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McGraw-Hill Education Practical Electronics for Inventors Fourth
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Fully-Updated, No-Nonsense Guide to ElectronicsAdvance your electronics knowledge and gain the skills necessary to develop and construct your own functioning gadgets. Written by a pair of experienced engineers and dedicated hobbyists, Practical Electronics for Inventors, Fourth Edition, lays out the essentials and provides step-by-step instructions, schematics, and illustrations. Discover how to select the right components, design and build circuits, use microcontrollers and ICs, work with the latest software tools, and test and tweak your creations. This easy-to-follow book features new instruction on programmable logic, semiconductors, operational amplifiers, voltage regulators, power
£31.99
Raspberry Pi Press The Official Raspberry Pi Beginners Guide
£20.40
John Wiley & Sons Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 17
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£21.60
McGraw-Hill Education Beginners Guide to Reading Schematics Fourth
Book Synopsis Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This updated resource shows how to interpret schematic diagramsâand design your own Written by an experienced engineer, this easy-to-follow TAB guide shows, step-by-step, how to navigate the roadmaps of electronic circuits and systems. Filled with new illustrations and DIY examples, the book clearly explains how to understand and create high-precision electronics diagrams. You will discover how to identify parts and connections, interpret element ratings, and apply diagram-based information in your own projects. Beginnerâs Guide to Reading Schematics, Fourth Edition, also contains valuable appendices covering symbols, resistor color codes, and parts suppliers.Table of ContentsIntroduction1 The Master PlanBlock DiagramsSchematic DiagramsSchematic SymbologyComponent InterconnectionsA Visual Language2 Block DiagramsA Simple ExampleFunctional DrawingsCurrent and Signal PathsFlowchartsProcess PathsSummary3 Components and DevicesResistorsCapacitorsInductors and TransformersSwitches and RelaysConductors and CablesDiodes and TransistorsOperational AmplifiersElectron TubesElectrochemical Cells and BatteriesLogic GatesSummary4 Simple CircuitsGetting StartedComponent LabelingTroubleshooting with SchematicsA More Sophisticated DiagramSchematic/Block HybridsA Vacuum-Tube RF AmplifierThree Basic Logic CircuitsSummary5 Complex CircuitsIdentifying the Building BlocksPage BreaksSome More CircuitsGetting Comfortable with Large SchematicsOp Amp CircuitsSummary6 Diagrams for Building And TestingYour BreadboardWire WrappingKirchhoff’s Current LawKirchhoff’s Voltage LawA Resistive Voltage DividerA Diode-Based Voltage ReducerMismatched Lamps in SeriesA Compass-Based GalvanometerSummary and ConclusionA Schematic SymbolsB Resistor Color CodesC Parts SuppliersSuggested Additional ReadingIndex
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McGraw-Hill Education ISE Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Book SynopsisFundamentals of Electric Circuits continues in the spirit of its successful previous editions, with the objective of presenting circuit analysis in a manner that is clearer, more interesting, and easier to understand than other, more traditional texts. A balance of theory, worked & extended examples, practice problems, and real-world applications, combined with over 580 new or changed homework problems complete this edition. Robust media offerings renders this text to be the most comprehensive and student-friendly approach to linear circuit analysis. The seventh edition retains the Design a Problem feature which helps students develop their design skills by having the student develop the question, as well as the solution. There are over 100 Design a Problem exercises integrated into problem sets in the book. McGraw-Hill''s Connect, is also available with Fundamentals of Electric Circuits. Connect provides an ebook experience for students and enables profTable of ContentsPart One - DC Circuits1) Basic Concepts2) Basic Laws3) Methods of Analysis4) Circuit Theorems5) Operational Amplifiers6) Capacitors and Inductors7) First-Order Circuits8) Second-Order CircuitsPart Two - AC Circuits9) Sinusoids and Phasors10) Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis11) AC Power Analysis12) Three-Phase Circuits13) Magnetically Coupled Circuits14) Frequency ResponsePart Three - Advanced Circuit Analysis15) Introduction to the Laplace Transform16) Applications of the Laplace Transform17) The Fourier Series18) Fourier Transform19) Two-Port Networks
£999.99
John Wiley & Sons iPhone For Dummies 2026 Edition
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£18.69
McGraw-Hill Education Grobs Basic Electronics 2024 Release ISE
Book SynopsisGrob's Basic Electronics provides thorough, comprehensive coverage of all of the important fundamentals of DC and AC circuit theory. It also covers the most common electronic devices and their applications. The book has an endless number of worked-out examples showing detailed step-by-step solutions. Also, a multiple-choice self-test as well as an abundance of homework problems appear at the end of every chapter in the book.
£53.09
McGraw-Hill Education Schaums Outline of Electric Circuits Seventh
Book SynopsisTough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Textbook too Pricey?Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 500 fully-solved problems, examples, and practice exercises to sharpen your problem-solving skills. Plus, you will have access to 25 detailed videos featuring math instructors who explain how to solve the most commonly tested problemsâit's just like having your own virtual tutor! You'll find everything you need to build your confidence, skills, and knowledge and achieve the highest score possible.More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them study faster, learn better, and get top grades. Now Schaum's is better than ever-with a new look, a new format with hundreds of practice problems, and completely updated information to conform to the latest developments in every field of study. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format andTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Circuit Concepts 3. Circuit Laws4. Analysis Methods5. Amplifiers and Operational Amplifier Circuits6. Waveforms and Signals7. First-Order Circuits8. Higher-Order Circuits and Complex Frequency9. Sinusoidal Steady-State Circuit Analysis10. AC Power11. Polyphase Circuits12. Frequency Response, Filters, and Resonance13. Two-Port Networks14. Mutual Inductance and Transformers15. Circuit Analysis Using Spice and Pspice16. The LaPlace Transform Method17. Fourier Method of Waveform AnalysisAppendix A Complex Number SystemAppendix B Matrices and Determinants
£14.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies
Book SynopsisTake command of your Android smartphone. Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies is the best no-nonsense guide for members of the older-and-better crowd who want to use their smartphone''s features without making a support call. This fluff-free guide shows you the essentials of a smartphone running the Android operating system. Thanks to larger-print type and full-color images, it''s easy to learn how to turn your phone into a communications, photography, security, and media streaming powerhousewithout wasting time on the features you may never use. You''ll definitely pick up a few tricks to show off to friends and family. Stay organized and keep track of appointments with your smartphone Sharpen your messaging skills and connect with the newest media apps Take photos and videos and share them with friends and family everywhere you go Understand the privacy and security apps in your phone for a safe experience Strea
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McGraw-Hill Education Programming Arduino Getting Started with Sketches
Book SynopsisAn up-to-date Arduino programming guideâno prior programming experience required!This fully updated guide shows, step by step, how to quickly and easily program all Arduino models using its modified C language and the Arduino IDE. Electronics guru Simon Monk gets you up to speed quickly, teaching all concepts through simple language and clear instruction. Programming Arduino : Getting Started with Sketches, Third Edition features dozens of easy-to-follow examples and high-quality illustrations. All of the sample sketches featured in the book can be used as is or modified to suit your needs. You will also get all new coverage of using Arduino as a framework for programming other popular boards. Configure your Arduino and start writing sketches Understand the basics of C language and the Arduino IDE Add functions, arrays, and strings to your sketches Set up Arduinoâs digital and analog I/O Use Arduino-compatible boards in
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Cambridge University Press Quantum Computation and Quantum Information
Book SynopsisA decade after it was first published, this book remains the best textbook in this exciting field. This 10th anniversary edition includes an introduction from the authors setting the work in context. Containing a wealth of figures and exercises, it is ideal for courses on the subject.Trade Review'Ten years after its initial publication, 'Mike and Ike' (as it's affectionately called) remains the quantum computing textbook to which all others are compared. No other book in the field matches its scope: from experimental implementation to complexity classes, from the philosophical justifications for the Church-Turing Thesis to the nitty-gritty of bra/ket manipulation. A dog-eared copy sits on my desk; the section on trace distance and fidelity alone has been worth many times the price of the book to me.' Scott Aaronson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'Quantum information processing has become a huge interdisciplinary field at the intersection of both, theoretical and experimental quantum physics, computer science, mathematics, quantum engineering and, more recently, even quantum metrology. The book by Michael Nielsen and Isaac Chuang was seminal in many ways: it paved the way for a broader, yet deep understanding of the underlying science, it introduced a common language now widely used by a growing community and it became the standard book in the field for a whole decade. In spite of the fast progress in the field, even after 10 years the book provides the basic introduction into the field for students and scholars alike and the 10th anniversary edition will remain a bestseller for a long time to come. The foundations of quantum computation and quantum information processing are excellently laid out in this book and it also provides an overview over some experimental techniques that have become the testing ground for quantum information processing during the last decade. In view of the rapid progress of the field the book will continue to be extremely valuable for all entering this highly interdisciplinary research area and it will always provide the reference for those who grew up with it. This is an excellent book, well written, highly commendable, and in fact imperative for everybody in the field.' Rainer Blatt, Universtität Innsbruck'My well-perused copy of Nielsen and Chuang is, as always, close at hand as I write this. It appears that the material that Mike and Ike chose to cover, which was a lot, has turned out to be a large portion of what will become the eternal verities of this still-young field. When another researcher asks me to give her a clear explanation of some important point of quantum information science, I breathe a sigh of relief when I recall that it is in this book - my job is easy, I just send her there.' David DiVincenzo, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center'If there is anything you want to know, or remind yourself, about quantum information science, then look no further than this comprehensive compendium by Ike and Mike. Whether you are an expert, a student or a casual reader, tap into this treasure chest of useful and well presented information.' Artur Ekert, Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford'Nearly every child who has read Harry Potter believes that if you just say the right thing or do the right thing, you can coerce matter to do something fantastic. But what adult would believe it? Until quantum computation and quantum information came along in the early 1990s, nearly none. The quantum computer is the Philosopher's Stone of our century, and Nielsen and Chuang is our basic book of incantations. Ten years have passed since its publication, and it is as basic to the field as it ever was. Matter will do wonderful things if asked to, but we must first understand its language. No book written since (there was none before) does the job of teaching the language of quantum theory's possibilities like Nielsen and Chuang's.' Chris Fuchs, The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics'Nielsen and Chuang is the bible of the quantum information field. It appeared 10 years ago, yet even though the field has changed enormously in these 10 years - the book still covers most of the important concepts of the field.' Lov Grover, Bell Labs'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information, commonly referred to as 'Mike and Ike', continues to be a most valuable resource for background information on quantum information processing. As a mathematically-impaired experimentalist, I particularly appreciate the fact that armed with a modest background in quantum mechanics, it is possible to pick up at any point in the book and readily grasp the basic ideas being discussed. To me, it is still 'the' book on the subject.' David Wineland, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, ColoradoTable of ContentsPart I. Fundamental Concepts: 1. Introduction and overview; 2. Introduction to quantum mechanics; 3. Introduction to computer science; Part II. Quantum Computation: 4. Quantum circuits; 5. The quantum Fourier transform and its application; 6. Quantum search algorithms; 7. Quantum computers: physical realization; Part III. Quantum Information: 8. Quantum noise and quantum operations; 9. Distance measures for quantum information; 10. Quantum error-correction; 11. Entropy and information; 12. Quantum information theory; Appendices; References; Index.
£56.99
John Wiley & Sons Swift in the Cloud
Book SynopsisWrite and run Swift language programs in the Cloud Written by the team of developers that has helped bring the Swift language to Cloud computing, this is the definitive guide to writing and running Swift language programs for cloud environment. In Swift in the Cloud, you''ll find full coverage of all aspects of creating and running Swift language applications in Cloud computing environments, complete with examples of real code that you can start running and experimenting with today. Since Apple introduced the Swift language in 2014, it has become one of the most rapidly adopted computer programming languages in historyand now you too can start benefitting from using the same programming language for all components of a scalable, robust business software solution. Create server applications using Swift and run them on pay-as-you-go cloud infrastructure Quickly write and test Swift code snippets in your own cloud sandbox Use Docker co
£23.24
John Wiley & Sons Inc Microsoft Azure For Dummies
Book SynopsisThe must-have reference for Azure newcomers As Microsoft's Azure platform takes a larger stake in the cloud computing world, more tech pros need to know the ins-and-outs of this fast-growing platform. Microsoft Azure For Dummies is the essential guide for users who are new to the platform. Take your first steps into the world of Azure as you learn all about the core servicesstraight from a Microsoft expert. This book covers the Azure essentials you need to know, including building a virtual network on Azure, launching and scaling applications, migrating existing services, and keeping everything secure. In classic Dummies style, you'll learn the fundamentals of Azure's core services andwhen you're readyhow to move into more advanced services. Discover the basics of cloud computing with Microsoft Azure and learn what services you can access with AzureBuild your cloud network with Azure and migrate an existing network to the platformScale applications seamlessly and make sure your security is air-tightUpdated to included expanded information on data resources, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and collaboration, Microsoft Azure For Dummies, 2nd Edition answers the call for an entry-level, comprehensive guide that provides a simple-to-understand primer on core Azure services. It's an invaluable resource for IT managers and others arriving at the platform for the first time.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Azure 5 Chapter 1: Introducing Microsoft Azure 7 Chapter 2: Exploring Azure Resource Manager 29 Part 2: Deploying Infrastructure Services to Microsoft Azure 49 Chapter 3: Managing Storage in Azure 51 Chapter 4: Planning Your Virtual Network Topology 71 Chapter 5: Deploying and Configuring Azure Virtual Machines 99 Chapter 6: Shipping Docker Containers in Azure 129 Part 3: Deploying Platform Resources to Microsoft Azure 151 Chapter 7: Deploying and Configuring Azure App Service Apps 153 Chapter 8: Running Serverless Apps in Azure 179 Chapter 9: Managing Databases in Microsoft Azure 193 Chapter 10: Using Data Analytics and Machine Learning in Azure 215 Part 4: Providing High Availability, Scalability, and Security for Your Azure Resources 237 Chapter 11: Protecting the Azure Environment 239 Chapter 12: Managing Identity and Access with Azure Active Directory 265 Chapter 13: Implementing Azure Governance 285 Part 5: Going Beyond the Basics in Microsoft Azure 303 Chapter 14: Discovering DevOps in Microsoft Azure 305 Chapter 15: Monitoring Your Azure Environment 319 Chapter 16: Extending Your On-Premises Environment to Azure 343 Part 6: The Part of Tens 369 Chapter 17: Top Ten Azure Technology Opportunities to Watch 371 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Optimize an Azure Environment 381 Index 389
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Sustainable Hybrid Energy Systems
Book SynopsisSustainable Hybrid Energy Systems Discovering comprehensive approaches to build sustainable hybrid energy systems Hybridization is the eternal theme of human energy utilization. However, it has never been more important than it is now because of the urgency of promoting energy transition and achieving carbon neutrality. Therefore, exploring the design, combustion, operation, and policy challenges of sustainable hybrid energy systems becomes increasingly important. Sustainable Hybrid Energy Systems: Carbon Neutral Approaches, Modeling, and Case Studies provides a detailed explanation of these aspects. Dividing hybrid energy systems into three categoriesco-located, co-combusted, and co-operated, this book emphasizes the deployment optimization, emission quota allocation, scheduling coordination, and renewable portfolio standards implementation of these systems. The results are essential tools for understanding the current and future of multi-input single-output hybrid energy systems. Su
