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Introduction to Communication SystemsUpamanyu MadhowUniversity of California, Santa Barbara

Showcasing the principles behind modern communication systems, this accessible undergraduate textbook introduces only the most important fundamental concepts. Suitable for a one- or two-semester course, and accompanied online by a password-protected solutions manual and supporting instructor resources, this is the perfect textbook for undergraduate students studying electrical and computer engineering.Contents: 1. Introduction: 1.1 Analog or digital?; 1.2 A technology perspective; 1.3 The scope of this textbook; 1.4 Why study communication systems?; 1.5 Concept summary; 1.6 Notes; 2. Signals and Systems: 2.1 Complex numbers; 2.2 Signals; 2.3 Linear time-invariant systems; 2.4 Fourier series; 2.5 The Fourier transform; 2.6 Energy spectral density and bandwidth; 2.7 Baseband and passband signals; 2.8 The structure of a passband signal; 2.9 Wireless-channel modeling in complex baseband; 2.10 Concept summary; 2.11 Notes; 2.12 Problems; Software labs; 3. Analog Communication Techniques: 3.1 Terminology and notation; 3.2 Amplitude modulation; 3.3 Angle modulation; 3.3.1 Limiter-discriminator demodulation; 3.4 The superheterodyne receiver; 3.5 The phase-locked loop; 3.6 Some analog communication systems; 3.7 Concept summary; 3.8 Notes; 3.9 Problems; Software labs; 4. Digital Modulation: 4.1 Signal constellations; 4.2 Bandwidth occupancy; 4.3 Design for bandlimited channels; 4.4 Orthogonal and biorthogonal modulation; 4.5 Proofs of the Nyquist theorems; 4.6 Concept summary; 4.7 Notes; 4.8 Problems; Software lab; Appendices; 5. Probability and Random Processes: 5.1 Probability basics; 5.2 Random variables; 5.3 Multiple random variables, or random vectors; 5.4 Functions of random variables; 5.5 Expectation; 5.6 Gaussian random

variables; 5.7 Random processes; 5.8 Noise modeling; 5.9 Linear operations on random processes; 5.10 Concept summary; 5.11 Notes; 5.12 Problems; Appendices; 6. Optimal Demodulation: 6.1 Hypothesis testing; 6.2 Signal-space concepts; 6.3 Performance analysis of ML reception; 6.4 Bit error probability; 6.5 Link-budget analysis; 6.6 Concept summary; 6.7 Notes; 6.8 Problems; Software labs; 7. Channel Coding: 7.1 Motivation; 7.2 Model for channel coding; 7.3 Shannon’s promise; 7.4 Introducing linear codes; 7.5 Soft decisions and belief propagation; 7.6 Concept summary; 7.7 Notes; 7.8 Problems; 8. Dispersive Channels and MIMO: 8.1 The single-carrier system model; 8.2 Linear equalization; 8.3 Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing; 8.4 MIMO; 8.5 Concept summary; 8.6 Notes; 8.7 Problems; Software labs.

‘Madhow does it again: Introduction to Communication Systems is an accessible yet rigorous new text that does for undergraduates what his [Fundamentals of] Digital Communication book did for graduate students. It provides a superior treatment of not only the fundamentals of analog and digital communication, but also the theoretical underpinnings needed to understand them, including frequency domain analysis and probability … I strongly recommend this book for faculty teaching senior level courses on communication systems.’Jeffrey G. Andrews, University of Texas, Austin

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4 Sampling TheoryBeyond Bandlimited Systems

Yonina C. eldarTechnion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa

Covering the fundamental mathematical underpinnings together with engineering principles and applications, this is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of sampling. Written from an engineering perspective, it focuses on uniform sampling in shift-invariant spaces and deterministic signals, and includes a wealth of worked examples and end-of-chapter exercises.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Introduction to linear algebra; 3. Fourier analysis; 4. Signal spaces; 5. Shift-invariant spaces; 6. Subspace priors; 7. Smoothness priors; 8. Nonlinear sampling; 9. Resampling; 10. Unions of subspaces; 11. Compressed sensing; 12. Sampling over finite unions; 13. Sampling over shift-invariant unions; 14. Multiband sampling; 15. Finite rate of innovation sampling; Appendix A. Finite linear algebra; Appendix B. Stochastic signals.

