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Book SynopsisThis is the almost incredible but well-documented story of the author's 40-year-long hard-fought battle with naval authorities and government.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Basic Concepts 1.1 System of Units 1.2 Basic Quantities 1.3 Circuit Elements Summary Problems 2 Resistive Circuits 2.1 Ohm’s Law 2.2 Kirchhoff’s Laws 2.3 Single-Loop Circuits 2.4 Single-Node-Pair Circuits 2.5 Series and Parallel Resistor Combinations 2.6 Circuits with Series-Parallel Combinations of Resistors 2.7 Wye ⇌ Delta Transformations 2.8 Circuits with Dependent Sources 2.9 Resistor Technologies for Electronic Manufacturing 2.10 Application Examples 2.11 Design Examples Summary Problems 3Network Theorems 3.1 Nodal Analysis 3.2 Loop Analysis 3.3 Equivalence and Linearity 3.4 Superposition 3.5 Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems 3.6 Maximum Power Transfer 3.7 Reciprocity Theorem 3.8 Compensation Theorem 3.9 Millman’s Theorem 3.10 Application Examples 3.11 Design Examples Summary Problems 4 Operational Amplifiers 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Op-Amp Models 4.3 Fundamental Op-Amp Circuits 4.4 Comparators 4.5 Application Examples 4.6 Design Examples Summary Problems 5 Capacitance and Inductance 5.1 Capacitors 5.2 Inductors 5.3 Capacitor and Inductor Combinations 5.4 RC Operational Amplifier Circuits 5.5 Application Examples 5.6 Design Examples Summary Problems 6 First- and Second-Order Transient Circuits 6.1 Introduction 6.2 First-Order Circuits 6.3 Second-Order Circuits 6.4 Application Examples 6.5 Design Examples Summary Problems 7 Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis 7.1 Sinusoids 7.2 Sinusoidal and Complex Forcing Functions 7.3 Phasors 7.4 Phasor Relationships for Circuit Elements 7.5 Impedance and Admittance 7.6 Phasor Diagrams 7.7 Basic Analysis Using Kirchhoff’s Laws 7.8 Analysis Techniques 7.9 Application Examples 7.10 Design Examples Summary Problems 8 Steady-State Power Analysis 8.1 Instantaneous Power 8.2 Average Power 8.3 Maximum Average Power Transfer 8.4 Effective or RMS Values 8.5 The Power Factor 8.6 Complex Power 8.7 Power Factor Correction 8.8 Single-Phase Three-Wire Circuits 8.9 Safety Considerations 8.10 Application Examples 8.11 Design Examples Summary Problems 9 Magnetically Coupled Networks 9.1 Mutual Inductance 9.2 Energy Analysis 9.3 The Ideal Transformer 9.4 Safety Considerations 9.5 Application Examples 9.6 Design Examples Summary Problems 10 Three-Phase Circuits 10.1 Three-Phase Circuits 10.2 Three-Phase Connections 10.3 Source/Load Connections 10.4 Power Relationships 10.5 Unbalanced Load Connections 10.6 Power Factor Correction 10.7Application Examples 10.8 Design Examples Summary Problems 11 Variable-Frequency Network Performance 11.1 Variable Frequency-Response Analysis 11.2 Sinusoidal Frequency Analysis 11.3 Resonant Circuits 11.4 Scaling 11.5 Filter Networks 11.6 Application Examples 11.7 Design Examples Summary Problems 12 The Laplace Transform 12.1 Definition 12.2 Step and Impulse Functions 12.3 Transform Pairs 12.4 Properties of the Laplace Transform 12.5 Performing the Inverse Transform 12.6 Convolution Integral 12.7 Initial-Value and Final-Value Theorems 12.8 Solving Differential Equations Using Laplace Transforms Summary Problems 13 Application of the Laplace Transform to Circuit Analysis 13.1 Laplace Circuit Solutions 13.2 Circuit Element Models 13.3 Analysis Techniques 13.4 Transfer Function 13.5 Pole-Zero Plot/Bode Plot Connection 13.6 Steady-State Response Summary Problems 14 Fourier Analysis Techniques 14.1 Fourier Series 14.2 Fourier Transform 14.3 Application Example 14.4 Design Examples Summary Problems 15 Two-Port Networks 15.1 Admittance Parameters 15.2 Impedance Parameters 15.3 Hybrid Parameters 15.4 Transmission Parameters 15.5 Inverse Hybrid Parameters 15.6 Inverse Transmission Parameters 15.7 Parameter Conversions 15.8 Interconnection of Two-Port Networks Summary Problems 16 Diodes 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Modeling Techniques 16.3 Analysis Using the Diode Equation 16.4 Diode Rectifiers 16.5 Zener Diodes Summary Problems APPENDIX A Complex Numbers APPENDIX B Fundamental of Engineering (FE) Exam Problems (online supplement) Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents Part I: Program Structure and Execution Chapter 1: A Tour of Computer Systems Chapter 2: Representing and Manipulating Information Chapter 3: Machine-Level Representation of Programs Chapter 4: Processor Architecture Chapter 5: Optimizing Program Performance Chapter 6: The Memory Hierarchy Part II: Running Programs on a System Chapter 7: Linking Chapter 8: Exceptional Control Flow Chapter 9: Virtual Memory Part III: Interaction and Communication Between Programs Chapter 10: System-Level I/O Chapter 11: Network Programming Chapter 12: Concurrent Programming Appendix Error Handling

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Book SynopsisAs one of the most comprehensive machine learning texts around, this book does justice to the field's incredible richness, but without losing sight of the unifying principles. Peter Flach's clear, example-based approach begins by discussing how a spam filter works, which gives an immediate introduction to machine learning in action, with a minimum of technical fuss. Flach provides case studies of increasing complexity and variety with well-chosen examples and illustrations throughout. He covers a wide range of logical, geometric and statistical models and state-of-the-art topics such as matrix factorisation and ROC analysis. Particular attention is paid to the central role played by features. The use of established terminology is balanced with the introduction of new and useful concepts, and summaries of relevant background material are provided with pointers for revision if necessary. These features ensure Machine Learning will set a new standard as an introductory textbook.Trade Review"This textbook is clearly written and well organized. Starting from the basics, the author skillfully guides the reader through his learning process by providing useful facts and insight into the behavior of several machine learning techniques, as well as the high-level pseudocode of many key algorithms." < /br>Fernando Berzal, Computing ReviewsTable of ContentsPrologue: a machine learning sampler; 1. The ingredients of machine learning; 2. Binary classification and related tasks; 3. Beyond binary classification; 4. Concept learning; 5. Tree models; 6. Rule models; 7. Linear models; 8. Distance-based models; 9. Probabilistic models; 10. Features; 11. In brief: model ensembles; 12. In brief: machine learning experiments; Epilogue: where to go from here; Important points to remember; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisDo you dream of wiring up a flashing LED, experimenting with infrared detectors, or building a walking-talking robot from scratch? This book covers everything from understanding the technology behind day-to-day gadgets, to reading a schematic, getting to grips with multimeters, and devising projects that are both useful and fun.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Understanding the Fundamentals of Electronics 7 Chapter 1: What Is Electronics and What Can It Do for You? 9 Chapter 2: Manipulating Electricity to Make Something Happen 19 Chapter 3: Meeting Up with Resistance 37 Chapter 4: Getting a Charge Out of Capacitors 63 Chapter 5: Curling Up with Coils and Crystals 89 Chapter 6: The Wide World of Semiconductors 109 Chapter 7: Cramming Components into Chips 139 Chapter 8: Rounding Out Your Parts List 163 Part II: Getting Your Hands Dirty 187 Chapter 9: Setting Up Shop and Staying Safe 189 Chapter 10: Sussing out Schematics 213 Chapter 11: Constructing Circuits 233 Chapter 12: Measuring and Analysing Circuits 255 Part III: Putting Theory into Practice 279 Chapter 13: Exploring Some Simple Circuits 281 Chapter 14: Great Projects You Can Build in 30 Minutes or Less 305 Part IV: The Part of Tens 329 Chapter 15: Ten Exciting Electronics Extras 331 Chapter 16: Ten Great Sources for Electronics Parts 341 Appendix: Internet Resources 345 Index 349

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Book SynopsisDO-IT-YOURSELF Here''s the fun and easy way to start building circuits for your projects Have you ever wanted to build your own electronic device? Put together a thermostat or an in-line fuse, or repair a microphone cable? This is the book for you! Inside you''ll find the tools and techniques you need to build circuits, with illustrated, step-by-step directions to help accomplish tasks and complete projects. As you accomplish the tasks throughout the book, you''ll construct many projects while learning the key circuitbuilding principles and techniques. Find out about measuring and testing, maintenance and troubleshooting, cables, connectors, how to test your stuff, and more. Stuff You Need to Know * The tools you need and how to use them * How to make sense of schematics and printed circuit boards * Basic techniques for creating any circuit * How to make and rTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Working Basics for Electronic-ers 5 Chapter 1: The Toolbox 7 Chapter 2: Basic Techniques 23 Part II: Building Circuits 41 Chapter 3: Using a Solderless Breadboard 43 Chapter 4: Building a Printed Circuit Board 59 Chapter 5: Building a Prototype 73 Chapter 6: Building from a Published Schematic 95 Part III: Cables and Connectors 127 Chapter 7: Terminals and Connectors 129 Chapter 8: Wiring for Wireless Radio 159 Chapter 9: Mastering Power 185 Chapter 10: Audio and Sensitive Connections 205 Part IV: Measuring and Testing 231 Chapter 11: Meet the Test Equipment 233 Chapter 12: Measurements That Test Your Circuits and Projects 251 Part V: Maintaining Electronic Equipment 287 Chapter 13: Who Let the Smoke Out? 289 Chapter 14: Maintaining Your Cool (Stuff) 307 Chapter 15: Getting a Charge Out of Batteries 317 Chapter 16: Electronics in Motion 329 Chapter 17: Getting Rid of Interference and Noise 337 Part VI: The Part of Tens 347 Chapter 18: Ten Circuitbuilding Secrets 349 Chapter 19: Ten Circuit First-Aid Techniques and Supplies 353 Glossary 357 Appendix A: Circuitbuilding Resources 365 Index 373

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Book SynopsisThe definitive textbook for Power Systems students, providing a grounding in essential power system theory while also focusing on practical power engineering applications. Electric Power Systems has been an essential book in power systems engineering for over thirty years.Table of ContentsPreface to First Edition ix Preface to Fourth Edition xi Preface to Fifth Edition xiii Symbols xv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 History 1 1.2 Characteristics Influencing Generation and Transmission 2 1.3 Operation of Generators 4 1.4 Energy Conversion 5 1.5 Renewable Energy Sources 12 1.6 Energy Storage 17 1.7 Environmental Aspects of Electrical Energy 23 1.8 Transmission and Distribution Systems 27 1.9 Utilization 40 Problems 43 2 Basic Concepts 45 2.1 Three-Phase Systems 45 2.2 Three-Phase Transformers 55 2.3 Active and Reactive Power 57 2.4 The Per-Unit System 61 2.5 Power Transfer and Reactive Power 68 2.6 Harmonics in Three-Phase Systems 74 2.7 Useful Network Theory 75 Problems 78 3 Components of a Power System 83 3.1 Introduction 83 3.2 Synchronous Machines 83 3.3 Equivalent Circuit Under Balanced Short-Circuit Conditions 90 3.4 Synchronous Generators in Parallel 94 3.5 The Operation of a Generator on an Infinite Busbar 95 3.6 Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVRs) 100 3.7 Lines, Cables and Transformers 103 3.8 Transformers 124 3.9 Voltage Characteristics of Loads 131 Problems 134 4 Control of Power and Frequency 139 4.1 Introduction 139 4.2 The Turbine Governor 142 4.3 Control Loops 146 4.4 Division of Load between Generators 147 4.5 The Power-Frequency Characteristic of an Interconnected System 151 4.6 System Connected by Lines of Relatively Small Capacity 152 Problems 159 5 Control of Voltage and Reactive Power 161 5.1 Introduction 161 5.2 The Generation and Absorption of Reactive Power 163 5.3 Relation between Voltage, Power, and Reactive Power at a Node 165 5.4 Methods of Voltage Control: (a) Injection of Reactive Power 170 5.5 Methods of Voltage Control: (b) Tap-Changing Transformers 176 5.6 Combined Use of Tap-Changing Transformers and Reactive-Power Injection 183 5.7 Phase-Shift Transformer 188 5.8 Voltage Collapse 191 5.9 Voltage Control in Distribution Networks 195 5.10 Long Lines 197 5.11 General System Considerations 198 Problems 200 6 Load Flows 205 6.1 Introduction 205 6.2 Circuit Analysis Versus Load Flow Analysis 206 6.3 Gauss-Seidel Method 212 6.4 Load Flows in Radial and Simple Loop Networks 216 6.5 Load Flows in Large Systems 219 6.6 Computer Simulations 231 Problems 234 7 Fault Analysis 239 7.1 Introduction 239 7.2 Calculation of Three-Phase Balanced Fault Currents 241 7.3 Method of Symmetrical Components 247 7.4 Representation of Plant in the Phase-Sequence Networks 251 7.5 Types of Fault 252 7.6 Fault Levels in a Typical System 259 7.7 Power in Symmetrical Components 265 7.8 Systematic Methods for Fault Analysis in Large Networks 265 7.9 Neutral Grounding 270 7.10 Interference with Communication Circuits–Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 274 Problems 275 8 System Stability 281 8.1 Introduction 281 8.2 Equation of Motion of a Rotating Machine 283 8.3 Steady-State Stability 284 8.4 Transient Stability 287 8.5 Transient Stability–Consideration of Time 293 8.6 Transient Stability Calculations by Computer 298 8.7 Dynamic or Small-Signal Stability 301 8.8 Stability of Loads Leading to Voltage Collapse 305 8.9 Further Aspects 309 8.10 Multi-Machine Systems 311 8.11 Transient Energy Functions (TEF) 312 8.12 Improvement of System Stability 314 Problems 315 9 Direct-Current Transmission 319 9.1 Introduction 319 9.2 Current Source and Voltage Source Converters 320 9.3 Semiconductor Valves for High-Voltage Direct-Current Converters 322 9.4 Current Source Converter h.v.d.c. 325 9.5 Voltage Source Converter h.v.d.c. 346 Problems 352 10 Overvoltages and Insulation Requirements 355 10.1 Introduction 355 10.2 Generation of Overvoltages 356 10.3 Protection Against Overvoltages 365 10.4 Insulation Coordination 369 10.5 Propagation of Surges 373 10.6 Determination of System Voltages Produced by Travelling Surges 382 10.7 Electromagnetic Transient Program (EMTP) 391 Problems 399 11 Substations and Protection 403 11.1 Introduction 403 11.2 Switchgear 404 11.3 Qualities Required of Protection 415 11.4 Components of Protective Schemes 416 11.5 Protection Systems 424 11.6 Distance Protection 427 11.7 Unit Protection Schemes 429 11.8 Generator Protection 430 11.9 Transformer Protection 432 11.10 Feeder Protection 435 Problems 439 12 Fundamentals of the Economics of Operation and Planning of Electricity Systems 443 12.1 Economic Operation of Generation Systems 444 12.2 Fundamental Principles of Generation System Planning 451 12.3 Economic Operation of Transmission Systems 457 12.4 Fundamental Principles of Transmission System Planning 460 12.5 Distribution and Transmission Network Security Considerations 463 12.6 Drivers for Change 466 Problems 467 Appendix A Synchronous Machine Reactances 473 Appendix B Typical Transformer Impedances 477 Appendix C Typical Overhead Line Parameters 481 Further Reading 487 Index 491

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Book SynopsisThis book will teach you how to test computer software under real-world conditions. The authors have all been test managers and software development managers at well-known Silicon Valley software companies. Successful consumer software companies have learned how to produce high-quality products under tight time and budget constraints. The book explains the testing side of that success. Who this book is for: * Testers and Test Managers * Project Managers-Understand the timeline, depth of investigation, and quality of communication to hold testers accountable for. * Programmers-Gain insight into the sources of errors in your code, understand what tests your work will have to pass, and why testers do the things they do. * Students-Train for an entry-level position in software development. What you will learn: * How to find important bugs quickly * How to describe software errors clearly * How to create a testing plan with a minimum of paperworTrade Review"I enjoyed reading Testing computer software. The text contains numerous highlights Offering practical advice, authoritative figures you can cite to customers and higher management, and entertaining anecdotes to share with coworkers Although some sections need updating, I still think it is a valuable training and reference source for software testers, managers, and developers." --Diomidis Spinellis; IEEE software magazine (May /June 2001)) "Deep insight and a great deal of experience is contained in this book" (Database & Network Journal, Vol 30/5 2000)Table of ContentsPreface xiii Notes on the book’s structure and layout xvii Acknowledgments xxi SECTION 1—FUNDAMENTALS 1. An example test series 1 The first cycle of testing 1 The second cycle of testing 11 What will happen in later cycles of testing 16 2. The objectives and limits of testing 17 You can’t test a program completely 17 The tester’s objective: Program verification? 23 So, why test? 25 3. Test types and their place in the software development process 27 Overview of the software development stages 30 Planning stages 32 Testing during the planning stages 33 Design stages 35 Testing during the design stages 39 Glass box code testing is part of the coding stage 41 Regression testing 49 Black box testing 50 Maintenance 57 4. Software errors 59 Quality 59 What is a software error? 60 Categories of software errors 60 5. Reporting and analyzing bugs 65 Write Problem Reports immediately 66 Content of the Problem Report 66 Characteristics of the Problem Report 74 Analysis of a reproducible bug 76 Tactics for analyzing a reproducible bug 79 Making a bug reproducible 82 SECTION 2—SPECIFIC TESTING SKILLS 6. The problem tracking system 87 The prime objective of a problem tracking system 90 The tasks of the system 90 Problem tracking overview 90 The users of the tracking system 97 Mechanics of the database 106 Further thoughts on problem reporting 115 Glossary 121 7. Test case design 123 Characteristics of a good test 124 Equivalence classes and boundary values 125 Visible state transitions 132 Race conditions and other time dependencies 133 Load testing 134 Error guessing 135 Function equivalence testing: automation, sensitivity analysis & random input 135 Regression testing: checking whether a bug fix worked 139 Regression testing: the standard battery of tests 140 Executing the tests 141 8. Testing printers (and other devices) 143 Some general issues in configuration testing 144 Printer testing 146 9. Localization testing 169 Was the base code changed? 170 Work with someone fluent in the language 170 Is the text independent from the code? 171 Translated text expands 171 Character sets 171 Keyboards 172 Text filters 172 Loading, saving, importing, and exporting high and low ASCII 173 Operating system language 173 Hot keys 173 Garbled in translation 173 Error message identifiers 174 Hyphenation rules 174 Spelling rules 174 Sorting rules 174 Uppercase and lowercase conversion 174 Underscoring rules 174 Printers 175 Sizes of paper 175 CPU’s and video 175 Rodents 175 Data formats and setup options 175 Rulers and measurements 176 Culture-bound graphics 176 Culture-bound output 176 European product compatibility 176 Memory availability 176 Do GUIs solve the problem? 177 Automated testing 177 10. Testing user manuals 179 Effective documentation 179 The documentation tester’s objectives 180 How testing documentation contributes to software reliability 181 Become the technical editor 182 Working with the manual through its development stages 183 Online help 188 11. Testing tools 189 Fundamental tools 189 Automated acceptance and regression tests 191 Standards 197 Translucent-box testing 200 12. Test planning and test documentation 203 The overall objective of the test plan: product or tool? 204 Detailed objectives of test planning and documentation 205 What types of tests to cover in test planning documents 210 A strategy for developing components of test planning documents 213 Components of test planning documents 217 Documenting test materials 242 A closing thought 253 SECTION 3—MANAGING TESTING PROJECTS AND GROUPS 13. Tying it together 255 Software development tradeoffs 257 Software development models 258 Quality-related costs 264 The development time line 266 Product design 267 Fragments coded: first functionality 274 Almost alpha 275 Alpha 277 Pre-beta 286 Beta 286 User interface (UI) freeze 293 Pre-final 295 Final integrity testing 299 Release 301 Project post-mortems 301 14. Legal consequences of defective software 303 Breach of contract 305 Torts: lawsuits involving fault 317 Whistle blowing 340 15. Managing a testing group 343 Managing a testing group 344 The role of the testing group 345 A test group is not an unmixed blessing 349 An alternative? Independent test agencies 350 Scheduling tips 352 Your staff 359 Appendix: common software errors 363 User interface errors 375 Error handling 396 Boundary-related errors 399 Calculation errors 401 Initial and later states 403 Control flow' errors 406 Errors in handling or interpreting data 416 Race conditions 421 Load conditions 423 Hardware 427 Source, version, and ID control 430 Testing errors 432 References 437 Index 451 About the Authors 480

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Book SynopsisTake your best shot with your new Nikon D3300 Congratulations on your new Nikon D3300 DSLR! You probably want to get shooting right away, but first you need to know some basics about the controls and functions.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5 Chapter 1: Getting Up and Running 7 Chapter 2: Reviewing Five Essential Picture-Taking Options 37 Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 67 Part II: Taking Creative Control 81 Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure 83 Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field 113 Chapter 6: Mastering Color Controls 141 Part III: Scene Guides, Movie-Recording Tips, and More 157 Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 159 Chapter 8: Shooting, Viewing, and Trimming Movies 175 Chapter 9: Playback Mode: Viewing Your Photos 199 Chapter 10: Working with Picture and Movie Files 225 Part IV: The Part of Tens 255 Chapter 11: Ten Fun (And Practical) Ways to Manipulate Your Photos 257 Chapter 12: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 283 Index 293

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Book SynopsisThe key to perfecting your communication strategy Great communication skills can make all the difference in yourpersonal and professional life, and expert author Elizabeth Kuhnkeshares with you her top tips for successful communication in anysituation.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Honing Your Communication Skills 7 Chapter 1: Grasping the Finer Points of Great Communication 9 Chapter 2: Knowing What You Want to Achieve 27 Chapter 3: Valuing Different Communication Styles 43 Part II: Being Receptive to Others 55 Chapter 4: Listening Actively for Total Understanding 57 Chapter 5: Establishing Rapport for Effective Communication 71 Part III: Putting Your Mind and Body into Your Message 89 Chapter 6: Choosing the Right Attitude 91 Chapter 7: Speaking with Clarity 109 Chapter 8: Conveying Messages through Movements 127 Part IV: Managing Communication Challenges 143 Chapter 9: Getting Yourself Out of Sticky Situations 145 Chapter 10: Negotiating with Finesse 159 Chapter 11: Communicating Across Cultures 171 Part V: Communicating Across Distances 185 Chapter 12: Communicating Successfully through Technology 187 Chapter 13: Communicating over the Phone 203 Chapter 14: Putting Pen to Paper for Positive Effect 213 Part VI: The Part of Tens 225 Chapter 15: Ten Top Tips for Speaking Face to Face 227 Chapter 16: Ten Essential Tips for Effective Communication 235 Index 243

