Electronics engineering Books

Book SynopsisThis comprehensive examination of the theory and engineering behind today's location technologies covers those already in the marketplace and those under development. The author examines the technologies from end to end as well as the mathematics involved.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Communications Technologies.- Radio Frequency Positioning.- Global Positioning System.- Non-radio Indoor Positioning Systems.- Some Real-World Indoor Location Systems.- The Business of Location.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides various design techniques for switched-capacitor on-chip high-voltage generators, including charge pump circuits, regulators, level shifters, references, and oscillators.Table of ContentsSystem Overview and Key Design Considerations.- Charge Pump Circuit Theory.- Charge Pump State of the Art.- Pump Control Circuits.- System Design.

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Book SynopsisPart I: Fundamentals of Electron Theory: Introduction. Wave Properties of Electrons. The Schroedinger Equation. Solution of the Schroedinger Equation for Four Specific Problems. Energy Bands in Crystals. Electrons in a Crystal.- Part II: Electrical Properties of Materials: Electrical Conduction in Metals and Alloys. Semiconductors. Electrical Properties of Polymers, Ceramics, Dielectrics and Amorphous Materials.- Part III: Optical Properties of Materials: The Optical Constants. Atomistic Theory of the Optical Properties. Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Optical Properties. Applications.- Part IV: Magnetic Properties of Materials: Foundations of Magnetism. Magnetic Phenomena and Their Interpretation - Classical Approach. Quantum Mechanical Considerations. Applications.- Part V: Thermal Properties of Materials: Introduction. Fundamentals of Thermal Properties. Heat Capacity. Thermal Conduction. Thermal Expansion.- Appendices.- Index.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the fourth edition:“This is an excellent book for materials and electrical engineers, as well as advanced students. This book is divided into five distinct and self-contained parts, which makes it easier for the reader to find information on a particular area of interest. … contains many applications and problems that help to bridge the gap between physics and engineering. … For practicing engineers, this would be a good reference book. It would also be useful for someone looking to gain an overall concept of device physics.” (Ishtiaque Ahmed, Optics & Photonics News, April, 2012)Table of ContentsPart I: Fundamentals of Electron Theory: Introduction. Wave Properties of Electrons. The Schroedinger Equation. Solution of the Schroedinger Equation for Four Specific Problems. Energy Bands in Crystals. Electrons in a Crystal.- Part II: Electrical Properties of Materials: Electrical Conduction in Metals and Alloys. Semiconductors. Electrical Properties of Polymers, Ceramics, Dielectrics and Amorphous Materials.- Part III: Optical Properties of Materials: The Optical Constants. Atomistic Theory of the Optical Properties. Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Optical Properties. Applications.- Part IV: Magnetic Properties of Materials: Foundations of Magnetism. Magnetic Phenomena and Their Interpretation - Classical Approach. Quantum Mechanical Considerations. Applications.- Part V: Thermal Properties of Materials: Introduction. Fundamentals of Thermal Properties. Heat Capacity. Thermal Conduction. Thermal Expansion.- Appendices.- Index.

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Book SynopsisA treatment of analytical modelling in applied electromagnetics, focusing on the nature of models in radio engineering. It examines topics such as metamaterials, photonic bandgaps and artificial impedance surfaces, and applies these concepts to a wide range of applications. The author provides working examples that are mainly directed to antenna applications, but the modelling methods and results can be used for other practical devices as well.Table of ContentsThin layers and sheets; interfaces with highly conducting materials; periodical structures, arrays and meshes; composite materials; applications in metamaterials and artificial impedance surfaces.

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Book SynopsisSignal processing is an essential topic for all practicing and aspiring electrical engineers to understand no matter what specific area they are involved in. Originally published by McGraw-Hill* and now reissued by Artech House, this definitive volume offers a unified, comprehensive and practical treatment of statistical and adaptive signal processing. Written by leading experts in industry and academia, the book covers the most important aspects of the subject, such as spectral estimation, signal modeling, adaptive filtering, and array processing. This unique resource provides balanced coverage of implementation issues, applications, and theory, making it a smart choice for professional engineers and students alike. The book presents clear examples, problem sets, and computer experiments that help readers master the material and learn how to implement various methods presented in the chapters. This invaluable reference also includes a set of Matlab[registered] functions that engineers can use to solve real-world problems in the field. The book is packed with over 3,000 equations and more than 300 illustrations.