£114.75
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Schaums Outline of Basic Circuit Analysis Second
Book SynopsisThe ideal review for your basic circuit analysis courseMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaumâs Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaumâs Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice. 700 solved problems Outline format supplies a concise guide to the standard college course in basic circuits Clear, concise explanations of all electric circuits concepts Appropriate for the following courses: Basic Circuit Analysis, Electrical Circuits, Electrical Engineering Circuit Analysis, Introduction to Circuit Analysis, AC & DC Circuits Supports and supplements the bestselling textbooks in circuits Easily understood review of basic circuit analysis Supports all the majTable of Contents1. Basic Concepts2. Resistance3. Series and Parallel DC Circuits4. DC Circuit Analysis5. DC Equivalent Circuits, Network Theorems, and Bridge Circuits6. Operational-Amplifier Circuits7. Pspice DC Circuit Analysis8. Capacitors and Capacitance9. Inductors, Inductance, and Pspice Transient Analysis10. Sinusoidal Alternating Voltage and Current11. Complex Algebra and Phasors12. Basic AC Circuit Analysis, Impedance, and Admittance13. Mesh, Loop, Nodal, and Pspice Analyses of AC Circuits14. AC Equivalent Circuits, Network Theorems, and Bridge Circuits15. Power in AC Circuits16. Transformers17. Three-Phase Circuits
£16.19
McGraw-Hill Education Fundamentals of Digital Logic with VHDL Design
Book SynopsisFundamentals of Digital Logic with VHDL Design is intended for an introductory course in digital logic design, which is a basic course in most electrical and computer engineering programs. A successful designer of digital logic circuits needs a good understanding of the classical methods of logic design and a firm grasp of the modern design approach that relies on computer-aided design (CAD) tools. The main goals of this book are to teach students the fundamental concepts of classical manual digital design and to illustrate clearly the way in which digital circuits are designed today, using CAD tools.This title will be available in Connect with the MHeBook, but will not have SmartBook at this time.Table of Contents1 Introduction2 Introduction to Logic Circuits3 Number Representation and Arithmetic Circuits4 Combinational-Circuit Building Blocks5 Flip-Flops, Registers, and Counters6 Synchronous Sequential Circuits7 Digital System Design8 Optimized Implementation of Logic Functions9 Asynchronous Sequential Circuits10 Computer Aided Design Tools11 Testing of Logic Circuits
£46.54
McGraw-Hill Education Principles of Electronic Communication Systems
Book SynopsisPrinciples of Electronic Communication Systems provides the most up-to-date survey available for students taking a first course in electronic communications. Requiring only basic algebra and trigonometry, this new edition is notable for its readability, learning features and numerous full-color photos and illustrations. A systems approach is used to cover state-of-the-art communications technologies, to best reflect current industry practice.This title is available in Connect with SmartBook, featuring end-of-chapter homework problems and auto-graded questions from the manual. Instructor Resources for this title include an Instructor''s Manual and Lab and Experiments Manual Answers.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Electronic Communication2 Electronic Fundamentals for Communications3 Amplitude Modulation Fundamentals4 Amplitude Modulator and Demodulator Circuits5 Fundamentals of Frequency Modulation6 FM Circuits7 Digital Communication Techniques8 Radio Transmitters9 Communication Receivers10 Digital Data Transmission11 Multiplexing, Duplexing, and Multiple Access12 Digital and Software-Defined Radios13 Transmission Lines14 Fundamentals of Networking, Local Area Networks, and Ethernet15 Wired Data Communications16 Antennas and Wave Propagation17 Internet Technologies18 Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Communication19 Satellite Communication20 Optical Communication21 Cell Phone Technologies22 Wireless Technologies23 Communication Tests and Measurements
£49.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc Logic Pro For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Leaping into Logic Pro 5 Chapter 1: Getting Logic Pro Up and Sprinting 7 Chapter 2: Examining Logic Pro Projects 21 Chapter 3: Exploring the Main Window and Tracks Area 37 Chapter 4: Embracing Tracks and Regions 65 Part 2: Digital Recording and Using Prerecorded Media 81 Chapter 5: Introducing Digital Audio and MIDI 83 Chapter 6: Recording Audio 97 Chapter 7: Recording MIDI 111 Chapter 8: Adding Media to Your Project 123 Part 3: Making Music with Virtual Instruments 135 Chapter 9: Making Beats with Drum and Percussion Software Instruments 137 Chapter 10: Playing Virtual Vintage Instruments 163 Chapter 11: Sound Design with Synths and Samplers 185 Chapter 12: Conducting a Virtual Orchestra 213 Part 4: Arranging and Editing Your Project 225 Chapter 13: Arranging Your Music 227 Chapter 14: Editing Audio Tracks 255 Chapter 15: Editing MIDI Tracks 277 Part 5: Mixing, Mastering, and Sharing Your Music 297 Chapter 16: Mixing Your Project 299 Chapter 17: Shaping Your Mix with Effects 321 Chapter 18: Automating Your Mix 341 Chapter 19: Mastering Your Final Track 347 Chapter 20: Bouncing and Sharing Your Music 355 Part 6: The Part of Tens 363 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Use an iPad with Logic Pro 365 Chapter 22: Ten Tips to Speed Your Workflow 377 Index 383
£19.54
John Wiley & Sons Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding
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John Wiley & Sons iPhone For Seniors For Dummies 2026 Edition
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Pearson Education Limited Electronics
Book SynopsisDr Neil Storey was a member of the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, where he had many years of experience in teaching electronics to undergraduate, post-graduate and professional engineers. He is also the author of Electrical and Electronic Systems and Safety-Critical Computer Systems, both published by Pearson Education.Table of ContentsPART 1 ELECTRICAL CICRUITS AND COMPONENTS 1 Basic Electrical circuits and components 2 Measurement of Voltages and Currents 3 Resistance and DC Circuits 4 Capacitance and Electric Fields 5 Inductance and Magnetic Fields 6 Alternating Voltages and Currents 7 Power in AC Circuits 8 Electric Motors and Generators 9 Frequency Characteristics of AC Circuits 10 Transient Behaviour PART 2 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 11 Electronic Systems 12 Sensors 13 Actuators 14 Amplification 15 Control and Feedback 16 Operational Amplifiers 17 Semiconductors and Diodes 18 Filed-effect Transistors 19 Bipolar Junction Transistors 20 Power Electronics 21 Internal Circuitry of Operational Amplifiers 22 Noise and EMC 23 Positive Feedback, Oscillators and Stability 24 Digital Systems 25 Sequential Logic 26 Digital Devices 27 Implementing Digital Designs 28 Communications 29 Data Acquisition and Conversion 30 System Design Appendices
£59.84
McGraw-Hill Education How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic
Book SynopsisComprehensive and accessibleâperfect for mastering the fundamentals of fixing electronics without taking a formal courseHow to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Third Edition details how to repair consumer electronics products ranging from modern digital devices to some older technologies. Filled with expert insights, case studies and sleuthing techniques from a former professional technician, it provides great guidance on how to assemble a workbench, operate the latest test equipment, zero in on and replace malfunctioning components, and perform reassembly.This is a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to better understand electronic products, from stereos and flat-screen TVs to laptops and mobile devices. This new edition includes expanded introductory explanations helping novices dig in with less difficulty and advance to more involved circuit concepts as their understanding grows. It also includes new material about hot-air soldering statio
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Apple Watch For Dummies
Book SynopsisStop looking at your phoneand start looking at your Apple Watch Much more than a time-telling device, the Apple Watch is your very own wrist-sized computer. And Apple Watch For Dummies is the most trusted guide for new and upgrading users. Learn how to check your email, make a phone call, look at tomorrow''s weather forecast, and track your calorie burn, all right on your wrist. Dummies helps you navigate the interface, use helpful Siri shortcuts, make wireless payments, and more. This 2023 Edition is fully updated for the latest version of the Apple Watch and watchOS. Learn how to connect your Apple Watch to your phone and start receiving messages Check the weather, track your fitness, and use apps on your Watch Make payments wirelessly by tapping your Watch at points-of-sale Discover all the features of the newest Apple Watch models This is the perfect Dummies guide for first-time Apple Watch users, as well as peopleTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting to Know Apple Watch 5 Chapter 1: Watch This: Introducing Apple Watch 7 Chapter 2: Time Out: Setting Up Your Apple Watch 37 Chapter 3: Control Freak: Mastering Apple Watch’s Interface and Apps 69 Part 2: Just the Tasks, Ma’am! 101 Chapter 4: It’s About Time: Setting Watch Faces, Alarms, Timers, and More 103 Chapter 5: Keep in Touch: Using Apple Watch for Calls, Texts, and More 157 Chapter 6: In the Know: Staying Informed with Apple Watch 193 Part 3: It’s All in the Wrist 237 Chapter 7: Siri Supersized: Gaining the Most from Your Personal Assistant 239 Chapter 8: Apple Watch as Your Workout Buddy and Digital Doctor 259 Chapter 9: Mucho Media: Managing Your Music, Movies, Apple TV, and More 321 Chapter 10: Making Mobile Payments with Apple Watch Controlling Your Smart Home 347 Part 4: More Apple Watch Tips and Tricks 373 Chapter 11: App It Up: Customizing Apple Watch with Awesome Apps and More 375 Chapter 12: Extra! Extra! Having Fun with Apple Watch 393 Part 5: The Part of Tens 407 Chapter 13: Ten Cool Things to Do with Your Apple Watch 409 Index 419
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Nikon D3000 For Dummies
Book SynopsisProfessional photography advice for D3000 beginners The Nikon D3000 is Nikon's new entry-level camera. With the D3000, you get all the features of Nikon's older cameras along with an updated battery, larger monitor, and improved focus features. In addition, the D3000 also offers simpler menus to help first-time DSLR users.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7 Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 9 Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 45 Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality and Size 65 Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Photos 87 Part II: Taking Creative Control 115 Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 117 Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color 157 Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 193 Part III: Working with Picture Files 213 Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Picture Files 215 Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Pictures 243 Part IV: The Part of Tens 265 Chapter 10: Ten Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features 267 Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 287 Index 313
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Beginning Software Engineering
Book SynopsisDiscover the foundations of software engineering with this easy and intuitive guide In the newly updated second edition of Beginning Software Engineering, expert programmer and tech educator Rod Stephens delivers an instructive and intuitive introduction to the fundamentals of software engineering. In the book, you'll learn to create well-constructed software applications that meet the needs of users while developing the practical, hands-on skills needed to build robust, efficient, and reliable software. The author skips the unnecessary jargon and sticks to simple and straightforward English to help you understand the concepts and ideas discussed within. He also offers you real-world tested methods you can apply to any programming language. You'll also get: Practical tips for preparing for programming job interviews, which often include questions about software engineering practices A no-nonsense guide to requirements gathering, system modeliTable of ContentsIntroduction xxvii Part I: Software Engineering Step- By- Step Chapter 1: Software Engineering From 20,000 Feet 3 Requirements Gathering 4 High- Level Design 5 Low- Level Design 6 Development 6 Testing 7 Deployment 9 Maintenance 10 Wrap- Up 10 Everything All at Once 11 Summary 12 What You Learned in This Chapter 13 Chapter 2: Before the Beginning 15 Document Management 16 Historical Documents 19 Email 19 Code 22 Code Documentation 22 Application Documentation 25 Summary 26 What You Learned in This Chapter 27 Chapter 3: the Team 29 Team Features 30 Clear Roles 30 Effective Leadership 30 Clear Goals 31 Consensus 32 Open Communication 32 Support for Risk- Taking 33 Shared Accountability 33 Informal Atmosphere 34 Trust 34 Team Roles 34 Common Roles 35 More- Specialized Roles 36 Informal Roles 36 Roles Wrap- Up 37 Team Culture 37 Interviews 40 Interview Puzzles 40 The Bottom Line 41 Physical Environment 41 Creativity 41 Office Space 43 Ergonomics 43 Work- Life Balance 45 Collaboration Software 46 Searching 46 Overload 47 Outsourcing 47 Summary 48 What You Learned in This Chapter 50 Chapter 4: Project Management 53 Executive Support 54 Project Management 56 PERT Charts 57 Critical Path Methods 62 Gantt Charts 65 Scheduling Software 67 Predicting Times 68 Get Experience 69 Break Unknown Tasks into Simpler Pieces 70 Look for Similarities 71 Expect the Unexpected 71 Track Progress 73 Risk Management 74 Summary 76 What You Learned in This Chapter 79 Chapter 5: Requirements Gathering 81 Requirements Defined 82 Clear 82 Unambiguous 83 Consistent 84 Prioritized 84 Verifiable 88 Words to Avoid 89 Requirement Categories 89 Audience- Oriented Requirements 90 Business Requirements 90 User Requirements 90 Functional Requirements 91 Nonfunctional Requirements 92 Implementation Requirements 92 FURPS 92 FURPS+ 93 Common Requirements 96 Gathering Requirements 96 Listen to Customers (and Users) 97 Use the Five Ws (and One H) 98 Who 98 What 98 When 98 Where 98 Why 99 How 99 Study Users 99 Refining Requirements 100 Copy Existing Systems 101 Clairvoyance 102 Brainstorm 103 Recording Requirements 106 UML 107 User Stories 107 Use Cases 108 Prototypes 108 Requirements Specification 109 Validation and Verification 110 Changing Requirements 110 Digital Transformation 111 What to Digitize 111 How to Digitize 112 Summary 113 What You Learned in This Chapter 116 Chapter 6: High- Level Design 117 The Big Picture 118 What to Specify 119 Security 119 Hardware 120 User Interface 121 Internal Interfaces 122 External Interfaces 123 Architecture 124 Monolithic 124 Client/Server 125 Component- Based 127 Service- Oriented 128 Data- Centric 130 Event- Driven 130 Rule- Based 130 Distributed 131 MIX and Match 132 Reports 133 Other Outputs 134 Database 135 Audit Trails 136 User Access 136 Database Maintenance 137 NoSQL 137 Cloud Databases 138 Configuration Data 138 Data Flows and States 139 Training 139 UML 141 Structure Diagrams 142 Behavior Diagrams 145 Activity Diagrams 145 Use Case Diagram 146 State Machine Diagram 147 Interaction Diagrams 148 Sequence Diagram 148 Communication Diagram 150 Timing Diagram 150 Interaction Overview Diagram 151 UML Summary 151 Summary 151 What You Learned in This Chapter 152 Chapter 7: Low- Level Design 155 Design Approaches 156 Design- to- Schedule 157 Design- to- Tools 158 Process- Oriented Design 158 Data- Oriented Design 159 Object- Oriented Design 159 Hybrid Approaches 159 High, Low, and Iterative Design 160 OO Design 160 Identifying Classes 161 Building Inheritance Hierarchies 162 Refinement 163 Generalization 165 Hierarchy Warning Signs 167 Object Composition 167 Database Design 168 Relational Databases 168 First Normal Form 170 Second Normal Form 174 Third Normal Form 176 Higher Levels of Normalization 179 When to Optimize 180 Summary 180 What You Learned in This Chapter 182 Chapter 8: Security Design 185 Security Goals 186 Security Types 186 Cybersecurity 188 Shift- Left Security 189 Malware Menagerie 189 Phishing and Spoofing 193 Social Engineering Attacks 195 Crapware 197 Password Attacks 198 User Access 201 Countermeasures 201 Cyber Insurance 202 Summary 203 What You Learned in This Chapter 207 Chapter 9: User Experience Design 209 Design Mindset 210 UI vs. UX 210 UX Designers 211 Platform 212 User Skill Level 214 Beginners and Beyond 216 Configuration 217 Hidden Configuration 218 Models 219 Metaphors and Idioms 220 Case Study: Microsoft Word 221 Design Guidelines 225 Allow Exploration 225 Make the Interface Immutable 227 Support Commensurate Difficulty 227 Avoid State 228 Make Similar Things Similar 228 Provide Redundant Commands 230 Do the Right Thing 231 Show Qualitative Data, Explain Quantitative Data 232 Give Forms Purpose 232 Gather All Information at Once 233 Provide Reasonable Performance 234 Only Allow What’s Right 235 Flag Mistakes 235 Form Design 236 Use Standard Controls 236 Decorating 237 Displaying 237 Arranging 237 Commanding 238 Selecting 238 Entering 239 Display Five Things 240 Arrange Controls Nicely 241 Summary 241 What You Learned in This Chapter 242 Chapter 10: Programming 245 Tools 246 Hardware 246 Network 247 Development Environment 248 Source Code Control 249 Profilers 249 Static Analysis Tools 249 Testing Tools 249 Source Code Formatters 250 Refactoring Tools 250 Training 250 Collaboration Tools 250 Algorithms 251 Top- Down Design 252 Programming Tips and Tricks 255 Be Alert 255 Write for People, Not the Computer 255 Comment First 256 Write Self- Documenting Code 259 Keep It Small 259 Stay Focused 261 Avoid Side Effects 261 Validate Results 262 Practice Offensive Programming 264 Use Exceptions 266 Write Exception Handlers First 266 Don’t Repeat Code 267 Defer Optimization 267 Summary 269 What You Learned in This Chapter 270 Chapter 11: Algorithms 273 Algorithm Study 274 Algorithmic Approaches 275 Decision Trees 275 Knapsack 275 The Eight Queens Problem 276 Exhaustive Search 277 Backtracking 