Advance praise: ‘… a unique book on sampling theory. The introduction of vector space terminology right from the beginning is a great idea. Starting from classical sampling, the book goes all the way to the most recent breakthroughs including compressive sensing, union-of-subspace setting, and the CoSamp algorithm. Eldar has the right combination of mathematics and practical sense, and she has very good command of the ‘art of writing’. ’P. P. Vaidyanathan, California Institute of Technology

2015 247 x 174 mm 800pp 315 b/w illus. 19 tables 198 exercises 978-1-107-00339-2 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00

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Random Processes for Engineersbruce HajekUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

An engaging introduction to the critical tools needed to design and evaluate engineering systems that must operate reliably in uncertain environments. It includes over 100 worked examples and over 300 end-of-chapter problems, with worked solutions to half provided in the book and the remaining solutions available online for instructors.Contents: 1. A selective review of basic probability; 2. Convergence of a sequence of random variables; 3. Random vectors and minimum mean squared error estimation; 4. Random processes; 5. Inference for Markov models; 6. Dynamics for countable-state Markov models; 7. Basic calculus of random processes; 8. Random processes in linear systems and spectral analysis; 9. Wiener filtering; 10. Martingales; 11. Appendix; 12. Solutions to even numbered problems.

‘A comprehensive exposition of random processes … Abstract concepts are nicely explained through many examples … The book will be very helpful for beginning graduate students who want a firm foundational understanding of random processes. It will also serve as a nice reference for the advanced reader.’Anima Anandkumar, University of California, Irvine

2015 247 x 174 mm 432pp 130 b/w illus. 1 table 307 exercises 978-1-107-10012-1 Hardback £44.99 / US$80.00





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Lattice Coding for Signals and NetworksA Structured Coding Approach to Quantization, Modulation and Multiuser Information Theory

Ram ZamirTel-Aviv University

With contributions by bobak NazerBoston University

and Yuval kochmanHebrew University of Jerusalem

Illustrated by Ilai bistritz

Unifying information theory and digital communication through the language of lattice codes, this book provides a detailed overview for students, researchers and industry practitioners. It covers both classical work and the more recent results, including many advanced setups and techniques showing the advantages of lattice codes over traditional random-coding solutions.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Lattices; 3. Figures of merit; 4. Dithering and estimation; 5. Entropy-coded quantization; 6. Infinite constellation for modulation; 7. Asymptotic goodness; 8. Nested lattices; 9. Lattice shaping; 10. Side-information problems; 11. Modulo-lattice modulation; 12. Gaussian networks; 13. Error exponents.



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Stochastic ProcessesTheory for Applications

Robert G. GallagerMassachusetts Institute of Technology

This definitive textbook provides a solid introduction to stochastic processes, covering both theory and applications. It is written by one of the world’s leading information theorists, evolving over twenty years of graduate classroom teaching, and is accompanied by over 300 exercises, with online solutions for instructors.Contents: 1. Introduction and review of probability; 2. Poisson processes; 3. Gaussian random vectors and processes; 4. Finite-state Markov chains; 5. Renewal processes; 6. Countable-state Markov chains; 7. Markov processes with countable state spaces; 8. Detection, decisions, and hypothesis testing; 9. Random walks, large deviations, and martingales; 10. Estimation.






6 An Introduction to Sparse Stochastic ProcessesMichael UnserÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

and Pouya D. TaftiÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Providing a novel approach to sparsity, this comprehensive book presents the theory of stochastic processes that are ruled by linear stochastic differential equations, and sets out a general stochastic framework for developing efficient and practical nonlinear algorithms.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Roadmap to the book; 3. Mathematical context and background; 4. Continuous-domain innovation models; 5. Operators and their inverses; 6. Splines and wavelets; 7. Sparse stochastic processes; 8. Sparse representations; 9. Infinite divisibility and transform-domain statistics; 10. Recovery of sparse signals; 11. Wavelet-domain methods; 12. Conclusion; Appendix A. Singular integrals; Appendix B. Positive definiteness; Appendix C. Special functions.