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Book SynopsisEngineers learn the latest electronic warfare (EW) techniques and technologies related to on-board military platforms with this authoritative resource. Practitioners gain expert design guidance on technologies and equipment used to detect and identify emitter threats, giving them an advantage in the never-ending chess game between sensor guided weapons and EW systems. This unique book offers deeper insight into EW systems principles of operation and their mathematical descriptions, arming professionals with better knowledge for their specific design applications. Moreover, readers get practical information on how to counter modern communications data links which provide connectivity and command flow among the armed forces in the battlefield. Taking a sufficiently broad perspective, this comprehensive volume offers a panoramic view of the various physical domains - RF, Infrared, and electronics - that are present in modern electronic warfare systems.Table of ContentsIntroduction to EW Scenarios. Evolution of Signal Emitters/Sensors. EW Sensor Systems. RF Direction Finding (DF) and Emitter Location Techniques. Active EW Equipments. Countermeasure Techniques.

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Book SynopsisThe objective of this book is to introduce students and interested researchers to antenna design and analysis using the popular commercial electromagnetic software FEKO. This book, being tutorial in nature, is primarily intended for students working in the field of antenna analysis and design; however the wealth of hands-on design examples presented in this book along with simulation details, makes it a valuable reference for practicing engineers. The requirement for the readers of this book is to be familiar with the basics of antenna theory; however electrical engineering students taking an introductory course in antenna engineering can also benefit from this book as a supplementary text. The key strengths of this book are as follows: First, the basics of antenna simulation will be presented in a detailed, understandable, and easy to follow procedure through study of the simplest types of radiators, i.e. dipole and loop antennas, in chapters 2 and 3. This will build the fundamental knowledge a student would need in order to utilize antenna simulation software in general. Second, comparison between theoretical analysis and full-wave simulation results of FEKO are given for a variety of antenna types, which will aid the readers with a better understanding of the theory, approximations and limitations in the theoretical analysis, and solution accuracy. Third, and of paramount importance, is the visualization of the antenna current distribution, radiation patterns, and other radiation characteristics that are made available through full-wave simulations using FEKO. A proper analysis of the radiation characteristics through these visualizations serves as a powerful educational tool to fully understand the radiation behaviour of antennasTable of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Antennas Chapter 2: Wire Dipole and Monopole Antennas Chapter 3: Wire Loop Antennas Chapter 4: Microstrip Patch Antennas Chapter 5: Microstrip-Based Feeding Networks Chapter 6: Broadband Dipole Antennas Chapter 7: Traveling Wave and Broadband Antennas Chapter 8: Frequency-Independent Antennas Chapter 9: Horn Antennas Chapter 10: Reflector Antennas Chapter 11: Antenna Arrays

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Book SynopsisDemystify causal inference and casual discovery by uncovering causal principles and merging them with powerful machine learning algorithms for observational and experimental data Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Examine Pearlian causal concepts such as structural causal models, interventions, counterfactuals, and more Discover modern causal inference techniques for average and heterogenous treatment effect estimation Explore and leverage traditional and modern causal discovery methods Book DescriptionCausal methods present unique challenges compared to traditional machine learning and statistics. Learning causality can be challenging, but it offers distinct advantages that elude a purely statistical mindset. Causal Inference and Discovery in Python helps you unlock the potential of causality. You’ll start with basic motivations behind causal thinking and a comprehensive introduction to Pearlian causal concepts, such as structural causal models, interventions, counterfactuals, and more. Each concept is accompanied by a theoretical explanation and a set of practical exercises with Python code. Next, you’ll dive into the world of causal effect estimation, consistently progressing towards modern machine learning methods. Step-by-step, you’ll discover Python causal ecosystem and harness the power of cutting-edge algorithms. You’ll further explore the mechanics of how “causes leave traces” and compare the main families of causal discovery algorithms. The final chapter gives you a broad outlook into the future of causal AI where we examine challenges and opportunities and provide you with a comprehensive list of resources to learn more.What you will learn Master the fundamental concepts of causal inference Decipher the mysteries of structural causal models Unleash the power of the 4-step causal inference process in Python Explore advanced uplift modeling techniques Unlock the secrets of modern causal discovery using Python Use causal inference for social impact and community benefit Who this book is forThis book is for machine learning engineers, data scientists, and machine learning researchers looking to extend their data science toolkit and explore causal machine learning. It will also help developers familiar with causality who have worked in another technology and want to switch to Python, and data scientists with a history of working with traditional causality who want to learn causal machine learning. It’s also a must-read for tech-savvy entrepreneurs looking to build a competitive edge for their products and go beyond the limitations of traditional machine learning.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Causality – Hey, We Have Machine Learning, So Why Even Bother? Judea Pearl and the Ladder of Causation Regression, Observations, and Interventions Graphical Models Forks, Chains, and Immoralities Nodes, Edges, and Statistical (In)dependence The Four-Step Process of Causal Inference Causal Models – Assumptions and Challenges Causal Inference and Machine Learning – from Matching to Meta-Learners Causal Inference and Machine Learning – Advanced Estimators, Experiments, Evaluations, and More Causal Inference and Machine Learning – Deep Learning, NLP, and Beyond Can I Have a Causal Graph, Please? Causal Discovery and Machine Learning – from Assumptions to Applications Causal Discovery and Machine Learning – Advanced Deep Learning and Beyond Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive introduction to advanced methods for image and video analysis and processing. It covers deraining, dehazing, inpainting, fusion, watermarking and stitching. It describes techniques for face and lip recognition, facial expression recognition, lip reading in videos, moving object tracking, dynamic scene classification, among others. The book combines the latest machine learning methods with computer vision applications, covering topics such as event recognition based on deep learning，dynamic scene classification based on topic model, person re-identification based on metric learning and behavior analysis. It also offers a systematic introduction to image evaluation criteria showing how to use them in different experimental contexts. The book offers an example-based practical guide to researchers, professionals and graduate students dealing with advanced problems in image analysis and computer vision.Table of ContentsIntroduction and Overview.- Matlab Functions of Image and Video.- Image and Video Segmentation.- Feature Extraction and Representation.- Common Evaluation Criterion.- Image Correction.- Image Inpainting.- Fusions.- Image Stitching.- Image Watermarking.

