Beyond Technology
The title "Beyond Technology: Unlocking the Potential of Clinical Decision Support Through Adoption and Design" challenges a common perception. It suggests that while technology underpins Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems, its true potential lies in optimizing adoption and design, not just its technical capabilities. The description delves into the promise of CDS: providing healthcare professionals with timely information and evidence-based recommendations to enhance patient care. However, it acknowledges the gap between the potential and reality, highlighting challenges like user resistance and poorly designed interfaces that hinder adoption and effectiveness. The focus then shifts towards strategies to unlock the true potential of CDS. This might involve understanding user needs and preferences, designing intuitive interfaces, and fostering collaborative development between clinicians, software developers, and researchers. The description emphasizes the importance of going beyond simply deploying technology. It advocates for a holistic approach that considers the human factors, user-centered design principles, and ongoing refinement based on real-world feedback.
New Microsystems for Optoelectronic Devices
The technology of creation of three-dimensional holographic optical elements with controlled characteristics on the basis of heterophase microsystem "CaF2 core - AgBr shell", alkali halide crystals (AHC) and chalcogenide glassy semiconductors (CGS) is proposed. We also consider the applications of holographic optical elements based on three-dimensional transmitting diffraction structures for solving some practical problems. For students, graduate students, researchers.
Time and Its Measurement
Time and Its Measurement, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Time and Time-Tellers
Time and Time-Tellers, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Time and Clocks
Time and Clocks: A Description of Ancient and Modern Methods of Measuring Time, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Optical Electronics
This book discusses light transmission and extends to more applied fields of laser and laser technology, photoelectric detection and devices, photoelectric imaging and systems with explainations on theories and engineering applications. Addressing the intersection between optics and electrical engineering, the textbook prepares graduate students to photoelectronics and can also be used as reference for engineers.
Systems Control Theory
The book provides an up-to-date overview of modern control methods based on system models. Linear transformation of state vector, solution of state space model, stable analysis, state feedback and observer are discussed in detail. Throughout the book, computational problems are solved with MATLAB. The book is an essential text for graduate students and researchers in control engineering, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
Semiconducting Black Phosphorus
Black phosphorus-based two-dimensional nanomaterials are used in practical industrial applications in biomedicine, electronics, and photonics. This book provides an overview of the various synthetic strategies for 2D BP single layer nanomaterials, their scalable synthesis, properties, and assemblies into 3D architecture for increased performance.
Mapping, Monitoring, and Modeling Land and Water Resources
This book brings together real-world case studies accurately surveyed and assessed through spatial modeling and focuses on the effectiveness of combining remote sensing, GIS, and R. The use of open source software, remote sensing, and GIS, help researchers and practitioners to better understand the phenomena and the prediction of future analyses.
Remote Sensing and Image Processing in Mineralogy
Remote Sensing and Image Processing in Mineralogy reveals the critical tools required to comprehend the latest technology surrounding the remote sensing imaging of mineralogy, oil and gas explorations.
Mean-Field-Type Games for Engineers
This book comprises an appropriate background to work and do research on mean-field-type control and game theory. It starts with studying the deterministic optimal control and differential linear-quadratic games, and progressively moves to analyzing mean-field-type control and game problems incorporating several stochastic processes.
Covid-19 Pandemic, Geospatial Information, and Community Resilience
"The Open Access version of this book, available at https: //www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.1201/9781003181590, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license."Geospatial information plays an important role in managing location dependent pandemic situations across different communities and domains. Geospatial information and technologies are particularly critical to strengthening urban and rural resilience, where economic, agricultural, and various social sectors all intersect. Examining the United Nations' SDGs from a geospatial lens will ensure that the challenges are addressed for all populations in different locations. This book, with worldwide contributions focused on COVID-19 pandemic, provides interdisciplinary analysis and multi-sectoral expertise on the use of geospatial information and location intelligence to support community resilience and authorities to manage pandemics.