‘… is the first work to systematically build a coherent framework for non-Gaussian processes with sparse representations by wavelets. Traditional concepts such as Karhunen-Loève analysis of Gaussian processes are nicely complemented by the wavelet analysis of Levy Processes which is constructed here. The framework presented here has a classical feel while accommodating the innovative impulses driving research in sparsity. The book is extremely systematic and at the same time clear and accessible, and can be recommended both to engineers interested in foundations and to mathematicians interested in applications.’David Donoho, Stanford University, California

2014 247 x 174 mm 384pp 47 b/w illus. 12 tables 978-1-107-05854-5 Hardback £40.00 / US$65.00


Cryptography and Secure CommunicationRichard e. blahutUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

This fascinating book presents the timeless mathematical theory underpinning cryptosystems both old and new, written specifically with engineers in mind. Ideal for graduate students and researchers in engineering and computer science, and practitioners involved in the design of security systems for communications networks.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. The integers; 3. Cryptography based on the integer ring; 4. Cryptography based on the discrete logarithm; 5. Information-theoretic methods in cryptography; 6. Block ciphers; 7. Stream ciphers; 8. Authentication and ownership protection; 9. Groups, rings, and fields; 10. Cryptography based on elliptic curves; 11. Cryptography based on hyperelliptic curves; 12. Cryptography based on bilinear pairings; 13. Implementation; 14. Cryptographic protocols for security and identification; 15. More public-key cryptography.







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Markov Chains and Dependability TheoryGerardo RubinoIRISA, Rennes, France

and bruno SericolaIRISA, Rennes, France

Dependability metrics are omnipresent in every engineering field, from simple ones through to more complex measures combining performance and dependability aspects of systems. This book presents the mathematical basis of the analysis of these metrics using Markov models, and is of interest to graduate students and researchers.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Discrete time Markov chains; 3. Continuous time Markov chains; 4. State aggregation of Markov chains; 5. Sojourn times in subsets of states; 6. Occupation times; 7. Performability; 8. Stationary detection; 9. Simulation of dependability models; 10. Bounding techniques.



A Cryptography PrimerSecrets and Promises

Philip N. kleinBrown University, Rhode Island

This accessible introduction for undergraduates explains the cryptographic protocols for privacy and the use of digital signatures for certifying the integrity of messages and programs. It provides a guide to the principles and elementary mathematics underlying modern cryptography, giving readers a look under the hood for security techniques and the reasons they are thought to be secure.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Modular arithmetic; 3. The addition cypher, an insecure block cypher; 4. Functions; 5. Probability theory; 6. Perfect secrecy and perfectly secure cryptosystems; 7. Number theory; 8. Euclid’s algorithm; 9. Some uses of perfect secrecy; 10. Computational problems, easy and hard; 11. Modular exponentiation, modular logarithm, and one-way functions; 12. Diffie and Hellman’s exponential-key-agreement protocol; 13. Computationally secure single-key cryptosystems; 14. Public-key cryptosystems and digital signatures.

2014 228 x 152 mm 186pp 72 b/w illus. 978-1-107-01788-7 Hardback £55.00 / US$90.00

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8 Information Theory and Coding by ExampleMark kelbertSwansea University

and Yuri SuhovUniversity of Cambridge

Introducing both the probabilistic and algebraic aspects of the subject, this book provides relevant background material, a wide range of examples and clear solutions to problems from real exam papers. It is a valuable teaching aid for students, or for researchers and engineers who want to grasp the basic principles.Contents: 1. Essentials of information theory; 2. Introduction to coding theory; 3. Further topics from coding theory; 4. Further topics from information theory; References; Index.

‘This book offers a very good overview of information theory and coding issues enriched with interesting examples selected and proposed by two experienced researchers.’Jozef Woźniak, Zentralblatt MATH

2013 247 x 174 mm 526pp 30 b/w illus. 100 exercises 978-0-521-13988-5 Paperback £35.00 / US$55.00