278 Pruning Trees 279 Branch and Bound 279 Heuristics 280 Greedy 281 Divide and Conquer 282 Recursion 283 Dynamic Programming 285 Caching 287 Randomization 287 Monte Carlo Algorithms 287 Las Vegas Algorithms 288 Atlantic City Algorithms 289 State Diagrams 289 Design Patterns 290 Creational Patterns 291 Structural Patterns 291 Behavioral Patterns 292 Design Pattern Summary 293 Parallel Programming 293 Artificial Intelligence 295 Definitions 295 Learning Systems 296 Natural Language Processing 297 Artificial Neural Network 297 Deep Learning 297 Expert System 298 Artificial General Intelligence 298 Algorithm Characteristics 301 Summary 302 What You Learned in This Chapter 304 Chapter 12: Programming Languages 307 The Myth of Picking a Language 308 Language Generations 311 First Generation 311 Second Generation 311 Third Generation (3GL) 312 Fourth Generation 313 Fifth Generation 314 Sixth Generation 314 IDEs 315 Language Families 316 Assembly 316 Imperative 317 Procedural 317 Declarative 318 Object- Oriented 318 Functional 319 Specialized 319 Language Family Summary 319 The Best Language 319 Summary 323 What You Learned in This Chapter 324 Chapter 13: Testing 327 Testing Goals 329 Reasons Bugs Never Die 330 Diminishing Returns 330 Deadlines 330 Consequences 330 It’s Too Soon 330 Usefulness 331 Obsolescence 331 It’s Not a Bug 331 It Never Ends 332 It’s Better Than Nothing 333 Fixing Bugs Is Dangerous 333 Which Bugs to Fix 334 Levels of Testing 334 Unit Testing 335 Integration Testing 336 Regression Testing 337 Automated Testing 337 Component Interface Testing 338 System Testing 339 Acceptance Testing 340 Other Testing Categories 341 Testing Techniques 342 Exhaustive Testing 342 Black- Box Testing 343 White- Box Testing 344 Gray- Box Testing 344 Testing Habits 345 Test and Debug When Alert 345 Test Your Own Code 346 Have Someone Else Test Your Code 346 Fix Your Own Bugs 348 Think Before You Change 349 Don’t Believe in Magic 349 See What Changed 350 Fix Bugs, Not Symptoms 350 Test Your Tests 350 How to Fix a Bug 351 Estimating Number of Bugs 351 Tracking Bugs Found 352 Seeding 353 The Lincoln Index 353 Summary 355 What You Learned in This Chapter 357 Chapter 14: Deployment 359 Scope 360 The Plan 361 Cutover 362 Staged Deployment 362 Gradual Cutover 363 Incremental Deployment 365 Parallel Testing 365 Deployment Tasks 365 Deployment Mistakes 366 Summary 368 What You Learned in This Chapter 370 Chapter 15: Metrics 371 Wrap Party 372 Defect Analysis 372 Species of Bugs 373 Discoverer 373 Severity 374 Creation Time 374 Age at Fix 374 Task Type 375 Defect Database 376 Ishikawa Diagrams 376 Software Metrics 379 Qualities of Good Attributes and Metrics 381 Using Metrics 382 Process Metrics 384 Project Metrics 384 Things to Measure 385 Size Normalization 387 Function Point Normalization 389 Count Function Point Metrics 390 Multiply by Complexity Factors 391 Calculate Complexity Adjustment Value 392 Calculate Adjusted FP 394 Summary 395 What You Learned in This Chapter 398 Chapter 16: Maintenance 401 Maintenance Costs 402 Task Categories 404 Perfective Tasks 404 Feature Improvements 406 New Features 406 The Second System Effect 407 Adaptive Tasks 408 Corrective Tasks 410 Preventive Tasks 414 Clarification 414 Code Reuse 415 Improved Flexibility 416 Bug Swarms 417 Bad Programming Practices 417 Individual Bugs 418 Not Invented Here 418 Task Execution 419 Summary 420 What You Learned in This Chapter 423 Part II: Process Models Chapter 17: Predictive Models 427 Model Approaches 428 Prerequisites 428 Predictive and Adaptive 429 Success and Failure Indicators for Predictive Models 430 Advantages and Disadvantages of Predictive Models 431 Waterfall 432 Waterfall with Feedback 433 Sashimi 434 Incremental Waterfall 436 V- model 438 Software Development Life Cycle 439 Summary 442 What You Learned in This Chapter 444 Chapter 18: Iterative Models 445 Iterative vs. Predictive 446 Iterative vs. Incremental 448 Prototypes 449 Types of Prototypes 451 Pros and Cons 451 Spiral 453 Clarifications 455 Pros and Cons 456 Unified Process 457 Pros and Cons 459 Rational Unified Process 459 Cleanroom 460 Cowboy Coding 461 Summary 461 What You Learned in This Chapter 463 Chapter 19: Rad 465 RAD Principles 467 James Martin RAD 470 Agile 471 Self- Organizing Teams 473 Agile Techniques 474 Communication 474 Incremental Development 475 Focus on Quality 478 XP 478 XP Roles 479 XP Values 480 XP Practices 481 Have a Customer On-Site 481 Play the Planning Game 482 Use Stand- Up Meetings 483 Make Frequent Small Releases 483 Use Intuitive Metaphors 484 Keep Designs Simple 484 Defer Optimization 484 Refactor When Necessary 485 Give Everyone Ownership of the Code 485 Use Coding Standards 486 Promote Generalization 486 Use Pair Programming 486 Test Constantly 486 Integrate Continuously 486 Work Sustainably 487 Use Test- Driven and Test- First Development 487 Scrum 488 Scrum Roles 489 Scrum Sprints 490 Planning Poker 491 Burndown 492 Velocity 494 Lean 494 Lean Principles 494 Crystal 495 Crystal Clear 498 Crystal Yellow 498 Crystal Orange 499 Feature- Driven Development 500 FDD Roles 501 FDD Phases 502 Develop a Model 502 Build a Feature List 502 Plan by Feature 503 Design by Feature 503 Build by Feature 504 FDD Iteration Milestones 504 Disciplined Agile Delivery 506 DAD Principles 506 DAD Roles 506 DAD Phases 507 Dynamic Systems Development Method 508 DSDM Phases 508 DSDM Principles 510 DSDM Roles 511 Kanban 512 Kanban Principles 513 Kanban Practices 513 Kanban Board 514 Summary 515 What You Learned in This Chapter 517 Part III: Advanced Topics Chapter 20: Software Ethics 523 Ethical Behavior 524 IEEE- CS/ACM 524 ACS 525 CPSR 526 Business Ethics 527 Nada 528 Hacker Ethics 529 Hacker Terms 530 Responsibility 531 Gray Areas 533 Software Engineering Dilemmas 535 Misusing Data and the Temptation of Free Data 535 Disruptive Technology 536 Algorithmic Bias 537 False Confidence 537 Lack of Oversight 538 Getting Paid 539 Thought Experiments 539 The Tunnel Problem 540 The Trolley Problem 542 Summary 544 What You Learned in This Chapter 545 Chapter 21: Future Trends 547 Security 548 UX/UI 549 Code Packaging 550 Cloud Technology 551 Software Development 552 Algorithms 553 Tech Toys 554 Summary 555 What You Learned in This Chapter 556 Appendix: Solutions to Exercises 559 Glossary 631 Index 663
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Book SynopsisPrinciples and Applications of Electrical Engineering provides an overview of the electrical engineering discipline specifically geared toward non-electrical engineering students. The hallmark feature of the text is its use of practical applications to illustrate important principles. The applications come from every field of engineering and feature exciting technologies.The principal objective of the book is to present the principles of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical engineering to an audience of engineering majors enrolled in introductory and more advanced or specialized electrical engineering courses. A second objective is to present these principles with a focus on important results and common yet effective analytical and computational tools to solve practical problems. Finally, a third objective of the book is to illustrate, by way of concrete, fully worked examples, a number of relevant applications of electrical engineering. These examples are drawnTable of ContentsChapter 1 Fundamentals of Electric CircuitsChapter 2 Equivalent NetworksChapter 3 AC Network AnalysisChapter 4 Transient AnalysisChapter 5 Frequency Response and System ConceptsChapter 6 Operational AmplifiersChapter 7 Electronic Instrumentation and MeasurementsChapter 8 Semiconductors and DiodesChapter 9 Bipolar Junction Transistors: Operation, Circuit Models, and ApplicationsChapter 10 Field-Effect Transistors: Operation, Circuit Models, and ApplicationsChapter 11 Digital Logic CircuitsChapter 12 Digital SystemsChapter 13 Electric Power SystemsChapter 14 Principles of ElectromechanicsChapter 15 Electric MachinesChapter 16 Special-Purpose Electric Machines (Online Chapter)Chapter 17 Power Electronics (Online Chapter)Chapter 18 Analog Communication Systems (Online Chapter)Chapter 19 Digital Communications (Online Chapter)Appendix A Linear Algebra and Complex NumbersAppendix B The Laplace TransformAppendix C Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) ExaminationAppendix D ASCII Character Code
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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction xxiii Assessment Test xxix Chapter 1 The Cloud 1 What Is Cloud Computing? 2 Highly Available and Scalable Resources 2 Professionally Secured Infrastructure 3 Metered Payment Model 3 Server Virtualization: The Basics 4 Cloud Platform Models 5 Infrastructure as a Service 5 Platform as a Service 5 Software as a Service 5 Serverless Workloads 6 Scalability and Elasticity 6 Scalability 7 Elasticity 7 Summary 8 Exam Essentials 9 Review Questions 10 Chapter 2 Understanding Your AWS Account 13 The Free Tier 14 How Does the Free Tier Work? 15 Tracking Your Free Tier Usage 15 What’s Available Under the Free Tier? 17 Product Pricing 18 Finding AWS Pricing Documentation 18 Working with the AWS Pricing Calculator 19 Service Limits 21 Billing and Cost Management 21 The AWS Billing Dashboard 21 AWS Budgets 22 Monitoring Your Costs 23 AWS Organizations 24 Summary 24 Exam Essentials 24 Review Questions 26 Chapter 3 Getting Support on AWS 29 Support Plans 30 Support Plan Pricing 30 The Basic Support Plan 32 The Developer Support Plan 33 The Business Support Plan 33 The Enterprise Support Plan 33 AWS Professional Services 34 Documentation and Online Help 34 Documentation 34 Discussion Forums 36 Trusted Advisor 37 Summary 39 Exam Essentials 39 Review Questions 40 Chapter 4 Understanding the AWS Environment 45 AWS Global Infrastructure: AWS Regions 46 Regionally Based Services 48 Globally Based Services 49 Service Endpoints 50 AWS Global Infrastructure: Availability Zones 50 Availability Zone Designations 51 Availability Zone Networking 52 Availability Zones and High Availability 52 AWS Global Infrastructure: Edge Locations 53 Edge Locations and CloudFront 54 Regional Edge Cache Locations 55 AWS Global Infrastructure: Extending the Cloud 55 AWS Outposts 55 AWS Local Zones 56 AWS Wavelength 56 The AWS Shared Responsibility Model 56 Managed Resources 58 Unmanaged Resources 58 Service Health Status 58 AWS Acceptable Use Policy 59 Summary 59 Exam Essentials 60 Review Questions 61 Chapter 5 Securing Your AWS Resources 65 AWS Identity and Access Management 66 Protecting the Root User 66 Authentication 67 Users, Groups, and Roles 70 Providing Federated Access 72 Credential Report 73 Encryption 73 Regulatory Compliance (AWS Artifact) 74 Other AWS Security and Compliance Tools 74 Summary 75 Exam Essentials 76 Review Questions 77 Chapter 6 Working with Your AWS Resources 81 The AWS Management Console 82 Accessing the AWS Management Console 83 Opening a Service Console 85 Working with Shortcuts 85 Selecting a Region 85 The Account Name Menu 87 Resource Groups 88 Tag Editor 89 Tagging Strategies 90 The AWS Console Mobile Application 91 The AWS Command- Line Interface 95 Requirements 96 Installation 97 Software Development Kits 99 Mobile Software Development Kits 99 Internet of Things Device Software Development Kits 100 CloudWatch 100 CloudWatch Metrics 101 CloudWatch Alarms 101 CloudWatch Dashboards 102 CloudWatch Logs 102 CloudWatch 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Chapter 8 The Core Storage Services 137 Simple Storage Service 138 Objects and Buckets 138 S3 Storage Classes 139 Access Permissions 142 Encryption 143 Versioning 144 Object Life-Cycle Configurations 144 S3 Glacier 145 Archives and Vaults 145 Retrieval Options 146 AWS Storage Gateway 146 File Gateways 147 Volume Gateways 147 Tape Gateways 147 AWS Snow Family 148 Snowcone 148 Snowball 148 Snowmobile 151 Other Storage- Related Services 151 AWS Transfer Family 151 Amazon FSx 151 AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery 152 Summary 152 Exam Essentials 153 Review Questions 154 Chapter 9 The Core Database Services 159 Database Models 160 Relational Databases 160 Structured Query Language 162 Nonrelational (No- SQL) Databases 162 Amazon ElastiCache 163 Amazon MemoryDB 163 Amazon Relational Database Service 164 Database Engines 164 Licensing 164 Instance Classes 165 Scaling Vertically 166 Storage 166 Scaling Horizontally with Read Replicas 167 High Availability with Multi- AZ 167 Backup and Recovery 168 Determining Your Recovery Point Objective 168 Migrating Data to Your Database 168 DynamoDB 169 Items and Tables 169 Scaling Horizontally 170 Queries and Scans 170 Amazon Redshift 171 Analytics 172 Amazon Kinesis 172 Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK) 174 Amazon Elastic MapReduce 174 Amazon OpenSearch Service 175 AWS Data Exchange 175 Summary 175 Exam Essentials 176 Review Questions 178 Chapter 10 The Core Networking Services 183 Virtual Private Cloud 184 VPC CIDR Blocks 184 Subnets 185 Internet Access 186 Security Groups 186 Network Access Control Lists 186 VPC Peering 186 Virtual Private Networks 187 Direct Connect 187 AWS Global Accelerator 187 AWS Network Firewall 188 AWS Firewall Manager 188 AWS Web Application Firewall 188 Route 53 189 Resource Records 189 Domain Name Registration 189 Hosted Zones 190 Routing Policies 190 Health Checks 191 Traffic Flow and Traffic Policies 191 CloudFront 192 Summary 192 Exam Essentials 193 Review Questions 194 Chapter 11 Automating Your AWS Workloads 199 Automation 200 The Imperative Approach 200 The Declarative Approach 201 Infrastructure as Code 201 CloudFormation 201 Templates 202 Stacks 202 CloudFormation vs. the AWS cli 203 AWS Developer Tools 204 CodeCommit 204 CodeBuild 205 CodeDeploy 206 CodePipeline 207 CodeStar 208 CodeArtifact 209 EC2 Auto Scaling 210 Launch Configurations and Launch Templates 210 Auto Scaling Groups 210 Scaling Actions 211 Configuration Management 211 Systems Manager 212 OpsWorks 213 Summary 215 Exam Essentials 216 Review Questions 217 Chapter 12 Common Use- Case Scenarios 221 The Well- Architected Framework 222 Reliability 223 Performance Efficiency 223 Security 223 Cost Optimization 224 Operational Excellence 225 AWS Well- Architected Tool 225 A Highly Available Web Application Using Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing 226 Creating an Inbound Security Group Rule 227 Creating an Application Load Balancer 228 Creating a Launch Template 231 Creating an Auto Scaling Group 232 Static Website Hosting Using S 3 234 Machine Learning 236 Amazon Comprehend 237 Amazon Kendra 237 Amazon Lex 237 Amazon Rekognition 238 Amazon SageMaker 238 Amazon Textract 238 Amazon Transcribe 238 Amazon Translate 239 Summary 239 Exam Essentials 239 Review Questions 241 Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 245 Chapter 1: The Cloud 246 Chapter 2: Understanding Your AWS Account 246 Chapter 3: Getting Support on AWS 247 Chapter 4: Understanding the AWS Environment 249 Chapter 5: Securing Your AWS Resources 250 Chapter 6: Working with Your AWS Resources 252 Chapter 7: The Core Compute Services 254 Chapter 8: The Core Storage Services 255 Chapter 9: The Core Database Services 257 Chapter 10: The Core Networking Services 259 Chapter 11: Automating Your AWS Workloads 261 Chapter 12: Common Use- Case Scenarios 262 Appendix B Additional Services 265 Activate for Startups 266 Amazon EventBridge 266 AppStream 2.0 266 Athena 267 AWS Amplify 267 AWS AppSync 267 AWS Batch 267 AWS CloudShell 268 AWS Device Farm 268 AWS Step Functions 268 Backup 268 Cognito 269 Connect 269 Database Migration Service 269 Elastic File System 269 Elastic MapReduce 270 Glue 270 Inspector 270 IoT Core 270 IoT Greengrass 270 Iq 271 Kinesis 271 Macie 271 Managed Services (AMS) 271 Neptune 272 Simple Queue Service 272 WorkDocs 272 WorkSpaces 272 X- Ray 272 Index 273
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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword by Ravi Bapna xix Foreword by Gareth James xxi Preface to the Second R Edition xxiii Acknowledgments xxvi Part I Preliminaries Chapter 1 Introduction 3 1.1 What Is Business Analytics? 3 1.2 What Is Machine Learning? 5 1.3 Machine Learning, AI, and Related Terms 5 1.4 Big Data 7 1.5 Data Science 8 1.6 Why Are There So Many Different Methods? 8 1.7 Terminology and Notation 9 1.8 Road Maps to This Book 11 Order of Topics 13 Chapter 2 Overview of the Machine Learning Process 17 2.1 Introduction 17 2.2 Core Ideas in Machine Learning 18 Classification 18 Prediction 18 Association Rules and Recommendation Systems 18 Predictive Analytics 19 Data Reduction and Dimension Reduction 19 Data Exploration and Visualization 19 Supervised and Unsupervised Learning 20 2.3 The Steps in a Machine Learning Project 21 2.4 Preliminary Steps 23 Organization of Data 23 Predicting Home Values in the West Roxbury Neighborhood 23 Loading and Looking at the Data in R 24 Sampling from a Database 26 Oversampling Rare Events in Classification Tasks 27 Preprocessing and Cleaning the Data 28 2.5 Predictive Power and Overfitting 35 Overfitting 36 Creating and Using Data Partitions 38 2.6 Building a Predictive Model 41 Modeling Process 41 2.7 Using R for Machine Learning on a Local Machine 46 2.8 Automating Machine Learning Solutions 47 Predicting Power Generator Failure 48 Uber’s Michelangelo 50 2.9 Ethical Practice in Machine Learning 52 Machine Learning Software: The State of the Market (by Herb Edelstein) 53 Problems 57 Part II Data Exploration and Dimension Reduction Chapter 3 Data Visualization 63 3.1 Uses of Data Visualization 63 Base R or ggplot? 