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this popular textbook thoroughly covers the practical basics and applications of conducting polymers. It also addresses materials that have gained prominence since the first edition of this book was published, namely carbon nanotubes and graphene.The features of this new edition include: New and updated chapters on novel concepts in conducting polymers Details on interdisciplinary applications of conducting polymers An in depth description of classes of conducting polymers Trade Review“The second edition of this popular textbook provides a comprehensive overview on the practical basics and applications of conducting polymers. It fulfills its intension of assisting various researchers from diverse fields to become familiar with fundamentals and applications of conducting polymers.” (Ralph Bäßler, Materials and Corrosion, 2018)Table of ContentsPart I: Carbon Nanotubes (CNTS), Fundamentals.- Introducing Carbon Nanotubes (CNTS).- Conduction Models and Electronic Structure of CNTS.- Synthesis, Purification and Chemical Modification of CNTS.- Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of CNTS.- Toxicology of CNTS.- Part II: Carbon Nanotubes (CNTS), Applications.- Brief, General Overview of Applications.- CNT Applications in Specialized Materials.- CNT Applications in Batteries and Energy Devices.- CNT Applications in Sensors and Actuators.- CNT Applications in Drug and Biomolecule Delivery.- CNT Applications in Microelectronics, “Nanoelectronics” and “Nano-bioelectronics”.- CNT Applications in Displays and Transparent, Conductive Films/Substrates.- CNT Applications in Electrical Conductors, “Quantum Nanowires”, Potential Superconductors.- CNT Applications in the Environment and in Materials Used in Separation Science.- Miscellaneous CNT Applications.- Part III: Graphene, Fundamentals.- Introducing Graphene.- Electronic Structure and Conduction Models of Graphene.- Synthesis and Chemical Modification of Graphene.- Part IV: Graphene, Applications.- Brief, General Overview of Applications.- Graphene Applications in Sensors.- Graphene Applications in Batteries and Energy Devices.- Graphene Applications in Electronics, Electrical Conductors, and Related Uses.- Graphene Applications in Displays and Transparent, Conductive Films/Substrates.- Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications of Graphene.- Graphene Applications in Specialized Materials.- Miscellaneous Applications of Graphene.- Part V: Conducting Polymers, Fundamentals.- Introducting Conducting Polymers (CPS).- Conduction Models and Electronic Structure of CPS.- Basic Electrochromics of CPS.- Basic Electrochemistry of CPS.- Syntheses and Processing of CPS.- Structural Aspects and Morphology of CPS.- Characterization Methods.- Classes of CPS: Part 1.- Classes of CPS: Part 2.- Part VI: Conducting Polymers, Applications.- Sensors.- Batteries and Energy Devices.- Electrochromics.- Displays, Including Light Emitting Diodes (LEDS) and Conductive Films.- Microwave- and Conductivity-based Technologies.- Electro-optic and Optical Devices.- Electrochemomechanical, Chemomechanical and Related Devices.- Miscellaneous Applications.