Quantum Information TheoryMark M. WildeLouisiana State University

Finally, here is a modern, self-contained text on quantum information theory suitable for graduate-level courses. Developing the subject ‘from the ground up’ it covers classical results as well as major advances of the past decade, such as superadditivity of private, coherent and Holevo information, and the superactivation of quantum capacity.Contents: How to use this book; Acknowledgements; Part I. Introduction: 1. Concepts in quantum Shannon theory; 2. Classical Shannon theory; Part II. The Quantum Theory: 3. The noiseless quantum theory; 4. The noisy quantum theory; 5. The purified quantum theory; Part III. Unit Quantum Protocols: 6. Three unit quantum protocols; 7. Coherent protocols; 8. The unit resource capacity region; Part IV. Tools of Quantum Shannon Theory: 9. Distance measures; 10. Classical information and entropy; 11. Quantum information and entropy; 12. The information of quantum channels; 13. Classical typicality; 14. Quantum typicality; 15. The packing lemma; 16. The covering lemma; Part V. Noiseless Quantum Shannon Theory: 17. Schumacher compression; 18. Entanglement concentration; Part VI. Noisy Quantum Shannon Theory: 19. Classical communication; 20. Entanglement-assisted classical communication; 21. Coherent communication with noisy resources; 22. Private classical communication; 23. Quantum communication; 24. Trading resources for communication; 25. Summary and outlook; Appendix A. Miscellaneous mathematics; Appendix B. Monotonicity of quantum relative entropy; References; Index.

PROSE Award for Computing and Information Sciences 2013 – Honourable mention






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Molecular CommunicationTadashi NakanoUniversity of Osaka, Japan

Andrew W. eckfordYork University, Toronto

and Tokuko HaraguchiNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Hyogo, Japan

This detailed, accessible guide, by pioneers in the field, provides an introduction to the relevant aspects of biology and information theory, and to the practical applications of molecular communication. Ideal for graduate students, researchers and practitioners looking to get up to speed on the current practice in this growing field.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Nature-made biological nanomachines; 3. Molecular communication in biological systems; 4. Molecular communication paradigm; 5. Mathematical modelling and simulation; 6. Communication and information theory of molecular communication; 7. Design and engineering of molecular communication systems; 8. Application areas of molecular communication; 9. Conclusion; Appendix. Review of probability theory.

‘… hits the spot … clearly written … easy to read, yet very comprehensive. It gives an overview of potential solutions, supported by success stories, and explains the mechanisms of operations from the very outset. It is definitely a recommended position for those who start with nanoscale communication concepts in biological systems.’IEEE Communications Magazine



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Essentials of Digital Signal Processingb. P. LathiCalifornia State University, Sacramento

and Roger A. GreenNorth Dakota State University

This textbook offers a fresh approach to digital signal processing (DSP), combining heuristic reasoning and physical appreciation with sound mathematical methods. It uses metaphors, analogies and creative explanations and exercises. There are 500 figures, over 170 fully worked examples, hundreds of end-of-chapter problems, and over 150 drill exercises with student solutions.Contents: List of figures; List of tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Review of continuous-time signals and systems; 2. Continuous-time analog filters; 3. Sampling: the bridge from continuous to discrete; 4. Discrete-time signals and systems; 5. Time domain analysis of discrete-time systems; 6. Discrete-time fourier analysis; 7. Discrete-time system analysis using the z-transform; 8. Digital filters; 9. Discrete fourier transform; Appendix A. Matlab; Appendix B. Useful tables; Appendix C. Drill solutions; Index.






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Foundations of Signal ProcessingMartin VetterliÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Jelena kovačevićCarnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania

and Vivek k. GoyalBoston University

This comprehensive, accessible textbook covers the basics of signal processing, building up from fundamental principles to practical applications. It uses engineering notation to make mathematical concepts easy to follow, includes numerous homework problems and is accompanied by an extensive Mathematica® companion and instructor solutions manual.Contents: 1. On rainbows and spectra; 2. From Euclid to Hilbert: 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Vector spaces; 2.3. Hilbert spaces; 2.4. Approximations, projections, and decompositions; 2.5. Bases and frames; 2.6. Computational aspects; 2.A. Elements of analysis and topology; 2.B. Elements of linear algebra; 2.C. Elements of probability; 2.D. Basis concepts; Exercises with solutions; Exercises; 3. Sequences and discrete-time systems: 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Sequences; 3.3. Systems; 3.4. Discrete-time Fourier Transform; 3.5. z-Transform; 3.6. Discrete Fourier Transform; 3.7. Multirate sequences and systems; 3.8. Stochastic processes and systems; 3.9. Computational aspects; 3.A. Elements of analysis; 3.B. Elements of algebra; Exercises with solutions; Exercises; 4. Functions and continuous-time systems: 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Functions; 4.3. Systems; 4.4. Fourier Transform; 4.5. Fourier series; 4.6. Stochastic processes and systems; Exercises with solutions; Exercises; 5. Sampling and interpolation: 5.1. Introduction; 5.2. Finite-dimensional vectors; 5.3. Sequences; 5.4. Functions; 5.5. Periodic functions; 5.6. Computational aspects; Exercises with solutions; Exercises; 6. Approximation and compression: 6.1. Introduction; 6.2. Approximation of functions on finite intervals by polynomials; 6.3. Approximation of functions by splines; 6.4. Approximation of