65 3.2 Data Examples 65 Example 1: Boston Housing Data 65 Example 2: Ridership on Amtrak Trains 67 3.3 Basic Charts: Bar Charts, Line Charts, and Scatter Plots 67 Distribution Plots: Boxplots and Histograms 70 Heatmaps: Visualizing Correlations and Missing Values 73 3.4 Multidimensional Visualization 75 Adding Variables: Color, Size, Shape, Multiple Panels, and Animation 76 Manipulations: Rescaling, Aggregation and Hierarchies, Zooming, Filtering 79 Reference: Trend Lines and Labels 83 Scaling Up to Large Datasets 85 Multivariate Plot: Parallel Coordinates Plot 85 Interactive Visualization 88 3.5 Specialized Visualizations 91 Visualizing Networked Data 91 Visualizing Hierarchical Data: Treemaps 93 Visualizing Geographical Data: Map Charts 95 3.6 Major Visualizations and Operations, by Machine Learning Goal 97 Prediction 97 Classification 97 Time Series Forecasting 97 Unsupervised Learning 98 Problems 99 Chapter 4 Dimension Reduction 101 4.1 Introduction 101 4.2 Curse of Dimensionality 102 4.3 Practical Considerations 102 Example 1: House Prices in Boston 103 4.4 Data Summaries 103 Summary Statistics 104 Aggregation and Pivot Tables 104 4.5 Correlation Analysis 107 4.6 Reducing the Number of Categories in Categorical Variables 109 4.7 Converting a Categorical Variable to a Numerical Variable 111 4.8 Principal Component Analysis 111 Example 2: Breakfast Cereals 111 Principal Components 116 Normalizing the Data 117 Using Principal Components for Classification and Prediction 120 4.9 Dimension Reduction Using Regression Models 121 4.10 Dimension Reduction Using Classification and Regression Trees 121 Problems 123 Part III Performance Evaluation Chapter 5 Evaluating Predictive Performance 129 5.1 Introduction 130 5.2 Evaluating Predictive Performance 130 Naive Benchmark: The Average 131 Prediction Accuracy Measures 131 Comparing Training and Holdout Performance 133 Cumulative Gains and Lift Charts 133 5.3 Judging Classifier Performance 136 Benchmark: The Naive Rule 136 Class Separation 136 The Confusion (Classification) Matrix 137 Using the Holdout Data 138 Accuracy Measures 139 Propensities and Threshold for Classification 139 Performance in Case of Unequal Importance of Classes 143 Asymmetric Misclassification Costs 146 Generalization to More Than Two Classes 149 5.4 Judging Ranking Performance 150 Cumulative Gains and Lift Charts for Binary Data 150 Decile-wise Lift Charts 153 Beyond Two Classes 154 Gains and Lift Charts Incorporating Costs and Benefits 154 Cumulative Gains as a Function of Threshold 155 5.5 Oversampling 156 Creating an Over-sampled Training Set 158 Evaluating Model Performance Using a Non-oversampled Holdout Set 159 Evaluating Model Performance If Only Oversampled Holdout Set Exists 159 Problems 162 Part IV Prediction and Classification Methods Chapter 6 Multiple Linear Regression 167 6.1 Introduction 167 6.2 Explanatory vs. Predictive Modeling 168 6.3 Estimating the Regression Equation and Prediction 170 Example: Predicting the Price of Used Toyota Corolla Cars 171 Cross-validation and caret 175 6.4 Variable Selection in Linear Regression 176 Reducing the Number of Predictors 176 How to Reduce the Number of Predictors 178 Regularization (Shrinkage Models) 183 Problems 188 Chapter 7 k-Nearest Neighbors (kNN) 193 7.1 The k-NN Classifier (Categorical Outcome) 193 Determining Neighbors 194 Classification Rule 194 Example: Riding Mowers 195 Choosing k 196 Weighted k-NN 199 Setting the Cutoff Value 200 k-NN with More Than Two Classes 201 Converting Categorical Variables to Binary Dummies 201 7.2 k-NN for a Numerical Outcome 201 7.3 Advantages and Shortcomings of k-NN Algorithms 204 Problems 205 Chapter 8 The Naive Bayes Classifier 207 8.1 Introduction 207 Threshold Probability Method 208 Conditional Probability 208 Example 1: Predicting Fraudulent Financial Reporting 208 8.2 Applying the Full (Exact) Bayesian Classifier 209 Using the “Assign to the Most Probable Class” Method 210 Using the Threshold Probability Method 210 Practical Difficulty with the Complete (Exact) Bayes Procedure 210 8.3 Solution: Naive Bayes 211 The Naive Bayes Assumption of Conditional Independence 212 Using the Threshold Probability Method 212 Example 2: Predicting Fraudulent Financial Reports, Two Predictors 213 Example 3: Predicting Delayed Flights 214 Working with Continuous Predictors 218 8.4 Advantages and Shortcomings of the Naive Bayes Classifier 220 Problems 223 Chapter 9 Classification and Regression Trees 225 9.1 Introduction 226 Tree Structure 227 Decision Rules 227 Classifying a New Record 227 9.2 Classification Trees 228 Recursive Partitioning 228 Example 1: Riding Mowers 228 Measures of Impurity 231 9.3 Evaluating the Performance of a Classification Tree 235 Example 2: Acceptance of Personal Loan 236 9.4 Avoiding Overfitting 239 Stopping Tree Growth 242 Pruning the Tree 243 Best-Pruned Tree 245 9.5 Classification Rules from Trees 247 9.6 Classification Trees for More Than Two Classes 248 9.7 Regression Trees 249 Prediction 250 Measuring Impurity 250 Evaluating Performance 250 9.8 Advantages and Weaknesses of a Tree 250 9.9 Improving Prediction: Random Forests and Boosted Trees 252 Random Forests 252 Boosted Trees 254 Problems 257 Chapter 10 Logistic Regression 261 10.1 Introduction 261 10.2 The Logistic Regression Model 263 10.3 Example: Acceptance of Personal Loan 264 Model with a Single Predictor 265 Estimating the Logistic Model from Data: Computing Parameter Estimates 267 Interpreting Results in Terms of Odds (for a Profiling Goal) 270 10.4 Evaluating Classification Performance 271 10.5 Variable Selection 273 10.6 Logistic Regression for Multi-Class Classification 274 Ordinal Classes 275 Nominal Classes 276 10.7 Example of Complete Analysis: Predicting Delayed Flights 277 Data Preprocessing 282 Model-Fitting and Estimation 282 Model Interpretation 282 Model Performance 284 Variable Selection 285 Problems 289 Chapter 11 Neural Nets 293 11.1 Introduction 293 11.2 Concept and Structure of a Neural Network 294 11.3 Fitting a Network to Data 295 Example 1: Tiny Dataset 295 Computing Output of Nodes 296 Preprocessing the Data 299 Training the Model 300 Example 2: Classifying Accident Severity 304 Avoiding Overfitting 305 Using the Output for Prediction and Classification 305 11.4 Required User Input 307 11.5 Exploring the Relationship Between Predictors and Outcome 308 11.6 Deep Learning 309 Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) 310 Local Feature Map 311 A Hierarchy of Features 311 The Learning Process 312 Unsupervised Learning 312 Example: Classification of Fashion Images 313 Conclusion 320 11.7 Advantages and Weaknesses of Neural Networks 320 Problems 322 Chapter 12 Discriminant Analysis 325 12.1 Introduction 325 Example 1: Riding Mowers 326 Example 2: Personal Loan Acceptance 327 12.2 Distance of a Record from a Class 327 12.3 Fisher’s Linear Classification Functions 329 12.4 Classification Performance of Discriminant Analysis 333 12.5 Prior Probabilities 334 12.6 Unequal Misclassification Costs 334 12.7 Classifying More Than Two Classes 336 Example 3: Medical Dispatch to Accident Scenes 336 12.8 Advantages and Weaknesses 339 Problems 341 Chapter 13 Generating, Comparing, and Combining Multiple Models 345 13.1 Ensembles 346 Why Ensembles Can Improve Predictive Power 346 Simple Averaging or Voting 348 Bagging 349 Boosting 349 Bagging and Boosting in R 349 Stacking 350 Advantages and Weaknesses of Ensembles 351 13.2 Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) 352 AutoML: Explore and Clean Data 352 AutoML: Determine Machine Learning Task 353 AutoML: Choose Features and Machine Learning Methods 354 AutoML: Evaluate Model Performance 354 AutoML: Model Deployment 356 Advantages and Weaknesses of Automated Machine Learning 357 13.3 Explaining Model Predictions 358 13.4 Summary 360 Problems 362 345 Part V Intervention and User Feedback Chapter 14 Interventions: Experiments, Uplift Models, and Reinforcement Learning 367 14.1 A/B Testing 368 Example: Testing a New Feature in a Photo Sharing App 369 The Statistical Test for Comparing Two Groups (T-Test) 370 Multiple Treatment Groups: A/B/n Tests 372 Multiple A/B Tests and the Danger of Multiple Testing 372 14.2 Uplift (Persuasion) Modeling 373 Gathering the Data 374 A Simple Model 376 Modeling Individual Uplift 376 Computing Uplift with R 378 Using the Results of an Uplift Model 378 14.3 Reinforcement Learning 380 Explore-Exploit: Multi-armed Bandits 380 Example of Using a Contextual Multi-Arm Bandit for Movie Recommendations 382 Markov Decision Process (MDP) 383 14.4 Summary 388 Problems 390 Part VI Mining Relationships Among Records Chapter 15 Association Rules and Collaborative Filtering 393 15.1 Association Rules 394 Discovering Association Rules in Transaction Databases 394 Example 1: Synthetic Data on Purchases of Phone Faceplates 394 Generating Candidate Rules 395 The Apriori Algorithm 397 Selecting Strong Rules 397 Data Format 399 The Process of Rule Selection 400 Interpreting the Results 401 Rules and Chance 403 Example 2: Rules for Similar Book Purchases 405 15.2 Collaborative Filtering 407 Data Type and Format 407 Example 3: Netflix Prize Contest 408 User-Based Collaborative Filtering: “People Like You” 409 Item-Based Collaborative Filtering 411 Evaluating Performance 412 Example 4: Predicting Movie Ratings with MovieLens Data 413 Advantages and Weaknesses of Collaborative Filtering 416 Collaborative Filtering vs. Association Rules 417 15.3 Summary 419 Problems 421 Chapter 16 Cluster Analysis 425 16.1 Introduction 426 Example: Public Utilities 427 16.2 Measuring Distance Between Two Records 429 Euclidean Distance 429 Normalizing Numerical Variables 430 Other Distance Measures for Numerical Data 432 Distance Measures for Categorical Data 433 Distance Measures for Mixed Data 434 16.3 Measuring Distance Between Two Clusters 434 Minimum Distance 434 Maximum Distance 435 Average Distance 435 Centroid Distance 435 16.4 Hierarchical (Agglomerative) Clustering 437 Single Linkage 437 Complete Linkage 438 Average Linkage 438 Centroid Linkage 438 Ward’s Method 438 Dendrograms: Displaying Clustering Process and Results 439 Validating Clusters 441 Limitations of Hierarchical Clustering 443 16.5 Non-Hierarchical Clustering: The k-Means Algorithm 444 Choosing the Number of Clusters (k) 445 Problems 450 Part VII Forecasting Time Series Chapter 17 Handling Time Series 455 17.1 Introduction 455 17.2 Descriptive vs. Predictive Modeling 457 17.3 Popular Forecasting Methods in Business 457 Problems 466 Chapter 18 Regression-Based Forecasting 469 18.1 A Model with Trend 469 Linear Trend 469 Exponential Trend 473 Polynomial Trend 474 Problems 489 Chapter 19 Smoothing and Deep Learning Methods for Forecasting 499 19.1 Smoothing Methods: Introduction 500 19.2 Moving Average 500 Centered Moving Average for Visualization 500 Trailing Moving Average for Forecasting 501 Choosing Window Width (w) 504 Problems 516 Part VIII Data Analytics Chapter 20 Social Network Analytics 527 20.1 Introduction 527 20.2 Directed vs. Undirected Networks 529 20.3 Visualizing and Analyzing Networks 530 Plot Layout 530 Edge List 533 Adjacency Matrix 533 Using Network Data in Classification and Prediction 534 Problems 548 Chapter 21 Text Mining 549 21.1 Introduction 549 21.2 The Tabular Representation of Text 550 21.3 Bag-of-Words vs. Meaning Extraction at Document Level 551 Problems 570 Chapter 22 Responsible Data Science 573 22.1 Introduction 573 22.2 Unintentional Harm 574 22.3 Legal Considerations 576 22.4 Principles of Responsible Data Science 577 Non-maleficence 578 Fairness 578 Transparency 579 Accountability 580 Data Privacy and Security 580 Problems 599 Part IX Cases Chapter 23 Cases 603 23.1 Charles Book Club 603 The Book Industry 603 Database Marketing at Charles 604 Machine Learning Techniques 606 Assignment 608 23.2 German Credit 610 Background 610 Data 610 Assignment 614 Index 647
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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xix Preface to the Fourth Edition xxi Acknowledgments xxv PART I PRELIMINARIES CHAPTER 1 Introduction 3 CHAPTER 2 Overview of the Machine Learning Process 15 PART II DATA EXPLORATION AND DIMENSION REDUCTION CHAPTER 3 Data Visualization 59 CHAPTER 4 Dimension Reduction 91 PART III PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CHAPTER 5 Evaluating Predictive Performance 115 PART IV PREDICTION AND CLASSIFICATION METHODS CHAPTER 6 Multiple Linear Regression 151 CHAPTER 7 k-Nearest-Neighbors (k-NN) 169 CHAPTER 8 The Naive Bayes Classifier 181 CHAPTER 9 Classification and Regression Trees 197 CHAPTER 10 Logistic Regression 229 CHAPTER 11 Neural Nets 257 CHAPTER 12 Discriminant Analysis 283 CHAPTER 13 Generating, Comparing, and Combining Multiple Models 303 PART V INTERVENTION AND USER FEEDBACK CHAPTER 14 Experiments, Uplift Modeling, and Reinforcement Learning 319 PART VI MINING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG RECORDS CHAPTER 15 Association Rules and Collaborative Filtering 341 CHAPTER 16 Cluster Analysis 369 PART VII FORECASTING TIME SERIES CHAPTER 17 Handling Time Series 401 CHAPTER 18 Regression-Based Forecasting 415 CHAPTER 19 Smoothing Methods 445 PART VIII DATA ANALYTICS CHAPTER 20 Social Network Analytics 467 CHAPTER 21 Text Mining 487 CHAPTER 22 Responsible Data Science 507 PART IX CASES CHAPTER 23 Cases 537 References 575 Data Files Used in the Book 577 Index 579
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McGraw-Hill Education Hacking Electronics Learning Electronics with
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Up-to-date hacks that will breathe life into your Arduino and Raspberry Pi creations!This intuitive DIY guide shows how to wire, disassemble, tweak, and re-purpose household devices and integrate them with your Raspberry Pi and Arduino inventions. Packed with full-color illustrations, photos, and diagrams, Hacking Electronics: Learning Electronics with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, Second Edition, features fun, easy-to-follow projects. Youâll discover how to build an Internet-controlled hacked electric toy, ultrasonic rangefinder, remote-controlled robotic rover, audio amp, slot car brakes and headlightsâeven a smart card reader!â Get up and running on both Arduino and Raspberry P
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Understanding Physics
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface to third edition xv 1 Understanding the physical universe 1 1.1 The programme of physics 1 1.2 The building blocks of matter 2 1.3 Matter in bulk 4 1.4 The fundamental interactions 5 1.5 Exploring the physical universe: the scientific method 5 1.6 The role of physics; its scope and applications 7 2 Using mathematical tools in physics 9 2.1 Applying the scientific method 9 2.2 The use of variables to represent displacement and time 9 2.3 Representation of data 10 2.4 The use of differentiation in analysis: velocity and acceleration in linear motion 13 2.5 The use of integration in analysis 16 2.6 Maximum and minimum values of physical variables: general linear motion 21 2.7 Angular motion: the radian 22 2.8 The role of mathematics in physics 24 Worked examples 25 Chapter 2 problems (up.ucc.ie/2/) 27 3 The causes of motion: dynamics 29 3.1 The concept of force 29 3.2 The First law of Dynamics (Newton's first law) 30 3.3 The fundamental dynamical principle (Newton's second law) 31 3.4 Systems of units: SI 33 3.5 Time dependent forces: oscillatory motion 37 3.6 Simple harmonic motion 39 3.7 Mechanical work and energy 42 3.8 Plots of potential energy functions 45 3.9 Power 46 3.10 Energy in simple harmonic motion 47 3.11 Dissipative forces: damped harmonic motion 48 3.11.1 Trial solution technique for solving the damped harmonic motion equation (up.ucc.ie/3/11/1/) 50 3.12 Forced oscillations (up.ucc.ie/3/12/) 51 3.13 Non-linear dynamics: chaos (up.ucc.ie/3/13/) 52 3.14 Phase space representation of dynamical systems (up.ucc.ie/3/14/) 52 Worked examples 52 Chapter 3 problems (up.ucc.ie/3/) 56 4 Motion in two and three dimensions 57 4.1 Vector physical quantities 57 4.2 Vector algebra 58 4.3 Velocity and acceleration vectors 62 4.4 Force as a vector quantity: vector form of the laws of dynamics 63 4.5 Constraint forces 64 4.6 Friction 66 4.7 Motion in a circle: centripetal force 68 4.8 Motion in a circle at constant speed 69 4.9 Tangential and radial components of acceleration 71 4.10 Hybrid motion: the simple pendulum 71 4.10.1 Large angle corrections for the simple pendulum (up.ucc.ie/4/10/1/) 72 4.11 Angular quantities as vector: the cross product 72 Worked examples 75 Chapter 4 problems (up.ucc.ie/4/) 78 5 Force fields 79 5.1 Newton's law of universal gravitation 79 5.2 Force fields 80 5.3 The concept of flux 81 5.4 Gauss's law for gravitation 82 5.5 Applications of Gauss's law 84 5.6 Motion in a constant uniform field: projectiles 86 5.7 Mechanical work and energy 88 5.8 Power 93 5.9 Energy in a constant uniform field 94 5.10 Energy in an inverse square law field 94 5.11 Moment of a force: angular momentum 97 5.12 Planetary motion: circular orbits 98 5.13 Planetary motion: elliptical orbits and Kepler's laws 99 5.13.1 Conservation of the Runge-Lens vector (up.ucc.ie/5/13/1/) 100 Worked examples 101 Chapter 5 problems (up.ucc.ie/5/) 104 6 Many-body interactions 105 6.1 Newton's third law 105 6.2 The principle of conservation of momentum 108 6.3 Mechanical energy of systems of particles 109 6.4 Particle decay 110 6.5 Particle collisions 111 6.6 The centre of mass of a system of particles 115 6.7 The two-body problem: reduced mass 116 6.8 Angular momentum of a system of particles 119 6.9 Conservation principles in physics 120 Worked examples 121 Chapter 6 problems (up.ucc.ie/6/) 125 7 Rigid body dynamics 127 7.1 Rigid bodies 127 7.2 Rigid bodies in equilibrium: statics 128 7.3 Torque 129 7.4 Dynamics of rigid bodies 130 7.5 Measurement of torque: the torsion balance 131 7.6 Rotation of a rigid body about a fixed axis: moment of inertia 132 7.7 Calculation of moments of inertia: the parallel axis theorem 133 7.8 Conservation of angular momentum of rigid bodies 135 7.9 Conservation of mechanical energy in rigid body systems 136 7.10 Work done by a torque: torsional oscillations: rotational power 138 7.11 Gyroscopic motion 140 7.11.1 Precessional angular velocity of a top (up.ucc.ie/7/11/1/) 141 7.12 Summary: connection between rotational and translational motions 141 Worked examples 141 Chapter 7 problems (up.ucc.ie/7/) 144 8 Relative motion 145 8.1 Applicability of Newton's laws of motion: inertial reference frames 145 8.2 The Galilean transformation 146 8.3 The CM (centre-of-mass) reference frame 149 8.4 Example of a non-inertial frame: centrifugal force 153 8.5 Motion in a rotating frame: the Coriolis force 155 8.6 The Foucault pendulum 158 8.6.1 Precession of a Foucault pendulum (up.ucc.ie/8/6/1/) 158 8.7 Practical criteria for inertial frames: the local view 158 Worked examples 159 Chapter 8 problems (up.ucc.ie/8/) 163 9 Special relativity 165 9.1 The velocity of light 165 9.1.1 The Michelson-Morley experiment (up.ucc.ie/9/1/1/) 165 9.2 The principle of relativity 166 9.3 Consequences of the principle of relativity 166 9.4 The Lorentz transformation 168 9.5 The Fitzgerald–Lorentz contraction 171 9.6 Time dilation 172 9.7 Paradoxes in special relativity 173 9.7.1 Simultaneity: quantitative analysis of the twin paradox (up.ucc.ie/9/7/1/) 174 9.8 Relativistic transformation of velocity 174 9.9 Momentum in relativistic mechanics 176 9.10 Four-vectors: the energy–momentum 4-vector 177 9.11 Energy–momentum transformations: relativistic energy conservation 179 9.11.1 The force transformations (up.ucc.ie/9/11/1/) 180 9.12 Relativistic energy: mass–energy equivalence 180 9.13 Units in relativistic mechanics 183 9.14 Mass–energy equivalence in practice 184 9.15 General relativity 185 Worked examples 185 Chapter 9 problems (up.ucc.ie/9/) 188 10 Continuum mechanics: mechanical properties of materials: microscopic models of matter 189 10.1 Dynamics of continuous media 189 10.2 Elastic properties of solids 190 10.3 Fluids at rest 193 10.4 Elastic properties of fluids 195 10.5 Pressure in gases 196 10.6 Archimedes' principle 196 10.7 Fluid dynamics; the Bernoulli equation 198 10.8 Viscosity 201 10.9 Surface properties of liquids 202 10.10 Boyle's law (or Mariotte's law) 204 10.11 A microscopic theory of gases 205 10.12 The SI unit of amount of substance; the mole 207 10.13 Interatomic forces: modifications to the kinetic theory of gases 208 10.14 