Programming and use of TMS320F2812 DSP to control and regulate power electronic converters
Master's Thesis from the year 2003 in the subject Electrotechnology, grade: 1 (A), Cologne University of Applied Sciences (Institute for Automation Technology), language: English, abstract: The purpose of this master thesis project has been to study, operate and program the 32-bit 150MIPS TMS320F2812 DSP developed by Texas Instruments Inc. In addition, it has also been a goal to implement fast estimation techniques for control of resonant converters. For this purpose, PWM signals that are generated using this DSP are used. The demands on the system and the hardware to solve the problem were already decided when I started the work. The algorithms were programmed in C/C++ language, compiled, debugged and transferred to the DSP development board in a compiling and simulation tool (downloader), called CCS (Code Composer Studio v2), also provided by Texas Instruments. In the first chapters of this thesis I give general information about control systems, digital signal processors, digital signal processing and the DSP used in this work. The following chapters tell about PWM, how to configure the PWM outputs and some examples related with PWM signals are given. After a short review of series resonant converters, I presented the last example implemented in this project. I conclude with a summary and provide some hints of future work.
Simulation-Based Labs for Circuit Analysis
This book brings an unparalleled learning experience, integrating cutting-edge simulation tools, Multisim Live and Tinkercad, to explore the realm of circuits.
FinFET Technology
The evolution of semiconductor technology has been a dynamic and iterative process, guided by the principles of physics, engineering innovation, and the demand for ever-smaller and more powerful electronic devices. As we venture into the future, the semiconductor industry continues to push boundaries, exploring novel materials and approaches to meet the challenges of a rapidly advancing technological landscape. This comprehensive guide aims to provide both beginners and seasoned professionals with a thorough understanding of FinFET technology, exploring its development, structure, fabrication, applications, and future trends.
Design an Rp2040 Board with Kicad
Design and make your own microcontroller board using the same chip that powers the popular Raspberry Pi PicoKiCad is an amazing piece of free and open-source software that allows anyone, with some time and effort, to make high-quality PCB designs. Couple this amazing software with numerous PCB fabrication companies and even PCBA services (companies that will make and assemble your PCB designs) and there's never been a better time to get into this aspect of making.This book provides a gentle introduction to PCB design using the RP2040 microcontroller chip (the same chip that's at the heart of the Raspberry Pi Pico). You'll learn how to create a schematic for a microcontroller board using the RP2040, from assigning schematic symbols to creating a footprint for individual components. You'll quickly move on to laying out the PCB design and preparing it for manufacture!That's right--after your board is designed, this book will show you how to send it off to be manufactured and assembled. You'll find out about the various materials (or substrates) you can choose for your board, and learn how to pick the right manufacturer. Once you have your board in hand, you'll also learn what you can do (and make!) with it, and there will be plenty of ideas for expansions, such as motor drivers.
Holography
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Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization
The fourth edition of a well-established book in cartography explores the continued evolution of the Internet and Web 2.0 and captures the analysis and visualization of Big Data. Thoroughly revised, this textbook equips educators and benefit students with the most valuable up-to-date learning resource available in the cartographic field.
Design and implementation of a mobile telemedicine system
The book highlights the growing importance of mobile telemedicine systems, particularly for patients far from healthcare facilities. It describes a project focused on the development of an ECG signal acquisition board, with chapters covering various technical and practical aspects, such as cardiology fundamentals, Java technologies and the implementation of specific components. The project provided expertise in programming and understanding cardiac activities, despite the practical challenges encountered. Future prospects include detecting arrhythmias and improving alerts for cardiac anomalies, as well as exploring GPRS transmission for data processing.
Solar heating and cooling of commercial buildings
Solar heating and cooling technologies are eco-friendly systems which use solar energy to heat water which later is used for domestic purposes or for controlling the air temperature within dwellings. Between 40-60pc of the average household electricity costs are used for water and air heating. By adopting solar heating and cooling at its full potential, one can save up to 50pc from yearly utility bills. This research examines how UK schools can deploy solar heating and cooling technologies to decrease the amount of energy consumption used by traditional heating systems.
ASIC Design Implementation Process
This book is an easy-to-read guide, providing a complete framework for the ASIC design process. Based on the author's extensive experience leading ASIC design teams, this book emphasizes short, clear descriptions, supplemented by references to authoritative manuscripts. This approach presents the essence of the ASIC design implementation process for those involved in a specific part of the process, while providing knowledge of the entire process.