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Author xix Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxv List of Abbreviations xxvii Annotation xxix 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Noise and Vibration 1 1.2 Noise and Vibration Analysis 2 1.3 Application Areas 3 1.4 Analysis of Noise and Vibrations 4 1.5 Standards 5 1.6 Becoming a Noise and Vibration Analysis Expert 5 2 Dynamic Signals and Systems 9 2.1 Introduction 9 2.2 Periodic Signals 11 2.3 Random Signals 16 2.4 Transient Signals 17 2.5 RMS Value and Power 18 2.6 Linear Systems 19 2.7 The Continuous Fourier Transform 29 2.8 Chapter Summary 35 2.9 Problems 36 References 38 3 Time Data Analysis 39 3.1 Introduction to Discrete Signals 39 3.2 The Sampling Theorem 40 3.3 Filters 48 3.4 Time Series Analysis 57 3.5 Chapter Summary 66 3.6 Problems 67 References 68 4 Statistics and Random Processes 71 4.1 Introduction to the Use of Statistics 71 4.2 Random Theory 73 4.3 Statistical Methods 83 4.4 Quality Assessment of Measured Signals 91 4.5 Chapter Summary 94 4.6 Problems 95 References 96 5 Fundamental Mechanics 97 5.1 Newton’s Laws 97 5.2 The Single Degree-of-Freedom System (SDOF) 98 5.3 Alternative Quantities for Describing Motion 106 5.4 Frequency Response Plot Formats 108 5.5 Determining Natural Frequency and Damping Ratio 113 5.6 Rotating Mass 115 5.7 Some Comments on Damping 116 5.8 Models Based on SDOF Approximations 118 5.9 The Two Degree of Freedom System (2DOF) 121 5.10 The Tuned Damper 123 5.11 Chapter Summary 125 5.12 Problems 126 References 127 6 Modal Analysis Theory 129 6.1 Waves on a String 129 6.2 Matrix Formulations 131 6.3 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 132 6.4 Frequency Response of MDOF Systems 146 6.5 Free Decays 155 6.6 Chapter Summary 156 6.7 Problems 157 References 158 7 Transducers for Noise and Vibration Analysis 159 7.1 The Piezoelectric Effect 159 7.2 The Charge Amplifier 160 7.3 Transducers with Built-In Impedance Converters, “IEPE” 162 7.4 The Piezoelectric Accelerometer 165 7.5 The Piezoelectric Force Transducer 170 7.6 The Impedance Head 171 7.7 The Impulse Hammer 172 7.8 Accelerometer Calibration 173 7.9 Measurement Microphones 174 7.10 Microphone Calibration 175 7.11 The Geophone 175 7.12 MEMS-based Sensors 176 7.13 Shakers for Structure Excitation 177 7.14 Some Comments on Measurement Procedures 178 7.15 Problems 180 References 181 8 Frequency Analysis Theory 183 8.1 Periodic Signals – The Fourier Series 183 8.2 Spectra of Periodic Signals 185 8.3 Random Processes 187 8.4 Transient Signals 189 8.5 Interpretation of Spectra 189 8.6 Chapter Summary 191 8.7 Problems 192 References 193 9 Experimental Frequency Analysis 195 9.1 Frequency Analysis Principles 195 9.2 Octave and Third-Octave Band Spectra 197 9.3 The Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) 198 9.4 Chapter Summary 224 9.5 Problems 225 References 226 10 Spectrum and Correlation Estimates Using the DFT 229 10.1 Averaging 229 10.2 Spectrum Estimators for Periodic Signals 230 10.3 Estimators for PSD and CSD 233 10.4 Estimators for Correlation Functions 250 10.5 Estimators for Transient Signals 258 10.6 A Signal Processing Framework for Spectrum and Correlation Estimation 260 10.7 Spectrum Estimation in Practice 262 10.8 Multichannel Spectral and Correlation Analysis 273 10.9 Chapter Summary 276 10.10 Problems 277 References 278 11 Measurement and Analysis Systems 281 11.1 Principal Design 282 11.2 Hardware for Noise and Vibration Analysis 283 11.3 FFT Analysis Software 295 11.4 Chapter Summary 299 11.5 Problems 300 Problems 300 References 301 12 Rotating Machinery Analysis 303 12.1 Vibrations in Rotating Machines 303 12.2 Understanding Time–Frequency Analysis 304 12.3 Rotational Speed Signals (Tachometer Signals) 306 12.4 RPM Maps 308 12.5 Smearing 310 12.6 Order Tracks 312 12.7 Synchronous Sampling 314 12.8 Averaging Rotation-Speed-Dependent Signals 317 12.9 Adding Change in RMS with Time 318 12.10 Parametric Methods 322 12.11 Chapter Summary 323 12.12 Problems 324 References 325 13 Single-input Frequency Response Measurements 327 13.1 Linear Systems 328 13.2 Determining Frequency Response Experimentally 328 13.3 Important Relationships for Linear Systems 333 13.4 The Coherence Function 333 13.5 Errors in Determining the Frequency Response 334 13.6 Coherent Output Power 339 13.7 The Coherence Function in Practice 340 13.8 Impact Excitation 342 13.9 Shaker Excitation 351 13.10 Examples of FRF Estimation – No Extraneous Noise 357 13.11 Example of FRF Estimation – With Output Noise 360 13.12 Examples of FRF Estimation – With Input and Output Noise 362 13.13 Chapter Summary 365 13.14 Problems 367 References 368 14 Multiple-Input Frequency Response Measurement 369 14.1 Multiple-Input Systems 369 14.2 Conditioned Input Signals 377 14.3 Bias and Random Errors for Multiple-Input Systems 384 14.4 Excitation Signals for MIMO Analysis 384 14.5 Data Synthesis and Simulation Examples 387 14.6 Real MIMO Data Case 393 14.7 Chapter Summary 396 14.8 Problems 397 References 398 15 Orthogonalization of Signals 401 15.1 Principal Components 401 15.2 Virtual Signals 410 15.3 Noise Source Identification (NSI) 417 15.4 Chapter Summary 422 15.5 Problems 423 References 424 16 Experimental Modal Analysis 425 16.1 Introduction to Experimental Modal Analysis 425 16.2 Experimental Setup 427 16.3 Introduction to Modal Parameter Extraction 437 16.4 SDOF Parameter Extraction 440 16.5 The Unified Matrix Polynomial Approach, UMPA 443 16.6 Time Versus Frequency Domain Parameter Extraction for EMA 452 16.7 Time Domain Parameter Extraction Methods 454 16.8 Frequency Domain Parameter Extraction Methods 470 16.9 Methods for Mode Shape Estimation and Scaling 480 16.10 Evaluating the Extracted Parameters 486 16.11 Chapter Summary 489 16.12 Problems 491 References 492 17 Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) 495 17.1 Principles for OMA 496 17.2 Data Acquisition Principles 497 17.3 OMA Modal Parameter Extraction for OMA 498 17.4 Scaling OMA Modal Models 508 17.5 Chapter Summary 512 17.6 Problems 514 References 514 18 Advanced Analysis Methods 517 18.1 Shock Response Spectrum 517 18.2 The Hilbert Transform 520 18.3 Cepstrum Analysis 527 18.4 The Envelope Spectrum 531 18.5 Creating Random Signals with Known Spectral Density 533 18.6 Identifying Harmonics in Noise 535 18.7 Harmonic Removal 539 18.8 Chapter Summary 542 18.9 Problems 543 References 544 19 Practical Vibration Measurements and Analysis 547 19.1 Introduction to a Plexiglas Plate 547 19.2 Forced Response Simulation 550 19.3 Spectra of Periodic Signals 556 19.4 Spectra of Random Signals 559 19.5 Data with Random and Periodic Content 561 19.6 Operational Deflection Shapes – ODS 567 19.7 Impact Excitation and FRF Estimation 572 19.8 Plexiglas EMA Example 578 19.9 Methods for EMA Modal Parameter Estimation, MPE 585 19.10 Conclusions of EMA MPE 599 19.11 OMA Examples 600 References 622 Appendix A Complex Numbers 625 Appendix B Logarithmic Diagrams 629 Appendix C Decibels 633 Appendix D Some Elementary Matrix Algebra 635 Appendix E Eigenvalues and the SVD 639 E.1 Eigenvalues and Complex Matrices 639 E.2 The Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) 640 Appendix F Organizations and Resources 643 Appendix G Checklist for Experimental Modal Analysis Testing 645 Bibliography 647 Index 659

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Book SynopsisThis expanded new edition is specifically designed to meet the needs of the process industry, and closes the gap between theory and practice. Back-to-basics approach, with a focus on techniques that have an immediate practical application, and heavy maths relegated to the end of the book Written by an experienced practitioner, highly regarded by major corporations, with 25 years of teaching industry courses Supportstheincreasing expectations for Universities to teach more practical process control (supported by IChemE) Table of ContentsPreface x About the Author xv 1. Introduction 1 2. Process Dynamics 3 2.1 Definition 3 2.2 Cascade Control 10 2.3 Model Identification 12 2.4 Integrating Processes 26 2.5 Other Types of Process 29 2.6 Robustness 31 3. PID Algorithm 35 3.1 Definitions 35 3.2 Proportional Action 36 3.3 Integral Action 41 3.4 Derivative Action 43 3.5 Versions of Control Algorithm 49 3.6 Interactive PID Controller 51 3.7 Proportional‐on‐PV Controller 56 3.8 Nonstandard Algorithms 64 3.9 Tuning 65 3.10 Ziegler‐Nichols Tuning Method 66 3.11 Cohen‐Coon Tuning Method 72 3.12 Tuning Based on Penalty Functions 73 3.13 Manipulated Variable Overshoot 77 3.14 Lambda Tuning Method 80 3.15 IMC Tuning Method 80 3.16 Choice of Tuning Method 83 3.17 Suggested Tuning Method for Self‐Regulating Processes 84 3.18 Tuning for Load Changes 87 3.19 Tuning for SP Ramps 89 3.20 Tuning for Unconstrained MV Overshoot 91 3.21 PI Tuning Compared to PID Tuning 92 3.22 Tuning for Large Scan Interval 94 3.23 Suggested Tuning Method for Integrating Processes 97 3.24 Measure of Robustness 99 3.25 Implementation of Tuning 100 3.26 Tuning Cascades 101 3.27 Loop Gain 104 3.28 Adaptive Tuning 105 3.29 Initialisation 106 3.30 Anti‐Reset Windup 108 3.31 On‐Off Control 109 4. Level Control 112 4.1 Use of Cascade Control 112 4.2 Parameters Required for Tuning Calculations 113 4.3 Tight Level Control 120 4.4 Averaging Level Control 122 4.5 Error‐Squared Controller 129 4.6 Gap Controller 132 4.7 Impact of Noise on Averaging Control 134 4.8 Potential Disadvantage of Averaging Level Control 136 4.9 General Approach to Tuning 137 4.10 Three‐Element Level Control 139 5. Signal Conditioning 143 5.1 Instrument Linearisation 143 5.2 Process Linearisation 145 5.3 Control of pH 147 5.4 Constraint Conditioning 151 5.5 Pressure Compensation of Distillation Tray Temperature 153 5.6 Compensation of Gas Flow Measurement 153 5.7 Filtering 155 5.8 Exponential Filter 157 5.9 Nonlinear Exponential Filter 161 5.10 Moving Average Filter 161 5.11 Least Squares Filter 163 5.12 Tuning the Filter 169 5.13 Control Valve Characterisation 170 5.14 Equal Percentage Valve 172 5.15 Split‐Range Valves 178 6. Feedforward Control 184 6.1 Ratio Algorithm 185 6.2 Bias Algorithm 188 6.3 Deadtime and Lead‐Lag Algorithms 190 6.4 Tuning 194 6.5 Laplace Derivation of Dynamic Compensation 199 7. Deadtime Compensation 201 7.1 Smith Predictor 201 7.2 Internal Model Control 206 7.3 Dahlin Algorithm 206 8. Multivariable Control 210 8.1 Constraint Control 210 8.2 SISO Constraint Control 211 8.3 Signal Selectors 213 8.4 Relative Gain Analysis 217 8.5 Niederlinski Index 226 8.6 Condition Number 227 8.7 Steady State Decoupling 229 8.8 Dynamic Decoupling 231 8.9 MPC Principles 237 8.10 Parallel Coordinates 239 8.11 Enhanced Operator Displays 240 8.12 MPC Performance Monitoring 242 9. Inferentials and Analysers 248 9.1 Inferential Properties 248 9.2 Assessing Accuracy 256 9.3 Laboratory Update of Inferential 262 9.4 Analyser Update of Inferential 266 9.5 Monitoring On‐Stream Analysers 268 10. Combustion Control 270 10.1 Fuel Gas Flow Correction 270 10.2 Measuring NHV 278 10.3 Dual Firing 280 10.4 Heater Inlet Temperature Feedforward 281 10.5 Fuel Pressure Control 284 10.6 Firebox Pressure 287 10.7 Combustion Air Control 288 10.8 Boiler Control 299 10.9 Fired Heater Pass Balancing 300 11. Compressor Control 306 11.1 Polytropic Head 306 11.2 Load Control (Turbo‐Machines) 310 11.3 Load Control (Reciprocating Machines) 314 11.4 Anti‐Surge Control 315 12. Distillation Control 322 12.1 Key Components 325 12.2 Relative Volatility 325 12.3 McCabe‐Thiele Diagram 328 12.4 Cut and Separation 333 12.5 Effect of Process Design 345 12.6 Basic Controls 350 12.7 Pressure Control 350 12.8 Level Control 364 12.9 Tray Temperature Control 382 12.10 Pressure Compensated Temperature 393 12.11 Inferentials 402 12.12 First‐Principle Inferentials 411 12.13 Feedforward on Feed Rate 413 12.14 Feed Composition Feedforward 416 12.15 Feed Enthalpy Feedforward 418 12.16 Decoupling 419 12.17 Multivariable Control 424 12.18 On‐Stream Analysers 433 12.19 Towers with Sidestreams 433 12.20 Column Optimisation 435 12.21 Optimisation of Column Pressure 438 12.22 Energy/Yield Optimisation 441 13. APC Project Execution 444 13.1 Benefits Study 444 13.2 Benefit Estimation for Improved Regulatory Control 445 13.3 Benefits of Closed‐Loop Real‐Time Optimisation 455 13.4 Basic Controls 458 13.5 Basic Control Monitoring 459 13.6 Inferential Properties 464 13.7 Organisation 464 13.8 Vendor Selection 468 13.9 Safety in APC Design 471 13.10 Alarms 471 14. Statistical Methods 473 14.1 Central Limit Theorem 473 14.2 Generating a Normal Distribution 475 14.3 Quantile Plots 477 14.4 Calculating Standard Deviation 478 14.5 Skewness and Kurtosis 480 14.6 Correlation 480 14.7 Confidence Interval 481 14.8 Westinghouse Electric Company Rules 484 14.9 Gamma Function 485 14.10 Student t Distribution 486 14.11 χ2 Distribution 489 14.12 F Distribution 492 14.13 Akaike Information Criterion 497 14.14 Adjusted R2 499 14.15 Levene’s Test 500 14.16 Box‐Wetz Ratio 501 14.17 Regression Analysis 502 14.18 Outliers 513 14.19 Model Identification 514 14.20 Autocorrelation and Autocovariance 518 14.21 Artificial Neural Networks 527 14.22 Repeatability 533 14.23 Reproducibility 533 14.24 Six‐Sigma 535 14.25 Data Reconciliation 535 15. Mathematical Techniques 540 15.1 Fourier Transform 540 15.2 Recursive Filters 548 15.3 Lagrangian Interpolation 553 15.4 Padé Approximation 557 15.5 Laplace Transform Derivations 560 15.6 Laplace Transforms for Processes 563 15.7 Laplace Transforms for Controllers 569 15.8 I‐PD versus PI‐D Algorithm 572 15.9 Direct Synthesis 573 15.10 Predicting Filter Attenuation 578 15.11 Stability Limit for PID Control 579 15.12 Ziegler‐Nichols Tuning from Process Dynamics 583 15.13 Partial Fractions 586 15.14 z‐Transforms and Finite Difference Equations 588 References 594 Index 596

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Getting Started 5 Chapter 1: Understanding Streaming Media 7 Introducing Streaming 8 Getting Clear on Streaming Media Devices 9 Understanding How Streaming Works 10 More about buffering 11 Streaming and data usage 12 Knowing What You Need to Stream: Apps and Hardware 13 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Fire TV 17 Getting Acquainted with Fire TV 17 Understanding What Fire TV Does 18 Fire TV components 19 How Fire TV works 20 Figuring Out Which Fire TV Device You Need 21 Learning What Fire TV Can Do 25 Watching movies and TV shows 25 Accessing other types of media 25 Watching and recording over-the-air TV 26 Connecting devices 26 Controlling your TV with Alexa voice commands 26 Controlling your smart home 26 Chapter 3: Setting Up Fire TV 27 Changing Your TV’s Input Source 27 Setting Up Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Stick 4K 28 Connecting Fire TV Stick to your TV 29 Setting up Fire TV Stick 31 Setting Up Fire TV Cube 35 Positioning your Fire TV Cube 35 Getting to know your Fire TV Cube device’s Alexa hardware 36 Connecting Fire TV Cube to your TV 38 Setting up Fire TV Cube 39 Setting Up Fire TV Edition 42 Part 2: Watching Fire TV 45 Chapter 4: Learning Fire TV Basics 47 Getting to Know the Alexa Voice Remote 48 Touring the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote 48 Touring the Fire TV Edition Alexa Voice Remote 50 Checking Out the Fire TV Mobile App Remote 52 Installing the Fire TV mobile app 52 Pairing your mobile device with Fire TV 54 Touring the Fire TV mobile app remote 55 Navigating the Fire TV Interface 57 Navigating with the Alexa Voice Remote 58 Entering text with the Alexa Voice Remote 59 Navigating with the Fire TV mobile app 62 Entering text with the Fire TV mobile app keyboard 62 Introducing Voice Control of Fire TV 64 Issuing voice commands using the Alexa Voice Remote 64 Issuing voice commands using the Fire TV mobile app 65 Learning some useful voice commands 65 Looking Around the Fire TV Home Screen 66 Chapter 5: Watching Live TV 69 Getting Live TV through an Antenna 70 Connecting your antenna 70 Scanning for channels 71 Checking channel signal strength 72 Getting Live TV Using a Third-Party App 73 Managing Live TV channels 74 Adding a live TV channel to your favorites 74 Hiding a live TV channel or app 76 Filtering live TV channels 76 Watching Live TV 77 Seeing what’s on now 77 Navigating the live TV channel guide 78 Checking out the Live tab 80 Controlling live TV playback 81 Chapter 6: Streaming Movies and TV Shows 83 Installing a Streaming Media App 84 Searching for Movies and TV Shows 85 Searching the Amazon catalog 86 Searching within an app using Fire TV 88 Using an app’s search feature 90 Streaming on the Cheap with Free Services 90 Subscribing to TV and Movie Streaming Services 91 Buying or Renting a Movie or TV Show 93 Watching a Movie or TV Show 93 Controlling playback 94 Setting playback options 96 Peeking at cast or music info 96 Viewing mobile content on your Fire TV Stick device 98 Connecting Fire TV to a second screen device 100 Chapter 7: Watching and Recording Shows with Fire TV Recast 103 What is Fire TV Recast? 104 Getting Ready for Fire TV Recast 105 Positioning Fire TV Recast 106 Setting Up Fire TV Recast 107 Watching and Recording Over-the-Air TV 109 Managing your over-the-air channels 109 Watching over-the-air shows live 111 Setting recording options 115 Recording over-the-air shows 118 Watching recorded over-the-air shows 120 Managing Your Fire TV Recast 122 Checking DVR storage 122 Adding external DVR storage 123 Checking scheduled recordings 124 Changing recording priority 124 Deleting recordings 126 Rescanning channels 126 Part 3: Going Beyond the Basics 127 Chapter 8: Getting More Out of Fire TV 129 Connecting Bluetooth Devices 130 Pairing your Bluetooth devices 131 Connecting to paired Bluetooth devices 135 Unpairing a Bluetooth device 136 Connecting USB Devices 136 Adding a USB storage drive 136 Ejecting a USB drive 138 Letting Your Kids Watch Fire TV 139 Activating parental controls 139 Configuring parental controls 140 Making Fire TV Accessible 142 Enabling the Fire TV features for the vision impaired 142 Checking out the Fire TV features for the hearing impaired 148 Browsing the Web 151 Surfing with Silk 151 Surfing with Firefox 153 Listening to Music 155 Touring the Amazon Music app 156 Controlling music playback 157 Viewing Your Photos and Videos 159 Viewing photos and videos using Fire TV Edition Media Player 159 Viewing photos and videos with the Amazon Photos app 161 Running a Fire TV slideshow 161 Chapter 9: Controlling Fire TV (And More) with Alexa 163 What is Alexa? 164 Alexa’s components 164 How Alexa works 165 Installing the Alexa App 166 Taking a tour of the Alexa app 167 Giving Alexa access to your device microphone 169 Connecting Your Alexa Device to Fire TV 169 Getting to Know Alexa 170 Getting Alexa’s attention 171 Keeping Alexa’s attention 171 Ending the conversation 172 Enabling Brief mode 173 Enabling Whisper mode 173 Watching Movies and TV Shows with Alexa 174 Navigating Fire TV tabs 175 Locating movies and TV shows 175 Watching a movie trailer 175 Playing movies and TV shows 176 Watching live TV 176 Controlling the volume 177 Movie and TV show info requests 177 Some movie Easter eggs 178 Some TV Easter eggs 179 More Useful Alexa Requests 179 Everyday-info requests 179 Information requests 180 Audio requests 180 Alarm and timer requests 181 Calendar, reminder, and list requests 181 Communication requests 182 Shopping requests 182 Using Alexa to Control Smart-Home Devices 183 Installing a Wi-Fi smart-home device 184 Making automatic network connections with Wi-Fi Simple Setup 185 Discovering smart-home devices using an Alexa skill 186 Controlling a smart-home device 188 Turning smart plugs on and off 189 Working with smart lights 190 Part 4: The Part of Tens 191 Chapter 10: Cutting the Cord: Ten Steps to Going Cable-Free 193 Step 1: Decide If You Really Want to Cut the Cord 194 Step 2: Make a List of Your “Must-See” Shows (Or Not) 196 Step 3: Figure Out What Equipment You Need 197 Step 4: Check What’s Available Over-the-Air 198 Step 5: Make a Streaming Budget 200 Step 6: Subscribe to Streaming Services 201 Step 7: Set Up Fire TV Recast 202 Step 8: Put It All Together with Fire TV 202 Step 9: Do a Trial Run 203 Step 10: Say Goodbye to Your Cable Company 203 Chapter 11: Ten Things That Can Go Wrong 205 Troubleshooting General Problems 206 Restarting your Fire TV device 206 Checking your Fire TV device for software updates 207 Resetting your Fire TV device 208 You Can’t Connect to Your Wi-Fi Network 208 You’re Having Trouble Streaming Media 210 The Fire TV Mobile App Can’t Pair with Your Fire TV Device 212 Your Fire TV Screen is Blank 212 You Don’t Hear Audio During Playback 213 You’re Having Trouble Connecting a Bluetooth Device 214 You don’t see a Bluetooth device 214 You can’t pair with a Bluetooth device 215 Your Fire TV Device is Unresponsive 216 You Changed Your Wi-Fi Network Password 216 A Fire TV App Doesn’t Work Properly 217 Chapter 12: Ten Ways to Enhance Privacy and Security 219 Make Sure Your Wi-Fi Network is Locked Up Tight 220 Stop Saving Wi-Fi Passwords to Amazon 222 Delete saved Wi-Fi passwords via Fire TV 223 Delete saved Wi-Fi passwords via Amazon 224 Secure Your Amazon Account with a Strong Password 225 Enable Amazon’s Two-Step Verification 226 Prevent Fire TV from Playing Previews Automatically 229 Remove Content from Your Fire TV 230 Prevent Amazon from Using Personal Data for Marketing 230 Prevent Amazon from Tracking Your App Usage 231 Prevent Advertisers from Tracking You 232 Deregister Your Fire TV Device 234 Index 235