Microscopic models of condensed matter systems 210 Worked examples 212 Chapter 10 problems (up.ucc.ie/10/) 214 11 Thermal physics 215 11.1 Friction and heating 215 11.2 The SI unit of thermodynamic temperature, the kelvin 216 11.3 Heat capacities of thermal systems 216 11.4 Comparison of specific heat capacities: calorimetry 218 11.5 Thermal conductivity 219 11.6 Convection 220 11.7 Thermal radiation 221 11.8 Thermal expansion 222 11.9 The first law of thermodynamics 224 11.10 Change of phase: latent heat 225 11.11 The equation of state of an ideal gas 226 11.12 Isothermal, isobaric and adiabatic processes: free expansion 227 11.13 The Carnot cycle 230 11.14 Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics 231 11.15 The Helmholtz and Gibbs functions 233 Worked examples 234 Chapter 11 problems (up.ucc.ie/11/) 236 12 Microscopic models of thermal systems: kinetic theory of matter 237 12.1 Microscopic interpretation of temperature 237 12.2 Polyatomic molecules: principle of equipartition of energy 239 12.3 Ideal gas in a gravitational field: the ‘law of atmospheres’ 241 12.4 Ensemble averages and distribution functions 242 12.5 The distribution of molecular velocities in an ideal gas 243 12.6 Distribution of molecular speeds 244 12.7 Distribution of molecular energies; Maxwell–Boltzmann statistics 246 12.8 Microscopic interpretation of temperature and heat capacity in solids 247 Worked examples 248 Chapter 12 problems (up.ucc.ie/12/) 249 13 Wave motion 251 13.1 Characteristics of wave motion 251 13.2 Representation of a wave which is travelling in one dimension 253 13.3 Energy and power in wave motion 255 13.4 Plane and spherical waves 256 13.5 Huygens' principle: the laws of reflection and refraction 257 13.6 Interference between waves 259 13.7 Interference of waves passing through openings: diffraction 263 13.8 Standing waves 265 13.8.1 Standing waves in a three dimensional cavity (up.ucc.ie/13/8/1/) 267 13.9 The Doppler effect 268 13.10 The wave equation 270 13.11 Waves along a string 270 13.12 Waves in elastic media: longitudinal waves in a solid rod 271 13.13 Waves in elastic media: sound waves in gases 272 13.14 Superposition of two waves of slightly different frequencies: wave and group velocities 274 13.15 Other wave forms: Fourier analysis 275 Worked examples 279 Chapter 13 problems (up.ucc.ie/13/) 280 14 Introduction to quantum mechanics 281 14.1 Physics at the beginning of the twentieth century 281 14.2 The blackbody radiation problem: Planck's quantum hypothesis 282 14.3 The specific heat capacity of gases 284 14.4 The specific heat capacity of solids 284 14.5 The photoelectric effect 285 14.5.1 Example of an experiment to study the photoelectric effect (up.ucc.ie/14/5/1/) 285 14.6 The X-ray continuum 287 14.7 The Compton effect: the photon model 287 14.8 The de Broglie hypothesis: wave-particle duality 290 14.9 Interpretation of wave particle duality 292 14.10 The Heisenberg uncertainty principle 293 14.11 The Schrödinger (wave mechanical) method 295 14.12 Probability density; expectation values 296 14.12.1 Expectation value of momentum (up.ucc.ie/14/12/1/) 297 14.13 The free particle 298 14.14 The time-independent Schrödinger equation: eigenfunctions and eigenvalues 300 14.14.1 Derivation of the Ehrenfest theorem (up.ucc.ie/14/14/1/) 301 14.15 The infinite square potential well 303 14.16 Potential steps 305 14.17 Other potential wells and barriers 311 14.18 The simple harmonic oscillator 313 14.18.1 Ground state of the simple harmonic oscillator (up.ucc.ie/14/18/1/) 313 14.19 Further implications of quantum mechanics 313 Worked examples 314 Chapter 14 problems (up.ucc.ie/14/) 316 15 Electric currents 317 15.1 Electric currents 317 15.2 The electric current model; electric charge 318 15.3 The SI unit of electric current; the ampere 320 15.4 Heating effect revisited; electrical resistance 321 15.5 Strength of a power supply; emf 323 15.6 Resistance of a circuit 324 15.7 Potential difference 324 15.8 Effect of internal resistance 326 15.9 Comparison of emfs; the potentiometer 328 15.10 Multiloop circuits 329 15.11 Kirchhoff's rules 330 15.12 Comparison of resistances; the Wheatstone bridge 331 15.13 Power supplies connected in parallel 332 15.14 Resistivity and conductivity 333 15.15 Variation of resistance with temperature 334 Worked examples 335 Chapter 15 problems (up.ucc.ie/15/) 338 16 Electric fields 339 16.1 Electric charges at rest 339 16.2 Electric fields: electric field strength 341 16.3 Forces between point charges: Coulomb's law 342 16.4 Electric flux and electric flux density 343 16.5 Electric fields due to systems of charges 344 16.6 The electric dipole 346 16.7 Gauss's law for electrostatics 349 16.8 Applications of Gauss's law 349 16.9 Potential difference in electric fields 352 16.10 Electric potential 353 16.11 Equipotential surfaces 355 16.12 Determination of electric field strength from electric potential 356 16.13 Acceleration of charged particles 357 16.14 The laws of electrostatics in differential form (up.ucc.ie/16/14) 358 Worked examples 359 Chapter 16 problems (up.ucc.ie/16/) 361 17 Electric fields in materials; the capacitor 363 17.1 Conductors in electric fields 363 17.2 Insulators in electric fields; polarization 364 17.3 Electric susceptibility 367 17.4 Boundaries between dielectric media 368 17.5 Ferroelectricity and paraelectricity; permanently polarised materials 369 17.6 Uniformly polarised rod; the ‘bar electret’ 370 17.7 Microscopic models of electric polarization 372 17.8 Capacitors 373 17.9 Examples of capacitors with simple geometry 374 17.10 Energy stored in an electric field 376 17.11 Capacitors in series and in parallel 377 17.12 Charge and discharge of a capacitor through a resistor 378 17.13 Measurement of permittivity 379 Worked examples 380 Chapter 17 problems (up.ucc.ie/17/) 382 18 Magnetic fields 383 18.1 Magnetism 383 18.2 The work of Ampère, Biot, and Savart 385 18.3 Magnetic pole strength 386 18.4 Magnetic field strength 387 18.5 Ampère's law 388 18.6 The Biot-Savart law 390 18.7 Applications of the Biot-Savart law 392 18.8 Magnetic flux and magnetic flux density 393 18.9 Magnetic fields of permanent magnets; magnetic dipoles 394 18.10 Forces between magnets; Gauss's law for magnetism 395 18.11 The laws of magnetostatics in differential form (up.ucc.ie/18/11/) 396 Worked examples 396 Chapter 18 problems (up.ucc.ie/18/) 397 19 Interactions between magnetic fields and electric currents; magnetic materials 399 19.1 Forces between currents and magnets 399 19.2 The force between two long parallel wires 400 19.3 Current loop in a magnetic field 401 19.4 Magnetic fields due to moving charges 403 19.5 Force on a moving electric charge in a magnetic field 403 19.6 Applications of moving charges in uniform magnetic fields; the classical Hall effect 404 19.7 Charge in a combined electric and magnetic field; the Lorentz force 407 19.8 Magnetic dipole moments of charged particles in closed orbits 407 19.9 Polarisation of magnetic materials; magnetisation, magnetic susceptibility 408 19.10 Paramagnetism and diamagnetism 409 19.11 Boundaries between magnetic media 411 19.12 Ferromagnetism; permanent magnets revisited 411 19.13 Moving coil meters and electric motors 412 19.14 Electric and magnetic fields in moving reference frames (up.ucc.ie/19/14/) 414 Worked examples 414 Chapter 19 problems (up.ucc.ie/19) 416 20 Electromagnetic induction: time-varying emfs 417 20.1 The principle of electromagnetic induction 417 20.2 Simple applications of electromagnetic induction 420 20.3 Self-inductance 421 20.4 The series L-R circuit 424 20.5 Discharge of a capacitor through an inductor and a resistor 425 20.6 Time-varying emfs: mutual inductance: transformers 427 20.7 Alternating current (a.c.) 429 20.8 Alternating current transformers 432 20.9 Resistance, capacitance, and inductance in a.c. circuits 433 20.10 The series L-C-R circuit: phasor diagrams 435 20.11 Power in an a.c. circuit 438 Worked examples 439 Chapter 20 problems (up.ucc.ie/20/) 441 21 Maxwell's equations: electromagnetic radiation 443 21.1 Reconsideration of the laws of electromagnetism: Maxwell's equations 443 21.2 Plane electromagnetic waves 446 21.3 Experimental observation of electromagnetic radiation 448 21.4 The electromagnetic spectrum 449 21.5 Polarisation of electromagnetic waves 451 21.6 Energy, momentum and angular momentum in electromagnetic waves 454 21.7 The photon model revisited 457 21.8 Reflection of electromagnetic waves at an interface between non-conducting media (up.ucc.ie/21/8/) 458 21.9 Electromagnetic waves in a conducting medium (up.ucc.ie/21/9/) 458 21.10 Invariance of electromagnetism under the Lorentz transformation (up.ucc.ie/21/10/) 458 21.11 Maxwell's equations in differential form (up.ucc.ie/21/11/) 458 Worked examples 459 Chapter 21 problems (up.ucc.ie/21/) 461 22 Wave optics 463 22.1 Electromagnetic nature of light 463 22.2 Coherence: the laser 465 22.3 Diffraction at a single slit 467 22.4 Two slit interference and diffraction: Young's double slit experiment 470 22.5 Multiple slit interference: the diffraction grating 472 22.6 Diffraction of X-rays: Bragg scattering 475 22.7 The SI unit of luminous intensity, the candela 478 Worked examples 479 Chapter 22 problems (up.ucc.ie/22/) 480 23 Geometrical optics 481 23.1 The ray model: geometrical optics 481 23.2 Reflection of light 481 23.3 Image formation by spherical mirrors 482 23.4 Refraction of light 485 23.5 Refraction at successive plane interfaces 489 23.6 Image formation by spherical lenses 491 23.7 Image formation of extended objects: magnification; telescopes and microscopes 495 23.8 Dispersion of light 497 Worked examples 498 Chapter 23 problems (up.ucc.ie/23/) 501 24 Atomic physics 503 24.1 Atomic models 503 24.2 The spectrum of hydrogen: the Rydberg formula 505 24.3 The Bohr postulates 506 24.4 The Bohr theory of the hydrogen atom 507 24.5 The quantum mechanical (Schrödinger) solution of the one-electron atom 510 24.5.1 The angular and radial equations for a one-electron atom (up.ucc.ie/24/5/1/) 513 24.5.2 The radial solutions of the lowest energy state of hydrogen (up.ucc.ie/24/5/2/) 513 24.6 Interpretation of the one-electron atom eigenfunctions 514 24.7 Intensities of spectral lines: selection rules 517 24.7.1 Radiation from an accelerated charge (up.ucc.ie/24/7/1/) 518 24.7.2 Expectation value of the electric dipole moment (up.ucc.ie/24/7/2/) 518 24.8 Quantisation of angular momentum 518 24.8.1 The angular momentum quantisation equations (up.ucc.ie/24/8/1/) 519 24.9 Magnetic effects in one-electron atoms: the Zeeman effect 520 24.10 The Stern-Gerlach experiment: electron spin 521 24.10.1 The Zeeman effect (up.ucc.ie/24/10/1/) 523 24.11 The spin-orbit interaction 523 24.11.1 The Thomas precession (up.ucc.ie/24/11/1/) 524 24.12 Identical particles in quantum mechanics: the Pauli exclusion principle 525 24.13 The periodic table: multielectron atoms 526 24.14 The theory of multielectron atoms 529 24.15 Further uses of the solutions of the one-electron atom 529 Worked examples 530 Chapter 24 problems (up.ucc.ie/24/) 532 25 Electrons in solids: quantum statistics 533 25.1 Bonding in molecules and solids 533 25.2 The classical free electron model of solids 537 25.3 The quantum mechanical free electron model: the Fermi energy 539 25.4 The electron energy distribution at 0 K 541 25.5 Electron energy distributions at T>0 K 544 25.5.1 The quantum distribution functions (up.ucc.ie/24/5/1/) 544 25.6 Specific heat capacity and conductivity in the quantum free electron model 544 25.7 Quantum statistics: systems of bosons 546 25.8 Superconductivity 547 Worked examples 548 Chapter 25 problems (up.ucc.ie/25/) 549 26 Semiconductors 551 26.1 The band theory of solids 551 26.2 Conductors, insulators and semiconductors 552 26.3 Intrinsic and extrinsic (doped) semiconductors 553 26.4 Junctions in conductors 555 26.5 Junctions in semiconductors; the p–n junction 556 26.6 Biased p-n junctions; the semiconductor diode 557 26.7 Photodiodes, particle detectors and solar cells 558 26.8 Light emitting diodes; semiconductor lasers 559 26.9 The tunnel diode 560 26.10 Transistors 560 Worked examples 563 Chapter 26 problems (up.ucc.ie/26/) 564 27 Nuclear and particle physics 565 27.1 Properties of atomic nuclei 565 27.2 Nuclear binding energies 567 27.3 Nuclear models 568 27.4 Radioactivity 571 27.5 𝛼-, 𝛽- and 𝛾-decay 572 27.6 Detection of radiation: units of radioactivity 575 27.7 Nuclear reactions 577 27.8 Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion 578 27.9 Fission reactors 579 27.10 Thermonuclear fusion 581 27.11 Sub-nuclear particles 584 27.12 The quark model 587 Worked examples 591 Chapter 27 problems (up.ucc.ie/27/) 592 Appendix A: Mathematical rules and formulas 593 Appendix B: Some fundamental physical constants 611 Appendix C: Some astrophysical and geophysical data 613 Appendix D: The international system of units — SI 615 Bibliography 619 Index 621
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Pearson Education Limited Digital Fundamentals Global Edition
Book SynopsisTable of Contents 1. Digital Concepts. 2. Number Systems, Operations, and Codes. 3. Logic Gates. 4. Boolean Algebra and Logic Simplification. 5. Combinational Logic Analysis. 6. Functions of Combinational Logic. 7. Latches, Flip-Flops, and Timers. 8. Shift Registers. 9. Counters. 10. Programmable Logic. 11. Data Storage 12. Signal Conversion and Processing. 13. Data Transmission. 14. Data Processing. 15. Integrated Circuit Technologies.
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McGraw-Hill Education Master Handbook of Acoustics Seventh Edition
Book SynopsisThe industry standard guide to room acousticsâfully updated with the latest advancesBased on the classic text written by acoustics pioneer F. Alton Everest, this revised resource presents the fundamentals of acoustics along with time-tested solutions and detailed room designs. Master Handbook of Acoustics, Seventh Edition explains the art and science of room acoustics and architecture by combining theoretical instruction with matter-of-fact engineering advice. The numerous room designs insideâcomplete with floor and elevation plans and performance analysesâcan be built as presented or adapted to meet specific needs. You will get designs new to this edition, including video teleconferencing rooms and voice studios, as well as new details on listening room and recording studio construction.Inside, youâll discover how to: Control and utilize sound reflection, absorption, diffraction, and diffusion Calculate room reflections, reverberation
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Pipe Flow
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface to the First Edition xix Preface to the Second Edition xxi Nomenclature xxiii Part I Methodology 1 1 Fundamentals 3 1.1 System of Units 3 1.2 Fluid Properties 4 1.2.1 Pressure 4 1.2.2 Temperature 5 1.2.3 Density 6 1.2.4 Viscosity 6 1.2.5 Energy 7 1.2.6 Heat 7 1.3 Velocity 8 1.4 Important Dimensionless Ratios 8 1.4.1 Reynolds Number 8 1.4.2 Relative Roughness 9 1.4.3 Loss Coefficient 9 1.4.4 Mach Number 9 1.4.5 Froude Number 9 1.4.6 Reduced Pressure 10 1.4.7 Reduced Temperature 10 1.4.8 Ratio of Specific Heats 10 1.5 Equations of State 10 1.5.1 Equation of State of Liquids 10 1.5.2 Equation of State of Gases 11 1.5.3 Two-Phase Mixtures 11 1.6 Flow Regimes 12 1.7 Similarity 12 1.7.1 The Principle of Similarity 12 1.7.2 Limitations 13 References 13 Further Reading 13 2 Conservation Equations 15 2.1 Conservation of Mass 15 2.2 Conservation of Momentum 15 2.3 The Momentum Flux Correction Factor 17 2.4 Conservation of Energy 18 2.4.1 Potential Energy 18 2.4.2 Pressure Energy 19 2.4.3 Kinetic Energy 19 2.4.4 Heat Energy 19 2.4.5 Mechanical Work Energy 20 2.5 General Energy Equation 20 2.6 Head Loss 21 2.7 The Kinetic Energy Correction Factor 21 2.8 Conventional Head Loss 22 2.9 Grade Lines 23 References 23 Further Reading 23 3 Incompressible Flow 25 3.1 Conventional Head Loss 25 3.2 Sources of Head Loss 26 3.2.1 Surface Friction Loss 26 3.2.1.1 Laminar Flow 26 3.2.1.2 Turbulent Flow 26 3.2.1.3 Reynolds Number 27 3.2.1.4 Friction Factor 27 3.2.2 Induced Turbulence 29 3.2.3 Summing Loss Coefficients 31 References 31 Further Reading 32 4 Compressible Flow 33 4.1 Introduction 33 4.2 Problem Solution Methods 34 4.3 Approximate Compressible Flow using Incompressible Flow Equations 34 4.3.1 Using Inlet or Outlet Properties 35 4.3.2 Using Average of Inlet and Outlet Properties 35 4.3.2.1 Simple Average Properties 35 4.3.2.2 Comprehensive Average Properties 36 4.3.3 Using Expansion Factors 37 4.4 Adiabatic Compressible Flow with Friction: Ideal Equations 39 4.4.1 Shapiro’s Adiabatic Flow Equation 39 4.4.1.1 Solution when Static Pressure and Static Temperature Are Known 39 4.4.1.2 Solution when Static Pressure and Total Temperature Are Known 41 4.4.1.3 Solution when Total Pressure and Total Temperature Are Known 41 4.4.1.4 Solution when Total Pressure and Static Temperature Are Known 42 4.4.2 Turton’s Adiabatic Flow Equation 42 4.4.3 Binder’s Adiabatic Flow Equation 43 4.5 Isothermal Compressible Flow with Friction: Ideal Equation 43 4.6 Isentropic Flow: Treating Changes in Flow Area 44 4.7 Pressure Drop in Valves 45 4.8 Two-Phase Flow 45 4.9 Example Problems: Adiabatic Flow with Friction using Guess Work 45 4.9.1 Solve for p2 and t2 − K, p1 , t1 , and ẇ are Known 46 4.9.1.1 Solve Using Expansion Factor Y 46 4.9.1.2 Solve Using Shapiro’s Equation 47 4.9.1.3 Solve Using Binder’s Equation 47 4.9.1.4 Solve Using Turton’s Equation 47 4.9.2 Solve for ẇ and t2 − K, p1 , t1 , and p2 are Known 48 4.9.2.1 Solve Using Expansion Factor Y 48 4.9.2.2 Solve Using Shapiro’s Equation 48 4.9.2.3 Solve Using Binder’s Equation 49 4.9.2.4 Solve Using Turton’s Equation 49 4.9.3 Observations 49 4.10 Example Problem: Natural Gas Pipeline Flow 50 4.10.1 Ground Rules and Assumptions 50 4.10.2 Input Data 50 4.10.3 Initial Calculations 50 4.10.4 Solution 50 4.10.5 Comparison with Crane’s Solutions 51 References 51 Further Reading 51 5 Network Analysis 53 5.1 Coupling Effects 53 5.2 Series Flow 54 5.3 Parallel Flow 54 5.4 Branching Flow 55 5.5 Example Problem: Ring Sparger 56 5.5.1 Ground Rules and Assumptions 56 5.5.2 Input Parameters 57 5.5.3 Initial Calculations 57 5.5.4 Network Flow Equations 57 5.5.4.1 Continuity Equations 57 5.5.4.2 Energy Equations 57 5.5.5 Solution 59 5.6 Example Problem: Core Spray System 59 5.6.1 New, Clean Steel Pipe 60 5.6.1.1 Ground Rules and Assumptions 60 5.6.1.2 Input Parameters 60 5.6.1.3 Initial Calculations 62 5.6.1.4 Adjusted Parameters 62 5.6.1.5 Network Flow Equations 63 5.6.1.6 Solution 63 5.6.2 Moderately Corroded Steel Pipe 64 5.6.2.1 Ground Rules and Assumptions 64 5.6.2.2 Input Parameters 64 5.6.2.3 Adjusted Parameters 64 5.6.2.4 Network Flow Equations 65 5.6.2.5 Solution 65 5.7 Example Problem: Main Steam Line Pressure Drop 65 5.7.1 Ground Rules and Assumptions 65 5.7.2 Input Data 66 5.7.3 Initial Calculations 67 5.7.4 Loss Coefficient Calculations 67 5.7.4.1 Individual Loss Coefficients 67 5.7.4.2 Series Loss Coefficients 68 5.7.5 Pressure Drop