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the development and implementation of cloud-based, complex software that allows parallelism, fast processing, and real-time connectivity. Software engineering (SE) is the design, development, testing, and implementation of software applications, and this discipline is as well developed as the practice is well established whereas the Cloud Software Engineering (CSE) is the design, development, testing, and continuous delivery of service-oriented software systems and applications (Software as a Service Paradigm). However, with the emergence of the highly attractive cloud computing (CC) paradigm, the tools and techniques for SE are changing. CC provides the latest software development environments and the necessary platforms relatively easily and inexpensively. It also allows the provision of software applications equally easily and on a pay-as-you-go basis. Business requirements for the use of software are also changing and there is a need for applications in big data analytics, parallel computing, AI, natural language processing, and biometrics, etc. These require huge amounts of computing power and sophisticated data management mechanisms, as well as device connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) environments. In terms of hardware, software, communication, and storage, CC is highly attractive for developing complex software that is rapidly becoming essential for all sectors of life, including commerce, health, education, and transportation. The book fills a gap in the SE literature by providing scientific contributions from researchers and practitioners, focusing on frameworks, methodologies, applications, benefits and inherent challenges/barriers to engineering software using the CC paradigm.Table of ContentsPart 1 - Cloud Requirements Engineering and Domain Modelling: 1. Requirement Engineering Framework for Service and Cloud Computing (REF-SCC).- 2. Towards an Effective Requirement Engineering Approach for Cloud Applications.- 3. Requirements Engineering for Large-Scale Big Data Applications.- 4. Migrating from Monoliths to Cloud-Based Microservices: A Banking Industry Example.- 5. Cloud Enabled Domain Based Software Development.- 6. Security Challenges in Software Engineering for the Cloud: A Systematic Review. Part 2 - Cloud Design and Software Engineering Analytics with Machine Learning Approaches : 7. Software Engineering Framework for Software Defect Management Using Machine Learning Techniques with Azure.- 8. Sentiment Analysis of Twitter Data Through Machine Learning Techniques.- 9. Connection Handler: A Design Pattern for Recovery from Connection Crashes. Part 3 : Cloud Testing and Software Process Improvement as a Service : 10. A Modern Perspective on Cloud Testing Ecosystems.- 11. Towards Green Software Testing in Agile and DevOps using Cloud Virtualization for Environmental Protection.- 12. Machine Learning as a Service for Software Process Improvement.- 13. Comparison of Data Mining Techniques in the Cloud for Software Engineering.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the fundamentals of digital electronics in a focused and comprehensivemanner with many illustrations for understanding of the subject with high clarity. DigitalSignal Processing (DSP) application information is provided for many topics of the subjectto appreciate the practical significance of learning. To summarize, this book lays afoundation for students to become DSP engineers.Table of ContentsOverview of Digital Signal Processing.- Programmable Logic Devices.- Logic Gates.- Combinational Logic Devices.- Clock and Timing Signals.

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses and compares several new trends that can be used to overcome Moore’s law limitations, including Neuromorphic, Approximate, Parallel, In Memory, and Quantum Computing. The author shows how these paradigms are used to enhance computing capability as developers face the practical and physical limitations of scaling, while the demand for computing power keeps increasing. The discussion includes a state-of-the-art overview and the essential details of each of these paradigms. Table of Contents1. An Introduction: New Trends in Computing2. Numerical Computing3. Parallel Computing: OpenMP, MPI, and CUDA4. Deep Learning and Cognitive computing: Pillars and Ladders5. Approximate Computing: Towards Ultra Low Power Systems Design6. Near-Memory/In-Memory Computing: Pillars and Ladders7. Quantum Computing and DNA Computing: Beyond Conventional Approaches8. Cloud, Fog and Edge Computing9. Reconfigurable and Heterogeneous Computing10. ConclusionIndex