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Book SynopsisCreate beautiful iPhone photos with the techniques found in this book iPhone Photography For Dummies, shares the expertise of photography workshop instructor Mark Hemmings as he shows readers how to get stunning images using their favorite iPhone. By implementing Hemmings' simple techniques, you'll get professional-looking results in a fraction of the time you'd expect. You'll learn to: Adjust camera settingsCreate majestic landscape imagesCapture exciting action shotsShoot beautiful portraitsSelect an editing appShare and organize imagesShoot photos comfortably while on the go Perfect for those who want to take breathtaking photos without investing in a top-of-the-line camera, iPhone Photography For Dummies takes the guesswork and luck out of creating beautiful imagery. It shows people without formal training in photography how to make meaningful and noticeable improvements in their shooting technique using either the latest iPhone model or older versions of the device.Table 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 3 Part 1: Fast-Tracking Your Photography Skills 5 Chapter 1: Introducing iPhone Photography 7 Getting to Know the Camera in Your iPhone 7 Models with one lens 8 Models with two lenses 8 Models with three lenses 9 Future models with more than three lenses 11 Taking a Quick Tour of the iPhone Camera App 11 Taking a Photo 12 Viewing Your iPhone Photos 14 Editing Your iPhone Photo 16 Sharing Your Photos 17 Chapter 2: Taking the Complete Camera Walk-Around 19 Discovering the Different Ways to Open Your Camera 20 Properly Holding Your iPhone for Steady Photographs 21 Taking a Photo Without Using the Normal Shutter Button 23 Side shutter using the volume buttons 23 Apple EarPods volume controller shutter release 23 Zooming in to Your Subject 25 Zooming best practices 26 Cropping instead of digital zooming 28 Using the Selfie Camera with and without Background Blur 29 Knowing When to Use (and not Use) the Camera Flash 32 Getting to Know Live Photos 36 Using Live Photo 37 Making sure Live Photo isn’t on by default 38 Using the Camera Timer for Stable and Sharp Photos 39 Family portraits 41 Selfies with a tripod or stand 43 Landscape photography using your timer 43 Getting Creative with Filters 44 Choosing the best camera filter for your photograph 45 Reverting to the original 48 Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Camera for Photographic Greatness 49 Turning on iCloud Photos 50 Optimizing iPhone Storage 52 Downloading the Original Photos 53 Uploading to My Photo Stream 54 Sharing Albums 55 Watching Cellular Data 56 Auto-Playing Videos and Live Photos 57 Viewing Full HDR 58 Transferring to Mac or PC 58 Customizing Your iPhone’s Camera 59 Chapter 4: Applying iPhone Auto-Mode Settings 63 Zooming with Various Camera Modes 63 Preparing to Take Selfies 64 Lighting and background 64 Light case options 66 Selfie sticks and stabilizers 66 Taking Selfies 69 Choose the Portrait selfie mode 70 Adjust depth control 70 Choose your favorite type of selfie light 72 Fine-tune the light intensity and your effect intensity 75 Add photo filters 79 Add a flash 80 Use your self-timer 80 Adjust selfie zoom to add your friends into the picture 81 Considering Square Photos 82 Accessing your square camera 84 Following square photography best practices 84 Creating Panoramic Photos 85 Panoramic best practices for frame-worthy photographs 85 Vertical panoramic photos! 87 Part 2: Discovering the Fundamentals of Photographic Genres 89 Chapter 5: Creating Perfect Landscape Photographs 91 Camera Considerations 92 Long-pressing the screen where your main subject is located 93 Controlling focus and exposure with the AE/AF Lock 95 Lighting Considerations 96 Taking advantage of the magic hours 96 Timing magic hour 98 Gear Considerations 100 Steadying your iPhone camera with a tripod 100 Choosing which lens to use (for multilens iPhones) 101 Photography Tips for Your Next Outing 103 Applying the Rule of Thirds for better compositions 104 Using the Self Timer option for shake-free photos 105 Chapter 6: Shooting Sports Photography 107 Camera Considerations 108 Gear Considerations 109 A tough iPhone protective case 110 An iPhone screen protector 110 A monopod for steadier sports photos 110 A foldable camping seat 111 Battery packs or battery cases 111 Touch-sensitive gloves in cold weather 111 A telephoto lens attachment for distant athletes 112 Lighting Considerations 112 Photographing into the setting sun 113 Using your Portrait mode 113 Using shadows for a fine art sports photography look 114 Creating silhouette sports photos 114 Photographing during golden hour 116 Trusting your iPhone to produce accurate colors 116 Photography Tips for Dynamic Sports Photos 117 Using the Rule of Thirds 117 Panning your camera to create motion blur 118 Choosing the best-looking stride 119 Photographing from a lower position 121 Creating contrast between athlete and background 121 Photographing athlete group photos 122 Chapter 7: Saving Memories through Family and Individual Portraiture 125 Camera Considerations 126 Portrait mode pros and cons 126 Burst mode 127 Self-timer 129 Gear Considerations 130 Lighting Considerations 132 Underexposing your portraits for extra drama 132 Looking out the window 134 Photographing travel photos during blue hour 135 Using shadows to create pictograms 136 Making use of silhouettes for dramatic portraits 136 Placing family members in the shade for even light 137 Photographing from behind with low sunlight 139 Photography Tips for Your Next Portrait Session 140 Photographing from a lower position 140 Choosing black and white for fine art portraits 141 Trying forced perspective techniques for fun family pics 141 Using the Thirds grid for environmental portraits 142 Creating humorous photos to keep the mood light 143 Avoiding objects sticking out of people’s heads 145 Choosing to include mirrors in your compositions 145 Including family member’s interests 146 Avoiding overcast skies 146 Combining family photos using the Layout app 149 Photographing from an aerial perspective 149 Screenshot photos for family who are away 150 Chapter 8: Documenting Your Travel and Vacation in Pictures 153 Camera Considerations 154 Using Burst mode for moving subjects 154 Capturing portraits with both Portrait and Photo modes 154 Photographing nonportraits in Portrait mode 157 Choosing black and white for iconic locations 158 Photographing cityscapes through windows 160 Photographing travel scenes with the ultra wide lens 160 Getting detail in night scenes using Night mode 161 Choosing all three lenses for iconic scenes 163 Gear Considerations 163 Extending your photography with battery packs 164 Packing a tabletop-sized tripod 165 Photographing or filming yourself with a selfie stick 165 Purchasing the best protective case for your needs 165 Choosing a tough mobile device bag 168 Keeping your gear safe while traveling 168 Lighting Considerations 169 Backlight 169 Side light 170 Raking light 170 Reflective light 172 Diagonal light 172 Silhouette light 173 Shadow light 174 Magic hour light 174 Blue and yellow light 176 Photography Tips for Your Next Trip 177 Practicing design-based photography 177 Placing S-curves in your compositions 178 Framing your primary subject 178 Photographing exterior architecture twice 179 Including pattern photos of unusual scenes 181 Scheduling famous landmarks as early as possible 182 Waiting for animals to move into the picture space 182 Choosing your background first 184 Matching color when possible 184 Including national text and fonts in your photos 185 Composing with equidistance 186 Tightening the view of iconic buildings 186 Composing family members looking into the frame 188 Reviewing your favorite establishments 188 Chapter 9: Creating Still Life and Product Photography on the Cheap 191 Camera Considerations 192 Gear Considerations 192 Purchasing backgrounds for flat-lay still life photos 193 Choosing the appropriate background for your product 194 Using clear glass as a background 195 Floating flowers in water 195 Purchasing Bristol board for interior product photography 196 Photographing still life photos in a greenhouse 196 Adding opaque paper to windows for unique backgrounds 198 Lighting Considerations 199 Photographing your product indoors 199 Using side light 201 Using backlight 201 Using harsh overhead light 203 Using doorway light 204 Photographing with mixed lighting 205 Adding shadows to your still life photos 206 Photographing throughout the day 206 Creating Beautiful Still Life Photos 208 Composing symmetrical photos properly 208 Arranging foliage to catch the setting sun 209 Following the equidistance principle 209 Creating both color and black-and-white versions 210 Adding negative space to be used for text 211 Chapter 10: Taking It to the Streets: Photographing Strangers 213 Camera Considerations 213 Choosing black and white for most photos 214 Cropping best practices 215 Placing more importance on drama instead of sharpness 217 Using background blur to maintain privacy 217 Photographing with Burst mode for perfect timing 218 Gear Considerations 219 Using waterproof cases for rainy days 219 Choosing other stability options besides tripods 220 Lighting Considerations 221 Waiting for people to walk into a ray of light 222 Allowing shadows to work as metaphors 222 Blurring people by photographing at dusk 223 Maintaining anonymity by using backlight 224 Capturing mannequins with window reflections 225 Photographing only a person’s shadow for extra mystery 225 Raking light for textured backgrounds 227 Photography Tips for Your Next Day (or Night) on the Town 228 Finding your background first 228 Choosing an aerial perspective 229 Being culturally sensitive 229 Maintaining a sense of lightness and humor 231 Choosing the best stride 232 Showing the urban environment using a wide lens 232 Composing with a sense of direction 233 Avoiding faces to maintain anonymity 235 Part 3: Editing, Organizing, and Sharing Your Photos 237 Chapter 11: Editing with the iOS Photos App 239 Opening Your Photos App 239 Exploring Your Editing Options 241 Starting with Auto adjustments 241 Getting to know the editing tools 243 Applying Filters 247 Vivid 247 Vivid Warm 249 Vivid Cool 249 Dramatic 250 Dramatic Cool 250 Mono 250 Silvertone 250 Noir 250 Cropping an Image 251 Using (and disabling) the Auto Crop tool 252 Flipping your image horizontal 252 Rotating your photo 90 degrees 253 Adjusting Aspect Ratio 253 Editing Your Portrait Photography 255 Chapter 12: Organizing and Sharing Your Photos like a Pro 259 Thinking about Post-Production Workflow 259 Deleting Unwanted Photos 260 Deleting a photo 261 Recovering a deleted photo 262 Favoriting Photos with the Heart Icon 263 Diving into Album Organization 265 Selecting photos to create a new album 266 Removing a photo from an album 267 Using albums wisely 268 Finding photos of a single person 268 Sorting your files by media types 269 Using the Other Albums section 270 Knowing When to Use the Photos Section 270 Making the For You Section Work, Well, for You 271 Using the Search Tool within the Photos App 272 Sharing Your Photos 273 Using shared albums 273 Sharing to any location 275 Sharing to your social media channels 276 Part 4: The Part of Tens 277 Chapter 13: Ten iOS Apps That Will Enhance Your Photography 279 Mark’s Suggested Free Photography Apps 279 Adobe Photoshop Express 280 Adobe Photoshop Fix 280 Adobe Lightroom CC 280 Instagram 280 Facetune2 281 Mark’s Suggested Paid Photography Apps 281 TouchRetouch 281 Slow Shutter Cam 281 Brushstroke 282 SKRWT 282 LensFlare 282 Chapter 14: Ten Tips for Shooting and Sharing Video with Your iPhone 283 Accessing the Video Camera within the Photos App 283 Holding Your iPhone Properly for Smooth Video Recording 284 Trimming the Length of Any Video 284 Adjusting the Exposure and Filter Settings 285 Cropping Your Video 285 Choosing a Video Aspect Ratio 285 Choosing Vertical or Horizontal Orientation 286 Creating Time-Lapse Photography Video Clips 286 Capturing Dramatic Video Clips with Slo-Mo 287 Exporting Your Finished Videos 288 Chapter 15: Ten Extra Editing Features to Jazz Up Your Images 289 Adding Notes and Text Using Markup 289 Adding Your Signature to Your Photos 290 Adding Extra Markup Options to Your Photo 291 Deleting Your Markups to Return to Your Original Photo 291 Creating and Editing a Live Photo 291 Creating a Loop Photo 292 Creating a Bounce Photo 292 Exporting Your Live, Loop, and Bounce Photos 293 Creating a Long Exposure Photo 293 Creating Abstract Photos Using Long Exposure 294 Index 295

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Review of Electromagnetic Theory 1 1.1 Introduction to Microwave Engineering 1 Applications of Microwave Engineering 2 A Short History of Microwave Engineering 6 Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electromagnetic Interference 6 1.2 Maxwell’s Equations 7 1.3 Fields in Media and Boundary Conditions 11 Fields at a General Material Interface 13 Fields at a Dielectric Interface 14 Fields at the Interface with a Perfect Conductor (Electric Wall) 14 The Magnetic Wall Boundary Condition 15 The Radiation Condition 15 1.4 The Wave Equation and Basic Plane Wave Solutions 15 The Helmholtz Equation 15 Plane Waves in a Lossless Medium 16 Plane Waves in a General Lossy Medium 17 Plane Waves in a Good Conductor 18 1.5 General Plane Wave Solutions 20 Circularly Polarized Plane Waves 23 1.6 Energy and Power 24 Power Absorbed by a Good Conductor 25 1.7 Plane Wave Reflection from a Media Interface 27 General Medium 27 Lossless Medium 28 Good Conductor 30 Perfect Conductor 31 The Surface Impedance Concept 31 1.8 Oblique Incidence at a Dielectric Interface 33 Parallel Polarization 34 Perpendicular Polarization 35 Total Reflection and Surface Waves 37 1.9 Some Useful Theorems 38 The Reciprocity Theorem 38 Image Theory 39 2 Transmission Line Theory 47 2.1 The Lumped-Element Circuit Model for a Transmission Line 47 Wave Propagation on a Transmission Line 48 The Lossless Line 49 2.2 Field Analysis of Transmission Lines 50 Transmission Line Parameters 50 The Telegrapher Equations Derived from Field Analysis of a Coaxial Line 52 Propagation Constant, Impedance, and Power Flow for the Lossless Coaxial Line 53 2.3 The Terminated Lossless Transmission Line 54 Special Cases of Lossless Terminated Lines 57 2.4 The Smith Chart 60 The Combined Impedance–Admittance Smith Chart 63 The Slotted Line 65 Online Smith Chart 68 2.5 Generator and Load Mismatches 68 Load Matched to Line 70 Generator Matched to Loaded Line 70 Conjugate Matching 70 2.6 Lossy Transmission Lines 72 The Low-Loss Line 72 The Distortionless Line 73 The Terminated Lossy Line 74 The Perturbation Method for Calculating Attenuation 74 The Wheeler Incremental Inductance Rule 76 2.7 Transients on Transmission Lines 78 Reflection of Pulses from a Terminated Transmission Line 78 Bounce Diagrams for Transient Propagation 80 3 Transmission Lines and Waveguides 87 3.1 General Solutions for TEM, TE, and TM Waves 88 TEM Waves 89 Impossibility of TEM Mode 91 TE Waves 91 TM Waves 92 Attenuation Due to Dielectric Loss 92 3.2 Parallel Plate Waveguide 93 TEM Modes 93 TM Modes 95 TE Modes 98 3.3 Rectangular Waveguide 101 TE Modes 101 TM Modes 105 TEm0 Modes of a Partially Loaded Waveguide 109 3.4 Circular Waveguide 112 TE Modes 113 TM Modes 116 3.5 Coaxial Line 121 TEM Modes 121 Higher Order Modes 122 3.6 Surface Waves on a Grounded Dielectric Sheet 125 TM Modes 125 TE Modes 127 3.7 Stripline 130 Formulas for Propagation Constant, Characteristic Impedance, and Attenuation 132 An Approximate Electrostatic Solution 134 3.8 Microstrip Line 136 Formulas for Effective Dielectric Constant, Characteristic Impedance, and Attenuation 137 Frequency-Dependent Effects and Higher Order Modes 139 3.9 The Transverse Resonance Technique 141 TE0n Modes of a Partially Loaded Rectangular Waveguide 142 3.10 Wave Velocities and Dispersion 143 Group Velocity 143 3.11 Summary of Transmission Lines and Waveguides 145 Other Types of Lines and Guides 146 4 Microwave Network Analysis 153 4.1 Impedance and Equivalent Voltages and Currents 154 Equivalent Voltages and Currents 154 The Concept of Impedance 157 Even and Odd Properties of Z(𝜔) and Γ(𝜔) 159 4.2 Impedance and Admittance Matrices 160 Reciprocal Networks 162 Lossless Networks 163 4.3 The Scattering Matrix 164 Reciprocal Networks and Lossless Networks 167 A Shift in Reference Planes 169 Power Waves and Generalized Scattering Parameters 171 4.4 The Transmission (ABCD) Matrix 174 Relation to Impedance Matrix 175 Equivalent Circuits for Two-Port Networks 177 4.5 Signal Flow Graphs 177 Decomposition of Signal Flow Graphs 180 Application to Thru-Reflect-Line Network Analyzer Calibration 183 4.6 Discontinuities and Modal Analysis 187 Modal Analysis of an H-Plane Step in Rectangular Waveguide 187 4.7 Excitation of Waveguides—Electric and Magnetic Currents 193 Current Sheets That Excite Only One Waveguide Mode 193 Mode Excitation from an Arbitrary Electric or Magnetic Current Source 195 5 Impedance Matching and Tuning 204 5.1 Matching with Lumped Elements (L Networks) 205 Analytical Solutions 205 Smith Chart Solutions 206 5.2 Single-Stub Tuning 209 Shunt Stubs 210 Series Stubs 213 5.3 Double-Stub Tuning 216 Smith Chart Solution 216 Analytical Solution 219 5.4 The Quarter-Wave Transformer 220 The Impedance Viewpoint 220 The Multiple-Reflection Viewpoint 222 Impedance Matching of the Quarter-Wave Transformer 223 5.5 The Theory of Small Reflections 226 Single-Section Transformer 226 Multisection Transformer 228 5.6 Binomial Multisection Matching Transformers 228 5.7 Chebyshev Multisection Matching Transformers 232 Chebyshev Polynomials 232 Design of Chebyshev Transformers 233 5.8 Tapered Lines 236 Exponential Taper 237 Triangular Taper 238 Klopfenstein Taper 238 6 Microwave Resonators 244 6.1 Series and Parallel Resonant Circuits 244 Series Resonant Circuit 244 Parallel Resonant Circuit 247 Loaded and Unloaded Q 249 6.2 Transmission Line Resonators 249 Short-Circuited 𝜆∕2 Line 250 Short-Circuited 𝜆∕4 Line 252 Open-Circuited 𝜆∕2 Line 252 6.3 Rectangular Waveguide Cavity Resonators 254 Resonant Frequencies 254 Unloaded Q of the TE10𝓁 Mode 256 6.4 Circular Waveguide Cavity Resonators 258 Resonant Frequencies 258 Unloaded Q of the TEnm𝓁 Mode 260 6.5 Dielectric Resonators 263 Resonant Frequencies of TE01𝛿 Mode 263 6.6 Excitation of Resonators 266 The Coupling Coefficient and Critical Coupling 266 A Gap-Coupled Microstrip Resonator 268 7 Power Dividers and Directional Couplers 275 7.1 Basic Properties of Dividers and Couplers 275 Three-Port Networks (T-Junctions) 275 Four-Port Networks (Directional Couplers) 278 7.2 The T-Junction Power Divider 282 Lossless Divider 282 Resistive Divider 284 7.3 The Wilkinson Power Divider 285 Even-Odd Mode Analysis 285 Unequal Power Division and N-Way Wilkinson Dividers 288 7.4 Waveguide Directional Couplers 290 Bethe Hole Coupler 290 Design of Multihole Couplers 294 7.5 The Quadrature (90◦) Hybrid 298 Even-Odd Mode Analysis 299 7.6 Coupled Line Directional Couplers 302 Coupled Line Theory 302 Design of Coupled Line Couplers 306 Design of Multisection Coupled Line Couplers 310 7.7 The Lange Coupler 313 7.8 The 180◦ Hybrid 316 Even-Odd Mode Analysis of the Ring Hybrid 318 Even-Odd Mode Analysis of the Tapered Coupled Line Hybrid 321 Waveguide Magic-T 324 7.9 Other Couplers 325 8 Microwave Filters 333 8.1 Periodic Structures 334 Analysis of Infinite Periodic Structures 334 Terminated Periodic Structures 336 k-𝛽 Diagrams and Wave Velocities 337 8.2 Filter Design by the Image Parameter Method 340 Image Impedances and Transfer Functions for Two-Port Networks 340 Constant-k Filter Sections 342 m-Derived Filter Sections 344 Composite Filters 347 8.3 Filter Design by the Insertion Loss Method 349 Characterization by Power Loss Ratio 350 Maximally Flat Low-Pass Filter Prototype 352 Equal-Ripple Low-Pass Filter Prototype 355 Linear Phase Low-Pass Filter Prototypes 355 8.4 Filter Transformations 355 Impedance and Frequency Scaling 356 Bandpass and Bandstop Transformations 361 8.5 Filter Implementation 364 Richards’ Transformation 364 Kuroda’s Identities 364 Impedance and Admittance Inverters 369 8.6 Stepped-Impedance Low-Pass Filters 370 Approximate Equivalent Circuits for Short Transmission Line Sections 370 Comparison of Richards’ Transformation and Stepped-Impedance Method 373 8.7 Coupled Line Filters 373 Filter Properties of a Coupled Line Section 374 Design of Coupled Line Bandpass Filters 377 9 Theory and Design of Ferrimagnetic Components 387 9.1 Basic Properties of Ferrimagnetic Materials 388 The Permeability Tensor 388 Circularly Polarized Fields 392 Effect of Loss 394 Demagnetization Factors 396 9.2 Plane Wave Propagation in a Ferrite Medium 399 Propagation in Direction of Bias (Faraday Rotation) 399 Propagation Transverse to Bias (Birefringence) 402 9.3 Propagation in a Ferrite-Loaded Rectangular Waveguide 404 TEm0 Modes of Waveguide with a Single Ferrite Slab 404 TEm0 Modes of Waveguide with Two Symmetric Ferrite Slabs 407 9.4 Ferrite Isolators 408 Resonance Isolators 409 The Field Displacement Isolator 411 9.5 Ferrite Phase Shifters 413 Nonreciprocal Latching Phase Shifter 414 Other Types of Ferrite Phase Shifters 416 The Gyrator 417 9.6 Ferrite Circulators 418 Properties of a Mismatched Circulator 418 Junction Circulator 419 10 Noise and Nonlinear Distortion 427 10.1 Noise in Microwave Circuits 427 Dynamic Range and Sources of Noise 427 Noise Power and Equivalent Noise Temperature 429 Measurement of Noise Temperature 431 10.2 Noise Figure 432 Definition of Noise Figure 432 Noise Figure of a Cascaded System 434 Noise Figure of a Passive Two-Port Network 436 Noise Figure of a Mismatched Lossy Line 437 Noise Figure of a Mismatched Amplifier 439 10.3 Nonlinear Distortion 440 Gain Compression 441 Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion 442 Third-Order Intercept Point 443 Intercept Point of a Cascaded System 444 Passive Intermodulation 446 10.4 Dynamic Range 447 Linear and Spurious Free Dynamic Range 447 11 Active RF and Microwave Devices 453 11.1 Diodes and Diode Circuits 453 Schottky Diodes and Detectors 454 PIN Diodes and Control Circuits 458 Varactor Diodes 464 Ridley–Watkins–Hilsum (RWH) Theory 465 Two-Valley Model Theory 465 Other Diodes 467 Power Combining 468 11.2 Bipolar Junction Transistors 469 Bipolar Junction Transistor 469 Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor 470 11.3 Field Effect Transistors 471 Metal Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor 472 Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor 473 High Electron Mobility Transistor 474 11.4 Microwave Integrated Circuits 475 Hybrid Microwave Integrated Circuits 475 Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits 476 11.5 Microwave Tubes 479 Klystron 480 Traveling Wave Tube 482 Backward Wave Oscillator 482 Extended Interaction Oscillator 483 Magnetrons 483 Cross-Field Amplifier 483 Gyratron 483 12 Microwave Amplifier Design 487 12.1 Two-Port Power Gains 487 Definitions of Two-Port Power Gains 487 Further Discussion of Two-Port Power Gains 491 12.2 Stability 492 Stability Circles 493 Tests for Unconditional Stability 495 12.3 Single-Stage Transistor Amplifier Design 498 Design for Maximum Gain (Conjugate Matching) 498 Constant-Gain Circles and Design for Specified Gain 503 Low-Noise Amplifier Design 506 Low-Noise MOSFET Amplifier 510 12.4 Broadband Transistor Amplifier Design 511 Balanced Amplifiers 512 Distributed Amplifiers 514 Differential Amplifiers 518 12.5 Power Amplifiers 521 Characteristics of Power Amplifiers and Amplifier Classes 521 Large-Signal Characterization of Transistors 522 Design of Class A Power Amplifiers 523 13 Oscillators and Mixers 529 13.1 RF Oscillators 530 General Analysis 530 Oscillators Using a Common Emitter BJT 531 Oscillators Using a Common Gate FET 533 Practical Considerations 534 Crystal Oscillators 535 13.2 Microwave Oscillators 536 Transistor Oscillators 538 Dielectric Resonator Oscillators 541 13.3 Oscillator Phase Noise 544 Representation of Phase Noise 544 Leeson’s Model for Oscillator Phase Noise 545 13.4 Frequency Multipliers 549 Reactive Diode Multipliers (Manley–Rowe Relations) 549 Resistive Diode Multipliers 552 Transistor Multipliers 553 13.5 Mixers 557 Mixer Characteristics 557 Single-Ended Diode Mixer 561 Single-Ended FET Mixer 562 Balanced Mixer 564 Image Reject Mixer 567 Differential FET Mixer and Gilbert Cell Mixer 568 Other Mixers 570 14 Introduction To Microwave Systems 576 14.1 System Aspects of Antennas 576 Fields and Power Radiated by an Antenna 579 Antenna Pattern Characteristics 580 Antenna Gain and Efficiency 582 Aperture Efficiency and Effective Area 583 Background and Brightness Temperature 583 Antenna Noise Temperature and G/T 586 14.2 Wireless Communication 588 The Friis Formula 589 Link Budget and Link Margin 590 Radio Receiver Architectures 592 Noise Characterization of a Receiver 594 Digital Modulation and Bit Error Rate 597 Wireless Communication Systems 599 14.3 Radar Systems 603 The Radar Equation 604 Pulse Radar 606 Doppler Radar 607 Radar Cross Section 608 14.4 Radiometer Systems 609 Theory and Applications of Radiometry 609 Total Power Radiometer 611 The Dicke Radiometer 612 14.5 Microwave Propagation 613 Atmospheric Effects 614 Ground Effects 615 Plasma Effects 616 14.6 Other Applications and Topics 616 Microwave Heating 616 Power Transfer 617 Biological Effects and Safety 618 Appendices 624 A Prefixes 625 B Vector Analysis 625 C Bessel Functions 627 D Useful Results 629 E Other Mathematical Results 631 F Physical Constants 631 G Conductivities for Some Materials 632 H Dielectric Constants and Loss Tangents for Some Materials 632 I Properties of Some Microwave Ferrite Materials 633 J Standard Rectangular Waveguide Data 633 K Standard Coaxial Cable Data 634 Answers to selected Problems 635 Index 637