Artificial Intelligence for Robotics - Second Edition
Let an AI and robotics expert help you apply AI, systems engineering, and ML concepts to create smart robots capable of interacting with their environment and users, making decisions, and navigating autonomouslyKey Features- Gain a holistic understanding of robot design, systems engineering, and task analysis- Implement AI/ML techniques to detect and manipulate objects and navigate robots using landmarks- Integrate voice and natural language interactions to create a digital assistant and artificial personality for your robot- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionUnlock the potential of your robots by enhancing their perception with cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. From neural networks to computer vision, this second edition of the book equips you with the latest tools, new and expanded topics such as object recognition and creating artificial personality, and practical use cases to create truly smart robots.Starting with robotics basics, robot architecture, control systems, and decision-making theory, this book presents systems-engineering methods to design problem-solving robots with single-board computers. You'll explore object recognition using YOLO and genetic algorithms to teach your robot to identify and pick up objects, leverage natural language processing to give your robot a voice, and master neural networks to classify and separate objects and navigate autonomously, before advancing to guiding your robot arms using reinforcement learning and genetic algorithms. The book also covers path planning and goal-oriented programming to prioritize your robot's tasks, showing you how to connect all software using Python and ROS 2 for a seamless experience.By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to transform your robot into a helpful assistant with NLP and give it an artificial personality, ready to tackle real-world tasks and even crack jokes.What you will learn- Get started with robotics and AI essentials- Understand path planning, decision trees, and search algorithms to enhance your robot- Explore object recognition using neural networks and supervised learning techniques- Employ genetic algorithms to enable your robot arm to manipulate objects- Teach your robot to listen using Natural Language Processing through an expert system- Program your robot in how to avoid obstacles and retrieve objects with machine learning and computer vision- Apply simulation techniques to give your robot an artificial personalityWho this book is forThis book is for practicing robotics engineers and enthusiasts aiming to advance their skills by applying AI and ML techniques. Students and researchers looking for practical guidance for solving specific problems or approaching a difficult robot design will find this book insightful.Proficiency in Python programming, familiarity with electronics and wiring, single board computers, Linux-based command-line interface (CLI), and knowledge of AI/ML concepts are required to get started with this book.Table of Contents- The Foundation of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence- Setting Up Your Robot- Conceptualizing the Practical Robot Design Process- Recognizing Objects Using Neural Networks and Supervised Learning- Picking Up and Putting Away Toys using Reinforcement Learning and Genetic Algorithms- Teaching a Robot to Listen- Teaching the Robot to Navigate and Avoid Stairs- Putting Things Away- Giving the Robot an Artificial Personality- Conclusions and Reflections- Q and A- Apendix
Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic Control
This textbook offers a unified engineering perspective on Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic. The authors guide readers swiftly and succinctly through the intricate subjects of neural networks, fuzzy logic, and the mathematical modeling of Fuzzy Logic Control. The theory of fuzzy logic provides a mathematical framework to capture uncertainties related to human cognitive processes, such as thinking and reasoning. Conventional methods for knowledge representation lack the means to signify the meaning of fuzzy concepts. The authors discuss fundamental ideas and elucidate various techniques using numerous examples. This book is an ideal text for students majoring in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, and Information Technology at the undergraduate level.
Geospatial Computational Methods
This book is for students and professionals involved in Geospatial Computations and related areas such as Geomatics, Surveying Engineering, Geoinformatics, Geospatial Information Science and Technology (GIS&T), Geography, Geology, Agriculture, and Geointelligence. More emphasis is given to using scientific methods and tools materialized in algorithms and software to produce practical results. Specifically, algorithms such as error analysis of measurements and the least squares adjustment method to obtain ground coordinates of points with their reliability to construct the geometric framework of the geographical space necessary for various geospatial applications such as a Geographic Information System (GIS) are discussed. Other algorithms involve interpolation methods for DEM and spatial data analysis. Furthermore, such algorithms in the geospatial area are basic surveying methods using a total station, photogrammetry, digital terrain modeling, GNSS, augmented reality, coordinate transformations, map projections, and interpolation. Most algorithms are implemented into 27 educational computer programs and necessary data to understand GIS&T operations from the inside with a didactics approach targeting to become more intelligent than machines. The educational programs include general photogrammetric operations with aerial photography and drones, 3-D surveying network adjustment, GNSS navigation solutions, and many others. This approach helps to obtain high-quality scientific and technological bases, which in turn enhance the ability to exploit and use most tools and functions of existing GIS&T systems and, therefore, to be highly competitive as a professional in the market. This book has ten chapters such as Measurements and Errors Estimation and Accuracy Standards, Specialized Numerical Methods, Error Propagation & Least Squares Adjustment, Condition Method and Generalized Least Squares, Applications to Map Projections and Transformation of Coordinates, Applications to Surveying Networks, Applications of Computational Methods in Photogrammetry, Digital Elevation Models (DEM), Computer Programming--Scripting & AI.