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Book SynopsisThis Springer brief provides the necessary foundations to understand differential privacy and describes practical algorithms enforcing this concept for the publication of real-time statistics based on sensitive data. Several scenarios of interest are considered, depending on the kind of estimator to be implemented and the potential availability of prior public information about the data, which can be used greatly to improve the estimators' performance. The brief encourages the proper use of large datasets based on private data obtained from individuals in the world of the Internet of Things and participatory sensing. For the benefit of the reader, several examples are discussed to illustrate the concepts and evaluate the performance of the algorithms described. These examples relate to traffic estimation, sensing in smart buildings, and syndromic surveillance to detect epidemic outbreaks.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Defining Privacy Preserving Data Analysis.- Chapter 2. Basic Differentially Private Mechanism.- Chapter 3. A Two-Stage Architecture for Differentially Private Filtering.- Chapter 4. Differentially Private Filtering for Stationary Stochastic Collective Signals.- Chapter 5. Differentially Private Kalman Filtering.- Chapter 6. Differentially Private Nonlinear Observers.- Chapter 7. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book will give a detailed description of different carbon based materials synthesis methods, characterization, and applications. It serves as a fundamental information source on the actual techniques and methodologies involved in carbon materials synthesis, such as CVD, plasma in liquids, fusion reactors, or frequency-doubled yttrium–aluminum– garnet (YAG) lasers. This book includes coverage of several categories of carbon materials, such as graphene, carbon fiber composites, functionalized carbons, and polyimides used for various applications, from microelectronic industry to slotted waveguide antennas.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Raman spectroscopy of chemically functionalized CVD graphene2. Applications of Graphite Materials in the Field of Electromagnetic Compatibility3. Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Materials for Antennas and Microwave Technologies4. Structural Design and Optimization of Slotted Waveguide Antenna Stiffened Structures Under Compressive Load5. The Influence of Azobenzene Content on Azopolyimides Capacity to Form Laser-Induced Surface Relief Gratings6. Structural Modifications of Polymers and Nanocomposites Synthesis by Pulsed Electrical Discharges in LiquidsIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book describes a set of SystemC‐based virtual prototype analysis methodologies, including design understanding, verification, security validation, and design space exploration. Readers will gain an overview of the latest research results in the field of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) at the Electronic System Level (ESL). The methodologies discussed enable readers to tackle easily key tasks and applications in the design process.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Background.- Chapter 3. Design Understanding Methodology.- Chapter 4. Application I: Verification.- Chapter 5. Application II: Security Validation.- Chapter 6. Application III: Design Space Exploration.- Chapter 7. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook offers a unique compendium of measurement procedures for experimental data acquisition. After introducing readers to the basic theory of uncertainty evaluation in measurements, it shows how to apply it in practice to conduct a range of laboratory experiments with instruments and procedures operating both in the time and frequency domains. Offering extensive practical information and hands-on tips on using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and reflectometric instrumentation, the book shows readers how to deal with e.g. filter characterization, operational amplifiers, digital and analogic spectral analysis, and reflectometry-based measurements. For each experiment, it describes the corresponding uncertainty evaluation in detail. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the book offers a unique, self-contained guide for engineering students and professionals alike. It also provides university teachers and professors with a valuable resource for their laboratory courses on electric and electronic measurements.Table of ContentsBasic theory of uncertainty evaluation in measurements.- Time Domain Measurements.- Frequency Domain Measurements.- Reflectometric Measurements.- PCB scheme.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores C-based design, implementation, and analysis of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms for signature generation and verification. The authors investigate NIST round 2 PQC algorithms for signature generation and signature verification from a hardware implementation perspective, especially focusing on C-based design, power-performance-area-security (PPAS) trade-offs and design flows targeting FPGAs and ASICs. Describes a comprehensive set of synthesizable c code base as well as the hardware implementations for the different types of PQC algorithms including lattice-based, code-based, and multivariate-based; Demonstrates the hardware (FPGA and ASIC) and hardware-software optimizations and trade-offs of the NIST round 2 signature-based PQC algorithms; Enables designers to build hardware implementations that are resilient to a variety of side-channels. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- qTESLA.- CRYSTALS –Dilithium.- MQDSS.- SPHINCS.- Luov.- Falcon.- Picnic.- GeMSS.- Power, Performance, Area, and Security (PPAS) Comparison of the PQC Algorithms.- Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisThis book is the very first book-length study devoted to the advances in technological development and systems research in cooperative economics. The chapters provide, first of all, a coherent framework for understanding and applying the concepts and approaches of complexity and systems science for the advanced study of cooperative networks and particular cooperative enterprises and communities. Second, the book serves as a unique source of reliable information on the frontier information technologies available for the production, consumer, credit, and agricultural cooperative enterprises, discussing predominant strategies, potential drivers of change, and responses to complex problems. Given the diverse range of backgrounds and advanced research results, researchers, decision-makers, and stakeholders from all fields of cooperative economics in any country of the world will undoubtedly benefit from this book.Table of ContentsThe Role of Credit Cooperatives in Financing the Real Sector of the Economy.- Innovative Marketing Technologies in the Development of a New Product: Methodological Solutions in the Context of Economic Integration and Cooperation.- Cooperative Platform in the Modern Economy.- Education at a Cooperative University in the Digital Economy.- The Development of Cooperation in the Digital Economy Based on Scientific Research by A. V. Chayanov.- Involvement of the World’s Largest Cooperatives in Sustainable Development Processes.- Collaborations in the Modern Economy.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on their experiences in successfully executing hundreds of MEMS development projects, the authors present the first practical guide to navigating the technical and business challenges of MEMS product development, from the initial concept stage all the way to commercialization. The strategies and tactics presented, when practiced diligently, can shorten development timelines, help avoid common pitfalls, and improve the odds of success, especially when resources are limited. MEMS Product Development illuminates what it really takes to develop a novel MEMS product so that innovators, designers, entrepreneurs, product managers, investors, and executives may properly prepare their companies to succeed.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Understanding global silicon wafer manufacturing infrastructure.- Stages of development.- MEMS parameter sensitivity models.- Co-development of control and readout electronics.- Process integration.- Planning for test and data gathering.- Planning for package integration.- Mask layout.- Documentation.- Opportunity analysis.- Operational requirements.- MEMS product cost modeling.- Timeline planning.- When is the right time to move to a production facility?.- Finding foundry and supply chain vendors.- Transferring technology for production.- Quality control requirements.- Managing a global supply chain.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook presents a comprehensive introduction to ultrafast laser physics with a keen awareness of the needs of graduate students. It is self-contained and ready to use for both ultrafast laser courses and background for experimental investigation in the lab. The book starts with an advanced introduction to linear and nonlinear pulse propagation, details Q-switching and modelocking and goes into detail while explaining ultrashort pulse generation and measurement. Finally, the characterization of the laser signals is illustrated, and a broad range of applications presented. A multitude of worked examples and problems with solutions help to deepen the reader's understanding.Table of ContentsLinear pulse propagation in dispersive media.- linear pulse propagation.- dispersion compensation.- nonlinear pulse propagation.- relaxation oscillations in lasers.- Q-switching.- active modelocking.- passive modelocking: generation of ultrashort laser pulses.- pulse duration measurements.- noise characterization of pulsed laser signals.- applications of short-pulse lasers.- appendices.- index.