functions and sequences by series truncation; 6.5. Compression; 6.6. Computational aspects; Exercises with solutions; Exercises; 7. Localization and uncertainty: 7.1. Introduction; 7.2. Localization for functions; 7.3. Localization for sequences; 7.4. Tiling the time-frequency plane; 7.5. Examples of local Fourier and wavelet bases; 7.6. Recap and a glimpse forward; Exercises with solutions; Exercises.

‘This is a major book about a serious subject – the combination of engineering and mathematics that goes into modern signal processing: discrete time, continuous time, sampling, filtering, and compression. The theory is beautiful and the applications are so important and widespread.’Gil Strang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology




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Natural Language Generation in Interactive Systemsedited by Amanda StentAT&T Research, Florham Park, New Jersey

and Srinivas bangaloreAT&T Research, Florham Park, New Jersey

An introduction for graduate students and new researchers to the field of natural language processing and artificial intelligence, with links to corpora, data, software and other resources for pursuing research in this field.Contents: 1. Communicative intentions and natural language generation; 2. Pursuing and demonstrating understanding in dialogue; 3. Dialogue and compound contributions; 4. Eye tracking for the online evaluation of prosody in speech synthesis; 5. Referability; 6. Referring expression generation in interaction: a graph-based perspective; 7. Reinforcement learning approaches to natural language generation in interactive systems; 8. A joint learning approach for situated language generation; 9. Data-driven methods for linguistic style control; 10. Integration of cultural factors into the behavioural models of virtual characters; 11. Natural language generation for augmented and assistive technologies; 12. Comparative evaluation and shared tasks for NLG in interactive systems.

‘This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in interactive natural language generation, ranging from theoretical foundations over issues of evaluation to practical applications, and written by some of the world’s leading researchers in the field. With the widespread use of interactive language technology on the horizon, this book is an immensely helpful resource for industry and academia alike.’Alexander Koller, University of Potsdam, Germany



Digital Waveform GenerationPete SymonsAvalon Sciences Ltd

This overview introduces powerful, flexible and practical digital waveform generation techniques, enabling the design of bespoke digital waveform generation systems from scratch. Including detailed hardware design examples and downloadable Mathcad models created for ‘what if?’ design scenarios, this is essential reading for professional members of the digital signal processing community.Contents: 1. Introduction to waveform generation; 2. The foundations of digital waveform generations; 3. Recursive sine wave oscillators; 4. DDS sine wave generation; 5. DDS arbitrary waveform generation; 6. Dynamic waveshape and spectrum control; 7. DDS and the IDFT; 8. Hardware implementation; 9. Digital to analogue conversion.



































12 Principles of Wireless Sensor NetworksMohammad S. obaidatMonmouth University, New Jersey

and Sudip MisraIndian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

A concise, clear guide to the principles and concepts of wireless sensor networks, advanced research being carried out in the area, and a wide range of applications for this technology. A great introduction for new learners of the subject, as well as an ideal reference for practitioners and researchers.Contents: Part I. Basics: 1. Introduction to wireless sensor networks; 2. Inside a wireless sensor node: structure and operations; 3. Wireless sensor network applications: overview and case studies; Part II. Network Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks: 4. Medium access in wireless sensor networks; 5. Routing in wireless sensor networks; 6. Transport layer and QoS issues in wireless sensor networks; Part III. Advanced Issues and Topics: 7. Localization and positioning; 8. Topology management and control issues; 9. Evaluation of wireless sensor networks: modeling, simulation and test-bed design; 10. Security issues in wireless sensor networks; 11. Wireless mobile sensor networks; 12. Wireless multimedia sensor networks; 13. Underwater sensor networks; 14. Underground sensor networks.