VISIR Handbook
In 2006, the Signal Processing Department at Blekinge Institute of Technology and Axiom EduTECH in Sweden worked with National Instruments Corporation in Texas, USA, to set up the Virtual Instrument Systems in Reality (VISIR) Project, which operates as a remote laboratory for electric and electronic circuits.The VISIR remote laboratory is currently the only system that delivers practical experiments with electronics without the need to go to a traditional lab. This is of increasing importance given the expansion of online education. There is a mass of scientific literature that collects results on the use of VISIR remote laboratory, however, there are few reference works that provide an in-depth exploration of the laboratory's performance and potential.VISIR Handbook acts as a guide for users, demonstrating many of the real (remote) experiments that can be achieved and replicated with this laboratory. Most importantly, this book demonstrates how VISIR can be used as a learning tool for students. The approach of the book is designed on two levels, with an administrator/researcher approach and a teacher/student approach.
The transformation of the green sustainable airports construction
Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. It includes sources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy stands in contrast to fossil fuels, which are being used far more quickly than they are being replenished. Although most renewable energy sources are sustainable, some are not. For example, some biomass sources are considered unsustainable at current rates of exploitation.
Basic Human-Robot Interaction
The book's content is designed to provide practical guidance and insights for conducting experiments in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and publishing the results in scientific journals. It includes a detailed explanation of how to conduct HRI experiments and what to do and what not to do to get an article accepted for publication. It is tailored to those seeking to deepen their understanding of HRI methodologies, statistical measurements, and research design. The case studies and examples featured in the book focus on interactions between social robots and specific demographics such as children and older adults, making it relevant for individuals working in healthcare, education, and related domains.Also covered are common statistical measurements used in HRI research and quantitative, qualitative, and meta-analyses. The concepts are illustrated with several international case studies of interactions between social robots and children and older adults and robot learning instead of programming. The final chapter explores current trends in HRI and provides insights into what to look for in the coming years. It includes an extensive reference section to help HRI researchers in all these areas.This book will appeal to an international audience of advanced students, researchers, industry, and others who are actively engaged or interested in the field of HRI.
Antennas and Wireless Power Transfer Methods for Biomedical Applications
Antennas and Wireless Power Transfer Methods for Biomedical Applications Join the cutting edge of biomedical technology with this essential reference The role of wireless communications in biomedical technology is a significant one. Wireless and antenna-driven communication between telemetry components now forms the basis of cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators, cochlear implants, glucose readers, and more. As wireless technology continues to advance and miniaturization progresses, it's more essential than ever that biomedical research and development incorporate the latest technology. Antennas and Wireless Power Transfer Methods for Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to wireless technology and its incorporation into the biomedical field. Beginning with an introduction to recent developments in antenna and wireless technology, it analyzes the major wireless systems currently available and their biomedical applications, actual and potential. The result is an essential guide to technologies that have already improved patient outcomes and increased life expectancies worldwide. Readers will also find: Authored by internationally renowned researchers of wireless technologies Detailed analysis of CP implantable antennas, wearable antennas, near-field wireless power, and more Up to 100 figures that supplement the text Antennas and Wireless Power Transfer Methods for Biomedical Applications is a valuable introduction for biomedical researchers and biomedical engineers, as well as for research and development professionals in the medical device industry.