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Book SynopsisThis book evaluates the impact of relevant factors affecting the results of speech quality assessment studies carried out in crowdsourcing. The author describes how these factors relate to the test structure, the effect of environmental background noise, and the influence of language differences. He details multiple user-centered studies that have been conducted to derive guidelines for reliable collection of speech quality scores in crowdsourcing. Specifically, different questions are addressed such as the optimal number of speech samples to include in a listening task, the influence of the environmental background noise in the speech quality ratings, as well as methods for classifying background noise from web audio recordings, or the impact of language proficiency in the user perception of speech quality. Ultimately, the results of these studies contributed to the definition of the ITU-T Recommendation P.808 that defines the guidelines to conduct speech quality studies in crowdsourcing.Table of Contents1. Introduction.2. Related Work.3. Method.4. Test Structure.5. Impact of Background Noise.6. Influence of Language.7. Conclusion.

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Book Synopsis1. Background on real and complex elliptically symmetric distributions.- Part I: Theoretical developments.- 2.The Fisher-Rao geometry of CES distributions.- 3. Linear shrinkage of sample covariance matrix or matrices under elliptical distributions: a review.- 4. Robust estimation with missing values for elliptical distributions.- Part II: Performance analysis.- 5. Semiparametric estimation in elliptical distributions.- 6. Estimation and Detection Under Misspeci?cation and Complex Elliptically Symmetric Distributions.- 7. Performance analysis of subspace-based algorithms in CES data models.- Part III: Applications to machine learning.- 8. Robust Bayesian Cluster Enumeration for RES Distributions.- 9. FEMDA: a unified framework for discriminant analysis.- 10. Learning Graphs from Heavy-tailed Data.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Analysis of signals in time domain.- Analysis of continuous-time signals in frequency domain.- Analysis of systems in time domain.- Analysis of analog systems in frequency domain.- One -sided Laplace transformation in continuous-time LTI systems.- Signal sampling.- Analysis of discrete-time signals in frequency domain.- One-sided Z transformation in discrete-time LTI systems.- Conclusion.