Applied Optimization Methods for Wireless NetworksY. Thomas HouVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Yi ShiIntelligent Automation Inc.

and Hanif D. SheraliVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

This book provides a variety of practical optimization techniques and modeling tips for solving challenging wireless networking problems. Case studies show how the techniques can be applied in practice, homework exercises are given at the end of each chapter, and PowerPoint slides are available online, together with a solutions manual for instructors.Contents: 1. Introduction; Part I. Methods for Optimal Solutions: 2. Linear programming and applications; 3. Convex programming and applications; 4. Design of polynomial-time exact algorithm; Part II. Methods for Near-Optimal and Approximation Solutions: 5. Branch-and-bound framework and application; 6. Reformulation-linearization technique and applications; 7. Linear approximation; 8. Approximation algorithm and its applications – part 1; 9. Approximation algorithm and its applications – part 2; Part III. Methods for Efficient Heuristic Solutions: 10. An efficient technique for mixed-integer optimization; 11. Metaheuristic methods; Part IV. Other Topics: 12. Asymptotic capacity analysis.






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Communication NetworksAn Optimization, Control, and Stochastic Networks Perspective

R. SrikantUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

and Lei YingArizona State University

A modern mathematical approach to the design of communication networks for graduate students, blending control, optimization, and stochastic network theories alongside a broad range of performance analysis tools. Practical applications are illustrated by making connections to network algorithms and protocols. End-of-chapter problems covering a range of difficulties support student learning.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Mathematics of internet architecture; 3. Links: statistical multiplexing and queues; 4. Scheduling in packet switches; 5. Scheduling in wireless networks; 6. Back to network utility maximization; 7. Network protocols; 8. Peer-to-peer networks; 9. Queuing theory in continuous time; 10. Heavy-traffic limits of queuing networks; 11. Large deviations; 12. Geometric random graph models of wireless networks.

‘… an analytical and authoritative study of communication networks that covers many of the major advances made in this area in an easy-to-understand and self-contained manner. It is a must read for any networking student, researcher, or engineer’Ness B. Shroff, Ohio State University



Performance Analysis of Complex Networks and SystemsPiet Van MieghemTechnische Universiteit Delft, The Netherlands

A rigorous and self-contained guide to the mathematical, stochastic and graph theoretic methods needed to analyse the performance and robustness of complex networks and systems. Containing problems and solved solutions, the book is ideal for graduate students taking courses in performance analysis.Contents: 1. Introduction; Part I. Probability Theory: 2. Random variables; 3. Basic distributions; 4. Correlation; 5. Inequalities; 6. Limit laws; Part II. Stochastic Processes: 7. The Poisson process; 8. Renewal theory; 9. Discrete-time Markov chains; 10. Continuous-time Markov chains; 11. Applications of Markov chains; 12. Branching processes; 13. General queueing theory; 14. Queueing models; Part III. Network Science: 15. General characteristics of graphs; 16. The shortest path problem; 17. Epidemics in networks; 18. The efficiency of multicast; 19. The hopcount and weight to an anycast group; Appendix A. A summary of matrix theory; Appendix B. Solutions to problems.







14 Vehicular NetworkingChristoph SommerUniversität Paderborn, Germany

and Falko DresslerUniversität Paderborn, Germany

With this essential guide to vehicular networking, covering both in- and inter-vehicle communication, you will learn about everything from conceptual approaches and state-of-the-art protocols, to system designs and their evaluation. A valuable resource for graduate students and professionals in communications research and the automotive industries.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Intra-vehicle communication; 3. Inter-vehicle communication; 4. Access technologies; 5. Information dissemination; 6. Performance evaluation; 7. Security and privacy.



Automotive Ethernetkirsten MatheusBMW AG, München

and Thomas königsederBMW AG, München

Learn how automotive Ethernet is revolutionizing in-car networking from the experts at the core of its development. Providing an in-depth account of automotive Ethernet, from its background and development to its future prospects, this book is ideal for industry professionals and academics alike.Contents: 1. A brief history of ‘Ethernet’ (from a car manufacturer’s perspective); 2. A brief history of in-car networking; 3. A brief history of automotive Ethernet; 4. The physical transmission; 5. Protocols for automotive Ethernet; 6. Ethernet in the automotive system development; 7. Outlook.