Pan-African Conference on Artificial Intelligence
This two-volume set, CCIS 2068 and 2069, constitutes selected papers presented during the Second Pan-African Conference on Artificial Intelligence, PanAfriCon AI 2023, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in October 2023. The set goal of the conference is to exchange the best practices of joint Pan-African efforts to provide solutions for Africa's key 21st century challenges in the social, economic and ecologic domains. The 29 papers were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 134 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Medical AI; Natural Language Processing, Text and Speech Processing; AI in Finance and Cyber Security; Autonomous Vehicles; AI Ethics and Life Sciences.
Pan-African Conference on Artificial Intelligence
This two-volume set, CCIS 2068 and 2069, constitutes selected papers presented during the Second Pan-African Conference on Artificial Intelligence, PanAfriCon AI 2023, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in October 2023. The set goal of the conference is to exchange the best practices of joint Pan-African efforts to provide solutions for Africa's key 21st century challenges in the social, economic and ecologic domains. The 29 papers were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 134 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Medical AI; Natural Language Processing, Text and Speech Processing; AI in Finance and Cyber Security; Autonomous Vehicles; AI Ethics and Life Sciences.
Computing with Multi-Value Logic in Quantum Dot Cellular Automata
Meet the latest challenges in quantum computing with this cutting-edge volume Miniaturization is one of the major forms (and drivers) of innovation in electronics and computing. In recent years, the rapid reduction in the size of semiconductors and other key elements of digital technology has created major challenges, which new technologies are being continuously mobilized to meet. Quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) is a technology with huge potential to meet these challenges, particularly if multi-value computing is brought to bear. Computing with Multi-Value Logic in Quantum Dot Cellular Automata introduces this groundbreaking area of technology and its major applications. Using MATLAB software and a novel multi-value logic simulator, the book demonstrates that multi-valued circuits with a function that approximates fuzzy logic are within reach of modern engineering and design. Rigorous and clear, this book offers a crucial introduction to the processes of designing multi-value logic circuits with QCA technology. Readers will also find: The tools required to design fuzzy-quantum controllers with high processing speed Detailed discussion of topics including basic gate function, the energy consumption of QCA multi-value cells, and much more Extensive MATLAB data and other worked-through examples Computing with Multi-Value Logic in Quantum Dot Cellular Automata is ideal for researchers and readers who are looking for an explanation of the basic concepts required to design multi-valued circuits in this field.
Advanced Logic Design Techniques
Advanced Logic Design Techniques," authored by Zhang Dan, delves into sophisticated approaches and cutting-edge tactics required for mastering digital system design. This thorough guide navigates readers through the complexity of logic circuits, delivering in-depth insights into optimization, synthesis, and verification methods. With a rigorous blend of theoretical principles and practical applications, this book equips both rookie and seasoned engineers with the tools essential to face modern design issues. From algorithmic optimizations to sophisticated synthesis approaches, Zhang Dan presents a holistic approach to logic design, making this book an invaluable resource for students and experts in the field of digital electronics.
Essentials of Advanced Circuit Analysis
ESSENTIALS OF ADVANCED CIRCUIT ANALYSIS Comprehensive textbook answering questions regarding the Advanced Circuit Analysis subject, including its theory, experiment, and role in modern and future technology Essentials of Advanced Circuit Analysis focuses on fundamentals with the balance of a systems theoretical approach and current technological issues. The book aims to achieve harmony between simplicity, engineering practicality, and perceptivity in the material presentation. Each chapter presents its material on various levels of technological and mathematical difficulty, broadening the potential readership and making the book suitable for both engineering and engineering technology curricula. Essentials of Advanced Circuit Analysis is an instrument that will introduce our readers to real-life engineering problems--why they crop up and how they are solved. The text explains the need for a specific task, shows the possible approaches to meeting the challenge, discusses the proper method to pursue, finds the solution to the problem, and reviews the solution's correctness, the options of its obtaining, and the limitations of the methods and the results. Essentials of Advanced Circuit Analysis covers sample topics such as: Traditional circuit analysis's methods and techniques, concentrating on the advanced circuit analysis in the time domain and frequency domain Application of differential equations for finding circuits' transient responses in the time domain, and classical solution (integration) of circuit's differential equation, including the use of the convolution integral Laplace and Fourier transforms as the main modern methods of advanced circuit analysis in the frequency domain Essentials of Advanced Circuit Analysis is an ideal textbook and can be assigned for electronics, signals and systems, control theory, and spectral analysis courses. It's also valuable to industrial engineers who want to brush up on a specific advanced circuit analysis topic.