Calculations 68 5.7.5.1 Steam Dome to Steam Drum 68 5.7.5.2 Steam Drum to Turbine Stop Valves Pressure Drop 69 5.7.6 Predicted Pressure at Turbine Stop Valves 70 References 70 Further Reading 70 6 Transient Analysis 71 6.1 Methodology 71 6.2 Example Problem: Vessel Drain Times 72 6.2.1 Upright Cylindrical Vessel with Flat Heads 72 6.2.2 Spherical Vessel 73 6.2.3 Upright Cylindrical Vessel with Elliptical Heads 74 6.3 Example Problem: Positive Displacement Pump 75 6.3.1 No Heat Transfer 76 6.3.2 Heat Transfer 76 6.4 Example Problem: Time Step Integration 77 6.4.1 Upright Cylindrical Vessel Drain 77 6.4.1.1 Direct Solution 78 6.4.1.2 Time Step Solution 78 References 78 Further Reading 78 7 Uncertainty 79 7.1 Error Sources 79 7.2 Pressure Drop Uncertainty 81 7.3 Flow Rate Uncertainty 81 7.4 Example Problem: Pressure Drop 81 7.4.1 Input Data 81 7.4.2 Solution 82 7.5 Example Problem: Flow Rate 82 7.5.1 Input Data 83 7.5.2 Solution 83 Further Reading 84 Part II Loss Coefficients 85 8 Surface Friction 87 8.1 Reynolds Number and Surface Roughness 87 8.2 Friction Factor 87 8.2.1 Laminar Flow Region 87 8.2.2 Critical Zone 88 8.2.3 Turbulent Flow Region 88 8.2.3.1 Smooth Pipes 88 8.2.3.2 Rough Pipes 88 8.3 The Colebrook–White Equation 88 8.4 The Moody Chart 89 8.5 Explicit Friction Factor Formulations 89 8.5.1 Moody’s Approximate Formula 89 8.5.2 Wood’s Approximate Formula 90 8.5.3 The Churchill 1973 and Swamee and Jain Formulas 90 8.5.4 Chen’s Formula 90 8.5.5 Shacham’s Formula 90 8.5.6 Barr’s Formula 90 8.5.7 Haaland’s Formulas 90 8.5.8 Manadilli’s Formula 90 8.5.9 Romeo’s Formula 91 8.5.10 Evaluation of Explicit Alternatives to the Colebrook– White Equation 91 8.6 All-Regime Friction Factor Formulas 91 8.6.1 Churchill’s 1977 Formula 91 8.6.2 Modifications to Churchill’s 1977 Formula 92 8.7 Absolute Roughness of Flow Surfaces 93 8.8 Age and usage of Pipe 94 8.8.1 Corrosion and Encrustation 95 8.8.2 The Relationship Between Absolute Roughness and Friction Factor 95 8.8.3 Inherent Margin 95 8.9 Noncircular Passages 97 References 97 Further Reading 98 9 Entrances 101 9.1 Sharp-Edged Entrance 101 9.1.1 Flush Mounted 101 9.1.2 Mounted at a Distance 102 9.1.3 Mounted at an Angle 102 9.2 Rounded Entrance 103 9.3 Beveled Entrance 104 9.4 Entrance Through an Orifice 104 9.4.1 Sharp-Edged Orifice 105 9.4.2 Round-Edged Orifice 105 9.4.3 Thick-Edged Orifice 105 9.4.4 Beveled Orifice 106 References 111 Further Reading 111 10 Contractions 113 10.1 Flow Model 113 10.2 Sharp-Edged Contraction 114 10.3 Rounded Contraction 115 10.4 Conical Contraction 116 10.4.1 Surface Friction Loss 117 10.4.2 Local Loss 118 10.5 Beveled Contraction 119 10.6 Smooth Contraction 119 10.7 Pipe Reducer – Contracting 120 References 125 Further Reading 125 11 Expansions 127 11.1 Sudden Expansion 127 11.2 Straight Conical Diffuser 128 11.3 Multi-Stage Conical Diffusers 131 11.3.1 Stepped Conical Diffuser 132 11.3.2 Two-Stage Conical Diffuser 132 11.4 Curved Wall Diffuser 135 11.5 Pipe Reducer – Expanding 136 References 142 Further Reading 142 12 Exits 145 12.1 Discharge from a Straight Pipe 145 12.2 Discharge from a Conical Diffuser 146 12.3 Discharge from an Orifice 146 12.3.1 Sharp-Edged Orifice 147 12.3.2 Round-Edged Orifice 147 12.3.3 Thick-Edged Orifice 147 12.3.4 Bevel-Edged Orifice 148 12.4 Discharge from a Smooth Nozzle 148 13 Orifices 153 13.1 Generalized Flow Model 154 13.2 Sharp-Edged Orifice 155 13.2.1 In a Straight Pipe 155 13.2.2 In a Transition Section 156 13.2.3 In a Wall 157 13.3 Round-Edged Orifice 157 13.3.1 In a Straight Pipe 157 13.3.2 In a Transition Section 158 13.3.3 In a Wall 159 13.4 Bevel-Edged Orifice 159 13.4.1 In a Straight Pipe 159 13.4.2 In a Transition Section 160 13.4.3 In a Wall 160 13.5 Thick-Edged Orifice 161 13.5.1 In a Straight Pipe 161 13.5.2 In a Transition Section 162 13.5.3 In a Wall 163 13.6 Multi-Hole Orifices 163 13.7 Non-Circular Orifices 164 References 169 Further Reading 170 14 Flow Meters 173 14.1 Flow Nozzle 173 14.2 Venturi Tube 174 14.3 Nozzle/Venturi 175 References 177 Further Reading 177 15 Bends 179 15.1 Overview 179 15.2 Bend Losses 180 15.2.1 Smooth-Walled Bends 181 15.2.2 Welded Elbows and Pipe Bends 182 15.3 Coils 185 15.3.1 Constant Pitch Helix 185 15.3.2 Constant Pitch Spiral 185 15.4 Miter Bends 186 15.5 Coupled Bends 187 15.6 Bend Economy 187 References 192 Further Reading 193 16 Tees 195 16.1 Overview 195 16.1.1 Previous Endeavors 195 16.1.2 Observations 197 16.2 Diverging Tees 197 16.2.1 Diverging Flow Through Run 197 16.2.2 Diverging Flow Through Branch 199 16.2.3 Diverging Flow from Branch 202 16.3 Converging Tees 202 16.3.1 Converging Flow Through Run 202 16.3.2 Converging Flow Through Branch 204 16.3.3 Converging Flow into Branch 207 16.4 Full-Flow Through Run 208 References 226 Further Reading 226 17 Pipe Joints 229 17.1 Weld Protrusion 229 17.2 Backing Rings 230 17.3 Misalignment 231 17.3.1 Misaligned Pipe 231 17.3.2 Misaligned Gasket 231 18 Valves 233 18.1 Multiturn Valves 233 18.1.1 Diaphragm Valve 233 18.1.2 Gate Valve 234 18.1.3 Globe Valve 234 18.1.4 Pinch Valve 235 18.1.5 Needle Valve 235 18.2 Quarter-Turn Valves 236 18.2.1 Ball Valve 236 18.2.2 Butterfly Valve 236 18.2.3 Plug Valve 236 18.3 Self-Actuated Valves 237 18.3.1 Check Valve 237 18.3.2 Relief Valve 238 18.4 Control Valves 239 18.5 Valve Loss Coefficients 239 References 240 Further Reading 240 19 Threaded Fittings 241 19.1 Reducers: Contracting 241 19.2 Reducers: Expanding 241 19.3 Elbows 242 19.4 Tees 242 19.5 Couplings 242 19.6 Valves 243 Reference 243 Further Reading 243 Part III Flow Phenomena 245 20 Cavitation 247 20.1 The Nature of Cavitation 247 20.2 Pipeline Design 248 20.3 Net Positive Suction Head 248 20.4 Example Problem: Core Spray Pump NPSH 249 20.4.1 New, Clean Steel Pipe 250 20.4.1.1 Input Parameters 250 20.4.1.2 Solution 250 20.4.1.3 Results 250 20.4.2 Moderately Corroded Steel Pipe 251 20.4.2.1 Input Parameters 251 20.4.2.2 Solution 251 20.4.2.3 Results 251 20.5 Example Problem: Pipe Entrance Cavitation 252 20.5.1 Input Parameters 252 20.5.2 Calculations and Results 253 Reference 253 Further Reading 254 21 Flow-induced Vibration 255 21.1 Steady Internal Flow 255 21.2 Steady External Flow 255 21.3 Water Hammer 256 21.4 Column Separation 258 References 258 Further Reading 258 22 Temperature Rise 261 22.1 Head Loss 261 22.2 Pump Temperature Rise 261 22.3 Example Problem: Reactor Heat Balance 262 22.4 Example Problem: Vessel Heat-Up 262 22.5 Example Problem: Pumping System Temperature 262 References 263 23 Flow to Run Full 265 23.1 Open Flow 265 23.2 Full Flow 266 23.3 Submerged Flow 268 23.4 Example Problem: Reactor Application 269 Further Reading 270 24 Jet Pump Performance 271 24.1 Performance Characteristics 271 24.2 Mixing Section Model 272 24.2.1 Momentum Balance 273 24.2.2 Drive Flow Mixing Coefficient 273 24.2.3 Suction Flow Mixing Coefficient 273 24.2.4 Discharge Flow Density 274 24.2.5 Discharge Flow Viscosity 274 24.3 Component Flow Losses 274 24.3.1 Surface Friction 274 24.3.2 Loss Coefficients 274 24.4 Hydraulic Performance Flow Paths 276 24.4.1 Drive Flow Path 276 24.4.2 Suction Flow Path 276 24.5 Flow Model Validation 276 24.6 Example Problem: Water–Water Jet Pump 278 24.6.1 Flow Conditions 278 24.6.2 Jet Pump Geometry 278 24.6.3 Preliminary Calculations 278 24.6.4 Loss Coefficients 279 24.6.5 Predicted Performance 280 24.7 Parametric Studies 281 24.7.1 Surface Finish Differences 281 24.7.2 Nozzle to Throat Area Ratio Variation 282 24.7.3 Density Differences 282 24.7.4 Viscosity Differences 282 24.7.5 Straight Line and Parabolic Performance Representations 283 24.8 Epilogue 283 References 283 Further Reading 283 Appendix A Physical Properties of Water at 1 Atmosphere 287 Appendix B Pipe Size Data 291 Appendix C Physical Constants and Unit Conversions 299 Appendix D Compressibility Factor Equations 311 D.1 The Redlich–Kwong Equation 311 D.2 The Lee–Kesler Equation 312 D.3 Important Constants for Selected Gases 314 D.4 Compressibility Chart 314 Appendix E Adiabatic Compressible Flow with Friction Using Mach Number as a Parameter 319 E.1 Solution when Static Pressure and Static Temperature are Known 319 E.2 Solution when Static Pressure and Total Temperature are Known 322 E.3 Solution when Total Pressure and Total Temperature are Known 322 E.4 Solution when Total Pressure and Static Temperature are Known 324 References 325 Appendix F Velocity Profile Equations 327 F.1 Benedict Velocity Profile Derivation 327 F.2 Street, Watters, and Vennard Velocity Profile Derivation 329 References 330 Appendix G Speed of Sound in Water 331 Appendix H Jet Pump Performance Program 333 Index 343
£105.26
John Wiley & Sons Inc TwoWay Radios and Scanners for Dummies
Book SynopsisDiscover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilities Get directions, talk to folks overseas, or find out whether the fish are biting Want to check out the morning news in London, help out in emergencies, or tune in to the big race? Two-way radios open up a world of possibilities - literally. This handy guide tells you about the equipment you need, fills you in on radio etiquette, shows you how to stay legal, and gives you lots of cool ideas for family-friendly radio activities. Discover how to * Use the right radio lingo * Choose and operate different types of radios * Get a license if you need one * Communicate in emergencies * Program a scanner * Tune in to sporting eventsTable of Contents Introduction 1 About This Book 1 What You’re Not to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 How This Book Is Organized 3 Part I: Making Radio a Hobby, a Habit, or a Helper 3 Part II: Two-Way Radios at Home, Work, and Play 3 Part III: Listening In: Scanning and Shortwave Listening 3 Part IV: Getting Technical with Your Radio 4 Part V: The Part of Tens 4 Appendix 4 Conventions Used in This Book 4 Where to Go From Here 5 Part I: Making Radio a Habit, a Hobby, or a Helper 7 Chapter 1: Introducing Radios and the Wireless World 9 Understanding How Radios Fit into a Wireless World 10 Radios, PCs, and phones — Oh, my! 10 Why get enthusiastic about radio? 11 Communicating person to person 11 Communicating in an emergency 13 Using your radio for fun 14 Putting radios to work 14 Introducing Radio’s Unique (And Magical) Forms 15 What You Can Do with a Radio 16 Roger: Sharing information 17 Using your radio at work 17 Listening in with a scanner 18 Chasing broadcasts 19 Knowing Radio Rules and Regulations 19 Getting Training (If You Need To) 20 Books and videos 20 Online training 21 In-person training 21 You, Too, Can Build and Fix Your Own Radio 21 Limitations on opening the hood 21 Kits and homebrewing 22 Chapter 2: Discovering the Art and Science of Radio 25 Doing the Wave: How Radio Waves Work 25 Introducing frequency 25 Measuring frequency across the spectrum 26 Understanding wavelengths 28 Getting From Here to There: Propagation 30 Signals on the ground and in the sky 30 Reflections 31 The weather, the sun, and the seasons 32 What You Hear Is What You Get: Modulation 33 Amplitude modulation (AM) 34 Frequency modulation (FM) 35 Terms of Endearment: Using the Language of Radio 35 Understanding controls and features 36 The antenna 36 The contact 37 Chapter 3: Making Radio Fit Your Life 39 Seeing What Makes Radio Services and Allocations Different 40 Characterizing services by frequency and modulation 40 Characterizing services based on equipment limitations 42 Comparing Two-Way Radio Services 43 Choosing Between the Services 45 Buying Equipment to Fit Your Budget 45 Getting a License When You Need To 46 Who made them king? — The FCC 46 Registering with the FCC online 47 Accessing the ULS and applying for a new license 48 Coloring Inside the Lines: Basic Rules 50 Broadcasting (one-way transmissions) 51 Identifying your station 51 Recognizing power and antenna limits 51 Modifying your radio 51 Avoiding naughty talk 52 Where to Find All the Rules and Regulations 52 Part II: Two-Way Radios at Home, Work, and Play 53 Chapter 4: A Radio in Your Pocket: FRS/GMRS Radios 55 Introducing the FRS and GMRS Services 55 Getting a GMRS License 57 Understanding Basic Radio Features 59 Operating controls 60 Indicators 61 Introducing privacy codes 62 Rings and beeps 64 Table of Contents ix Basic Operating Skills 64 Holding the radio correctly 65 Using a PTT radio 65 Learning how to speak 66 Using a headset 67 Scanning 67 Using call signs 67 Participating in public communications 68 Using Your Radio at Public Events and Places 68 Using Your Radio in the Great Outdoors 69 Maximizing Your Range 71 Repeating Yourself 71 Choosing a Radio 74 Range: Specifications versus reality 74 Batteries: Buying packs or individual cells? 74 Warranty and reliability 75 Other options to consider 75 GMRS-specific options 76 Adding Antennas and Accessories 77 Antennas and cables 77 Microphones 77 Headphones and headsets 78 Bike and motorcycle accessories 78 Battery chargers and power adapters 78 Chapter 5: Breaker, Breaker: Using Citizens Band 79 CB Basics 79 Getting help from experienced users 80 Getting the lowdown on licenses and requirements 80 Knowing CB frequencies and channels 81 Finding Uses for Your CB Radio 81 Getting To Know Your Radio 82 Under control: Knobs and switches 82 Keeping an eye on indicators 83 Getting a gander at the back panel 84 Little extras for higher-end radios 85 Operating Your CB 86 Receiving your first CB transmissions 86 Handling noises and interference 87 Making your initial communications test 88 Picking a handle 88 Learning communications basics 89 Going Out and About with Your CB 90 Using Your CB for Emergency Communications 91 Shopping on the CB Channel 92 Understanding your SWR meter 93 Sounding great: Microphone madness 93 Choosing and using antennas 94 Operating on the Right Side of the Law 96 Two-Way Radios & Scanners For Dummies Chapter 6: Communicating in Emergencies 99 Matching Radios and Emergencies 99 Deciding who you plan to talk to 100 Prioritizing the what and why 101 Firming up how and when you’ll communicate 101 Filling in the blanks 102 Being Ready 103 Making and Responding to Calls for Help 104 Making a call for help 104 Receiving a call for help 105 Disaster Response 105 Practice Makes Perfect 108 Chapter 7: Workaday Wireless: Business Radio Services 109 Choosing the Right Business Radio Service 109 Multi-Use Radio Service: MURS 110 Private Land Mobile Radio Services 110 Using a Professional Radio Service Provider 111 Radio system terms 112 Staying in touch with dot and star channels even when you’re itinerant 113 Licensing your business radio 114 Operating Your Business Radio 115 Chapter 8: Ladies and Gentlemen, Ships at Sea: Marine Radio 117 Introducing VHF Harbor and Waterway Radio 118 Knowing your marine VHF radio controls 120 Choosing a marine VHF radio 122 Choosing an antenna for your marine VHF radio 123 Introducing Marine Radio’s Advanced Features 123 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 123 Automatic Identification System (AIS) 125 Saltwater Communications: HF Marine Radio 125 Knowing your distress channels 126 Operating a marine HF SSB radio 126 Selecting a marine HF radio and antenna 128 Basic Marine Radio Do’s and Don’ts 129 Performing Basic Radio Tasks in the Water 130 Satellite Radio and Marine E-mail 131 Getting That License 133 Chapter 9: Citizen Wireless: Amateur Radio 135 Tuning In Ham Radio Today 136 Ham radio core values 136 Common ham radio activities 137 Using electronics and technology 138 Finding the Ham Bands 139 Finding shortwave hams 139 VHF, UHF, and microwave signals 140 Getting a Ticket: The Ham Kind 140 Understanding why an exam is required 141 Preparing for the exam 141 Knowing which exam to take 141 Part III: Listening In: Scanning and Shortwave Listening 143 Chapter 10: One Adam 12: Scanner Basics 145 Listening: Oh, the Signals You’ll Hear 145 Getting scanner basics 146 Introducing channels and services 146 Using AM, FM, and digital signals 148 Simplex communications and repeaters 149 Dispatch versus one-to-one communication 149 Introducing the Radio Population 150 Business users 150 Government users 151 Military users 151 Hobbyists and other individual users 151 Public and private aviation users 151 Learning How to Use A Scanner 152 Handling basic controls and use 153 Configuring your scanner 156 Knowing the Rules of Scanning 157 Trunking Systems 157 Defining trunking 157 Using your scanner to monitor calls on a trunked system 158 Programming Your Scanner 160 Finding frequencies 160 Using a PC with your scanner 162 Choosing Scanners and Antennas 164 Chapter 11: Scanning Public Service and Safety Radio Transmissions 169 Tracking Down Your Local Government 169 Acquiring and saving data on your computer 170 Transferring data to your scanner software 172 Scanning Trunked Systems 173 Motorola Type I 174 Motorola Type II 174 EDACS and LTR 175 Setting Up a Trunked System on Your Scanner 175 Cracking Codes and Learning Lingo 177 Helping, Not Hindering 179 Chapter 12: Radio Aloft: Aviation Radio Transmissions 181 Activity on the Aviation Bands 181 Finding Frequencies 182 Ground Control to Major Tom: Airport Operations 183 Listening to Air Traffic Between Airports 184 Strangling Your Parrot: Aviation Jargon 186 Chapter 13: Radios in Uniform: Government Radio Transmissions 187 Scanning the Military 187 Finding military facilities 189 Finding armed forces facilities 189 Monitoring military aviation communications 190 Accessing Civilian Agencies 191 Step Away from the Radio: Following the Rules of Sensible Scanning 192 Chapter 14: Radio in Action: Recreational Radio Transmissions 195 Taking a Scanner to the Races 196 Discovering what you can hear 196 Getting the inside track on frequencies 198 Using a racing scanner 199 Winging It at Air Shows and Fly-Ins 200 Conducting airfield communications 201 Listening in on performer communications 201 Taking Your Radio on the Run and into the Crowd 202 Using your radio at a race 202 Using radio technology at a concert or convention 203 Getting the Right Accessories 204 Want to Get Involved? 