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Book SynopsisValidate your AWS Cloud database skills! AWS Certified Database Study Guide: Specialty (DBS-C01) Exam focuses on helping you to understand the basic job role of a database administrator / architect and to prepare for taking the certification exam. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career by expanding and validating your skills on the AWS Cloud, and performing a database-focused role. AWS is the frontrunner in cloud computing products and services, and this study guide will help you to gain an understanding of core AWS services, uses, and basic AWS database design and deployment best practices. AWS offers more than relational and nonrelation databases, they offer purpose built databases, which allow you to utilize database services prebuilt to meet your business requirements. If you are looking to take the Specialty (DBS-C01) exam, this Study Guide is what you need for comprehensive content and robust study tools that will help you gain the edge Table of ContentsIntroduction xxv Assessment Test xxxv Part I Workload- Specific Database Design 1 Chapter 1 Databases— from Your Server to AWS Cloud 3 Databases from the Beginning 4 1960s 5 1970s 5 1980s 6 1990s 7 2000–2010 7 2010–Today 8 Databases on Premises 9 Basic Infrastructure 9 Complex Infrastructure and Resiliency 9 Management 10 Databases in the Cloud 10 Data Remains Data 11 DBAs Are the Initial DevOps 11 DBA Career— Now What? 11 Summary 12 Chapter 2 Basic AWS Concepts 13 AWS Global Infrastructure 14 AWS Regions 14 AWS Availability Zones 14 AWS Local Zones 15 AWS Wavelength Zones 15 Points of Prescence 16 Networking 16 IP Addressing 17 Subnets 17 VPC Routing 17 Gateways and Connectivity Options 18 Security 21 Network Security 21 AWS Shared Responsibility Model 22 Identity and Access Management 24 Data Encryption 25 Storage at AWS 26 Amazon Elastic Block Storage 27 Amazon Elastic File System 28 Amazon Simple Storage Service 29 Operations 31 Monitoring and Logging 32 Amazon CloudWatch 32 AWS CloudTrail 33 Summary 34 Chapter 3 Purpose- Built Databases 35 Data store Concepts 36 Data Access Patterns 37 Latency 37 Scaling 37 Transaction Support 38 Consistency 38 Volume 38 Durability 39 Availability 39 Security/Compliance 39 Business Logic 39 Cost 40 Purpose- Built Databases on AWS 40 Relational Databases 40 Nonrelational Databases 42 Summary 46 Exam Essentials 46 Review Questions 48 Part II Management and Operations, Database Security, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Per Workload 51 Chapter 4 Relational Databases on AWS 53 Relational Databases 54 Structured Query Language 55 Install and Manage Databases Yourself 57 I/O Requirement 58 Managing Databases on EC 2 60 Monitoring Databases on EC 2 60 Scaling Databases 61 Upgrading Databases 61 Managed Services for Relational Databases 62 Launching an RDS Instance 63 Managing High Availability and Scalability 72 Configuring RDS Parameter Groups 74 Configuring RDS Option Groups 76 Deletion Protection 78 RDS Pricing Model 79 Amazon Aurora Cloud- Native Relational Database 79 Amazon Aurora Storage 80 Amazon Aurora DB Clusters 81 Amazon Aurora High Availability 82 Amazon Aurora Global Database 82 Amazon Aurora Read Replica Across Regions 84 Amazon Aurora Serverless 84 Amazon Aurora Multi- master 85 Patch Management and Upgrade 86 Monitoring and Performance Management 86 Backup and Restore 90 Backtrack 94 Cloning an Amazon Aurora DB Cluster Volume 94 Auditing 97 Database Activity Stream in Amazon Aurora 98 Security 98 Migrating Databases 101 Summary 101 Exam Essentials 101 Exercises 102 Review Questions 106 Chapter 5 Low- Latency Response Time for Your Apps and APIs 109 Getting Started with Modern Applications and NoSQL Databases 110 Amazon DynamoDB 112 Design Considerations 112 Migrating Your Data into DynamoDB 114 Query Considerations 116 Amazon DynamoDB Index Options 120 DynamoDB Capacity Modes 122 Other Features of DynamoDB 124 Backup/Restore 134 Scalability 136 Security 139 Monitoring 143 Amazon Keyspaces 148 Design Considerations 148 Migrating Your Data into Keyspaces 149 Query Considerations 150 Keyspaces Capacity Modes 151 Consistency Models 152 Uses Cases 153 Best Practices 153 Backups 154 Scalability 155 Security 155 Monitoring 157 Summary 158 Exam Essentials 159 Exercises 159 Review Questions 162 Chapter 6 Document Databases in the Cloud 165 Introducing Document Databases 166 Getting Started with Amazon DocumentDB 170 Creating an Amazon DocumentDB Cluster 174 Amazon DocumentDB Architecture 175 Security 177 Access Control 177 Data Protection 178 Other Features 179 Backup and Restore 180 Performance and Scaling 182 Compatibility between Amazon DocumentDB and MongoDB 182 Migrating from MongoDB to Amazon DocumentDB 183 Amazon DocumentDB Monitoring 184 Developing with Amazon DocumentDB 187 When to Use DynamoDB vs. DocumentDB 187 Amazon DocumentDB Pricing 188 Summary 189 Exam Essentials 189 Exercises 190 Review Questions 192 Chapter 7 Better Places Than Databases to Store Large Objects 195 Databases and Large Objects 196 Introducing Amazon S 3 198 Costs of Amazon S3 vs. Elastic Block Storage 200 Moving LOBs to Amazon S 3 204 Creating an S3 Bucket 204 Putting or Uploading Objects 206 Indexing LOBs in Amazon S 3 208 Additional S3 Features 211 Backup and Dump Files 211 Other Use Cases 211 Pay per Usage and Scalability 212 Availability and Durability 213 Security 214 Access Control 214 Data Encryption 215 Summary 216 Exam Essentials 216 Exercises 217 Review Questions 219 Chapter 8 Deliver Valuable Information at the Speed Your Business Needs 225 Information Latency 226 Data Warehouses 229 Database Engines for Data Warehouses 231 Migrating Data Warehouses to Amazon Redshift Using Aws Sct 233 Amazon Redshift 235 Redshift Cluster Architecture 235 Table Design in Redshift 235 Loading Data into Redshift 240 Data Lakes in AWS 241 Redshift Spectrum 242 Redshift Federated Queries 242 Data Lakehouse 242 Redshift Cluster Node Types 243 Redshift Monitoring 244 Redshift Scalability 245 Redshift Security 246 Redshift Data Resilience and Backup 247 Time- Series Databases 249 Amazon Timestream 251 Amazon Timestream Architecture 252 Loading Data into Amazon Timestream 253 Querying Data from Amazon Timestream 254 Amazon Timestream Monitoring 255 Amazon Timestream Scalability 255 Amazon Timestream Security 256 Amazon Timestream Data Resilience and Backup 257 Amazon OpenSearch Service 257 Amazon OpenSearch Service Domain Architecture 257 Loading Data to Amazon OpenSearch Service 257 Searching for Data in Amazon OpenSearch Service 258 Amazon OpenSearch Service Monitoring 259 Amazon OpenSearch Service Scalability 259 Amazon OpenSearch Service Security 259 Amazon OpenSearch Service Data Resilience and Backup 259 Summary 260 Exam Essentials 261 Exercises 261 Review Questions 271 Chapter 9 Discovering Relationships Using Graph Databases 275 Graph Databases 276 When to Use Graph Databases 277 Common Use Cases 278 Amazon Neptune 279 High- Level Architecture 279 Graph Models and Query Languages 280 Using and Extracting Data from Amazon Neptune 282 Storage Architecture 284 Data Resilience 284 Read Replicas 284 Scalability 286 Availability 287 Failover Policy 287 Security 288 Automatic Backup and Restore 289 Monitoring 290 Summary 291 Exam Essentials 291 Review Questions 292 Chapter 10 Immutable Database and Traceable Transactions 295 Amazon Quantum Ledger Database 296 Amazon QLDB Components 297 Working with Amazon QLDB 300 Backup and Durability 303 Performance and Scalability 304 Security 305 Monitoring 306 Best Practices 307 Summary 307 Exam Essentials 308 Exercises 308 Review Questions 311 Chapter 11 Caching Data with In- Memory Databases 313 Built- in Database Cache 314 Local Application Cache 315 In- Memory Databases 315 Caching Use Cases 315 Remote Cache Strategies 316 Caching Data in AWS 317 Caching Data with ElastiCache 319 Memcached or Redis? 319 Memcached Architecture on Amazon ElastiCache Service 320 Redis Architecture on the Amazon ElastiCache Service 321 Backup and Restore 324 Security 324 Monitoring 325 Amazon MemoryDB for Redis 325 Summary 326 Exam Essentials 326 Exercises 327 Review Questions 334 Part III Deployment and Migration 337 Chapter 12 Migrating Your Data to AWS 339 Network Communication and Data Migration 340 Optimizing Bandwidth Usage 343 Database Migration to AWS 343 AWS Schema Conversion Tool 344 AWS Data Migration Service 347 Setting Up AWS DMS 350 AWS DMS Continuous Replication 352 AWS DMS Best Practices 353 AWS DMS Security 356 AWS DMS Resilience 356 Other AWS Services for Data Migration 357 AWS DataSync 357 AWS Snow Family 357 AWS Storage Gateway 358 Choosing the Migration Path 358 One or Many Target Databases 358 Small, Noncritical Databases 359 Very Large Databases 359 Summary 360 Exam Essentials 360 Exercises 361 Review Questions 365 Chapter 13 Disaster Recovery 369 Understanding and Planning Disaster Recovery Requirements 370 Recovery Point Objective and Recovery Time Objective 371 Challenges in Disaster Recovery 371 Managing Disaster Recovery Strategies 373 Backup and Recovery Strategy 373 Database Replication Methods: Multi- AZ and Cross- Region Replication 373 Databases Deployed on EC 2 374 Amazon RDS 375 Amazon Aurora 378 Amazon Neptune 383 Summary 384 Exam Essentials 384 Review Questions 386 Chapter 14 Save Time and Reduce Errors Automating Your Infrastructure 389 AWS CloudFormation 390 Components 393 Important Concepts 400 Updating AWS CloudFormation Stacks 403 Deleting AWS CloudFormation Stacks 408 AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store 409 AWS Secrets Manager 411 Summary 415 Exam Essentials 415 Review Questions 416 Appendix Answers to Review Questions 421 Chapter 3: Purpose- Built Databases 422 Chapter 4: Relational Databases on AWS 422 Chapter 5: Low- Latency Response Time for Your Apps and APIs 424 Chapter 6: Document Databases in the Cloud 425 Chapter 7: Better Places Other Than Databases to Store Large Objects 426 Chapter 8: Deliver Valuable Information at the Speed Your Business Needs 427 Chapter 9: Discovering Relationships Using Graph Databases 429 Chapter 10: Immutable Database and Traceable Transactions 431 Chapter 11: Caching Data with In- Memory Databases 432 Chapter 12: Migrating Your Data to AWS 433 Chapter 13: Disaster Recovery 434 Chapter 14: Save Time and Reduce Errors Automating Your Infrastructure 436 Index 439

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Book SynopsisExplore straightforward drawing skills to help you communicate product ideas exponentially faster than you could with text In Drawing Product Ideas: Fast and Easy UX Drawing for Anyone, RSA Fellow and Google Data Visualization Lead, Kent Eisenhuth delivers a new and exciting guide to effectively communicating product ideas by drawing just two simple things: boxes and lines! In the book, you'll learn why drawing is important and how it supports the design thinking process. You'll also discover how to build your drawing toolkit by exploring your own personal drawing style. The author also includes: Strategies for how to use your drawing to support your solutions to real-world problemsTips and tricks for applying your new drawing skills in a workshop setting, in real-timeAn illuminating foreword by the celebrated Manuel Lima, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts An essential volume for engineers, researchers, and product managers, Drawing Product Ideas is also an indispensable blueprint for anyone seeking to improve their public, ad-hoc drawing skills.Table of ContentsForeword ix Preface xi Introduction xv Chapter 1 Why Draw? 1 Explore an Idea 2 Gain a Shared Understanding 5 Improve Collaboration 7 Anyone Can Draw 7 Right Time and Place 10 Chapter 2 Reframing Our Thinking 15 Breaking It Down 17 Introducing the System 19 Common Drawings 23 Chapter 3 Lines and Points 33 Telling Stories with Lines 34 Making Meaning with Points 42 Tools and Materials 45 Chapter 4 Building From Rectangles 47 Creating Diagrams 48 Content Elements 55 Navigation Elements 58 Forms 65 Chapter 5 Building From Circles, Triangles, and More 81 Circular Elements 81 Triangular Elements 89 Advanced Icons and Symbols 92 Representing Interactions 98 Chapter 6 Illustrating Light, Motion, and Other Concepts 103 Shading Techniques 103 Using Accent Marks 105 Looking at Lighting 105 Using Elevation 110 Using Texture 116 Capturing Motion 119 Conveying Luminance 120 Communicating Sound 121 Chapter 7 The System 127 Putting It Together 128 Creating Something New 134 Chapter 8 Using Flows To Tell Stories 139 Starting with the Syntax 139 Showing Interactions 142 Just Enough Information 144 Depicting Transitions 145 Labels and Annotations 147 Being Conscious of Composition 150 Chapter 9 Telling Engaging Stories 157 Real-World Constraints 160 Invoking Emotion 166 Adapting the Visual Language 170 Wayfinding and Landmarks 174 Choreography and Timing 178 Packaging Your Drawings 180 Chapter 10 Moving Forward 183 Works Cited 185 Index 187

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword to the Fourth Edition xxi Introduction xix Chapter 1 Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design 1 Understand Cloud Computing Concepts 2 Cloud Computing Definitions 2 Cloud Computing Roles and Responsibilities 3 Key Cloud Computing Characteristics 7 Building Block Technologies 11 Describe Cloud Reference Architecture 14 Cloud Computing Activities 14 Cloud Service Capabilities 15 Cloud Service Categories 17 Cloud Deployment Models 18 Cloud Shared Considerations 21 Impact of Related Technologies 27 Understand Security Concepts Relevant to Cloud Computing 33 Cryptography and Key Management 33 Identity and Access Control 34 Data and Media Sanitization 36 Network Security 37 Virtualization Security 39 Common Threats 41 Security Hygiene 41 Understand Design Principles of Secure Cloud Computing 43 Cloud Secure Data Lifecycle 43 Cloud- Based Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan 44 Business Impact Analysis 45 Functional Security Requirements 46 Security Considerations for Different Cloud Categories 48 Cloud Design Patterns 49 DevOps Security 51 Evaluate Cloud Service Providers 51 Verification against Criteria 52 System/Subsystem Product Certifications 54 Summary 56 Chapter 2 Cloud Data Security 57 Describe Cloud Data Concepts 58 Cloud Data Lifecycle Phases 58 Data Dispersion 61 Data Flows 62 Design and Implement Cloud Data Storage Architectures 63 Storage Types 63 Threats to Storage Types 66 Design and Apply Data Security Technologies and Strategies 67 Encryption and Key Management 67 Hashing 70 Data Obfuscation 71 Tokenization 73 Data Loss Prevention 74 Keys, Secrets, and Certificates Management 77 Implement Data Discovery 78 Structured Data 79 Unstructured Data 80 Semi- structured Data 81 Data Location 82 Implement Data Classification 82 Data Classification Policies 83 Mapping 85 Labeling 86 Design and Implement Information Rights Management 87 Objectives 88 Appropriate Tools 89 Plan and Implement Data Retention, Deletion, and Archiving Policies 89 Data Retention Policies 90 Data Deletion Procedures and Mechanisms 93 Data Archiving Procedures and Mechanisms 94 Legal Hold 95 Design and Implement Auditability, Traceability, and Accountability of Data Events 96 Definition of Event Sources and Requirement of Event Attribution 97 Logging, Storage, and Analysis of Data Events 99 Chain of Custody and Nonrepudiation 100 Summary 101 Chapter 3 Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security 103 Comprehend Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Components 104 Physical Environment 104 Network and Communications 106 Compute 107 Virtualization 108 Storage 110 Management Plane 111 Design a Secure Data Center 113 Logical Design 114 Physical Design 116 Environmental Design 117 Analyze Risks Associated with Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms 119 Risk Assessment 119 Cloud Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Attacks 122 Risk Mitigation Strategies 123 Plan and Implementation of Security Controls 124 Physical and Environmental Protection 124 System, Storage, and Communication Protection 125 Identification, Authentication, and Authorization in Cloud Environments 127 Audit Mechanisms 128 Plan Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity 131 Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Strategy 131 Business Requirements 132 Creation, Implementation, and Testing of Plan 134 Summary 138 Chapter 4 Cloud Application Security 139 Advocate Training and Awareness for Application Security 140 Cloud Development Basics 140 Common Pitfalls 141 Common Cloud Vulnerabilities 142 Describe the Secure Software Development Life Cycle Process 144 NIST Secure Software Development Framework 145 OWASP Software Assurance Maturity Model 145 Business Requirements 145 Phases and Methodologies 146 Apply the Secure Software Development Life Cycle 149 Cloud- Specific Risks 149 Threat Modeling 153 Avoid Common Vulnerabilities during Development 156 Secure Coding 156 Software Configuration Management and Versioning 157 Apply Cloud Software Assurance and Validation 158 Functional and Non- functional Testing 159 Security Testing Methodologies 160 Quality Assurance 164 Abuse Case Testing 164 Use Verified Secure Software 165 Securing Application Programming Interfaces 165 Supply- Chain Management 166 Third- Party Software Management 166 Validated Open- Source Software 167 Comprehend the Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture 168 Supplemental Security Components 169 Cryptography 171 Sandboxing 172 Application Virtualization and Orchestration 173 Design Appropriate Identity and Access Management Solutions 174 Federated Identity 175 Identity Providers 175 Single Sign- on 176 Multifactor Authentication 176 Cloud Access Security Broker 178 Summary 179 Chapter 5 Cloud Security Operations 181 Build and Implement Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment 182 Hardware- Specific Security Configuration Requirements 182 Installation and Configuration of Virtualization Management Tools 185 Virtual Hardware–Specific Security Configuration Requirements 186 Installation of Guest Operating System Virtualization Toolsets 188 Operate Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment 188 Configure Access Control for Local and Remote Access 188 Secure Network Configuration 190 Operating System Hardening through the Application of Baselines 195 Availability of Stand- Alone Hosts 196 Availability of Clustered Hosts 197 Availability of Guest Operating Systems 199 Manage Physical and Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment 200 Access Controls for Remote Access 201 Operating System Baseline Compliance Monitoring and Remediation 202 Patch Management 203 Performance and Capacity Monitoring 205 Hardware Monitoring 206 Configuration of Host and Guest Operating System Backup and Restore Functions 207 Network Security Controls 208 Management Plane 212 Implement Operational Controls and Standards 212 Change Management 213 Continuity Management 214 Information Security Management 216 Continual Service Improvement Management 217 Incident Management 218 Problem Management 221 Release Management 221 Deployment Management 222 Configuration Management 224 Service Level Management 225 Availability Management 226 Capacity Management 227 Support Digital Forensics 228 Forensic Data Collection Methodologies 228 Evidence Management 230 Collect, Acquire, and Preserve Digital Evidence 231 Manage Communication with Relevant Parties 234 Vendors 235 Customers 236 Partners 238 Regulators 238 Other Stakeholders 239 Manage Security Operations 239 Security Operations Center 240 Monitoring of Security Controls 244 Log Capture and Analysis 245 Incident Management 248 Summary 253 Chapter 6 Legal, Risk, and Compliance 255 Articulating Legal Requirements and Unique Risks within the Cloud Environment 256 Conflicting International Legislation 256 Evaluation of Legal Risks Specific to Cloud Computing 258 Legal Frameworks and Guidelines 258 eDiscovery 265 Forensics Requirements 267 Understand Privacy Issues 267 Difference between Contractual and Regulated Private Data 268 Country- Specific Legislation Related to Private Data 272 Jurisdictional Differences in Data Privacy 277 Standard Privacy Requirements 278 Privacy Impact Assessments 280 Understanding Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptations for a Cloud Environment 281 Internal and External Audit Controls 282 Impact of Audit Requirements 283 Identify Assurance Challenges of Virtualization and Cloud 284 Types of Audit Reports 285 Restrictions of Audit Scope Statements 288 Gap Analysis 289 Audit Planning 290 Internal Information Security Management System 291 Internal Information Security Controls System 292 Policies 293 Identification and Involvement of Relevant Stakeholders 296 Specialized Compliance Requirements for Highly Regulated Industries 297 Impact of Distributed Information Technology Model 298 Understand Implications of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management 299 Assess Providers Risk Management Programs 300 Differences between Data Owner/Controller vs. Data Custodian/Processor 301 Regulatory Transparency Requirements 302 Risk Treatment 303 Risk Frameworks 304 Metrics for Risk Management 307 Assessment of Risk Environment 307 Understand Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design 309 Business Requirements 309 Vendor Management 311 Contract Management 312 Supply Chain Management 314 Summary 316 Index 317

