who wants to get deeper."—Tomás González, Applied Physics Department, University of Salamanca, SpainTable of ContentsPhysics of Silicon Nanodevices. Tri-Gate Transistors. Variability in Scaled MOSFETs. Self-Heating Effects in Nanoscale 3D MOSFETs. Spintronics-Based Nonvolatile Computing Systems. NEMS Devices. Tunnel FETs for More Energy-Efficient Computing. Dopant-Atom Silicon Tunneling Nanodevices. Single-Electron Transfer in Si Nanowires. Coupled Si Quantum Dots for Spin-Based Qubits. Potential of Nonvolatile Magnetoelectric Devices for Spintronic Applications.

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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 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 SynopsisA companion volume to Ternary Alloys Based on II-VI Semiconductor Compounds (CRC Press, 2013) and Quaternary Alloys Based on II-VI Semiconductor Compounds (CRC Press, 2014), Multinary Alloys Based on II-VI Semiconductors provides up-to-date experimental and theoretical information on phase relations based on II-VI semiconductor systems with five or more components. Featuring detailed figures and extensive references, this book: Delivers a critical evaluation of many industrially important systems presented in the form of two-dimensional sections for the condensed phases Summarizes the data from the last 1520 years of literature on the study of organometallic compounds, which include zinc, cadmium, or mercury and sulfur, selenium, or tellurium Classifies all materials according to the periodic table groups of their constituent atoms, that is, possible combinations of Zn,Table of ContentsSystems Based on ZnS. Systems Based on ZnSe. Systems Based on ZnTe. Systems Based on CdS. Systems Based on CdSe. Systems Based on CdTe. Systems Based on HgS. Systems Based on HgSe. Systems Based on HgTe.

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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 SynopsisIntroduction to Visual Computing: Core Concepts in Computer Vision, Graphics, and Image Processing covers the fundamental concepts of visual computing. Whereas past books have treated these concepts within the context of specific fields such as computer graphics, computer vision or image processing, this book offers a unified view of these core concepts, thereby providing a unified treatment of computational and mathematical methods for creating, capturing, analyzing and manipulating visual data (e.g. 2D images, 3D models). Fundamentals covered in the book include convolution, Fourier transform, filters, geometric transformations, epipolar geometry, 3D reconstruction, color and the image synthesis pipeline.The book is organized in four parts. The first part provides an exposure to different kinds of visual data (e.g. 2D images, videos and 3D geometry) and the core mathematical techniques that are required for their processing (e.g. interpolation and linear reTable of ContentsI FUNDAMENTALS. Data. Techniques. II IMAGE BASED VISUAL COMPUTING. Convolution. Spectral Analysis. Feature Detection. III GEOMETRIC VISUAL COMPUTING. Geometric Transformations. The Pinhole Camera. Epipolar Geometry. IV RADIOMETRIC VISUAL COMPUTING. Light. Color Reproduction. Photometric Processing. V VISUAL CONTENT SYNTHESIS. The Diverse Domain. Interactive Graphics pipeline. Realism and Performance. Graphics Programming

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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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