205 Scanning Tips 205 Chapter 15: Surfing the Air World: Shortwave Listening 207 Finding Shortwave Broadcasters 208 Listening to amateur radio on SW bands 209 Monitoring commercial, government, and military broadcasts 211 Using shortwaves to receive data and miscellaneous signals 212 Choosing and Using SW Radios and Antennas 213 Selecting a radio 213 Introducing common SW radio controls 214 Two-Way Radios & Scanners For Dummies Getting a shortwave antenna 216 Building your own antenna 216 Finding SW equipment vendors 217 Shortwave Signal Propagation 217 Hops, skips, and jumps: Understanding how the ionosphere affects propagation 219 Understanding other atmospheric conditions that affect propagation 221 Introducing World Time 221 Using a Program Guide 222 Confirming Your Reception 223 Including the right information in your QSL 224 Getting station addresses 225 SWL Web References 225 Part IV: Getting Technical with Your Radio 227 Chapter 16: Building Your Radio Toolbox 229 Acquiring the Right Tools 229 Absolutely required tools 229 Not absolutely required, but certainly handy, tools 230 Finding bargain toolsets 231 Cleaning tools you must have 232 Getting a toolbox 232 Stocking Stuff 233 Stocking extra adapters and connecters 234 Stocking other odds and ends 236 The Mechanics of Stocking Spare Parts over Time 236 Finding Education and Training 238 Getting freebies from manufacturers and retailers 239 Visiting individual or club Web sites 239 Getting information from books 239 Taking online courses 241 Chapter 17: A Spark of Electronic Know-How 243 Understanding the Relationship between Amps, Volts, Watts, and Ohms 243 Measuring current 244 Understanding voltage basics 245 Calculating power 245 Introducing resistance 246 Making calculations with Ohm’s law 247 Wires, Cables, and Connecters 249 Wires 249 Cables and Cords 250 Connecters 251 Dealing with Safety Issues 255 Two-Way Radios & Scanners For Dummies Chapter 18: Installing Radios Right 257 Installing Your Radio at Home 257 Setting up a safe radio environment 257 Setting up your very own radio central 259 Accessories 261 Adding a computer to your radio operation 263 Finding the right furniture 264 Using antennas and feedlines 265 Getting Your Mobile Installation Rolling 273 Understanding vehicle radio safety issues 274 Setting up a power supply for your car radio 275 Finding a home for the radio in your car 278 Using antennas and feedlines in the car 281 Choosing and Installing Connectors 283 Crimp terminals 283 RF connectors 283 Chapter 19: Getting a Charge Out of Batteries 287 Getting Battery Basics 287 Ah Introducing Amp Hours and Characteristic Voltage 288 Disposable Batteries versus Rechargeable Batteries 290 Disposable batteries 291 Rechargeable batteries 292 Exploring the World of Battery Packs 295 Following Basic Battery Tips 295 Adhering to the Rules of Battery Safety 296 Charging and discharging batteries safely 296 Storing and handling batteries with care 298 Safely disposing of batteries 298 Chapter 20: Putting Your Computer to Work 299 Making Sure Your PC and Radio Are Compatible 299 Determining software compatibility 300 Determining hardware compatibility 301 Decoding signals 302 Choosing a Signal Interface 303 Making the Connection 304 Setting up the control connection 305 Setting up the radio audio and keying connection 306 Connecting the sound card 306 Adjusting the levels 306 Troubleshooting Your Computer and Your Radio 308 Common radio problem #1 308 Common radio problem #2 309 What to do if you still have a problem 309 Chapter 21: Troubleshooting Your Radio 311 Hunting the Wily Mr Murphy 311 Prosecuting Power Problems 312 Anticipating and preventing ac power problems 313 Dealing with dc power problems 314 Solving Operating Problems 315 Banishing Noise 317 Neutralizing power line noise 317 Angling around appliance noise 318 Nullifying noise from engines 319 Attacking atmospheric noise 320 Dealing with Interference 320 Received interference 320 Avoiding being the cause of interference 322 Visiting the Radio Doctor 325 Part V: The Part of Tens 327 Chapter 22: Ten Radio Secrets 329 Listening Rules 329 Talking Louder Doesn’t Do You Any Good 330 It’s All in the Antenna 330 The FCC Does, Too, Care 330 Setting Up Your Radio Correctly the First Time 330 Finding the Hot Spot 331 Planning for the Worst 331 Getting What You Pay For 331 Following the Ten Count 332 Discovering the Best Way to Relax 332 Chapter 23: Ten Emergency Tips 333 Using Your Radio Regularly 333 Getting Yourself under Control 334 Supplying Just the Facts 334 Being Smart with Resources 334 Knowing Where to Tune 334 Taking Advantage of Geography 335 Writing Everything Down and Keeping It Short 335 Following the Plan 335 Using the Buddy System 335 Practice, Practice, Practice 336 Chapter 24: Ten Radio First-Aid Techniques 337 Resetting the Radio 337 Replacing Lost Antennas 338 Putting the Wrong Batteries to the Right Use 338 Fixing a Faulty Pushbutton 338 Working around a Broken Speaker 338 Splicing Together Torn Wires 339 Working through Wind and Noise 339 Rescuing an Immersed Radio 339 Building an Emergency Charger 340 Making Do with the Tools around You 340 Chapter 25: Ten New Ways to Have Fun with Your Radio 341 Direction Finding 341 Hilltopping 342 Conducting Coverage Tests: Can You Hear Me Now? 342 Going on a Radio Scavenger Hunt 343 Riding at a Radio Rodeo 343 Creating Radio Scoreboards 343 Going to a Hamfest 343 Weather Watching 344 Wildlife Tracking 344 Joining a Club 344 Appendix: Glossary 345 Index 355
£22.09
Artech House Publishers EW 101: A First Course in Electronic Warfare
Book SynopsisEW 101 has been a popular column in the Journal of Electronic Defense for a number of years. This compilation of tutorial articles from JED provides introductory level electronic warfare instruction for students of the discipline.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Basic Mathematical Concepts - dB Values and Equations. The Link Equation for ALL EW Functions. Link Issues in Practical EW Applications. Relations in Sherical Triangles. EW Applications of Spherical Trigonometry. Antennas - Antenna Parameters and Definitions. Types of Antennas. Parameter Tradeoffs in Parabolic Antennas. Phased Array Antennas. Receivers - Crystal Video Receiver. IFM Receiver. Tuned Radio Frequency Receiver. Superheterodyne Receiver. Fixed Tuned Receiver. Channelized Receiver. Bragg Cell Receiver. Compressive Receiver. Digital Recievers. Receiver Systems. Receiver Sensitivity. FM Sensitivity. Digital Sensitivity. EW Processing - Processing Tasks. Determining Values of Parameters. Deinterleaving. Operator Interface. Modern Aircraft Operator Interface. Operator Interface in Tactical ESM Systems. Search - Definitions and Parametric Constraints. Narrowband Frequency Search Strategies. The Signal Environment. Look-Through. LPI Signals - Low-Probability-of Intercept Signals. Frequency-Hopping Signals. Chirp Signals. Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum Signals. Some Real-World Considerations. Emitter Location - The Role of Emitter Location. Emitter Location Geometry. Emitter Location Accuracy. Amplitude-Based Emitter Location. Interferometer Direction Finding. Interferometric DF Implementation. Direction Finding Using the Doppler Principle. Time of Arrival Emitter Location. Jamming - Classifications of Jamming. Jamming-to-Signal Ratio. Burn-Through. Cover Jamming. Range Deceptive Jamming. Inverse Gain Jamming. AGC Jamming. Velocity Gate Pull-Off. Deceptive Techniques Against Monopulse Radars. Decoys - Types of Decoys. RCS and Reflected Power. Passive Decoys. Active Decoys. Saturation Decoys. Seduction Decoys. Effective RCS Through an Engagement. Simulation - Definitions. Computer Simulation. Engagement Scenario Model. Operation Interface Simulation. Practical Considerations in Operator Interface Simulation. Emulation. Antenna Emulation. Receiver Emulation. Threat Emulation. Threat Antenna-Pattern Emulation. Multiple-Signal Emulation. Appendix A. About the Author. Index.
£100.80
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe The Pipe Fitters and Pipe Welders Handbook
Book SynopsisThis handy reference is an ideal companion to Pipe Trades Pocket Manual by the same author. This book enables pipefitters to solve difficult problems they will face in their work by providing instructions and calculations for common and unusual tasks.
£26.11
McGraw-Hill Education Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics
Book SynopsisLearn electricity and electronics fundamentals and up-to-date applicationsâall without taking a formal courseThis fully updated guide offers practical, easy-to-follow instruction on electricity and electronics. Written by a pair of experienced instructors, Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Seventh Edition features plain language explanations and step-by-step lessons that make it easy to understand the material quickly. Throughout, detailed illustrations and practical examples reinforce key concepts. This new edition brings the book up to date with modern electronics and places much more emphasis on the use of Integrated Circuits and practical electronics design. You will also get access to a valuable online exam to test your knowledge and identify areas for further study.This thoroughly revised seventh edition covers: Direct current (DC) circuits Electrical units Resistors Cells and batteries Magnetism<
£24.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc Ham Radio For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 My Assumptions about You 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Getting Started with Ham Radio 5 Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Ham Radio 7 Exploring Ham Radio around the World 8 Tuning into Ham Radio 9 Using electronics and technology 10 Joining the ham radio community 12 Radiosport — Competing with Ham Radio 15 Communicating through Ham Radio Contacts 16 Ragchews 17 Nets 17 Citizen Science and HamSCI 18 Chapter 2: Getting a Handle on Ham Radio Technology 21 Getting to Know Basic Ham Radio Gear 21 Building a Basic Ham Radio Station 23 Basic stations 23 Communication Technologies 26 Understanding the Fundamentals of Radio Waves 28 Frequency and wavelength 29 The radio spectrum 30 Dealing with Mother Nature 32 Experiencing nature affecting radio waves 32 Overcoming radio noise 33 Chapter 3: Finding Other Hams: Your Support Group 35 Finding and Being a Mentor 36 Interacting in Online Communities 37 Social media and blogs 37 Videos, podcasts, and webinars 38 Email reflectors 39 Online training and instruction 40 Web portals 41 Joining Radio Clubs 41 Finding and choosing a club 42 Participating in meetings 44 Getting more involved 45 Exploring the ARRL 46 ARRL benefits to you 47 ARRL benefits to the hobby 48 ARRL benefits to the public 49 Taking Part in Specialty Groups 50 On the Air — IOTA, SOTA, and POTA 50 Young Hams — YOTA 51 Competitive clubs 51 Handiham 52 AMSAT 53 TAPR 54 YLRL 55 QRP clubs 56 Attending Hamfests and Conventions 57 Finding and preparing for hamfests 57 Buying equipment at hamfests 58 Finding conventions and conferences 59 Part 2: Wading through the Licensing Process 63 Chapter 4: Understanding the Licensing System 65 Getting Acquainted with the Amateur Service 66 FCC rules 66 Ham radio frequency allocations 67 Learning about Types of Licenses 69 Technician class 70 General class 70 Amateur Extra class 70 Grandfathered classes 71 Getting Licensed 72 Studying the exam questions 72 Taking your license exam 72 Volunteer examiner coordinators 73 Volunteer examiners 73 Receiving Your New Call Sign 74 Call-sign prefixes and suffixes 74 Class and call sign 75 Chapter 5: Preparing for Your License Exam 77 Getting a Grip on the Technician Exam 77 Finding Study Resources 78 Licensing classes 79 Books, websites, and videos 80 Online practice exams 82 Locating Your Mentor 82 Chapter 6: Taking the Exam 85 Types of Exams 86 Public in-person exams 86 Remote exams 86 Exams at events 87 Exam sessions in homes and online 87 Finding an Exam Session 88 Registering with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) 88 Getting to Exam Day 90 What to have with you 91 What to expect 91 What to do after the exam 93 Chapter 7: Obtaining Your License and Call Sign 95 Completing Your Licensing Paperwork 95 Finding Your Call Sign 98 Searching the ULS database 98 Searching other websites for call signs 99 Printing your license 100 Identifying with your new privileges 101 Picking Your Own Call Sign 101 Searching for available call signs 102 Applying for a vanity call sign 103 Maintaining Your License 104 Part 3: Hamming It Up 105 Chapter 8: Receiving Signals 107 Learning by Listening 107 Finding out where to listen 108 Understanding how bands are organized 109 Using Your Receiver 110 Tuning and scanning with channels 112 Continuous tuning with a knob 113 Software-controlled tuning 114 Listening on VHF and UHF 115 Listening on HF 116 Using beacon networks and contact maps 118 Receiving Signals 121 Receiving FM voice 121 Receiving SSB voice 125 Receiving digital voice 127 Receiving digital or data modes 128 Receiving Morse code 131 Chapter 9: Basic Operating 133 Understanding Contacts (QSOs) 134 Common parts of contacts 135 Casual contacts 139 Nets and talk groups — On-the-air meetings 139 Contests and DXing — Radiosport 141 How contacts get started 142 Joining a contact 144 Failing to make contact 145 During a contact 147 Calling CQ 150 Casual Conversation — Ragchewing 152 Knowing where to chew 152 Identifying a ragchewer 154 Calling CQ for a ragchew 155 Making Repeater and Simplex Contacts 156 Understanding repeater basics 156 Making a repeater contact 160 Using access control 161 Miscellaneous repeater features 163 Maximizing your signal 164 Setting up your radio 164 Making a simplex contact 168 Digital Voice Systems 169 HF digital voice 170 VHF/UHF digital voice 170 Digital repeater networks 172 The DMR system 176 Casual Operating on HF 178 HF bands 178 Picking good times to operate 179 Contacts on CW and digital modes 181 Chapter 10: Public Service Operating 185 Joining a Public Service Group 186 Finding a public service group 186 Volunteering for ARES 188 Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters 189 Knowing who 189 Knowing where 190 Knowing what 190 Knowing how 192 Operating in Emergencies and Disasters 193 Reporting an accident or other incident 194 Making and responding to distress calls 195 Providing Public Service 197 Weather monitoring and SKYWARN 197 Parades and charity events 198 Participating in Nets 199 Checking in and out 200 Exchanging information 200 Tactical call signs 202 Radio discipline 202 Digital Message Networks 203 Winlink — email by radio 204 AREDN 206 NBEMS 207 Chapter 11: Operating Specialties 209 Getting Digital 210 Digital definitions 211 WSJT modes — fast and slow 212 FT8 and FT4 213 PSK31 and PSK63 216 Radioteletype (RTTY) 216 Non-WSJT MFSK modes 218 PACTOR, ARDOP, and VARA 219 Packet radio 220 APRS and tracking 220 DXing — Chasing Distant Stations 223 VHF/UHF DXing with a Technician license 223 HF DXing with a General license 227 Taking Part in Radio Contests 235 Choosing a contest 237 Operating in a contest 238 Chasing Awards 245 Finding awards and special events 245 Logging contacts for awards 246 Applying for awards 247 Mastering Morse Code (CW) 247 Learning Morse correctly 248 Copying the code 249 Pounding brass — sending Morse 250 Making code contacts 251 QRP (Low Power) and Portable Operating 251 Getting started with QRP 252 Portable operating 253 Direction-finding (ARDF) 256 Operating via Satellites 257 Getting grounded in satellite basics 257 Accessing satellites 258 Seeing Things: Image Communication 259 Slow-scan television 259 Fast-scan television 261 Part 4: Building and Operating a Station That Works 263 Chapter 12: Getting on the Air 265 What is a Station? 265 Planning Your Station 266 Deciding what you want to do 266 Deciding how to operate 267 Choosing a Radio 270 Allocating your resources 271 Software defined radios 272 Radios for VHF and UHF operating 273 Radios for HF operating 278 Filtering and noise 281 Choosing an Antenna 282 Beam antennas 283 VHF/UHF antennas 284 HF antennas 285 Feed line and connectors 289 Supporting Your Antenna 293 Antennas and trees 293 Masts and tripods 294 Towers 295 Rotators 296 Station Accessories 298 Mikes, keys, and keyers 298 Antenna system gadgets 299 Digital mode interfaces 301 Remote Control Stations 302 Remote control rules 302 Accessing a remote control station 303 Upgrading Your Station 304 Chapter 13: Organizing a Home Station 307 Designing Your Station 307 Keeping a station notebook 308 Building in ergonomics 309 Viewing some example ham stations 312 Building in RF and Electrical Safety 316 Electrical safety 316 RF exposure 317 First aid 318 Grounding and Bonding 319 AC and DC power 320 Lightning 320 RF management 321 Chapter 14: Computers in Your Ham Station 323 What Type of Computers Do Hams Use? 323 Windows 324 Linux 324 Macintosh 324 Android and iOS 324 Microcontrollers 325 What Do Ham Computers Do? 325 Software-defined radio 326 WSJT-X and fldigi 327 Radio and remote control 327 Hardware considerations 328 Keeping a Log of Your Contacts 329 Paper logging 329 Computer logging 330 Submitting a contest log 333 Confirming Your Contacts 335 QSL cards 335 QSLing electronically 336 Direct QSLing 337 Using QSL managers 337 Bureaus and QSL services 338 Applying for awards 339 Chapter 15: Operating Away from Home 341 Mobile Stations 341 HF mobile radios 342 Mobile installations 343 Mobile antennas 347 Portable Operating 349 Portable antennas 353 Portable power 354 Field Day 355 Field Day “gotchas” 357 Chapter 16: Hands-On Radio 359 Acquiring Tools and Components 360 Maintenance tools 360 Repair and building tools 366 Components for repairs and building 368 Maintaining Your Station 370 Overall Troubleshooting 372 Troubleshooting Your Station 372 Power problems 373 RF problems 374 Operational problems 375 Troubleshooting RF Interference 377 Dealing with interference to other equipment 378 Dealing with interference to your equipment 380 Building Equipment from a Kit 383 Building Equipment from Scratch 384 Part 5: The Part of Tens 385 Chapter 17: Ham Radio Jargon — Say What? 387 Spoken Q-signals 387 Contesting or Radiosport 388 Antenna Varieties 388 Feed Lines 389 Antenna Tuners 389 Repeater Operating 390 Grid Squares 391 Interference and Noise 391 Connector Parts 392 Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 393 Chapter 18: Technical Fundamentals 395 Electrical Units and Symbols 395 Ohm’s Law 396 Power 397 Decibels 397 Attenuation, Loss, and Gain 398 Bandwidth 398 Filters 399 Antenna Patterns 400 Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) 401 Battery Characteristics 402 Satellite Tracking 402 Chapter 19: Tips for Masters 405 Listening to Everything 405 Learning How It Works 406 Following the Protocol 406 Keeping Your Axe Sharp 406 Practice to Make Perfect 406 Paying Attention to Detail 407 Knowing What You Don’t Know 407 Maintaining Radio Discipline 407 Make Small Improvements Continuously 408 Help Others and Accept Help from Others 408 Index 409
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McGraw-Hill Education Frontiers in Antennas Next Generation Design Engineering
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Electricity STG A SelfTeaching Guide 177 Wiley
Book SynopsisLearn electricity at your own pace What makes a light bulb work? What overloads a fuse? How does a magnetic field differ from an electrical field? With Electricity: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more about this powerful, versatile force that everyone uses, yet most of us don't understand.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. A Note to the Reader. 1. Voltage, Current, Resistors and Ohm's Law. 2. Capacitors. 3. The Magnetic Field and the Inductor. 4. Some Important Electrical Circuits. 5. Semiconductor Devices. 6. Electrical Transmission. 7. The Behavior of Electromagnetic Fields. 8. Arcs and Sparks. Final Self-Test. Appendix I: Basic Algebra. Appendix II: Glossary of Electrical Terms. Appendix III: Abbreviations. Index.