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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.Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Textbook too Pricey?Fortunately, thereâs Schaumâs. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaumâs to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaumâs is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. Schaumâs Outline of Signals and Systems, Fourth Edition is packed hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This updated guide approaches the subject in a more concise, ordered manneTable of ContentsPreface to The Second Edition Preface to The First Edition To the Student Contents Chapter 1. Signals and Systems 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Signals and Classification of Signals 1.3 Basic Continuous-Time Signals 1.4 Basic Discrete-Time Signals 1.5 Systems and Classification of Systems Solved Problems Chapter 2. Linear Time-Invariant Systems 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Response of a Continuous-Time LTI System and the Convolution Integral 2.3 Properties of Continuous-Time LTI Systems 2.4 Eigenfunctions of Continuous-Time LTI Systems 2.5 Systems Described by Differential Equations 2.6 Response of a Discrete-Time LTI System and Convolution Sum 2.7 Properties of Discrete-Time LTI Systems 2.8 Eigenfunctions of Discrete-Time LTI Systems 2.9 Systems Described by Difference Equations Solved Problems Chapter 3. Laplace Transform and Continuous-Time LTI Systems 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Laplace Transform 3.3 Laplace Transforms of Some Common Signals 3.4 Properties of the Laplace Transform 3.5 The Inverse Laplace Transform 3.6 The System Function 3.7 The Unilateral Laplace Transform Solved Problems Chapter 4. The z-Transform and Discrete-Time LTI Systems 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The z-Transform 4.3 z-Transforms of Some Common Sequences 4.4 Properties of the z-Transform 4.5 The Inverse z-Transform 4.6 The System Function of Discrete-Time LTI Systems 4.7 The Unilateral z-Transform Solved Problems Chapter 5. Fourier Analysis of Continuous-Time Signals and Systems 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Fourier Series Representation of Periodic Signals 5.3 The Fourier Transform 5.4 Properties of the Continuous-Time Fourier Transform 5.5 The Frequency Response of Continuous-Time LTI Systems 5.6 Filtering 5.7 Bandwidth Solved Problems Chapter 6. Fourier Analysis of Discrete-Time Signals and Systems 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Discrete Fourier Series 6.3 The Fourier Transform 6.4 Properties of the Fourier Transform 6.5 The Frequency Response of Discrete-Time LTI Systems 6.6 System Response to Sampled Continuous-Time Sinusoids 6.7 Simulation 6.8 The Discrete Fourier Transform Solved Problems Chapter 7. State Space Analysis 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The Concept of State 7.3 State Space Representation of Discrete-Time LTI Systems 7.4 State Space Representation of Continuous-Time LTI Systems 7.5 Solutions of State Equations for Discrete-Time LTI Systems 7.6 Solutions of State Equations for Continuous-Time LTI Systems Solved Problems Chapter 8. Random Signals 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Random Processes 8.3 Statistics of Random Processes 8.4 Gaussian Random Process Solved Problems Chapter 9. Power Spectral Density and Random Signals in Linear System 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Correlations and Power Spectral Densities 9.3 White Noise 9.4 Response of Linear System to Random Input Solved Problems Appendix A. Review of Matrix Theory A.1 Matrix Notation and Operations A.2 Transpose and Inverse A.3 Linear Independence and Rank A.4 Determinants A.5 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors A.6 Diagonalization and Similarity Transformation A.7 Functions of a Matrix A.8 Differentiation and Integration of Matrices Appendix B. Review of Probability B.1 Probability B.2 Random Variables B.3 Two-Dimensional Random Variables B.4 Functions of Random Variables B.5 Statistical Averages Appendix C. Properties of Linear Time-Invariant Systems and Various Transforms C.1 Continuous-Time LTI Systems C.2 The Laplace Transform C.3 The Fourier Transform C.4 Discrete-Time LTI Systems C.5 The z-Transform C.6 The Discrete-Time Fourier Transform C.7 The Discrete Fourier Transform C.8 Fourier Series C.9 Discrete Fourier Series Appendix D. Review of Complex Numbers D.1 Representation of Complex Numbers D.2 Addition, Multiplication, and Division D.3 The Complex Conjugate D.4 Powers and Roots of Complex Numbers Appendix E. Useful Mathematical Formulas E.1 Summation Formulas E.2 Euler’s Formulas E.3 Trigonometric Identities E.4 Power Series Expansions E.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions E.6 Some Definite Integrals Schaum’s Signals and Systems Videos Schaum’s Signals and Systems MATLAB Videos MATLAB Prints for Online Videos Index

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Book SynopsisElectronics: Principles and Applications, 10e, requires no prior knowledge of electrical theory and principles. This text has been written at a level that allows students with limited math and reading skills to gain a clear understanding, and provides the entry-level knowledge and skills for a wide range of occupations within electricity and electronics. The text also offers a wildly popular Experiments Manual.The new edition of Electronics: Principles and Applications, is also in McGraw Hill Connect, featuring SmartBook 2.0, Adaptive Learning Assignments, and more!Table of ContentsCh. 1 IntroductionCh. 2 SemiconductorsCh. 3 DiodesCh. 4 Power SuppliesCh. 5 TransistorsCh. 6 Introduction to Small-Signal AmplifiersCh. 7 More About Small-Signal AmplifiersCh. 8 Large-Signal AmplifiersCh. 9 Operational AmplifiersCh. 10 TroubleshootingCh. 11 OscillatorsCh. 12 CommunicationsCh. 13 Integrated CircuitsCh. 14 Electronic Control Devices and CircuitsCh. 15 Regulated Power SuppliesCh. 16 Digital Signal Processing

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introductory Concepts 2. Number Systems and Codes 3. Describing Logic Circuits 4. Combinational Logic Circuits 5. Flip-Flops and Related Devices 6. Digital Arithmetic: Operations and Circuits 7. Counters and Registers 8. Integrated-Circuit Logic Families 9. MSI Logic Circuits 10. Digital System Projects Using HDL 11. Interfacing with the Analog World 12. Memory Devices 13. Programmable Logic Device Architectures

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Book SynopsisCreate videos using the tricks of TikTok stars! Making TikTok Videos reveals the secrets that TikTok celebs and influencers use to make the videos that everyone's watching. Hilarious clips, the latest dances, instruction videoswhatever you want to do, make sure it shows off the latest TikTok styles. This book shows you how to use whatever you have on hand to record, edit, and upload TikToks. Add music and text, get creative, and start sharing your finished products. With this guide, you'll get easy instructions on how to make videos that people remember. You also get some tips on how to bring viewers to your account. Use your mobile device to shoot videos with top-notch sound Learn the editing tricks TikTok pros use to create a finished video Set up your TikTok account and set your privacyKeep up with the latest TikTok video stylesWritten especially for the 10-14 age group interested in creating their first TikTok videos, this Dummies Jr. title will help you get plugged into the TikTok universe.Table of ContentsIntroduction 2 About TikTok 2 About This Book 3 About You 4 About Icons 4 Project 1: Getting Started 6 Making Smart Choices 6 Getting Permission 7 Copyright 7 Understanding Safety 8 Navigating The App 9 Downloading TikTok 9 Creating Your Profile 9 Privacy 12 Taking A Quick Look At The Features 14 Equipment You’ll Need 16 Project 2: Finding Inspiration 17 Using The Search Bar 17 Top Videos 21 Top Users 21 Popular Videos 22 Trending Sounds 23 Live Streamers 25 Hashtags 26 The For You Page (Fyp) 27 The Following Page 27 The Friends Page 28 Project 3: Popular TikToks 29 Classic Dances 29 Challenges 38 Pranks 40 The Water Bottle Prank 41 The Water And Broom Prank 41 The Toilet’s Running Prank 41 Lip Syncs 42 Duets And Stitches 43 More TikToks To Make 44 Grwm 44 Story Time 45 Unboxing 45 Lists 45 Recipes 46 Routine And Day In My Life 46 Tutorial 46 Haul 47 Project 4: Making A TikTok 48 Recording Your First TikTok 48 Making A Plan 48 Recording Options 49 Using Sounds 51 Applying Effects 55 The Effects Library 55 Trending Effects 56 New Effects 57 Popular Effects 58 Special Tools 59 Editing 62 Uploading Your Content 63 Adjusting Clips 64 Sound Sync Versus Default 65 Text 66 Text-To-Speech 68 Setting A Text Timer 70 Transitions 72 Adding Transitions Using The Effects Library 72 Adding Custom Transitions 74 Stickers 75 Voiceovers 76 More Editing Tools 80 Uploading Your TikTok 82 Video Description 82 Hashtags 83 Setting Your Thumbnail 85 Privacy Settings 87 Close Captions 87 Posting To Other Platforms 88 Top Creative Tips 90 Bring The Energy 90 Encourage Rewatches 91 Experiment Often 92 Grab Their Attention 92 Make It Bingeable 93 Listen To Comments 94 Collaborate 95 Project 5: Going LIVE 102 Qualifying For TikTok LIVE 102 Why Go LIVE 103 Making Your Plan 104 Think Of Your Goal 104 Create A Rough Outline 104 Decide How Long You Will Be Live 105 It’s All About Timing 106 Give Your Followers A Heads Up 106 Inspiration For Going LIVE 107 Setting The Scene 109 Test Your Internet Connection 109 Framing 109 Lighting 110 Sound 111 Keep Props Nearby 112 Getting Ready To Go LIVE 112 Using Enhance, Filters, And Effects While Live 116 Engaging With Your Followers 119 Co-Hosting 121 Gifting 125 Coins 125 Sending Gifts 128 Receiving Gifts 129 For Your Safety 131 Don’t Feed The Trolls 131 Working With Moderators 134 Live Guidelines 135 Project 6: Growing Your Audience 136 Using The Metrics In Creator Tools 136 Overview Metrics 139 Content Metrics 142 Follower Metrics 144 Live Metrics 146 Defining A Content Journal 148 Content Buckets 149 Making Your Content Journal 150 Posting Frequency 156 Using Drafts 156 Understanding Viral Videos 157 What Is Viral 158 The TikTok Algorithm 158 Using The Algorithm 159 Increasing Your Chances Of Going Viral 160 Taking A Closer Look At Your Most-Viewed Video 162 Using Audience Growth Tips 166 Counting Followers 166 Putting It All Together 168 Glossary 170

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Book SynopsisThe perfect DevOps guide for beginning Azure users In Beginning Azure DevOps: Planning, Building, Testing and Releasing Software Applications on Azure, award-winning software engineer Adora Nwodo delivers a beginner''s guide to DevOps on the Microsoft-powered Azure cloud platform. In the book, you''ll learn to deploy Azure''s built-in DevOps tools required to plan, build, test, and ship applications. The author explains how to use Azure''s functionality for project management, version control, code testing, and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). She discusses how to plan software development projects from start to finish using Agile and Scrum techniques. Readers will also find: Updated source code repositories on GitHub with instructive practice exercises Strategies for improving collaboration and automating your code-to-cloud workflows Techniques for securing your code with advanced capabilities Table of ContentsIntroduction xix Chapter 1: Introduction to Devops 1 Definition and Overview of DevOps 1 History of DevOps 2 The DevOps Life Cycle 3 The Benefit of DevOps 4 The Current State of DevOps 5 Summary 7 Chapter 2: Introduction to Azure Devops 9 What Is Azure DevOps? 9 Azure DevOps Services vs. Azure DevOps Server 10 Differences Between Azure DevOps Services and Azure DevOps Server 10 Scoping 10 Authentication 11 Users and Group 11 User Access Management 11 Data Protection 12 Similarities Between Azure DevOps Services and Azure DevOps Server 12 Features 12 Analytics and Reporting 12 Process Customization 12 Added Benefits on Azure DevOps Services 12 Azure DevOps Features 13 Benefits of Azure DevOps 14 Azure Monitor 14 Azure DevTest Labs 15 Summary 15 Chapter 3: Managing an Azure Devops Project With Azure Boards 17 Azure DevOps Organizations 18 Planning Your Organization 18 Creating an Azure DevOps Organization 19 Azure DevOps Projects 20 Types of Projects 22 Single Project 22 Many Projects 22 Creating an Azure DevOps Project 22 Understanding Project Processes 24 Concepts in Azure Boards 27 Work Items 27 Creating a Work Item 28 Backlogs 31 Managing Backlogs 32 Boards 34 Sprints 36 Queries 37 Plans 39 Integrating Azure Boards with GitHub 40 GitHub and Azure Boards Connection 40 GitHub and Azure Boards Verification 44 Summary 45 Chapter 4: Version Control with Azure Repos 47 Version Control 48 Version Control Systems 48 History of Version Control 49 Benefits of Version Control 50 Git 50 What Is a Git Repository? 51 Create a Git Repository on Azure DevOps 51 Setting Repository Permissions 51 Creating the Repository 53 Cloning the Repository 55 Import an Existing Git Repository to Azure DevOps 57 Pull Requests 58 Draft Pull Requests 58 Create a Pull Request from Azure Repos 59 Creating a Pull Request from the Pull Requests Page 59 Creating a Pull Request from a Feature Branch 60 Creating a Pull Request from a Work Item in Azure Boards 60 Creating a Draft Pull Request 62 Collaborate in Pull Requests 63 Git Tags 63 Annotated Tags 63 Lightweight Tags 64 Create Tags in Azure DevOps 64 Using the Tags View 64 Using the Commits View 65 Summary 66 Chapter 5: Automating Code Builds with Azure Pipelines 67 Overview of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment 68 Continuous Integration 68 Continuous Deployment 68 Continuous Delivery 69 Overview of Azure Pipelines 69 Azure Pipelines Features 69 Defining Pipelines 69 Defining Pipelines Using YAML 71 Defining Pipelines Using the Classic Editor 74 Components of Azure Pipelines 76 Azure Pipelines Agents and Agent Pools 77 Agents 77 Agent Pools 77 Using Microsoft- Hosted Agents 78 Using Self- Hosted Linux Agents 79 Using Self- Hosted Windows Agents 81 Using Self- Hosted macOS Agents 82 Azure Pipelines Build Script 83 YAML Overview 83 Writing a Build Script 84 Summary 86 Chapter 6: Running Automated Tests with Azure Pipelines 89 Overview of Software Testing 90 History of Software Testing 90 Continuous Testing 90 Importance of Software Testing 91 Types of Software Tests 92 Unit Tests 92 Integration Tests 92 Smoke Tests 94 Regression Tests 94 End- to- End Tests 95 Other Types of Software Tests 96 Steps for Running Software Tests 96 Setting Up Testing in Azure Pipelines 97 Summary 102 Chapter 7: Creating and Hosting Source Code Packages with Azure Artifacts 103 Overview of Artifact Repositories 104 Introduction to Azure Artifacts 104 Azure Artifacts Feeds 105 Project- Scoped Feeds 105 Organization- Scoped Feeds 105 How to Create an Azure Artifacts Feed 106 Public Feeds 108 Azure Artifacts Feed Views 108 Types of Azure Artifacts Feed Views 108 Upstream Sources 108 Setting Up Upstream Sources 109 How to Update a Feed to Use an Upstream Source 109 How to Create a Feed with Upstream Source Capability 111 How to Add a Feed in Your Organization to an Upstream Source 113 Publishing Artifacts in Azure Pipelines 115 Publishing Artifacts Using the publish Keyword in YAML 115 Publishing Artifacts Using a YAML Task 115 Publishing Artifacts Using the Classic Editor 116 Downloading Artifacts in Azure Pipelines 120 Downloading Artifacts Using the Download Keyword in YAML 120 Downloading Artifacts Using a YAML Task 121 Downloading Artifacts Using the Classic Editor 121 Summary 122 Chapter 8: Automating Code Deployments With Azure Pipelines 125 Continuous Deployment and Continuous Delivery in DevOps 125 Continuous Deployment 126 Continuous Deployment Tools 126 Advantages of Continuous Deployment 127 Continuous Delivery 127 Advantages of Continuous Delivery 128 Release Pipelines 128 Advantages of Release Pipelines 129 How Release Pipelines Work in Azure 129 Deployment Model Using Azure Release Pipelines 131 Creating the Release Pipeline 131 Creating a Release 134 Multistage Pipelines 137 Summary 143 Chapter 9: Application Testing with Azure Test Plans 145 Overview of Azure Test Plans 146 How Azure Test Plans Work 146 Advantages of Azure Test Plans 147 Creating Test Plans and Test Suites 148 Test Plans 148 Test Suites 150 Adding a Static Test Suite 150 Adding a Requirement- Based Test Suite 151 Adding a Query- Based Test Suite 152 Test Cases 154 Overview of Test Cases 154 Creating Test Cases 154 Configurations in Tests 157 Creating Test Configurations 157 Assigning Test Configurations 159 Running Manual Tests 161 Running Tests with Configurations 161 Viewing Manual Test Results 161 Running Automated Tests from Test Plans 162 Setting Up Your Environment for Automated Tests 163 Running the Tests 164 Summary 166 Chapter 10: Infrastructure Automation with Azure Pipelines 169 Overview of Infrastructure Automation 169 Types of Infrastructure as Code 170 Imperative Infrastructure as Code 171 Declarative Infrastructure as Code 172 Benefits of Infrastructure as Code 173 Infrastructure Automation Tools on Azure 174 Azure Resource Manager Templates 174 Azure Bicep 176 How Azure Bicep Works 176 Benefits of Azure Bicep 177 Using Azure Bicep in Azure Pipelines 177 Setting Up Azure Bicep on Your Computer 177 Azure Bicep Templates Overview 178 Azure Bicep Templates in Azure Pipelines 179 Pipeline Authentication 179 Deploying Azure Bicep Templates Using the Pipeline 181 Summary 185 Chapter 11: Exercise— Practice Using Azure Devops Tools 187 Introducing the Sample Application 187 Create a Fork of the Project 188 Clone Your Fork Locally 189 Importing the Repository from GitHub to Azure Repos 189 Using Azure Boards to Manage Work Items 191 Committing Code That Adds New Features 193 Building the Code in Azure Pipelines 194 Deploying the Code 195 Summary 196 Chapter 12: Starting a Career in Azure Devops 197 Starting an Azure DevOps Career 197 Getting Your First Job as an Azure DevOps Engineer 199 Finding an Azure DevOps Community Near You 201 Summary 202 Chapter 13: Conclusion 203 Appendix: Review Questions 205 References 213 Index 219

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Book SynopsisPresents uparalleled coverage of Na-ion battery technology, including the most recent research and emerging applications Na-ion battery technologies have emerged as cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternatives to Li-ion batteries, particularly for large-scale storage applications where battery size is less of a concern than in portable electronics or electric vehicles. Scientists and engineers involved in developing commercially viable Na-ion batteries need to understand the state-of-the-art in constituent materials, electrodes, and electrolytes to meet both performance metrics and economic requirements. Sodium-Ion Batteries: Materials, Characterization, and Technology provides in-depth coverage of the material constituents, characterization, applications, upscaling, and commercialization of Na-ion batteries. Contributions by international experts discuss the development and performance of cathode and anode materials and their characterization - using methods such as NMR spectroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computational studies - as well as ceramics, ionic liquids, and other solid and liquid electrolytes. Discusses the development of battery technology based on the abundant alkali ion sodium Features a thorough introduction to Na-ion batteries and their comparison with Li-ion batteries Reviews recent research on the structure-electrochemical performance relationship and the development of new solid electrolytes Includes a timely overview of commercial perspectives, cost analysis, and safety issues of Na-ion batteries Covers emerging technologies including Na-ion capacitors, aqueous sodium batteries, and Na-S batteries The handbook Sodium-Ion Batteries: Materials, Characterization, and Technology is an indispensable reference for researchers and development engineers, materials scientists, electrochemists, and engineering scientists in both academia and industry.Table of ContentsVolume 1 Preface xiii Part I Anodes 1 1 Graphite as an Anode Material in Sodium-Ion Batteries 3Gustav Avall, Mustafa Goktas, and Philipp Adelhelm 2 Hard Carbon Anodes for Na-Ion Batteries 27Fei Xie, Zhen Xu, Zhenyu Guo, Yuqi Li, Yaxiang Lu, Maria-Magdalena Titirici, and Yong-Sheng Hu 3 Alloy Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries 61Yan Yu, Xianhong Rui, and Xianghua Zhang Part II Cathodes 93 4 Sodium Layered Oxide Cathode Materials 95A. Robert Armstrong, Stephanie F. Linnell, Philip A. Maughan, Begoña Silván, and Nuria Tapia-Ruiz 5 Phosphate-Based Polyanionic Sodium-Ion Electrode Materials 129G. M. Nolis, M. Casas-Cabanas, and M. Galceran 6 Prussian Blue Electrodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries 167Sai Gourang Patnaik and Philipp Adelhelm Part III Advanced Characterization of Na-Ion Battery Electrodes 189 7 Understanding Na-Ion Batteries on the Atomic Scale Through Operando X-ray and Neutron Scattering 191Christian Kolle Christensen and Dorthe Bomholdt Ravnsbæk 8 NMR Investigations of Sodium-Ion Batteries 215Christopher A. O’Keefe and Clare P. Grey 9 Computational Studies on Na-Ion Electrode Materials 259Emilia Olsson and Qiong Cai 10 Pair Distribution Function Analysis of Sodium-Ion Batteries 301Phoebe K. Allan and Joshua M. Stratford Volume 2 Preface xiii Part IV Electrolytes 333 11 Ester- and Ether-Based Electrolytes for Na-Ion Batteries 335Yuqi Li, Lin Zhou, Fei Xie, Yu Li, Zhao Chen, Yaxiang Lu, and Yong-Sheng Hu 12 Ionic Liquid and Polymer-Based Electrolytes for Sodium Battery Applications 357Maria Forsyth, Faezeh Makhlooghiazad, Fangfang Chen, Ju Sun, and Patrick C. Howlett 13 Sodium-ion-conducting Oxides Used as Solid Electrolytes in Sodium Batteries -- Learning from the Past 391F. Tietz 14 Polymers in Sodium-Ion Batteries 429Heather Au and Maria Crespo-Ribadeneyra Part V Safety and Other Practical Aspects 501 15 Sodium-Ion Batteries: Aging, Degradation, Failure Mechanisms and Safety 503Julia Weaving, James Robinson, Daniela Ledwoch, Guanjie He, Emma Kendrick, Paul Shearing, and Daniel Brett 16 Practical Application of Room Temperature Na-Ion Batteries 531Kun Tang and Yu Ren 17 On the Environmental Competitiveness of Sodium-Ion Batteries -- Current State of the Art in Life Cycle Assessment 551Jens Peters, Manuel Baumann, Marcel Weil, and Stefano Passerini Part VI Other Na Based Technologies 573 18 High-Power Sodium-Ion Batteries and Sodium-Ion Capacitors 575Binson Babu and Andrea Balducci 19 Rechargeable Seawater Batteries 603Wang-geun Lee and Youngsik Kim 20 Sodium Solid-state Batteries 641Edouard Quérel and Ainara Aguadero Index 705