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Telecommunication Network EconomicsFrom Theory to Applications

Patrick MailléTelecom Bretagne, France

and bruno TuffinINRIA Rennes Bretagne Atlantique, France

An up-to-date guide to the economic issues in telecommunications, delivering a comprehensive overview from mathematical models to practical applications. Covering hot topics such as app stores, auctions for advertisements, search engine business models, network neutrality and virtual network operators, this resource is ideal for graduate students, researchers and industry practitioners.Contents: 1. Introduction: telecommunications evolution and set of actors: 1.1 The evolution of telecommunications and the associated economic models; 1.2 Need for modeling and analysis; 1.3 Description of actors; 1.4 Goal of the book; 1.5 Outline of the book; 2. Mathematical foundations: optimization, game theory, auctions; 2.1 Basic economic theory; 2.2 Mathematical tools; 2.3 Game theory; 2.4 Mechanism design and auctions; 2.5 Conclusion; 3. Economics of access service providers: 3.1 History and evolution of access pricing models; 3.2 Expectations of users and ISPs, impact on other actors; 3.3 Flat-rate pricing; 3.4 Volume-based pricing; 3.5 Congestion and value-based pricing; 3.6 Economics of bundling; 4. Economics at the content and application level: 4.1 A bit of history; 4.2 Advertising; 4.3 Paid applications versus free applications with advertisement; 4.4 Economics of clouds/grids; 4.5 Economics of peer-to-peer systems; 4.6 Economics of content delivery networks; 5. Interactions among network service providers: 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Auctions for wireless spectrum; 5.3 Competition between access providers; 5.4 Client but competitor: the (unsustainable?) situation of MVNOs; 5.5 Economics of interconnection; 5.6 Economics of community networks; 6. Interactions among content and application service providers: 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Competition at the content level; 6.3 A specific case: competition

between search engines; 6.4 Economic stakes of network security; 7. Relations between content/application providers and access service providers: 7.1 Evolution of economic relations between content/application and network providers; 7.2 Value chain, vertical integration; 7.3 Network neutrality issue; 7.4 Search neutrality.



Stochastic NetworksFrank kellyUniversity of Cambridge

and elena YudovinaUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Communication networks underpin our modern world, and provide fascinating and challenging examples of large-scale stochastic systems. This compact introduction to some of the stochastic models found useful in the study of communication networks is ideal for graduate students wishing to understand this important area of application.Contents: Overview; Part I: 1. Markov chains; 2. Queueing networks; 3. Loss networks; Part II: 4. Decentralized optimization; 5. Random access networks; 6. Effective bandwidth; Part III: 7. Internet congestion control; 8. Flow level internet models; Appendix A. Continuous time Markov processes; Appendix B. Little’s law; Appendix C. Lagrange multipliers; Appendix D. Foster–Lyapunov criteria; References; Index.

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16 Energy and Spectrum Efficient Wireless Network DesignGuowang MiaoRoyal Institute of Technology, Stockholm

and Guocong SongShareThis, Palo Alto, California

Covering the fundamental principles and state-of-the-art green cellular technologies, this practical guide provides the tools needed to design MIMO- and OFDM-based wireless networks that are both energy- and spectrum-efficient. Various types of wireless networks, both centralized and distributed, are discussed, and detailed implementation examples are included.Contents: 1. Introduction; Part I. Basic Concepts: 2. Wireless channel properties; 3. Spectral and energy efficiencies of wireless networks; 4. Centralized resource management in wireless networks; 5. Distributed resource management in wireless networks; Part II. Centralized Cross-Layer Optimization: 6. Overview; 7. Utility-based optimization framework for OFDMA; 8. Algorithm development for utility-based optimization; 9. Joint channel and queue-aware multicarrier scheduling using delay-based utility functions; 10. Utility-based generalized QoS scheduling for heterogeneous traffic; 11. Asymptotic performance analysis for channel-aware scheduling; Part III. Distributed Cross-Layer Optimization: 12. Overview; 13. Opportunistic random access: single-cell cellular networks; 14. Opportunistic random access: any network topology; 15. Optimal channel-aware distributed MAC; 16. Opportunistic random access with intelligent interference avoidance; 17. Distributed power control; Part IV. Cross-Layer Optimization for Energy-Efficient Networks: 18. Overview; 19. Energy-efficient transmission; 20. Centralized energy-efficient wireless resource management; 21. Distributed energy-efficient wireless resource management; 22. Energy-efficient cellular network design; 23. Implementation in practice.