Micropolis Robotics Primer
Robotics is a diverse field, mechanically complex and with challenges in software and design. Technology is advancing quickly today, with breakthroughs in traditional automation and mechatronics, new approaches in autonomous systems and even the advent of everyday A.I. And although new robots, drones or autonomous systems are increasingly appearing all around, getting started in robotics can be difficult: terms are unknown, concepts only vaguely familiar, abbreviations difficult to decipher. What is an AMR (an "autonomous mobile robot")? What are robot ethics? Will patrol robots police our streets? What is a SCARA or Cartesian robot?This Micropolis Robotics Handbook is mainly written in the form of a technical terms glossary, meant as a quick-start guide on robotics. Short paragraphs per term summarize often complex matter to provide you with an overview of the field. Selected terms receive broader discussion in short articles. Several concepts are visualized in black and white illustrations. Organized like an encyclopedia, this basic reference book is a first primer on this fascinating and highly relevant topic of Automation, Industrial and DIY Robots and Industrial Technology.
Materials for Engineers
Designed with the needs of non-Materials Science and Engineering students in mind, this textbook covers the major categories of materials and their defining properties, with an emphasis on applications related to materials properties measurement, materials selection, and design as opposed to an accent on fundamental physical and chemical topics.
Emerging Capabilities and Applications of Wireless Power Transfer
Technologies that enable powering a device without the need for being connected with a cable to the grid are gaining attention in recent years due to the advantages that they provide. They are a commodity to users and provide additional functionalities that promote autonomy among the devices. Emerging Capabilities and Applications of Wireless Power Transfer is an essential reference source that analyzes the different applications of wireless power transfer technologies and how the technologies are adapted to fulfill the electrical, magnetic, and design-based requirements of different applications. Featuring research on topics such as transfer technologies, circuital analysis, and inductive power transfer, this book is a vital resource for academicians, electrical engineers, scientists, researchers, and industry professionals seeking coverage on device power and creating autonomy through alternative power options for devices.
Multimedia Modeling
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 30th International Conference on MultiMedia Modeling, MMM 2024, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, during January 29-February 2, 2024.The 120 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 297 submissions. The MMM conference were organized in topics related to multimedia modelling, particularly: audio, image, video processing, coding and compression; multimodal analysis for retrieval applications, and multimedia fusion methods.
Hands-On Signals and Systems Theory
This textbook presents the theory of continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems and shows how it can be used to solve analytically different problems. The book is dedicated to engineering students who are interested in mathematical methods used to solve real technical problems connected with signals and systems. The book covers, both in continuous- and in discrete domains, analysis of signals in time domain; orthogonal signal representation including Fourier series; convolution and correlation of signals; analysis of signals in the frequency domain and signal sampling, including aliasing and stroboscopic effects, among others. The author also emphasizes the role of Fourier-, one-sided Laplace- and one-sided Z transformations in signals and systems. Chosen methods of analog and digital filter design and stability criteria of analog and digital filters are also described. The author presents the necessary theory in the form of a concise "lecture" accompanied with a number of solved original problems. Every chapter ends with examples of complete solutions with explanation and necessary graphical visualization (graphs, schemes etc.).
Optimal Power Flow Using Evolutionary Algorithms
In today's society, modern power grids are driven closer to transfer capacities due to increased consumption and power transfers, endangering the security of the systems. Providing methods in controlling variables to minimize costs, transmission loss, and voltage deviation of power system operation yields valuable economic information and insight into power flow. Optimal Power Flow Using Evolutionary Algorithms provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of optimizing power system operation through advanced electronic power devices. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as hybridization algorithm, power system modeling, and transmission systems, this book is ideally designed for engineers, power system developers, academicians, and researchers seeking current research on emerging techniques in achieving quality power under normal operating conditions.