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Book SynopsisSuperconducting Radiofrequency Technology for Accelerators Single source reference enabling readers to understand and master state-of-the-art accelerator technology Superconducting Radiofrequency Technology for Accelerators provides a quick yet thorough overview of the key technologies for current and future accelerators, including those projected to enable breakthrough developments in materials science, nuclear and astrophysics, high energy physics, neutrino research and quantum computing. The work is divided into three sections. The first part provides a review of RF superconductivity basics, the second covers new techniques such as nitrogen doping, nitrogen infusion, oxide-free niobium, new surface treatments, and magnetic flux expulsion, high field Q slope, complemented by discussions of the physics of the improvements stemming from diagnostic techniques and surface analysis as well as from theory. The third part reviews the on-going applications of RF superconductivity in already operational facilities and those under construction such as light sources, proton accelerators, neutron and neutrino sources, ion accelerators, and crab cavity facilities. The third part discusses planned accelerator projects such as the International Linear Collider, the Future Circular Collider, the Chinese Electron Positron Collider, and the Proton Improvement Plan-III facility at Fermilab as well as exciting new developments in quantum computing using superconducting niobium cavities. Written by the leading expert in the field of radiofrequency superconductivity, Superconducting Radiofrequency Technology for Accelerators covers other sample topics such as: Fabrication and processing on Nb-based SRF structures, covering cavity fabrication, preparation, and a decade of progress in the field SRF physics, covering zero DC resistance, the Meissner effect, surface resistance and surface impedance in RF fields, and non-local response of supercurrent N-doping and residual resistance, covering trapped DC flux losses, hydride losses, and tunneling measurements Theories for anti-Q-slope, covering the Xiao theory, the Gurevich theory, non-equilibrium superconductivity, and two fluid model based on weak defects Superconducting Radiofrequency Technology for Accelerators is an essential reference for high energy physicists, power engineers, and electrical engineers who want to understand the latest developments of accelerator technology and be able to harness it to further research interest and practical applications.Table of ContentsPreface PART I. UPDATE OF SRF FUNDAMENTALS Introduction SRF Fundamentals Review PART I. UPDATE OF SRF FUNDAMENTALS Introduction SRF Fundamentals Review PART II. HIGH Q FRONTIER: PERFORMANCE ADVANCES AND UNDERSTANDING Nitrogen-Doping High Q via 300°C Bake (Mid-T-Bake) High Q's from DC Magnetic Flux Expulsion PART III. HIGH GRADIENT FRONTIER: PERFORMANCE ADVANCES AND UNDERSTANDING High Field Q Slope (HFQS) - Understanding and Cures Quest for Higher Gradients: Two Step Baking & N-Infusion Improvements in Cavity Preparation Pursuit of Higher Performance with Alternate Materials PART IV. APPLICATIONS New Cavity Developments Ongoing Applications Future Prospects for Large-Scale SRF Applications Quantum Computing with SRF Cavities Index

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Book SynopsisAn up-to-date guide to creating your own fun and useful Raspberry Piâ programs This fully updated guide shows how to create inventive programs and fun games on your powerful Raspberry Piâwith no programming experience required. Programming the Raspberry Piâ: Getting Started with Python, Third Edition addresses physical changes and new setup procedures as well as OS updates to the current version 4. You will discover how to configure hardware and software, write Python scripts, create user-friendly GUIs, and control external electronics. Step-by-step projects include a digital clock prototype and a fully functioning Raspberry Pi robot. Configure your Raspberry Pi and explore its features Start writing and debugging Python programs Use strings, lists, functions, and dictionaries Work with modules, classes, and methods Apply object-oriented development methods Create user-friendly games using Pygame<Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction1 Introduction What Is the Raspberry Pi? What Can You Do with a Raspberry Pi? A Tour of the Raspberry Pi Setting Up Your Raspberry Pi Booting Up Summary2 Getting Started Linux The Desktop The Command Line Applications Internet Resources Summary3 Python Basics Mu Numbers Variables For Loops Simulating Dice If While The Python Shell from the Terminal Summary4 Strings, Lists, and Dictionaries String Theory Lists Functions Hangman Dictionaries Tuples Exceptions Summary of Functions Summary5 Modules, Classes, and Methods Modules Object Orientation Defining Classes Inheritance Summary6 Files and the Internet Files Pickling JSON Internet Summary7 Graphical User Interfaces guizero Hello World Temperature Converter Other GUI Widgets Pop-Ups Menus Summary8 Games Programming What Is Pygame? Coordinates Hello Pygame A Raspberry Game Summary9 Interfacing Hardware GPIO Pin Connections Breadboarding with Jumper Wires Digital Outputs Analog Outputs Digital Inputs Analog Inputs HATs Summary10 LED Fader Project What You Need Hardware Assembly Software Summary11 Prototyping Project (Clock) What You Need Hardware Assembly Software Phase Two Summary12 Raspberry Pi Robot Set Up the Raspberry Pi Zero W Web-Controlled Rover Autonomous Rover Summary13 What Next Linux Resources Python Resources Raspberry Pi Resources Programming Languages Other Languages Applications and Projects SummaryIndex

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Book SynopsisThe classic guide to power system stability and controlâupdated for the latest advancesThis thoroughly revised engineering guide contains the hands-on information needed to understand, model, analyze, and solve problems using the latest technical tools. You will explore the structure of modern power systems, the different levels of control, and the nature of stability problems. Power System Stability and Control, Second Edition contains complete explanations of equipment characteristics and modeling techniques along with real-world examples. This edition features coverage of adaptive control and other emerging applications, including cyber security of power systems.Coverage includes: General characteristics of modern power systems The power grid stability problem Synchronous machine theory and modelling Synchronous machine parameters Synchronous machine representation in stability studies AC transmission<

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Book SynopsisA full-color guide to Nikon's exciting new entry-level dSLR With its large 24.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 A Quick Look at What’s Ahead 1 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 1 Part II: Working with Picture Files 2 Part III: Taking Creative Control 2 Part IV: The Part of Tens 2 Icons and Other Stuff to Note 2 eCheat Sheet 3 Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 4 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5 Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 7 Getting Comfortable with Your Lens 8 Attaching a lens 8 Removing a lens 10 Setting the focus mode (auto or manual) 10 Zooming in and out 12 Using a VR (Vibration Reduction) lens 12 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus 13 Working with Memory Cards 15 Exploring External Camera Controls 18 Topside controls 18 Back-of-the-body controls 20 Front-left buttons 23 Front-right features 24 Hidden connections 24 Ordering from Camera Menus 25 Using the guided menus 26 Ordering off the main menus 31 Monitoring Shooting Settings 33 Changing Settings Using the Information Display 35 Displaying Help Screens 36 Customizing Your Camera: Setup Menu Options 37 Restoring Default Settings 44 Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 47 Choosing an Exposure Mode 48 Choosing the Release Mode 50 Single Frame and Quiet Shutter Release modes 52 Continuous (burst mode) shooting 52 Self-timer shooting 54 Wireless remote-control modes 55 Adding Flash 56 Enabling flash 57 Setting the Flash mode 58 Choosing the Right Quality Settings 61 Diagnosing quality problems 62 Considering image size: How many pixels are enough? 63 Understanding Image Quality options (JPEG or Raw) 67 My take: Choose JPEG Fine or Raw (NEF) 72 Setting Image Size and Quality 73 Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 77 Setting Up for Automatic Success 78 As Easy As It Gets: Auto and Auto Flash Off 82 Taking Advantage of Scene Modes 86 Getting More Creative with Guide Mode 90 Chapter 4: Exploring Live View Photography and Movie Making 97 Using Your Monitor as a Viewfinder 98 Live View safety tips 99 Customizing the Live View display 103 Focusing in Live View Mode 105 Choosing the right focusing pairs 110 Autofocusing in Live View and Movie mode 111 Manual focusing for Live View and movie photography 113 Shooting Still Pictures in Live View Mode 114 Shooting Digital Movies 116 Choosing the video mode (NTSC or PAL) 116 Setting video quality (frame size, frame rate, and bit rate) 117 Controlling audio 120 Manipulating movie exposure 123 Reviewing a few final recording options 124 Recording a movie 125 Screening Your Movies 127 Trimming Movies 129 Saving a Movie Frame as a Still Image 132 Part II: Working with Picture Files 135 Chapter 5: Playback Mode: Viewing, Erasing, and Protecting Photos 137 Customizing Basic Playback Options 138 Adjusting playback timing 138 Adjusting and disabling instant image review 139 Enabling automatic picture rotation 139 Viewing Images in Playback Mode 141 Viewing multiple images at a time (thumbnails view) 143 Displaying photos in Calendar view 144 Choosing which images to view 146 Zooming in for a closer view 146 Viewing Picture Data 148 File Information mode 150 Highlights display mode 152 RGB Histogram mode 153 Shooting Data display mode 156 GPS Data mode 157 Overview Data mode 157 Deleting Photos and Movies 159 Deleting fi les one at a time 159 Deleting all photos and movies 160 Deleting a batch of selected files 161 Protecting Photos and Movies 163 Creating a Digital Slide Show 164 Viewing Your Photos and Movies on a Television 168 Chapter 6: Downloading, Printing, and Sharing Your Photos 171 Choosing the Right Photo Software 171 Three free photo programs 172 Advanced photo programs 174 Sending Pictures to the Computer 176 Connecting the camera and computer for picture download 177 Starting the transfer process 178 Downloading using ViewNX 2 180 Processing Raw (NEF) Files 187 Processing Raw images in the camera 187 Processing Raw fi les in ViewNX 2 191 Planning for Perfect Prints 195 Check the pixel count before you print 195 Allow for different print proportions 197 Get print and monitor colors in sync 200 Preparing Pictures for E-Mail and Online Sharing 203 Prepping online photos using ViewNX 2 205 Resizing pictures from the Playback menu 206 Part III: Taking Creative Control 211 Chapter 7: Getting Creative with Exposure 213 Introducing the Exposure Trio: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO 214 Understanding exposure-setting side effects 216 Doing the exposure balancing act 221 Exploring the Advanced Exposure Modes 222 Reading the Meter 224 Setting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 227 Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 227 Controlling ISO 230 Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 233 Sorting Through Your Camera’s Exposure-Correction Tools 236 Applying Exposure Compensation 236 Using autoexposure lock 240 Expanding tonal range with Active D-Lighting 241 Investigating Advanced Flash Options 244 Choosing the right Flash mode 247 Adjusting flash output 253 Controlling flash output manually 256 Chapter 8: Manipulating Focus and Color 259 Mastering the Autofocus System 260 Reviewing autofocus basics 260 Understanding the AF-Area mode setting 262 Changing the Focus mode setting 267 Choosing the right autofocus combo 269 Using autofocus lock 269 Focusing Manually 270 Manipulating Depth of Field 274 Controlling Color 281 Correcting colors with white balance 281 Changing the White Balance setting 283 Fine-tuning White Balance settings 286 Creating white balance presets 287 Choosing a Color Space: sRGB versus Adobe RGB 291 Taking a Quick Look at Picture Controls 292 Chapter 9: Putting it All Together 299 Recapping Basic Picture Settings 299 Shooting Still Portraits 301 Capturing action 307 Capturing scenic vistas 310 Capturing dynamic close-ups 313 Part IV: The Part of Tens 317 Chapter 10: Ten Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features 319 Applying the Retouch Menu Filters 320 Removing Red-Eye 322 Straightening Tilting Horizon Lines 324 Removing (Or Creating) Lens Distortion 326 Correcting Perspective 328 Cropping (Trimming) Your Photo 329 Shadow Recovery with D-Lighting 331 Boosting Shadows, Contrast, and Saturation Together 333 Two Ways to Make Subtle Color Adjustments 334 Applying digital lens filters 335 Manipulating color balance 337 Creating Monochrome Photos 338 Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 341 Annotate Your Images 341 Creating Custom Image Folders 343 Changing the Function Button’s Function 346 Customizing the AE-L/AF-L Button 347 Using the Shutter Button to Lock Exposure and Focus 348 Adding a Starburst Effect 349 Creating Color Effects 351 Creating a color outline 352 Producing a color sketch 353 Playing with the Selective Color Filter 354 Softening Focus for a Dreamy Effect 356 Creating a Miniature Effect 358 Combining Two Photos with Image Overlay 360 Index 365

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Book SynopsisStart getting great photos with your Canon EOS 70D right away The Canon EOS 70D features upgraded focusing technology, a 20. 2 megapixel sensor, and faster frame-per-second shooting.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 A Quick Look at What’s Ahead 1 Icons and Other Stuff to Note 2 eCheat Sheet 3 Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 3 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5 Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 7 Looking at Lenses 7 Choosing a lens 8 Attaching and removing a lens 11 Zooming in and out 12 Using an IS (image stabilizer) lens 13 Getting acquainted with focusing 14 Adjusting the Viewfinder 15 Adjusting the Monitor Position 16 Using the Touchscreen 17 Working with Memory Cards 20 Exploring External Camera Features 22 Topside controls 22 Back-of-the-body controls 24 Front odds and ends 27 Connection ports 28 Ordering from Camera Menus 30 Navigating the Custom Functions Menu 32 Monitoring Critical Camera Settings 34 The Info button: Choosing what the screen shows 34 Checking the Camera Settings display 35 Viewing the Shooting Settings display 36 Decoding viewfinder data 38 Reading the LCD panel 40 Changing Settings via the Quick Control Screen 40 Getting Help from Your Camera 42 Reviewing Basic Setup Options 42 Cruising the Setup menus 43 Setting up the Lock switch 49 Taking two final setup steps 50 Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 51 Choosing an Exposure Mode 52 Changing the Drive Mode 54 Getting Familiar with the Built-in Flash 56 Using flash in the fully automatic modes 57 Enabling flash in advanced exposure modes 59 Using Red-Eye Reduction flash 60 Controlling Picture Quality 60 Diagnosing quality problems 61 Decoding the Image Quality options 63 Considering Resolution: Large, Medium, or Small? 65 Understanding File Type (JPEG or Raw) 68 JPEG: The imaging (and web) standard 68 Raw (CR2): The purist’s choice 70 My take: Choose Fine or Raw 72 Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 73 As Easy As It Gets: Auto and Flash Off 74 Taking Advantage of Scene (SCN) Modes 77 Modifying scene mode results 88 Gaining More Control with Creative Auto 94 Chapter 4: Exploring Live View Shooting and Movie Making 99 Getting Started 100 Reviewing Live View and Movie mode cautions 102 Customizing the display 103 Focusing in Live View and Movie Modes 106 Disabling continuous autofocusing 106 Choosing an AF (autofocus) mode 109 Manual focusing 118 Zooming in for a focus check 118 Exploring Other Live View Options 119 Setting the photo aspect ratio 120 Adjusting other Live View picture settings 120 Using the touch shutter 127 Recording Your First Movie 128 Customizing Movie Recording Settings 131 Movie Menu 1 133 Movie Menu 2 134 Using Movie Digital Zoom 139 Snapping a Photo During Recording 140 Playing Movies 141 Part II: Working with Picture Files 145 Chapter 5: Picture Playback 147 Disabling and Adjusting Image Review 147 Exploring Playback Mode 148 Switching to Index (thumbnails) view 149 Using the Quick Control screen during playback 150 Jumping through images 151 Rotating pictures 154 Zooming in for a closer view 156 Viewing Picture Data 157 Basic Information display data 159 Shooting Information display mode 160 Understanding Histogram display mode 162 Enabling a few display extras 165 Deleting Photos 166 Erasing single images 166 Erasing all images on the memory card 167 Erasing selected images 167 Protecting Photos 169 Protecting (or unprotecting) a single photo 169 Protecting multiple photos 170 Rating Photos 172 Viewing Your Photos on a Television 174 Chapter 6: Downloading, Printing, and Sharing Your Photos 177 Installing the Canon Software 178 Sending Pictures to the Computer 180 Connecting camera and computer via USB 180 Connecting to the computer via Wi-Fi 181 Downloading from the camera 185 Downloading from a card reader 187 Processing Raw (CR2) Files 189 Processing Raw images in the camera 189 Converting Raw images in Digital Photo Professional 192 Planning for Perfect Prints 196 Check the pixel count before you print 196 Allow for different print proportions 198 Calibrate your monitor 200 Preparing Pictures for Online Sharing 201 Part III: Taking Creative Control 205 Chapter 7: Getting Creative with Exposure 207 Kicking Your Camera into High Gear 207 Introducing Exposure Basics: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 209 Understanding exposure-setting side effects 211 Doing the exposure balancing act 215 Monitoring Exposure Settings 216 Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 219 Setting ISO, f-stop, and Shutter Speed 222 Controlling ISO 222 Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 225 Sorting through Your Camera’s Exposure-Correction Tools 227 Overriding autoexposure results with Exposure Compensation 227 Improving high-contrast shots 231 Experimenting with Auto Lighting Optimizer 236 Correcting vignetting with Peripheral Illumination Correction 239 Dampening noise 242 Locking Autoexposure Settings 244 Bracketing Exposures Automatically 246 Setting up for automatic bracketing 247 Shooting a bracketed series 250 Using Flash in Advanced Exposure Modes 250 Understanding your camera’s approach to flash 251 Using flash outdoors 255 Adjusting flash power with Flash Exposure Compensation 256 Locking the flash exposure 259 Exploring more flash options 260 Chapter 8: Manipulating Focus and Color 265 Reviewing Focus Basics 265 Introducing the AF-ON button 267 Adjusting Autofocus Performance 268 AF Area mode: One focus point or many? 269 Changing the AF (autofocus) mode 271 Choosing the right autofocus combo 273 Manipulating Depth of Field 274 Controlling Color 279 Correcting colors with white balance 279 Changing the White Balance setting 281 Creating a custom White Balance setting 283 Fine-tuning White Balance settings 285 Bracketing shots with white balance 288 Taking a Quick Look at Picture Styles 293 Chapter 9: Putting It All Together 299 Recapping Basic Picture Settings 299 Setting Up for Specifi c Scenes 302 Shooting still portraits 302 Capturing action 307 Capturing scenic vistas 311 Capturing dynamic close-ups 314 Part IV: The Part of Tens 317 Chapter 10: Ten Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 319 Enabling Mirror Lockup Shooting 320 Adding Cleaning Instructions to Images 320 Tagging Files with Your Copyright Claim 321 Exploring Wi-Fi Functions 322 Experimenting with Creative Filters 324 Shooting in Multiple Exposure Mode 328 Investigating Two More Printing Options 329 Presenting a Slide Show 329 Editing Movies 330 Creating Video Snapshots 331 Chapter 11: Ten More Ways to Customize Your Camera 333 Creating Your Own Exposure Mode 333 Creating Your Very Own Camera Menu 335 Creating Custom Folders 337 Changing the Color Space from sRGB to Adobe RGB 338 Changing the Direction of the Dials 339 Changing All the Furniture Around 339 Disabling the AF-Assist Beam 341 Controlling the Lens Focus Drive 342 Making the Flashing Red AF Points Go Away 343 Considering a Few Other Autofocusing Tweaks 343 Appendix: Glossary of Digital Photography Terms 347 Index 359

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Book SynopsisPrinciples of Electrical Machines provides a comprehensive discourse on the characteristics and working principles of various types of electrical machines. Starting with magnetic circuits which form an integral part of electrical machines, the book goes on to cover transformers and the general principles of energy conversion. The book then extensively discusses different types of electrical machinesdc machines, three-phase induction machines, and three-phase synchronous machines; single-phase motors, which are widely used in household and office appliances; and special motors such as servomotors, linear synchronous motors, brushless DC motors, switched reluctance motors, synchro motors, and stepper motors. Using a gradational approach, the first few sections in each chapter are devoted to the basic principles of operation, and later sections are devoted mostly to a more detailed study of the particular machine. In addition to strengthening the organization of the contents, this International adaptation provides new and updated materials, and is well supported by a plethora of new examples, illustrations, end-of-chapter problems, and multiple choice questions.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1: MAGNETIC CIRCUITS 1.1 MAGNETIC CIRCUITS 1.2 HYSTERESIS 1.3 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FLUX, EMF AND FORCE 1.4 SINUSOIDAL EXCITATION 1.5 PERMANENT MAGNET CHAPTER 2: TRANSFORMERS 2.1 IDEAL TRANSFORMER 2.2 PRACTICAL TRANSFORMER 2.3 VOLTAGE REGULATION 2.4 EFFICIENCY 2.5 TESTS ON TRANSFORMERS 2.6 AUTOTRANSFORMER 2.7 THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS 2.8 HARMONICS IN THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER BANKS 2.9 THREE WINDING TRANSFORMERS 2.10 PARALLEL OPERATION AND LOAD SHARING OF SINGLE PHASE AND THREE PHASE TRANSFORMERS 2.11 TAP CHANGING TRANSFORMERS 2.12 PER-UNIT (PU) SYSTEM 2.13 HEATING AND COOLING OF TRANSFORMERS 2.14 APPLICATIONS OF TRANSFORMERS CHAPTER 3: ELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY CONVERSION 3.1 ENERGY CONVERSION PROCESS 3.2 FIELD ENERGY 3.3 MECHANICAL FORCE IN THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEM 3.4 ROTATING MACHINES 3.5 CYLINDRICAL MACHINES CHAPTER 4: MACHINE WINDINGS, MMF DISTRIBUTION, AND MAGNETIC FIELDS 4.1 WINDING ARRANGEMENT 4.2 PULSATING AND ROTATING MAGNETIC FIELDS 4.3 SPACE HARMONICS 4.4 TIME HARMONICS CHAPTER 5: DC MACHINES 5.1 ELECTROMAGNETIC CONVERSION 5.2 DC MACHINES 5.3 DC GENERATORS 5.4 DC MOTORS 5.5 SPEED CONTROL 5.6 PERMANENT MAGNET DC (PMDC) MOTORS 5.7 BRAKING OF DC MOTORS 5.8 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) MOTORS CHAPTER 6: INDUCTION (ASYNCHRONOUS) MACHINES 6.1 CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES 6.2 INDUCED VOLTAGES 6.3 POLYPHASE INDUCTION MACHINE 6.4 THREE MODES OF OPERATION 6.5 INVERTED INDUCTION MACHINE 6.6 EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT MODEL 6.7 NO-LOAD TEST, BLOCKED-ROTOR TEST, AND EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT PARAMETERS 6.8 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS [Separation of Iron Loss and Friction and Windage Loss of the Induction Motor] 6.9 POWER FLOW IN THREE MODES OF OPERATION 6.10 CIRCLE DIAGRAM FOR THE INDUCTION MACHINE 6.11 EFFECTS OF ROTOR RESISTANCE 6.12 CLASSES OF SQUIRREL-CAGE MOTORS 6.13 SPEED CONTROL 6.14 STARTING OF INDUCTION MOTORS 6.15 TIME AND SPACE HARMONICS 6.16 LINEAR INDUCTION MOTOR (LIM) CHAPTER 7: SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES 7.1 CONSTRUCTION OF THREE-PHASE SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES 7.2 SYNCHRONOUS GENERATORS 7.3 SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS 7.4 EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT MODEL 7.5 POWER AND TORQUE CHARACTERISTICS 7.6 CAPABILITY CURVES 7.7 POWER FACTOR CONTROL 7.8 INDEPENDENT GENERATORS 7.9 PARALLEL OPERATION AND LOAD SHARING OF GENERATORS 7.10 SALIENT POLE SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES 7.11 SPEED CONTROL OF SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS 7.12 APPLICATIONS CHAPTER 8: SINGLE-PHASE MOTORS 8.1 SINLE-PHASE INDUCTION MOTORS 8.2 STARTING WINDING DESIGN 8.3 EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT OF A CAPACITOR-RUN MOTOR 8.4 SINGLE-PHASE SERIES (UNIVERSAL) MOTORS 8.5 SINGLE-PHASE SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS 8.6 SPEED CONTROL CHAPTER 9: SPECIAL MACHINES 9.1 SERVOMOTORS 9.2 LINEAR SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR (LSM) 9.3 BRUSHLESS DC (BLDC) MOTORS 9.4 SWITCHED RELUCTANCE MOTORS (SRM) 9.5 SYNCHROS 9.6 STEPPER MOTORS APPENDIX A: BALANCED THREE-PHASE CIRCUITS APPENDIX B: UNITS AND CONSTANTS APPENDIX C: LAPLACE TRANSFORMS APPENDIX D: ANSWERS TO SELECTED PROBLEMS INDEX