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Book Synopsis1.Idea Management Type, Competencies and Capacity Impact on Innovation Results and Financial Performance.- 2.Structural potential of the business environment development in Ukraine.- 3.Role of Management Accounting Methods in Managing Foreign Reserves: Proposed Model.- 4.Neuroscience and Higher Education: Mapping Research Trajectories and Future Perspectives.- 5.Individual determinants of IFRS for SMEs adoption intention in Morocco - a SEM analysis.- 6.Navigating the Future: Innovative Approaches in Business, Technology, and Education.- 7.Proposed Conceptual Framework for the Effect of Female Representation in the Board and Statutory Audit Committee on Creative Accounting Practice.- 8.COMPETITION LAW AND SOCIAL WELFARE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS.- 9.Metaverse as Environment for Marketing Communication.- 10.The Mediating Role of Resilience in the Relationship between Financial Well-Being and Future Financial Situation Expectations, Psychological Well-Being, and Future Anxiety.- 11.Big Data, ESG Scores, and Firms Technical Efficiency.- 12.The Effect of Digitalization on Energy Demand in Low-Carbon Scenarios: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia.- 13.Sustainable Financial Approaches to Water-Energy-Food (WEF) and Climate Change Nexus ?in Turkey.- 14.A Bioeconomical Approach to Sustainability ?.- 15.The Impact of Multinational Enterprises on Organizational Performance: A Study on Training and Development Practices in Bahrain.- 16.Risk Management in Local and Multinational Firms in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.- 17.The Use of Wearable Technologies and their Impact on Athletic Performance.- 18.Investigating the impact of Innovative Work Behavior of Digital Leaders on Business Sustainability in Times of Crisis: Literature Review Study.- 19.A conceptual Consideration on Family Business and Succession planning in Nigeria.- 20.Rediscovering Traditional Indian Games.- 21.Improving Access to Care for Borderline Personality Disorder.- 22.Exploring the Moderating Role of Board Characteristics in the Relationship between Environmental Disclosure Quality and Financial Performance: Evidence from Jordan.- 23.Exploring Artificial Intelligence adoption in the Banking Sector: multiple case studies.- 24.Exploring Food Hygiene Literacy in Small Business Food Catering in Indonesia: An Effort to Maximize Business Added Value.- 25.The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Employees Performance in Bahrain country.- 26.The cult behind the culture: A framework to promote Kancheepuram silk saree weavers.- 27.Analyzing the Role of Business Model Innovation (BMI) on Performance of Digital Startups.- 28.Investigating the Nexus between Value, Emotions, Attitude and Intentions: Testing a Sequential Model.- 29.Workability: Empowering Intellectual Disabilities through Integrated Technological Intervention.- 30.A Token Economy Governance Model.- 31.The Concept of Financial Sustainability and its Relationship with Company Financial Performance: Management and Shareholders' Perspectives.- 32.User-Centric Energy Efficiency Interface for Manufacturing Industry.- 33.Enhancing the Experience of Paediatric Hospitals through Spatial Design.- 34.The Grand Narrative of Competitive Advantage and Toy Models.- 35.Strategy Development: The Case of GAMA Power Systems.- 36.Instinctive Approach to KPI.- 37.Human-AI Collaboration in Urban Planning and Design: Augmented Intelligence Approach.- 38.STUDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AT SULATANATE OF OMAN.- 39.Breaking Barriers: An In-depth Examination of Entrepreneurial Policies for People with Disabilities in Oman and the Call for Inclusive Reforms.- 40.Exploring Gender Disparities in Online Shopping Attitudes Among University Students in Developing Nations.- 41.Smart City Impact On Economic and Sustainability In Saudi Arabia Country.- 42.Generative AI Research: ChatGPT Research in the Asia-Pacific Region - Demographic and Thematic Trends.- 43.Examining the Impact of Glass Ceiling on Career Progression of Female Administrators and Senior Managers in Academic Institutions, with a Focus on HEI's in Qatar.- 44.The Impact of Audit Quality on Reducing Earnings Management Practices in the Jordanian Industrial Companies.- 45.Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of Innovative Payment Methods within the Monetary System.- 46.Effect of cloud accounting computing on firm performance.- 47.Green Auditing as a Catalyst for Sustainable Environment in Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry.- 48.Analysis Revenue Recognition by Using Self-Developed Disclosure Index Based on MFRS 15 Requirements Among Malaysian Public Listed Companies.- 49.Application of MFRS 119 Employee Benefits in Malaysian Firm.- 50.The extent of goodwill disclosure: A comparative study in the pre-and post-COVID-19 pandemic.- 51.Financial Technology and Islamic Banks Performance: Evidence from Bahrain.- 52.Factors Affecting VAT Compliance in Companies: Evidence from Kingdom of Bahrain.- 53.Legal Protection For The Worker in Work Accidents to ?and From The Workplace .- 54.Organization of Labor Protection Work in Kazakhstan: ?Introduction and Initial Instructions.