Retro-Reflective Beamforming Technique for Microwave Power Transmission
Microwave power transmission technology, which is a sub-discipline of the wireless power transmission technology, aims to transmit electrical power without using wires/cables in the microwave frequency band. The retro-reflective beamforming technique has the potential to enable efficient and safe microwave power transmission, as it includes the following two technical elements. First, a directional microwave beam is generated as the carrier of wireless power. Second, the microwave power beam could be steered in real time toward mobile wireless power receiver(s). This book offers a comprehensive narrative of retro-reflective beamforming in the context of microwave power transmission. The book begins with an overview of wireless power transmission technology, microwave power transmission technology, and retro-reflective beamforming technique in its first chapter. Chapters 2 and 3 of the book provide in-depth descriptions of the theory and practical implementation of the retro-reflective beamforming technique for microwave power transmission. Commercial products of microwave power transmission are envisioned to emerge in three practical applications, including internet of things, space solar power, and wireless charging in fully-enclosed space. Chapters 4, 5, and 6 of the book discuss applying the retro-reflective beamforming technique to accomplish efficient microwave power transmission in these three practical applications, respectively. Abundant numerical and experimental examples are provided throughout the book. Retro-reflective Beamforming Technique for Microwave Power Transmission is a valuable resource for the wireless power transmission community. It will be of particular interest to engineers and researchers in the fields of electromagnetics, antennas, and microwave engineering.
Handbook of II-VI Semiconductor-Based Sensors and Radiation Detectors
Three-volumes book "Handbook of II-VI Semiconductor-Based Sensors and Radiation Detectors" is the first to cover both chemical sensors and biosensors and all types of photodetectors and radiation detectors based on II-VI semiconductors. It contains a comprehensive and detailed analysis of all aspects of the application of II-VI semiconductors in these devices. The second volume "Photodetectors" of a three-volume set, focus on the consideration of all types of optical detectors, including IR detectors, visible and UV photodetectors. This consideration includes both the fundamentals of the operation of detectors and the peculiarities of their manufacture and use. In particular, describes numerous strategies for their fabrication and characterization. An analysis of new trends in development of II-VI semiconductors-based photodetectors such as graphene/HgCdTe-, nanowire- and quantum dot-based photodetectors, as well as solution-processed, multicolor, flexible and self-powered photodetectors, are also given.
Electronic Circuits - Practical Learning
If you want to know that a circuit is doing what it is supposed to do, then you need to see the voltage waveforms at each circuit node. That is why an oscilloscope is an indispensable tool that enables practical learning. Practical learning requires knowing how to use measuring instruments such as an oscilloscope, what measurements to make, how to make the measurements, and how to use the tools of the trade. This text provides that knowledge, and more, as listed in the table of contents. Acquiring this knowledge involves a significant effort and a reasonable expenditure of cash if you are proceeding on a do-it-yourself basis. Implementing practical learning requires you to spend cash on tools, a breadboard, electrical components, and test equipment. A problem with lots of so called practical learning is that it does not prepare you to move on to what we consider to be the real stuff - i.e. the theoretical basis of electronics which allows you to tackle almost any electronic design project, which we hope is your desire. If you simply want to do electronics as an interesting hobby, then this book provides a solid, non trivial, basis for that. Non trivial - that's the key phrase the essential property of this book. Assuming you move on to the real stuff the practical learning here is essentially what you would learn on your first design project job. Knowledge that is a practical extension of knowledge learned while acquiring a BS degree in electrical or computer engineering. There is no question in our mind that if you plowed your way through this book while pursuing a BSEE (or equivalent) you would not only do better in the BSEE program you would be ahead of the game while in school and at whatever job you took. In fact you would be in a better position to select a job. Theory teaches you through the experience of others. Theoretical knowledge can often lead to a deeper understand of a concept through seeing it in context of a greater whole and understanding the why behind it. Practical knowledge helps you acquire the specific techniques that become the tools of your trade. Spice programs are sprinkled throughout the text. Their purpose is to show the correct data you can compare to the data your measurements produce.
Wearable Systems and Antennas Technologies for 5G, IOT and Medical Systems
This book covers wearable antennas, RF measurements techniques and measured results in the vicinity of the human body, setups, and design considerations. New topics and design methods are presented for the first time in the area of wearable antennas, metamaterial antennas and fractal antennas.