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Book SynopsisThe 4Ds of Energy Transition Enables readers to understand technology-driven approaches that address the challenges of today’s energy scenario and the shift towards sustainable energy transition This book provides a comprehensive account of the characteristics of energy transition, covering the latest advancements, trends, and practices around the topic. It charts the path to global energy sustainability based on existing technology by focusing on the four dynamic approaches of decarbonization, decreasing use, decentralization, and digitalization, plus the important technical, economic, social and policy perspectives surrounding those approaches. Each technology is demonstrated with an introduction and a set of specific chapters. The work appropriately incorporates up-to-date data, case studies, and comparative assessments to further aid in reader comprehension. Sample topics discussed within the work by key thinkers and researchers in the broader fields of energy include: Renewable energy and sustainable energy future Decarbonization in energy sector Hydrogen and fuel cells Electric mobility and sustainable transportation Energy conservation and management Distributed and off-grid generation, energy storage, and batteries Digitalization in energy sector; smart meters, smart grids, blockchain This book is an ideal professional resource for engineers, academics, and policy makers working in areas related to the development of energy solutions.Table of ContentsPreface xv Acknowledgement xvi Foreword xvii 1 Introduction to the Four-Dimensional Energy Transition 1 Muhammad Asif 1.1 Energy: Resources and Conversions 1 1.2 Climate Change in Focus 3 1.3 The Unfolding Energy Transition 4 1.4 The Four Dimensions of the Twenty-First Century Energy Transition 6 1.4.1 Decarbonization 7 1.4.2 Decentralization 7 1.4.3 Digitalization 8 1.4.4 Decreasing Energy Use 8 1.5 Conclusions 8 References 9 Part I Decarbonization 11 2 Global Energy Transition and Experiences from China and Germany 13 Heiko Thomas and Bing Xue 2.1 Global Energy Transition 13 2.2 China 17 2.2.1 How to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Before 2060 and Keep the World’s Largest Economy Running 17 2.2.2 China as the World’s Leader in Renewable Installations 19 2.2.3 Particular Measures to Reduce GHG Emissions 20 2.3 Germany 23 2.3.1 Climate Action and GHG Emission Reduction Targets 23 2.3.2 System Requirements to Achieve the GHG Emission Reduction Goals 24 2.3.3 Potential for GHG Emission Reduction in the Building Sector 27 2.3.4 Underachieving in the Transport Sector 27 2.3.5 A New Emission Trading Scheme Specifically Tackles the Heating and Transport Sectors 29 2.4 Comparing Energy Transitions in China and Germany 30 2.4.1 Different Strategies and Boundary Conditions 30 2.4.2 Comparing the Mobility Sector 32 2.4.3 Policy Instruments and Implementation 33 2.5 Summary and Final Remarks 37 References 38 3 Decarbonization in the Energy Sector 41 Muhammad Asif 3.1 Decarbonization 41 3.2 Decarbonization Pathways 42 3.2.1 Renewable Energy 43 3.2.1.1 Solar Energy 43 3.2.1.2 Wind Power 44 3.2.1.3 Hydropower 44 3.2.2 Electric Mobility 44 3.2.3 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 45 3.2.4 Energy Storage 46 3.2.5 Energy Efficiency 46 3.2.6 Decarbonization of Fossil Fuel Sector 46 3.3 Decarbonization: Developments and Trends 47 References 48 4 Renewable Technologies: Applications and Trends 51 Muhammad Asif 4.1 Introduction 51 4.2 Overview of Renewable Technologies 52 4.2.1 Solar Energy 52 4.2.1.1 Solar PV 52 4.2.1.2 Solar Thermal Energy 54 4.2.2 Wind Power 57 4.2.3 Hydropower 58 4.2.3.1 Dam/Storage 59 4.2.3.2 Run-of-the-River 59 4.2.3.3 Pumped Storage 59 4.2.4 Biomass 60 4.2.5 Geothermal Energy 61 4.2.6 Wave and Tidal Power 62 4.3 Renewables Advancements and Trends 63 4.3.1 Market Growth 63 4.3.2 Economics 65 4.3.3 Technological Advancements 65 4.3.4 Power Density 67 4.3.5 Energy Storage 67 4.4 Conclusions 69 References 69 5 Fundamentals and Applications of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 73 Bengt Sundén 5.1 Introduction 73 5.2 Hydrogen – General 74 5.2.1 Production of Hydrogen 74 5.2.2 Storage of Hydrogen 75 5.2.3 Transportation of Hydrogen 76 5.2.4 Concerns About Hydrogen 76 5.2.5 Advantages of Hydrogen Energy 76 5.2.6 Disadvantages of Hydrogen Energy 76 5.3 Basic Electrochemistry and Thermodynamics 77 5.4 Fuel Cells – Overview 78 5.4.1 Types of Fuel Cells 79 5.4.2 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) or Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFC) 83 5.4.2.1 Performance of a PEMFC 83 5.4.3 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) 83 5.4.4 Comparison of PEMFCs and SOFCs 84 5.4.5 Overall Description of Basic Transport Processes and Operations of a Fuel Cell 85 5.4.5.1 Electrochemical Kinetics 85 5.4.5.2 Heat and Mass Transfer 85 5.4.5.3 Charge and Water Transport 86 5.4.5.4 Heat Generation 87 5.4.6 Modeling Approaches for Fuel Cells 87 5.4.6.1 Softwares 89 5.4.7 Fuel Cell Systems and Applications 90 5.4.7.1 Portable Power 90 5.4.7.2 Backup Power 91 5.4.7.3 Transportation 91 5.4.7.4 Stationary Power 92 5.4.7.5 Maritime Applications 93 5.4.7.6 Aerospace Applications 94 5.4.7.7 Aircraft Applications 95 5.4.8 Bottlenecks for Fuel Cells 95 5.5 Conclusions 97 Acknowledgments 97 Nomenclature 97 Abbreviations 98 References 99 6 Decarbonizing with Nuclear Power, Current Builds, and Future Trends 103 Hasliza Omar, Geordie Graetz, and Mark Ho 6.1 Introduction 103 6.2 The Historic Cost of Nuclear Power 104 6.3 The Small Modular Reactor (SMR): Could Smaller Be Better? 109 6.3.1 New Nuclear Reactor in Town 109 6.3.2 Is It the Smaller the Better? 110 6.4 Evaluating the Economic Competitiveness of SMRs 113 6.4.1 Size Matters 113 6.4.2 Construction Time 113 6.4.3 Co-siting Economies 114 6.4.4 Learning Rates 115 6.4.5 The Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE): Is It a Reliable Measure? 118 6.4.6 The Overnight Capital Cost (OCC): SMRs vs. a Large Reactor 120 6.5 Nuclear Energy: Looking Beyond Its Perceived Reputation 123 6.5.1 Load-Following and Cogeneration 123 6.5.2 Industrial Heat (District and Process) 125 6.5.3 Hydrogen Production 127 6.5.4 Seawater Desalination 130 6.6 Western Nuclear Industry Trends 131 6.6.1 The United States 131 6.6.2 The United Kingdom 132 6.6.3 Canada 135 6.7 Conclusions 137 References 141 7 Decarbonization of the Fossil Fuel Sector 153 Tian Goh and Beng Wah Ang 7.1 Introduction 153 7.2 Technologies for the Decarbonization of the Fossil Fuel Sector 154 7.2.1 Historical Developments 154 7.2.2 Hydrogen Economy 155 7.2.3 Carbon Capture and Storage 156 7.3 Recent Advancements and Potential 157 7.3.1 Carbon Capture and Storage 158 7.3.2 Carbon Capture and Utilization 158 7.4 Future Emission Scenarios and Challenges to Decarbonization 160 7.4.1 Application in Future Emission Scenarios 160 7.4.2 Challenges to Decarbonization 164 7.5 Controversies and Debates 167 7.5.1 Opposing Narratives 167 7.5.2 Public Perceptions 169 7.6 Conclusions 171 References 172 8 Electric Vehicle Adoption Dynamics on the Road to Deep Decarbonization 177 Emil Dimanchev, Davood Qorbani, and Magnus Korpås 8.1 Introduction 177 8.2 Current State of Electric Vehicles 178 8.2.1 Electric Vehicle Technology 178 8.2.2 Electric Vehicle Environmental Attributes 179 8.2.3 Competing Low-Carbon Vehicle Technologies 180 8.3 Contribution of Road Transport to Decarbonization Policy 181 8.3.1 State and Trends of CO2 Emissions from Transportation and Passenger Vehicles 181 8.3.2 Decarbonization of Transport 182 8.3.3 Decarbonization Pathways for Passenger Vehicles and the Role of Electric Vehicles 183 8.4 Dynamics of Vehicle Fleet Turnover 190 8.4.1 Illustrative Fleet Turnover Model 190 8.4.2 Implications of Fleet Turnover Dynamics for Meeting Decarbonization Targets 191 8.5 Electric Vehicle Policy 194 8.5.1 Case Study of Electric Vehicle Policy in Norway 195 8.6 Prospects for Electric Vehicle Technology and Economics 196 8.7 Conclusions 199 References 200 9 Integrated Energy System: A Low-Carbon Future Enabler 207 Pengfei Zhao, Chenghong Gu, Zhidong Cao, and Shuangqi Li 9.1 Paradigm Shift in Energy Systems 207 9.2 Key Technologies in Integrated Energy Systems 210 9.2.1 Conversion Technologies 211 9.2.1.1 Combined Heat and Power 211 9.2.1.2 Heat Pump and Gas Furnace 211 9.2.1.3 Power to Gas 211 9.2.1.4 Gas Storage 212 9.2.1.5 Battery Energy Storage Systems 212 9.2.2 Energy Hub Systems 213 9.2.3 Modeling of Integrated Energy Systems 214 9.3 Management of Integrated Energy Systems 215 9.3.1 Optimization Techniques for Integrated Energy Systems 215 9.3.1.1 Stochastic Optimization 215 9.3.1.2 Robust Optimization 215 9.3.1.3 Distributionally Robust Optimization 217 9.3.2 Supply Quality Issues 217 9.3.2.1 Voltage Issues 217 9.3.2.2 Gas Quality Issues 218 9.4 Volt–Pressure Optimization for Integrated Energy Systems 219 9.4.1 Research Gap 219 9.4.2 Problem Formulation 220 9.4.2.1 Day-Ahead Constraints of VPO 220 9.4.2.2 Real-Time Constraints of VPO 222 9.4.2.3 Objective Function of Two-Stage VPO 222 9.4.3 Results and Discussions 223 9.4.3.1 Studies on VVO 223 9.4.3.2 Studies on Economic Performance 227 9.4.3.3 Studies on Gas Quality Management 228 9.5 Conclusions 229 A Appendix: Nomenclature 230 A.1 Indices and Sets 230 A.2 Parameters 230 A.3 Variables and Functions 232 References 233 Part II Decreasing Use 239 10 Decreasing the Use of Energy for Sustainable Energy Transition 241 Muhammad Asif 10.1 Why Decrease the Use of Energy? 241 10.2 Energy Efficiency Approaches 243 10.2.1 Change of Attitude 243 10.2.2 Performance Enhancement 244 10.2.3 New Technologies 244 10.3 Scope of Energy Efficiency 244 References 245 11 Energy Conservation and Management in Buildings 247 Wahhaj Ahmed and Muhammad Asif 11.1 Energy and Environmental Footprint of Buildings 247 11.2 Energy-Efficiency Potential in Buildings 248 11.3 Energy-Efficient Design Strategies 250 11.3.1 Passive and Active Design Strategies 251 11.3.2 Energy Modeling to Design Energy-Efficient Strategies 251 11.4 Building Energy Retrofit 255 11.4.1 Building Energy-Retrofit Classifications 256 11.4.1.1 Pre- and Post-Retrofit Assessment Strategies 256 11.4.1.2 Number and Type of EEMs 257 11.4.1.3 Modeling and Design Approach 258 11.5 Sustainable Building Standards and Certification Systems 260 11.6 Conclusions 261 References 261 12 Methodologies for the Analysis of Energy Consumption in the Industrial Sector 267 Vincenzo Bianco 12.1 Introduction 267 12.2 Overview of Basic Indexes for Energy Consumption Analysis 269 12.2.1 Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 269 12.2.2 Energy Consumption Elasticity (ECE) 270 12.2.3 Energy Intensity (EI) 270 12.2.4 Linear Correlation Index (LCI) 271 12.2.5 Weather Adjusting Coefficient (WAC) 271 12.3 Decomposition Analysis of Energy Consumption 272 12.4 Case Study: The Italian Industrial Sector 274 12.4.1 Index-Based Analysis 274 12.4.2 Decomposition of Energy Consumption 276 12.5 Relationship Between Energy Efficiency and Energy Transition 283 12.6 Conclusions 284 References 285 Part III Decentralization 287 13 Decentralization in Energy Sector 289 Muhammad Asif 13.1 Introduction 289 13.2 Overview of Decentralized Generation Systems 290 13.2.1 Classification 290 13.2.2 Technologies 292 13.3 Decentralized and Centralized Generation – A Comparison 293 13.3.1 Advantages of Decentralized Generation 293 13.3.1.1 Cost-Effectiveness 293 13.3.1.2 Enhanced Energy Access 293 13.3.1.3 Environment Friendliness 294 13.3.1.4 Security 294 13.3.1.5 Reliability 294 13.3.1.6 Peak Shaving 294 13.3.1.7 Supply Resilience 294 13.3.1.8 New Business Streams 294 13.3.1.9 Other Benefits 295 13.3.2 Disadvantages of Decentralized Generation 295 13.3.2.1 Power Quality 295 13.3.2.2 Effect on Gird Stability 295 13.3.2.3 Energy Storage Requirement 295 13.3.2.4 Institutional Resistance 295 13.4 Developments and Trends 295 References 296 14 Decentralizing the Electricity Infrastructure: What Is Economically Viable? 299 Moritz Vogel, Marion Wingenbach, and Dierk Bauknecht 14.1 Introduction 299 14.2 Decentralization of Electricity Systems 300 14.3 Technological Dimensions of Decentralization 301 14.3.1 Grid Level of Power Plants 302 14.3.2 Regional Distribution of Power Plants 302 14.3.3 Grid Level of Flexibility Options 302 14.3.4 Level of Optimization 303 14.4 Decentralization: Costs and Benefits 303 14.4.1 Grid Level of Power Plants 304 14.4.2 Regional Distribution of Power Plants 305 14.4.3 Grid Level of Flexibility Options 306 14.4.4 Level of Optimization 307 14.5 Germany’s Decentralization Experience: A Case Study 310 14.5.1 System Cost 310 14.5.2 Grid Expansion 314 14.5.3 Key Findings 316 14.6 How Far Should Decentralization Go? 317 14.6.1 Grid Level of Power Plants 317 14.6.2 Regional Distribution of Power Plants 317 14.6.3 Grid Level of Flexibility Options 319 14.6.4 Level of Optimization 319 14.7 Conclusions 320 References 320 15 Governing Decentralized Electricity: Taking a Participatory Turn 325 Marie Claire Brisbois 15.1 Introduction 325 15.2 How Is Decentralization Affecting Traditional Modes of Electricity Governance? 326 15.2.1 Sticking Points for Shifting to Decentralized Governance 327 15.3 What Kinds of Governance Does Decentralization Require? 328 15.3.1 Security 328 15.3.2 Affordability 329 15.3.3 Sustainability 331 15.4 What Do We Know About Decentralized Governance from Other Spheres? 332 15.4.1 Nested, Multilevel Governance of Common Pool Resources 333 15.4.2 Key Components of Common Pool Resource Governance 334 15.4.2.1 Roles and Responsibilities 334 15.4.2.2 Policy Coherence 335 15.4.2.3 Capacity Development 336 15.4.2.4 Transparent and Open Data 336 15.4.2.5 Appropriate Regulations 337 15.4.2.6 Stakeholder Participation 338 15.5 Moving Toward a Decentralized Governance System 339 15.5.1 Phase One 339 15.5.2 Phase Two 340 15.5.3 Phase Three 341 15.6 Conclusions 341 References 342 Part IV Digitalization 347 16 Digitalization in Energy Sector 349 Muhammad Asif 16.1 Introduction 349 16.2 Overview of Digital Technologies 350 16.2.1 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 350 16.2.2 Blockchain 351 16.2.3 Robotics and Automated Technologies 351 16.2.4 Internet of Things 351 16.2.5 Big Data and Data Analytics 352 16.3 Digitalization: Prospects and Challenges 352 References 354 17 Smart Grids and Smart Metering 357 Haroon Farooq, Waqas Ali, and Intisar A. Sajjad 17.1 Introduction 357 17.2 Grid Modernization and Its Need in the Twenty-First Century 358 17.3 Smart Grid 360 17.4 Smart Grid vs. Traditional Grid 362 17.5 Smart Grid Composition and Architecture 362 17.6 Smart Grid Technologies 365 17.7 Smart Metering 367 17.8 Role of Smart Metering in Smart Grid 369 17.9 Key Challenges and the Future of Smart Grid 370 17.10 Implementation Benefits and Positive Impacts 372 17.11 Worldwide Development and Deployment 373 17.12 Conclusions 375 References 376 18 Blockchain in Energy 381 Bernd Teufel and Anton Sentic 18.1 Transformation of the Electricity Market and an Emerging Technology 381 18.2 Blockchain in the Energy Sector 382 18.2.1 Defining Blockchain 383 18.2.2 Utilizing Blockchain in Energy Systems 385 18.2.3 Case Examples for Blockchain Energy 386 18.2.4 Utilization of Blockchain Energy: Introducing an Innovation Perspective 387 18.3 Blockchain as a (Disruptive) Innovation in Energy Transitions 389 18.3.1 Transition Studies, Regimes, and Niche Innovations 389 18.3.2 Blockchain Technologies Between Niche Innovation and the Socio-Technical System 390 18.4 Conclusions and Venues for Further Inquiry 392 Acknowledgment 394 References 394 Epilogue 399 Fereidoon Sioshansi Index 405

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Book SynopsisINTRODUCTION TO ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY The revised new edition of the classic textbook is an essential resource for anyone working with today's advancements in both digital and analog devices, communications systems, as well as power/energy generation and distribution. Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility provides thorough coverage of the techniques and methodologies used to design and analyze electronic systems that function acceptably in their electromagnetic environment. Assuming no prior familiarity with electromagnetic compatibility, this user-friendly textbook first explains fundamental EMC concepts and technologies before moving on to more advanced topics in EMC system design. This third edition reflects the results of an extensive detailed review of the entire second edition, embracing and maintaining the content that has stood the test of time, such as from the theory of electromagnetic phenomena and associated mathematics, to tTable of ContentsPreface xiii 1 Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 1 1.1 Aspects of EMC 2 1.2 Electrical Dimensions and Waves 9 1.3 Decibels and Common EMC Units 16 1.4 Summary 30 2 EMC Requirements for Electronic Systems 35 2.1 Governmental Requirements 36 2.2 Additional Product Requirements 62 2.3 Design Constraints for Products 63 2.4 Advantages of EMC Design 64 3 Signal Spectra--the Relationship between the Time Domain and the Frequency Domain 71 3.1 Periodic Signals 71 3.2 Spectra of Digital Waveforms 93 3.3 Spectrum Analyzers 113 3.4 Representation of Nonperiodic Waveforms 118 3.5 Representation of Random (Data) Signals 121 4 Transmission Lines and Signal Integrity 133 4.1 The Transmission-Line Equations 136 4.2 The Per-Unit-Length Parameters 139 4.3 The Time-Domain Solution 155 4.4 High-Speed Digital Interconnects and Signal Integrity 170 4.5 Sinusoidal Excitation of the Line and the Phasor Solution 192 4.6 Lumped-Circuit Approximate Models 210 5 Nonideal Behavior of Components 221 5.1 Wires 222 5.2 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Lands 232 5.3 Effect of Component Leads 235 5.4 Resistors 237 5.5 Capacitors 243 5.6 Inductors 251 5.7 Ferromagnetic Materials--Saturation and Frequency Response 255 5.8 Ferrite Beads 258 5.9 Common-Mode Chokes 261 5.10 Electromechanical Devices 264 5.11 Digital Circuit Devices 269 5.12 Effect of Component Variability 270 5.13 Mechanical Switches 270 6 Conducted Emissions and Susceptibility 287 6.1 Measurement of Conducted Emissions 288 6.2 Power Supply Filters 294 6.3 Power Supplies 310 6.4 Power Supply and Filter Placement 319 6.5 Conducted Susceptibility 321 7 Antennas 325 7.1 Elemental Dipole Antennas 325 7.2 The Half-Wave Dipole and Quarter-Wave Monopole Antennas 332 7.3 Antenna Arrays 342 7.4 Characterization of Antennas 349 7.5 The FRIIs Transmission Equation 365 7.6 Effects of Reflections 368 7.7 Broadband Measurement Antennas 381 7.8 Antenna Modeling and Simulation 388 8 Radiated Emissions and Susceptibility 397 8.1 Simple Emission Models for Wires and PCB Lands 398 8.2 Simple Susceptibility Models for Wires and PCB Lands 423 9 Crosstalk 445 9.1 Three-Conductor Transmission Lines and Crosstalk 446 9.2 The Transmission-Line Equations for Lossless Lines 449 9.3 The Per-Unit-Length Parameters 452 9.4 The Inductive--Capacitive Coupling Approximate Model 476 9.5 Shielded Wires 500 9.6 Twisted Wires 529 10 Shielding 557 10.1 Shielding Effectiveness 561 10.2 Shielding Effectiveness: Far-Field Sources 563 10.3 Shielding Effectiveness: Near-Field Sources 576 10.4 Low-Frequency, Magnetic Field Shielding 581 10.5 Effects of Apertures 585 11 System Design for EMC 593 11.1 Changing the Way we Think About Electrical Phenomena 597 11.2 What do we Mean by the Term "Ground" 605 11.3 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design 636 11.4 System Configuration and Design 655 11.5 Diagnostic Tools 672 Appendix A The Phasor Solution Method 683 A.1 Solving Differential Equations for their Sinusoidal, Steady-State Solution 683 A.2 Solving Electric Circuits for Their Sinusoidal, Steady-State Response 687 Appendix B The Electromagnetic Field Equations and Waves 693 B.1 Vector Analysis 694 B.2 Maxwell’s Equations 701 B.3 Boundary Conditions 720 B.4 Sinusoidal Steady State 724 B.5 Power Flow 725 B.6 Uniform Plane Waves 726 B.7 Static (DC) Electromagnetic Field Relations--a Special Case 741 Appendix C Computer Codes for Calculating the Per-Unit-Length (PUL) Parameters and Crosstalk of Multiconductor Transmission Lines 753 C.1 WIDESEP.FOR for Computing the PUL Parameter Matrices of Widely Spaced Wires 754 C.2 RIBBON.FOR for Computing the PUL Parameter Matrices of Ribbon Cables 758 C.3 PCB.FOR for Computing The PUL Parameter Matrices of Printed Circuit Boards 760 C.4 MSTRP.FOR for Computing the PUL Parameter Matrices of Coupled Microstrip Lines 761 C.5 STRPLINE.FOR for Computing the PUL Parameter Matrices of Coupled Striplines 762 Appendix D A Spice (PSPICE, LTSPICE, etc.) Tutorial and Applications Guide 765 D.1 Creating a Spice or Pspice Simulation 766 D.2 Creating an Ltspice Simulation 777 D.3 Lumped-Circuit Approximate Models 785 D.4 An Exact Spice (Pspice) Model for Lossless, Coupled Lines 788 D.5 Use of Spice (Pspice) in Fourier Analysis 805 D.6 Spicemtl.For for Computing a Spice (Pspice) Subcircuit Model of a Lossless, Multiconductor Transmission Line 815 D.7 Spicelpi.For for Computing a Spice (Pspice) Subcircuit of a Lumped-Pi Model of a Lossless, Multiconductor Transmission Line 817 Problems 818 References 820 Appendix E A Brief History of Electromagnetic Compatibility 823 E.1 History of EMC 823 E.2 Examples 825 Index 827