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The University of Michigan Press Microwave Radar and Radiometric Remote Sensing
Book SynopsisThe 1000-page book covers theoretical models, system design and operation, and geoscientific applications of active and passive microwave remote sensing systems. It is designed as a textbook for a postgraduate course, as well as a reference for the practicing professional. To facilitate understanding and use of the material, the book includes 50 MATLAB-based computer codes and the book's website includes interactive modules based on theoretical and empirical models. The book is a must-have for every scientist and engineer with interest in microwave remote sensing.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Electromagnetic Wave Propagation; Remote-Sensing Antennas; Microwave Dielectric Properties of Natural Earth Materials; Radar Scattering; Microwave Radiometry and Radiative Transfer; Microwave Radiometric Systems; Microwave Interaction with Atmospheric Constituents; Radiometric Sounding of the Atmosphere; Surface-Scattering Models and Land Observations; Volume-Scattering Models and Land Observations; Emission Models and Land Observations; Radar Measurements and Scatterometers; Real- and Synthetic-Aperture Side-Looking Airborne Radar; Interferometric SAR; Radar Remote Sensing of the Ocean; Spaceborne Altimetry; Radiometric Remote Sensing of the Ocean.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Physics of Semiconductor Devices
Book SynopsisThe new edition of themost detailed andcomprehensivesingle-volume referenceonmajorsemiconductor devices TheFourthEdition ofPhysics of Semiconductor Devicesremains the standard reference work on the fundamental physics and operational characteristics of all major bipolar, unipolar, special microwave, and optoelectronic devices.This fully updated and expanded edition includes approximately 1,000 references to original research papers and review articles, more than 650 high-quality technical illustrations, and over two dozen tables of material parameters. Divided into five parts, the text first providesa summary of semiconductor properties, covering energy band, carrier concentration, and transport properties.The second part surveys the basic building blocks of semiconductor devices, including p-n junctions, metal-semiconductor contacts, and metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) capacitors. Part III examinesbipolar transistors, MOSFETs(MOS field-effect transisTable of ContentsPreface ix Author Biography xi Introduction 1 Part I Semiconductor Physics Chapter 1 Physics and Properties of Semiconductors—A Review 7 1.1 Introduction, 7 1.2 Crystal Structure, 8 1.3 Energy Bands and Energy Gap, 11 1.4 Carrier Concentration at Thermal Equilibrium, 15 1.5 Carrier-Transport Phenomena, 26 1.6 Phonon, Optical, and Thermal Properties, 47 1.7 Heterojunctions and Nanostructures, 52 1.8 Basic Equations and Examples, 60 Part II Device Building Blocks Chapter 2 p–n Junctions 79 2.1 Introduction, 79 2.2 Depletion Region, 80 2.3 Current-Voltage Characteristics, 91 2.4 Junction Breakdown, 102 2.5 Transient Behavior and Noise, 115 2.6 Terminal Functions, 119 2.7 Heterojunctions, 126 Chapter 3 Metal–Semiconductor Contacts 136 3.1 Introduction, 136 3.2 Formation of Barrier, 137 3.3 Current Transport Processes, 155 3.4 Measurement of Barrier Height, 173 3.5 Device Structures, 183 3.6 Ohmic Contact, 190 Chapter 4 Metal–Insulator–Semiconductor Capacitors 200 4.1 Introduction, 200 4.2 Ideal MIS Capacitor, 201 4.3 Silicon MOS Capacitor, 214 4.4 Carrier Transport in MOS Capacitor, 241 Part III Transistors Chapter 5 Bipolar Transistors 263 5.1 Introduction, 263 5.2 Static Characteristics, 264 5.3 Compact Models of Bipolar Transistors, 283 5.4 Microwave Characteristics, 293 5.5 Related Device Structures, 306 5.6 Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor, 312 5.7 Self-Heating Effects, 318 Chapter 6 MOSFETs 329 6.1 Introduction, 329 6.2 Basic Device Characteristics, 334 6.3 Nonuniform Doping and Buried-Channel Device, 360 6.4 Device Scaling and Short-Channel Effects, 373 6.5 MOSFET Structures, 391 6.6 Circuit Applications, 403 6.7 NCFET and TFET, 408 6.8 Single-Electron Transistor, 414 Chapter 7 Nonvolatile Memory Devices 434 7.1 Introduction, 434 7.2 The Concept of Floating Gate, 435 7.3 Device Structures, 440 7.4 Compact Model of Floating-Gate Memory Cells, 447 7.5 Multi-Level Cells and 3-Dimensional Structures, 450 7.6 Applications and Scaling Challenges, 463 7.7 Alternative Structures, 467 Chapter 8 JFETs, MESFETs, and MODFETs 486 8.1 Introduction, 486 8.2 JFET and MESFET, 487 8.3 MODFET, 511 Part IV Negative-Resistance and Power Devices Chapter 9 Tunnel Devices 539 9.1 Introduction, 539 9.2 Tunnel Diode, 540 9.3 Related Tunnel Devices, 554 9.4 Resonant-Tunneling Diode, 571 Chapter 10 IMPATT Diodes, TED, and RST Devices 585 10.1 Introduction, 585 10.2 IMPATT Diodes, 586 10.3 Transferred-Electron Devices, 616 10.4 Real-Space-Transfer Devices, 636 Chapter 11 Thyristors and Power Devices 649 11.1 Introduction, 649 11.2 Thyristor Characteristics, 650 11.3 Thyristor Variations, 670 11.4 Other Power Devices, 676 Part V Photonic Devices and Sensors Chapter 12 LEDs and Lasers 697 12.1 Introduction, 697 12.2 Radiative Transitions, 698 12.3 Light-Emitting Diode (LED), 703 12.4 Laser Physics, 715 12.5 Laser Operating Characteristics, 723 12.6 Specialty Lasers, 742 Chapter 13 Photodetectors and Solar Cells 755 13.1 Introduction, 755 13.2 Photoconductor, 759 13.3 Photodiodes, 762 13.4 Avalanche Photodiode, 772 13.5 Phototransistor, 782 13.6 Charge-Coupled Device (CCD), 785 13.7 Metal–Semiconductor–Metal Photodetector, 799 13.8 Quantum-Well Infrared Photodetector (QWIP), 802 13.9 Solar Cell, 806 Chapter 14 Sensors 835 14.1 Introduction, 835 14.2 Thermal Sensors, 837 14.3 Mechanical Sensors, 843 14.4 Magnetic Sensors, 852 14.5 Chemical Sensors, 862 14.6 Biosensors, 867 Appendices 875 A. List of Symbols, 877 B. International System of Units, 887 C. Unit Prefixes, 888 D. Greek Alphabet, 889 E. Physical Constants, 890 F. Properties of Important Semiconductors, 891 G. The Bloch Theorem and the Periodic Energy in the Reciprocal Lattice, 892 H. Properties of Si and GaAs, 894 I. The Derivations of Boltzmann Transport Equation and Hydrodynamic Model, 895 J. Properties of SiO2 and Si3N4 , 901 K. Compact Models of Bipolar Transistors, 902 L. Discovery of the Floating-Gate Memory Effect, 910 Index 913
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Electronics For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Fathoming the Fundamentals of Electronics 5 Chapter 1: Introducing You to Electronics 7 Just What Is Electronics? 8 Checking Out Electric Current 9 Exploring an atom 9 Getting a charge out of protons and electrons 11 Identifying conductors and insulators 11 Mobilizing electrons to create current 12 Understanding Voltage 13 Let the force be with you 14 Why voltage needs to be different 14 Putting Electrical Energy to Work 15 Tapping into electrical energy 15 Working electrons deliver power 16 Using Circuits to Make Sure Electrons Arrive at Their Destination 17 Supplying Electrical Energy 18 Getting direct current from a battery 19 Using alternating current from a power plant 20 Transforming light into electricity 21 Using symbols to represent energy sources 22 Marveling at What Electrons Can Do 23 Creating good vibrations 23 Seeing is believing 23 Sensing and alarming 24 Controlling motion 24 Computing 24 Voice, video, and data communications 25 Chapter 2: Gearing Up to Explore Electronics 27 Getting the Tools You Need 28 Stocking Up on Essential Supplies 31 Getting Ready to Rumble 35 Using a Solderless Breadboard 35 Chapter 3: Running Around in Circuits 37 Comparing Closed, Open, and Short Circuits 38 Understanding Conventional Current Flow 40 Examining a Basic Circuit 41 Building the basic LED circuit 42 Examining voltages 44 Measuring current 49 Calculating power 50 Chapter 4: Making Connections 53 Creating Series and Parallel Circuits 53 Series connections 54 Parallel connections 56 Switching Electric Current On and Off 59 Controlling the action of a switch 60 Making the right contacts 61 Creating a Combination Circuit 62 Switching On the Power 66 What Do Circuits Look Like? 67 Part 2: Controlling Current With Components 71 Chapter 5: Meeting Up with Resistance 73 Resisting the Flow of Current 74 Resistors: Passive Yet Powerful 75 What are resistors used for? 76 Choosing a type of resistor: Fixed or variable 80 Reading into fixed resistors 82 Rating resistors according to power 86 Combining Resistors 88 Resistors in series 89 Resistors in parallel 91 Combining series and parallel resistors 93 Chapter 6: Obeying Ohm’s Law 95 Defining Ohm’s Law 95 Driving current through a resistance 95 It’s constantly proportional! 96 One law, three equations 97 Using Ohm’s Law to Analyze Circuits 98 Calculating current through a component 98 Calculating voltage across a component 99 Calculating an unknown resistance 101 Seeing Is Believing: Ohm’s Law Really Works! 102 What Is Ohm’s Law Really Good For? 105 Analyzing complex circuits 105 Designing and altering circuits 107 The Power of Joule’s Law 109 Using Joule’s Law to choose components 109 Joule and Ohm: perfect together 110 Chapter 7: Getting Charged Up about Capacitors 111 Capacitors: Reservoirs for Electrical Energy 112 Charging and Discharging Capacitors 113 Watching a capacitor charge 115 Opposing voltage change 118 Giving alternating current a pass 119 Discovering Uses for Capacitors 120 Characterizing Capacitors 121 Defining capacitance 121 Keeping an eye on the working voltage 123 Choosing the right dielectric for the job 123 Sizing up capacitor packaging 124 Being positive about capacitor polarity 124 Reading into capacitor values 125 Varying capacitance 127 Interpreting capacitor symbols 128 Combining Capacitors 128 Capacitors in parallel 128 Capacitors in series 129 Teaming Up with Resistors 130 Timing is everything 130 Calculating RC time constants 132 Varying the RC time constant 133 Chapter 8: Identifying with Inductors 137 Kissing Cousins: Magnetism and Electricity 138 Drawing the (flux) lines with magnets 138 Producing a magnetic field with electricity 139 Inducing current with a magnet 140 Introducing the Inductor: A Coil with a Magnetic Personality 141 Measuring inductance 142 Opposing current changes 142 Calculating the RL time constant 144 Keeping up with alternating current (or not!) 144 Behaving differently depending on frequency 144 Uses for Inductors 145 Using Inductors in Circuits 146 Reading inductance values 147 Combining shielded inductors 147 Tuning in to Radio Broadcasts 148 Resonating with RLC circuits 148 Ensuring rock-solid resonance with crystals 150 Influencing the Coil Next Door: Transformers 151 Letting unshielded coils interact 151 Isolating circuits from a power source 152 Stepping up, stepping down voltages 152 Chapter 9: Diving into Diodes 155 Are We Conducting or Aren’t We? 155 Sizing up semiconductors 156 Creating N-types and P-types 157 Joining N-types and P-types to create components 157 Forming a Junction Diode 158 Biasing the diode 159 Conducting current through a diode 160 Rating your diode 161 Identifying with diodes 161 Which end is up? 162 Using Diodes in Circuits 162 Rectifying AC 162 Regulating voltage with Zener diodes 164 Seeing the light with LEDs 165 Turning on an LED 167 Other uses of diodes 170 Chapter 10: Tremendously Talented Transistors 171 Transistors: Masters of Switching and Amplifying 172 Bipolar junction transistors 173 Field-effect transistors 174 Recognizing a transistor when you see one 175 Making all kinds of components possible 176 Examining How Transistors Work 176 Using a model to understand transistors 178 Operating a transistor 179 Amplifying Signals with a Transistor 180 Biasing the transistor so it acts like an amplifier 182 Controlling the voltage gain 182 Configuring transistor amplifier circuits 183 Switching Signals with a Transistor 184 Choosing Transistors 184 Important transistor ratings 185 Identifying transistors 186 Gaining Experience with Transistors 186 Amplifying current 186 The switch is on! 189 Chapter 11: Innovating with Integrated Circuits 191 Why ICs? 192 Linear, Digital, or Combination Plate? 193 Making Decisions with Logic 194 Beginning with bits 194 Processing data with gates 196 Simplifying gates with truth tables 199 Creating logical components 199 Using ICs 202 Identifying ICs with part numbers 202 Packaging is everything 202 Probing IC pinouts 205 Relying on IC datasheets 206 Using Your Logic 207 Seeing the light at the end of the NAND gate 208 Turning three NAND gates into an OR gate 209 Hanging Out with Some Popular ICs 211 Operational amplifiers 211 IC time machine: the 555 timer 213 Counting on the 4017 decade counter 220 Microcontrollers 221 Other popular ICs 222 Chapter 12: Acquiring Additional Parts 223 Making Connections 224 Choosing wires wisely 224 Plugging in to connectors 226 Powering Up 228 Turning on the juice with batteries 228 Getting power from the sun 232 Using wall power to supply higher DC current or voltage (not recommended) 232 Using Your Sensors 235 Seeing the light 235 Capturing sound with microphones 236 Feeling the heat 238 More energizing input transducers 238 Experiencing the Outcome of Electronics 239 Speaking of speakers 240 Sounding off with buzzers 241 Creating good vibrations with DC motors 242 Part 3: Getting Serious About Electronics 245 Chapter 13: Preparing Your Lab and Ensuring Your Safety 247 Picking a Place to Practice Electronics 248 The top ingredients for a great lab 248 Workbench basics 249 Acquiring Tools and Supplies 250 Amassing a multimeter 250 Stockpiling soldering equipment 251 Hoarding hand tools 253 Collecting cloths and cleansers 254 Loading up on lubricants 255 Stocking up on sticky stuff 256 Other tools and supplies 256 Stocking Up on Parts and Components 258 Solderless breadboards 258 Circuit-building starter kit 259 Adding up the extras 261 Organizing all your parts 262 Protecting You and Your Electronics 262 Understanding that electricity can really hurt 262 Soldering safely 268 Avoiding static like the plague 268 Chapter 14: Interpreting Schematics 273 What’s a Schematic and Why Should I Care? 274 Seeing the Big Picture 274 It’s all about your connections 275 Looking at a simple battery circuit 276 Recognizing Symbols of Power 277 Showing where the power is 277 Marking your ground 280 Labeling Circuit Components 281 Analog electronic components 283 Digital logic and IC components 285 Miscellaneous components 286 Knowing Where to Take Measurements 288 Exploring a Schematic 288 Alternative Schematic Drawing Styles 290 Chapter 15: Building Circuits 293 Taking a Look at Solderless Breadboards 294 Exploring a solderless breadboard 295 Sizing up solderless breadboard varieties 297 Building Circuits with Solderless Breadboards 298 Preparing your parts and tools 298 Saving time with prestripped wires 299 Laying out your circuit 300 Avoiding damaged circuits 303 Soldering 101 304 Preparing to solder 304 Soldering for success 305 Inspecting the joint 306 Desoldering when necessary 307 Cooling after soldering 308 Practicing safe soldering 308 Creating a Permanent Circuit 309 Exploring a printed circuit board 309 Relocating your circuit to a perfboard 310 Making a custom circuit board 312 Chapter 16: Mastering Your Multimeter to Measure Circuits 315 Multitasking with a Multimeter 316 It’s a voltmeter! 317 It’s an ammeter! 318 Ohm my! It’s an ohmmeter, too! 318 Exploring Multimeters 319 Choosing a style: analog or digital 319 Taking a closer look at a digital multimeter 320 Homing in on the range 322 Setting Up Your Multimeter 324 Operating Your Multimeter 325 Measuring voltage 326 Measuring current 327 Measuring resistance 329 Running other multimeter tests 336 Using a Multimeter to Check Your Circuits 336 Chapter 17: Putting Projects Together 339 Getting What You Need Right Off the Bat 340 Creating an LED Flasher Circuit 340 Exploring a 555 flasher 341 Building the LED flasher circuit 343 Checking your handiwork 345 Creating an LED Bike Flasher 346 Catching Intruders with a Light-Sensing Alarm 347 Assembling the light alarm parts list 349 Making your alarm work for you 350 Playing the C-Major Scale 350 Scaring Off the Bad Guys with a Siren 353 Scoping out the 555 siren parts list 354 How your warbler works 354 Building an Audio Amp with Volume Control 355 Creating Light Chasers 357 Building Light Chaser 1 358 Building Light Chaser 2 360 Red Light, Green Light, 1-2-3! 361 Part 4: The Part of Tens 365 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Explore Electronics Further 367 Surfing for Circuits 367 Getting a Jumpstart with Hobby Kits 368 Simulating Circuit Operation 368 Scoping Out Signals 368 Counting Up Those Megahertz 369 Generating a Variety of Signals 369 Exploring Basic Computer Architectures 369 Microcontrolling Your Environment 370 Getting a Taste of Raspberry Pi 370 Try, Fry, and Try Again 371 Chapter 19: Ten Great Electronics Parts Sources 373 North America 373 All Electronics 374 Allied Electronics 374 Digi-Key 374 Electronic Goldmine 374 Jameco Electronics 375 Mouser Electronics 375 Parts Express 375 RadioShack 376 Outside North America 376 Premier Farnell (UK) 376 Maplin (UK) 376 What’s RoHS Compliance? 377 New or Surplus? 377 Glossary 379 Index 389
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Quantum Computing For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: The Power of Quantum Computing 7 Chapter 1: Quantum Computing Boot Camp 9 Chapter 2: Looking Back to Early and Classical Computing 27 Chapter 3: Examining the Roots of Quantum Computing 47 Chapter 4: Introducing Quantum Technology 1.0 69 Chapter 5: Unveiling Quantum Computing 83 Chapter 6: Quantum Computing Accelerates 99 Part 2: Quantum Computing Options 113 Chapter 7: Choosing Between Classical and Quantum Computing 115 Chapter 8: Getting Started with Quantum Computing 131 Chapter 9: It’s All about the Stack 153 Chapter 10: Racing for the Perfect Qubit 173 Chapter 11: Choosing a Qubit Type 187 Part 3: Getting Entangled with Quantum Computing 207 Chapter 12: Programming a Quantum Computer 209 Chapter 13: Quantum Computing Applications 237 Chapter 14: Quantum Computing Algorithms 255 Chapter 15: Cloud Access Options 281 Chapter 16: Educational Resources 305 Part 4: The Part of Tens 327 Chapter 17: Ten Myths Surrounding Quantum Computing 329 Chapter 18: Ten Tech Questions Answered 339 Chapter 19: Ten Business Questions Answered 347 Chapter 20: Ten University Research Programs 355 Index 361
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