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Book SynopsisAligned Nanowire Growth.- Taxane Formulations: From Plant to Clinic.- Nanotechnology in Leather Manufacturing.- Advanced Characterisation Techniques for Nanostructures.- TiO2Graphene-Based Composites: Synthesis.- Characterization and Applications in Photocatalysis of Organic Pollutants.- A Short Introduction to the Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanomaterials.- Insights into Peri-Implantitis Collagen Attachments and Plaque Biofilm Dynamics and the Impact of Biomaterials.- Atomic Force Microscopy for Microbial Cell Surfaces.- Silicon Micro/Nanomachining and Applications.- Present and Future Roles of Nanotechnology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease.- Micro and Nanocrystalline Fused Aluminum Oxide Abrasives Manufactured by Mechanical Stirring.- Application of Nanomaterials in Dentistry.- Electrical Conductivity of CVD Diamond Thin Films.- Recent Progress in Sputtered Metal-based Thin Film Coatings for Biomedical Applications.- Review of Formulations Strategies to Enhance the Sun Protection Factor Values.- 3D Printing of Pharmaceuticals.- Manufacturing, Numerical, and Analytical Model Limitations in Developing Fractal Microchannel Heat Sinks for Cooling MEMS, Microelectronics, and Aerospace Components.- Microvascular Coaptation Methods: Device Manufacture and Computational Simulation.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Related Work.- Chapter 3. Methods.- Chapter 4. System IF.- Chapter 5. Content IF.- Chapter 6. Context IF.- Chapter 7. Human IF.- Chapter 8. Conclusion and Outlook.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1: Signal Theory of the Coherent Optical Receiver.- Chapter 2: Burst-mode pseudo-random PAM signals.- Chapter 3: Noise theory of coherent optical receivers.- Chapter 4: Cross-correlation of signal and noise.- Chapter 5: Statistical modeling of the cross-correlation gain.- Chapter 6: Probability of Detection.- Chapter 7: Advanced Topics in Detection Probability.- Chapter 8: Light quantization and Probability of Detection.- Chapter 9: Optical Link Loss and LiDAR Performance Simulations.

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Book Synopsis- Brain-Computer Interface Research: A State-of-the-Art Summary 12.- A Rapidly Deployable High-Performance Speech Neuroprosthesis.- A High-Performance Neuroprosthesis for Speech Decoding and Avatar Control.- Multi-Electrode ICMS Enables Dexterous use of Bionic Hands.- CORGEE: Real-Time Hearing Diagnostics Based on EEG Responses to Natural Speech.- Semantic Reconstruction of Language from Non-Invasive Brain Recordings.- Real-Time Brain State-Coupled Network-Targeted Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Enhance Working Memory.- Biomimetic BCI Conveys Naturalistic Touch Sensations via Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Bionic Legs.- An Intelligent System for Real-Time Assessment of Cortico-Muscular Coupling Index in ALS Disease.- On-Demand Sensory Enhancement via Transcutaneous Cervical Vagus Nerve Stimulation.- Toward an Optical BCI: Overcoming the Limitation of Low Sampling Rate for Decoding Limb Movements.- A Summary of the 2023 BCI Award with Discussion of BCI Trends.

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Book SynopsisOptical investigations on periodic multilayers of mica.- Unidirectional waves in discrete plasmonic waveguides.- Survey and perspectives on Line-wave Electromagnetics.- Oddly shaped inclusions: depolarization dyadics and homogenization.- Photonic metaamaterials for light modulation, energy saving and sensing applications.- The role of Maxwell's equations in design of metamaterials and in 3D imaging.- Nanaophotonic applications of gradient surface electromagnetic waves.- The circular bragg phenomenon updated.- Comutational plasmonics: Boundary integral equation methods in scattering problems.- On a list of problems for research in generalized Lorenz-Mie theories, more genrally T-matrix approach for structured beams the state-of-the-art.- Sum rules and physical bounds for a particular slab.- Optics with tightly interlaced matched ambidextrous bilayers.- Analysis of multiple scattering by cylindrical arrays and applications to electromagnetic shielding.- Static Bragg-less and dynamic Bragg-like resonances.- Geometric phase and nanoscale architected morphology of Reusch piles.- UWVF: A Trefftz numerical method for Maxwell's equations.- Panel discussion.

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