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Book SynopsisIs the goal of a transition to clean energy at all realistic? If so, how could it be accomplished? Climate change poses a formidable challenge for twenty-first-century governments. Unless they can move to a clean energy system built on efficiency, renewables, electrification, and possibly complementary technologies like nuclear energy and carbon capture and storage, it will be all but impossible to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. In this book, Daniel Fiorino provides a comprehensive introduction to the politics and policies of a clean energy transition and how it may unfold nationally and globally. Across its nine chapters, he explores the current energy landscape and the different pathways and pitfalls on the road to decarbonization. All scenarios for decarbonizing, he argues, rely on aggressive efficiency, the rapid scale-up of renewables, and the electrification of most of what is left. Yet this transition has to be accelerated and done effectively. There is little time left for second chances if we are to decarbonize later this century. The Clean Energy Transition will be an indispensable resource for students of energy politics, environmental studies, and public policy, as well as anyone interested in the energy issues of the day.Trade Review“No book better captures both the challenges of dealing with climate change and the promising opportunities for action. Fiorino offers a highly readable, empirically grounded, and comprehensive assessment of actions taken to date and viable paths toward a carbon-neutral energy future.”Michael Kraft, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay“A sober assessment of both the promise of, and potential barriers to, clean energy as the solution to the climate crisis. The Clean Energy Transition is particularly strong in revealing the interplay of technical possibilities and political realities.”Stephen Harper, Intel Corporation“The book provides the serious student in energy policy a fresh look at recent challenges—both from a technology perspective and a policy perspective.”Daniel S. Zachary, Johns Hopkins UniversityTable of Contents:List of Figures, Tables, and Boxes Preface Chapter 1: The Energy Landscape Chapter 2: Why Clean Energy Matters Chapter 3: Getting the Carbon Out: Pathways to Decarbonization Chapter 4: The Invisible Resource: Energy Efficiency Chapter 5: Endless Flows: Renewable Energy Chapter 6: Electrify Everything Chapter 7: Hard Choices and an Opportunity: Nuclear, Carbon Capture, and Green Hydrogen Chapter 8: Accelerating the Energy Transition Chapter 9: The Clean Energy Future Glossary Notes Index

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Book SynopsisEasy-to-follow visual walkthrough of every important part of the Google Cloud Platform The Google Cloud Platform incorporates dozens of specialized services that enable organizations to offload technological needs onto the cloud. From routine IT operations like storage to sophisticated new capabilities including artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Google Cloud Platform offers enterprises the opportunity to scale and grow efficiently. In Visualizing Google Cloud: Illustrated References for Cloud Engineers & Architects, Google Cloud expert Priyanka Vergadia delivers a fully illustrated, visual guide to matching the best Google Cloud Platform services to your own unique use cases. After a brief introduction to the major categories of cloud services offered by Google, the author offers approximately 100 solutions divided into eight categories of services included in Google Cloud Platform: ComputeStorageDatabasesData AnalyticsData Science, Machine Learning and Artificial IntelligenceApplication Development and Modernization with ContainersNetworkingSecurity You'll find richly illustrated flowcharts and decision diagrams with straightforward explanations in each category, making it easy to adopt and adapt Google's cloud services to your use cases. With coverage of the major categories of cloud modelsincluding infrastructure-, containers-, platforms-, functions-, and serverlessand discussions of storage types, databases and Machine Learning choices, Visualizing Google Cloud: Illustrated References for Cloud Engineers & Architects is perfect for every Google Cloud enthusiast, of course. It is for anyone who is planning a cloud migration or new cloud deployment. It is for anyone preparing for cloud certification, and for anyone looking to make the most of Google Cloud. It is for cloud solutions architects, IT decision-makers, and cloud data and ML engineers. In short, this book is for YOU.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vi About the Author vii Introduction ix Chapter 1: Infrastructure 2 Chapter 2: Storage 30 Chapter 3: Databases 44 Chapter 4: Data Analytics 62 Chapter 5: Application Development and Modernization Opening 98 Chapter 6: Networking 134 Chapter 7: Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence 168 Chapter 8: Security 206

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Book SynopsisHandbook of Microwave Component Measurements Second Edition is a fully updated, complete reference to this topic, focusing on the modern measurement tools, such as a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), gathering in one place all the concepts, formulas, and best practices of measurement science. It includes basic concepts in each chapter as well as appendices which provide all the detail needed to understand the science behind microwave measurements. The book offers an insight into the best practices for ascertaining the true nature of the device-under-test (DUT), optimizing the time to setup and measure, and to the greatest extent possible, remove the effects of the measuring equipment from that result. Furthermore, the author writes with a simplicity that is easily accessible to the student or new engineer, yet is thorough enough to provide details of measurement science for even the most advanced applications and researchers. This welcome new edition brings forward the most modeTable of ContentsForeword to the Second Edition xvii Foreword to the First Edition xix Preface to the Second Edition xxi Preface to the First Edition xxiii Acknowledgments for the Second Edition xxv Acknowledgments from the First Edition xxvii 1 Introduction to Microwave Measurements 1 1.1 Modern Measurement Process 2 1.2 A Practical Measurement Focus 3 1.3 Definition of Microwave Parameters 3 1.3.1 S-Parameter Primer 4 1.3.2 Phase Response of Networks 11 1.4 Power Parameters 13 1.4.1 Incident and Reflected Power 13 1.4.2 Available Power 13 1.4.3 Delivered Power 14 1.4.4 Power Available from a Network 14 1.4.5 Available Gain 15 1.5 Noise Figure and Noise Parameters 15 1.5.1 Noise Temperature 16 1.5.2 Effective or Excess Input Noise Temperature 17 1.5.3 Excess Noise Power and Operating Temperature 17 1.5.4 Noise Power Density 17 1.5.5 Noise Parameters 18 1.6 Distortion Parameters 19 1.6.1 Harmonics 19 1.6.2 Second-Order Intercept 19 1.6.3 Two-Tone Intermodulation Distortion 20 1.6.4 Adjacent Channel Power and Adjacent Channel Level Ratio 23 1.6.5 Noise Power Ratio (NPR) 24 1.6.6 Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) 25 1.7 Characteristics of Microwave Components 26 1.8 Passive Microwave Components 27 1.8.1 Cables, Connectors, and Transmission Lines 27 1.8.2 Connectors 31 1.8.3 Non-coaxial Transmission Lines 44 1.9 Filters 47 1.10 Directional Couplers 49 1.11 Circulators and Isolators 51 1.12 Antennas 52 1.13 PC Board Components 53 1.13.1 SMT Resistors 53 1.13.2 SMT Capacitors 56 1.13.3 SMT Inductors 57 1.13.4 PC Board Vias 57 1.14 Active Microwave Components 58 1.14.1 Linear and Non-linear 58 1.14.2 Amplifiers: System, Low-Noise, High Power 58 1.14.3 Mixers and Frequency Converters 59 1.14.4 Frequency Multiplier and Limiters and Dividers 61 1.14.5 Oscillators 62 1.15 Measurement Instrumentation 63 1.15.1 Power Meters 63 1.15.2 Signal Sources 64 1.15.3 Spectrum Analyzers 65 1.15.4 Vector Signal Analyzers 66 1.15.5 Noise Figure Analyzers 67 1.15.6 Network Analyzers 67 References 70 2 VNA Measurement Systems 71 2.1 Introduction 71 2.2 VNA Block Diagrams 72 2.2.1 VNA Source 73 2.2.2 Understanding Source-Match 76 2.2.3 VNA Test Set 82 2.2.4 Directional Devices 85 2.2.5 VNA Receivers 91 2.2.6 IF and Data Processing 95 2.2.7 Multiport VNAs 97 2.2.8 High-Power Test Systems 104 2.2.9 VNA with mm-Wave Extenders 105 2.3 VNA Measurement of Linear Microwave Parameters 107 2.3.1 Measurement Limitations of the VNA 107 2.3.2 Limitations Due to External Components 111 2.4 Measurements Derived from S-Parameters 112 2.4.1 The Smith Chart 112 2.4.2 Transforming S-Parameters to Other Impedances 117 2.4.3 Concatenating Circuits and T-Parameters 118 2.5 Modeling Circuits Using Y and Z Conversion 120 2.5.1 Reflection Conversion 120 2.5.2 Transmission Conversion 120 2.6 Other Linear Parameters 121 2.6.1 Z-Parameters, or Open-Circuit Impedance Parameters 122 2.6.2 Y-Parameters, or Short-Circuit Admittance Parameters 123 2.6.3 ABCD Parameters 124 2.6.4 H-Parameters or Hybrid Parameters 125 2.6.5 Complex Conversions and Non-equal Reference Impedances 126 References 126 3 Calibration and Vector Error Correction 127 3.1 Introduction 127 3.1.1 Error Correction and Linear Measurement Methods for S-Parameters 128 3.1.2 Power Measurements with a VNA 131 3.2 Basic Error Correction for S-Parameters: Cal-Application 134 3.2.1 12-Term Error Model 134 3.2.2 1-Port Error Model 136 3.2.3 8-Term Error Model 136 3.3 Determining Error Terms: Cal-Acquisition for 12-Term Models 139 3.3.1 1-Port Error Terms 139 3.3.2 1-Port Standards 141 3.3.3 2-Port Error Terms 148 3.3.4 12-Term to 11-Term Error Model 153 3.4 Determining Error Terms: Cal-Acquisition for 8-Term Models 153 3.4.1 TRL Standards and Raw Measurements 153 3.4.2 Special Cases for TRL Calibration 157 3.4.3 Unknown Thru or SOLR (Reciprocal Thru Calibration) 158 3.4.4 Applications of Unknown Thru Calibrations 159 3.4.5 QSOLT Calibration 161 3.4.6 Electronic Calibration (ECal™) or Automatic Calibration 162 3.5 Waveguide Calibrations 166 3.6 Calibration for Source Power 167 3.6.1 Calibrating Source Power for Source Frequency Response 168 3.6.2 Calibration for Power Sensor Mismatch 169 3.6.3 Calibration for Source Power Linearity 171 3.7 Calibration for Receiver Power 173 3.7.1 Some Historical Perspective 173 3.7.2 Modern Receiver Power Calibration 173 3.7.3 Response Correction for the Transmission Test Receiver 178 3.7.4 Power Waves vs. Actual Waves 181 3.8 Calibrating Multiple Channels Simultaneously: Cal All 182 3.9 Multiport Calibration Strategies 186 3.9.1 N × 2-Port Calibrations: Switching Test Sets 186 3.9.2 N-port Calibration: True Multiport 188 3.10 Automatic In-Situ Calibrations: CalPod 191 3.10.1 CalPod Initialization and Recorrection 192 3.10.2 CalPod-as-Ecal 194 3.11 Devolved Calibrations 194 3.11.1 Response Calibrations 195 3.11.2 Enhanced Response Calibration 196 3.12 Determining Residual Errors 199 3.12.1 Reflection Errors 199 3.12.2 Using Airlines to Determine Residual Errors 199 3.13 Computing Measurement Uncertainties 210 3.13.1 Uncertainty in Reflection Measurements 210 3.13.2 Uncertainty in Source Power 211 3.13.3 Uncertainty in Measuring Power (Receiver Uncertainty) 212 3.14 S21 or Transmission Uncertainty 212 3.14.1 General Uncertainty Equation for S21 214 3.14.2 Dynamic Uncertainty Computation 215 3.15 Errors in Phase 218 3.16 Practical Calibration Limitations 219 3.16.1 Cable Flexure 220 3.16.2 Changing Power after Calibration 221 3.16.3 Compensating for Changes in Step Attenuators 223 3.16.4 Connector Repeatability 225 3.16.5 Noise Effects 226 3.16.6 Drift: Short-Term and Long-Term 227 3.16.7 Interpolation of Error Terms 229 3.16.8 Calibration Quality: Electronic vs. Mechanical Kits 231 Reference 232 4 Time-Domain Transforms 235 4.1 Introduction 235 4.2 The Fourier Transform 236 4.2.1 The Continuous Fourier Transform 236 4.2.2 Even and Odd Functions and the Fourier Transform 236 4.2.3 Modulation (Shift) Theorem 237 4.3 The Discrete Fourier Transform 238 4.3.1 Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and Inverse Fast Fourier Transform (IFFT) 238 4.3.2 Discrete Fourier Transforms 240 4.4 Fourier Transform (Analytic) vs. VNA Time Domain Transform 240 4.4.1 Defining the Fourier Transform 241 4.4.2 Effects of Discrete Sampling 242 4.4.3 Effects of Truncated Frequency 244 4.4.4 Windowing to Reduce Effects of Truncation 246 4.4.5 Scaling and Renormalization 248 4.5 Low-Pass Transforms 248 4.5.1 Low-Pass Impulse Mode 248 4.5.2 DC Extrapolation 249 4.5.3 Low-Pass Step Mode 249 4.5.4 Band-Pass Mode 251 4.6 Time-Domain Gating 252 4.6.1 Gating Loss and Renormalization 253 4.7 Examples of Time-Domain Transforms of Various Networks 256 4.7.1 Time-Domain Response of Changes in Line Impedance 256 4.7.2 Time-Domain Response of Discrete Discontinuities 257 4.7.3 Time-Domain Responses of Various Circuits 257 4.8 The Effects of Masking and Gating on Measurement Accuracy 259 4.8.1 Compensation for Changes in Line Impedance 259 4.8.2 Compensation for Discrete Discontinuities 260 4.8.3 Time-Domain Gating 260 4.8.4 Estimating an Uncertainty Due to Masking 265 4.9 Time-Domain Transmission Using VNA 265 4.10 Conclusions 269 References 269 5 Measuring Linear Passive Devices 271 5.1 Transmission Lines, Cables, and Connectors 271 5.1.1 Calibration for Low Loss Devices with Connectors 271 5.1.2 Measuring Electrically Long Devices 273 5.1.3 Attenuation Measurements 278 5.1.4 Return Loss Measurements 295 5.1.5 Cable Length and Delay 305 5.2 Filters and Filter Measurements 306 5.2.1 Filter Classes and Difficulties 306 5.2.2 Duplexer and Diplexers 307 5.2.3 Measuring Tunable High-Performance Filters 308 5.2.4 Measuring Transmission Response 310 5.2.5 High Speed vs. Dynamic Range 315 5.2.6 Extremely High Dynamic Range Measurements 317 5.2.7 Calibration Considerations 326 5.3 Multiport Devices 327 5.3.1 Differential Cables and Lines 328 5.3.2 Couplers 328 5.3.3 Hybrids, Splitters, and Dividers 331 5.3.4 Circulators and Isolators 334 5.4 Resonators 336 5.4.1 Resonator Responses on a Smith Chart 336 5.5 Antenna Measurements 338 5.6 Conclusions 340 References 341 6 Measuring Amplifiers 343 6.1 Amplifiers as a Linear Devices 343 6.1.1 Pretesting an Amplifier 344 6.1.2 Optimizing VNA Settings for Calibration 346 6.1.3 Calibration for Amplifier Measurements 347 6.1.4 Amplifier Measurements 351 6.1.5 Analysis of Amplifier Measurements 357 6.1.6 Saving Amplifier Measurement Results 367 6.2 Gain Compression Measurements 372 6.2.1 Compression Definitions 372 6.2.2 AM-to-PM or Phase Compression 376 6.2.3 Swept Frequency Gain and Phase Compression 377 6.2.4 Gain Compression Application, Smart Sweep, and Safe-Sweep Mode 378 6.3 Measuring High-Gain Amplifiers 384 6.3.1 Setup for High-Gain Amplifiers 386 6.3.2 Calibration Considerations 386 6.4 Measuring High-Power Amplifiers 389 6.4.1 Configurations for Generating High Drive Power 389 6.4.2 Configurations for Receiving High-Power 391 6.4.3 Power Calibration and Pre/Post Leveling 393 6.5 Making Pulsed-RF Measurements 394 6.5.1 Wideband vs. Narrowband Measurements 395 6.5.2 Pulse Profile Measurements 398 6.5.3 Pulse-to-Pulse Measurements 401 6.5.4 DC Measurements for Pulsed RF Stimulus 401 6.6 Distortion Measurements 403 6.6.1 Harmonic Measurements on Amplifiers 404 6.7 Measuring Doherty Amplifiers 410 6.8 X-Parameters, Load-Pull Measurements, Active Loads, and Hot S-Parameters 413 6.8.1 Non-linear Responses and X-Parameters 414 6.8.2 Load-Pull, Source-Pull, and Load Contours 417 6.8.3 Hot S-Parameters and True Hot-S22 421 6.9 Conclusions on Amplifier Measurements 433 References 434 7 Mixer and Frequency Converter Measurements 435 7.1 Mixer Characteristics 435 7.1.1 Small Signal Model of Mixers 438 7.1.2 Reciprocity in Mixers 442 7.1.3 Scalar and Vector Responses 444 7.2 Mixers vs. Frequency Converters 445 7.2.1 Frequency Converter Design 446 7.2.2 Multiple Conversions and Spur Avoidance 446 7.3 Mixers as a 12-Port Device 448 7.3.1 Mixer Conversion Terms 448 7.4 Mixer Measurements: Frequency Response 451 7.4.1 Introduction 451 7.4.2 Amplitude Response 452 7.4.3 Phase Response 456 7.4.4 Group Delay and Modulation Methods 466 7.4.5 Swept LO Measurements 469 7.5 Calibration for Mixer Measurements 476 7.5.1 Calibrating for Power 476 7.5.2 Calibrating for Phase 479 7.5.3 Determining the Phase and Delay of a Reciprocal Calibration Mixer 482 7.6 Mixers Measurements vs. Drive Power 493 7.6.1 Mixer Measurements vs. LO Drive 493 7.6.2 Mixer Measurements vs. RF Drive Level 497 7.7 TOI and Mixers 501 7.7.1 IMD vs. LO Drive Power 502 7.7.2 IMD vs. RF Power 502 7.7.3 IMD vs. Frequency Response 505 7.8 Noise Figure in Mixers and Converters 507 7.9 Special Cases 507 7.9.1 Mixers with RF or LO Multipliers 507 7.9.2 Segmented Sweeps 509 7.9.3 Measuring Higher-Order Products 509 7.9.4 Mixers with an Embedded LO 515 7.9.5 High-Gain and High-Power Converters 517 7.10 I/Q Converters and Modulators 518 7.11 Conclusions on Mixer Measurements 530 References 531 8 Spectrum Analysis: Distortion and Modulation Measurements 533 8.1 Spectrum Analysis in Vector Network Analyzers 534 8.1.1 Spectrum Analysis Fundamentals 534 8.1.2 SA Block Diagrams: Image Rejection: Hardware vs. Software 539 8.1.3 Attributes of Repetitive Signals and Spectrum Measurements 546 8.1.4 Coherent Spectrum Analysis 559 8.1.5 Calibration of SA Results 568 8.1.6 Two-Tone Measurements, IMD, and TOI Definition 571 8.1.7 Measurement Techniques for Two-Tone TOI 574 8.1.8 Swept IMD 576 8.1.9 Optimizing Results 579 8.1.10 Error Correction 582 8.2 Distortion Measurement of Complex Modulated Signals 583 8.2.1 Adjacent Power Measurements 584 8.2.2 Noise Power Ratio (NPR) Measurements 587 8.2.3 NPR Signal Quality and Correction 592 8.2.4 EVM Derived from Distortion Measurements 596 8.3 Measurements of Spurious Signals with VNA Spectrum Analyzer 605 8.3.1 Spurious at Predictable Frequencies 605 8.3.2 Multiport Mixer Spurious Measurements 607 8.3.3 Spurious Oscillations 608 8.4 Measurements of Pulsed Signals and Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis 611 8.4.1 Understanding Pulsed Spectrum 611 8.4.2 Time-Gated Spectrum Analysis 612 8.5 Summary 615 Reference 615 9 Measuring Noise Figure and Noise Power 617 9.1 Noise-Figure Measurements for Amplifiers 617 9.1.1 Definition of Noise Figure 618 9.1.2 Noise-Power Measurements 619 9.1.3 Computing Noise Figure from Noise Powers 623 9.1.4 Computing DUT Noise Figure from Y-Factor Measurements 624 9.1.5 Cold-Source Methods 626 9.1.6 Noise Parameters 628 9.1.7 Noise Parameter Measurement Results 634 9.1.8 Error Correction in Noise Figure Measurements 637 9.2 Active Antenna Noise-Figure Measurements (G/T) 638 9.3 Noise Figure in Mixers and Converters 642 9.3.1 Y-Factor Measurements on Mixers 642 9.3.2 Cold-Source Measurements on Mixers 644 9.4 Other Noise-Related Measurements 650 9.4.1 Noise Power Measurements with a VNA Spectrum Analyzer 650 9.4.2 Noise-Power Measurements 650 9.4.3 Noise Figure Measurements Using Spectrum Analysis 653 9.4.4 Carrier-to-Noise Measurements 654 9.5 Uncertainty, Verification, and Improvement of Noise-Figure Measurements 655 9.5.1 Uncertainty of Noise-Figure Measurements 655 9.5.2 Existing Methodologies 656 9.5.3 Techniques for Improving Noise-Figure Measurements 665 9.6 Summary: Noise and Noise-Figure Measurements 668 References 668 10 VNA Balanced Measurements 669 10.1 Differential and Balanced S-Parameters 669 10.2 3-Port Balanced Devices 674 10.3 Measurement Examples for Mixed-Mode Devices 675 10.3.1 Passive Differential Devices: Balanced Transmission Lines 675 10.3.2 Differential Amplifier Measurements 680 10.3.3 Differential Amplifiers and Non-linear Operation 682 10.4 True-Mode VNA for Non-linear Testing 689 10.4.1 True-Mode Instruments 689 10.4.2 True-Mode Measurements 692 10.4.3 Determining the Phase Skew of a Differential Device 698 10.4.4 Differential Harmonic Measurements 700 10.5 Differential Testing Using Baluns, Hybrids, and Transformers 708 10.5.1 Transformers vs. Hybrids 708 10.5.2 Using Hybrids and Baluns with a 2-Port VNA 711 10.6 Distortion Measurements of Differential Devices 714 10.6.1 Comparing Single-Ended IMD Measurement to True-Mode Measurements 715 10.6.2 Differential IMD without Baluns 718 10.7 Noise Figure Measurements on Differential Devices 723 10.7.2 Measurement Setup 725 10.8 Conclusions on Differential Device Measurement 731 References 732 11 Advanced Measurement Techniques 733 11.1 Creating Your Own Cal-Kits 733 11.1.1 PC Board Example 734 11.1.2 Evaluating PC Board Fixtures 735 11.2 Fixturing and De-embedding 750 11.2.1 De-embedding Mathematics 751 11.3 Determining S-Parameters for Fixtures 753 11.3.1 Fixture Characterization Using 1-Port Calibrations 753 11.4 Automatic Port Extensions (APE) 759 11.5 AFR: Fixture Removal Using Time Domain 764 11.5.1 2-Port AFR 764 11.5.2 Fixture-Enhanced AFR 768 11.5.3 1-Port AFR 770 11.6 Embedding Port-Matching Elements 772 11.7 Impedance 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