Theory and Practice of Thermal Transient Testing of Electronic Components
This book discusses the significant aspects of thermal transient testing, the most important method of thermal characterization of electronics available today. The book presents the theoretical background of creating structure functions from the measured results with mathematical details. It then shows how the method can be used for thermal qualification, structure integrity testing, determining material parameters, and calibrating simulation models. General practical questions about measurements are discussed to help beginners carry out thermal transient testing. The particular problems and tricks of measuring with various electronic components, such as Si diodes, bipolar transistors, MOS transistors, IGBT devices, resistors, capacitors, wide bandgap materials, and LEDs, are covered in detail with the help of various use cases. This hands-on book will enable readers to accomplish thermal transient testing on any new type of electronics and provides the theoretical details needed tounderstand the opportunities and limitations offered by the methodology. The book will be an invaluable reference for practicing engineers, students, and researchers.
Formal Verification of Structurally Complex Multipliers
This book addresses the challenging tasks of verifying and debugging structurally complex multipliers. In the area of verification, the authors first investigate the challenges of Symbolic Computer Algebra (SCA)-based verification, when it comes to proving the correctness of multipliers. They then describe three techniques to improve and extend SCA: vanishing monomials removal, reverse engineering, and dynamic backward rewriting. This enables readers to verify a wide variety of multipliers, including highly complex and optimized industrial benchmarks. The authors also describe a complete debugging flow, including bug localization and fixing, to find the location of bugs in structurally complex multipliers and make corrections.
Advanced Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Marine Vehicles
This book provides a comprehensive overview of marine control system design related to underwater robotics applications. In particular, it presents novel optimization-based model predictive control strategies to solve control problems appearing in autonomous underwater vehicle applications. These novel approaches bring unique features, such as constraint handling, prioritization between multiple design objectives, optimal control performance, and robustness against disturbances and uncertainties, into the control system design. They therefore form a more general framework to design marine control systems and can be widely applied.Advanced Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Marine Vehicles balances theoretical rigor - providing thorough analysis and developing provably-correct design conditions - and application perspectives - addressing practical system constraints and implementation issues. Starting with a fixed-point positioning problem for a single vehicle andprogressing to the trajectory-tracking and path-following problem of the vehicle, and then to the coordination control of a large-scale multi-robot team, this book addresses the motion control problems, increasing their level of challenge step-by-step. At each step, related subproblems such as path planning, thrust allocation, collision avoidance, and time constraints for real-time implementation are also discussed with solutions.In each chapter of this book, compact and illustrative examples are provided to demonstrate the design and implementation procedures. As a result, this book is useful for both theoretical study and practical engineering design, and the tools provided in the book are readily applicable for real-world implementation.
Robust Control for Discrete-Time Markovian Jump Systems in the Finite-Time Domain
This book provides robust analysis and synthesis tools for Markovian jump systems in the finite-time domain with specified performances. It explores how these tools can make the systems more applicable to fields such as economic systems, ecological systems and solar thermal central receivers, by limiting system trajectories in the desired bound in a given time interval.Robust Control for Discrete-Time Markovian Jump Systems in the Finite-Time Domain focuses on multiple aspects of finite-time stability and control, including: finite-time H-infinity control;finite-time sliding mode control;finite-time multi-frequency control;finite-time model predictive control; andhigh-order moment finite-time control for multi-mode systems and also provides many methods and algorithms to solve problems related to Markovian jump systems with simulation examples that illustrate the design procedure and confirm the results of the methods proposed.The thorough discussion of these topics makes the book a useful guide for researchers, industrial engineers and graduate students alike, enabling them systematically to establish the modeling, analysis and synthesis for Markovian jump systems in the finite-time domain.
Electrical Engineering - Embedded Systems
"Electrical Engineering - Embedded Systems" is a comprehensive guide that explores the intricacies of embedded systems within the field of electrical engineering. Covering fundamental principles, design methodologies, and practical applications, this book provides readers with a solid understanding of embedded systems design and development. Ideal for students, engineers, and enthusiasts interested in mastering the complexities of embedded systems within electrical engineering.