Wireless Device-to-Device Communications and NetworksLingyang SongPeking University, Beijing

Dusit NiyatoNanyang Technological University, Singapore

Zhu HanUniversity of Houston

and ekram HossainUniversity of Manitoba, Canada

Covering the fundamental theory together with the state-of-the-art in research and development, this practical guide provides the techniques needed to design, analyze, and optimize device-to-device communications in wireless networking. Physical, medium access control, and networking layer requirements are all covered, whilst existing real-world applications and potential future developments are discussed.Contents: Part I. Introduction: 1. Basics of D2D communications; Part II. Techniques for Modeling and Analysis of D2D Communications: 2. Optimization; 3. Game theory; Part III. Resource Management, Cross-Layer Design, and Security for D2D Communications: 4. Mode selection and resource allocation for D2D communications under-laying cellular networks; 5. Interference coordination for D2D communications; 6. Subchannel allocation and time-domain scheduling for D2D communications; 7. Cross-layer design for D2D communications; 8. Security for D2D communications; Part IV. Applications of D2D Communications: 9. Vehicular ad-hoc networks; 10. Mobile social networks; 11. Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications; Part V. Standardization of D2D Communications: 12. Network-controlled D2D over LTE/LTE-Advanced; References.






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Near Field Communications Technology and ApplicationsMike HendryIndependent Consultant, UK

Placing near field communications (NFC) in a practical context, this resource provides everything you need to know about NFC technology, its applications and implementation. Technical details are explained clearly and supplemented with real-life examples, making this an ideal resource for professionals and researchers interested in the development of NFC.Contents: Part I. Introduction: 1. What is NFC?; 2. Development of NFC; Part II. Technology: 3. Standards; 4. Modes of operation; 5. RF requirements and components; 6. The secure element; 7. Tags and terminals; 8. NFC apps; 9. Infrastructure requirements; 10. Security; 11. Interoperability; Part III. Applications: 12. Marketing and advertising; 13. Retail; 14. Transportation; 15. Payment; 16. File- and device-sharing; 17. Accessibility; 18. Smart objects and the Internet of Things; Part IV. Implementation: 19. Implementation issues; 20. Further developments.



Next Generation Wireless LANs802.11n and 802.11acSecond edition

eldad PerahiaIntel Corporation, Hillsboro, Oregon

and Robert StaceyApple Inc.

This comprehensive, up-to-date overview describes the principles, implementation and enhancing features of 802.11n and 802.11ac. This updated and significantly revised second edition contains new material on 802.11ac, plus chapters on 802.11ac PHY and multi-user MIMO. An ideal reference for WLAN equipment designers, network managers, and students and researchers in wireless communications.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing; 3. MIMO/SDM basics; 4. PHY interoperability with 11a/g legacy OFDM devices; 5. High throughput; 6. Robust performance; 7. Very high throughput PHY; 8. Media access control; 9. MAC throughput enhancements; 10. Advanced channel access techniques; 11. Interoperability and coexistence; 12. MAC frame formats; 13. Transmit beamforming; 14. Multi-user MIMO; 15. Fast link adaptation.

Praise for the first edition: ‘Books like this one are invaluable because they provide the details and the background that allow readers to answer the questions ‘what is likely to be in the final standard?’ and ‘how does it work?’ [Perahia and Stacey] should be congratulated on taking up the challenge.’Andrew Myles, Chairman, WiFi Alliance






18 Adaptive Wireless CommunicationsMIMO Channels and Networks

Daniel W. blissArizona State University

and Siddhartan GovindasamyOlin College of Engineering, Massachusetts

This comprehensive, self-contained exploration of cutting-edge applications in adaptive wireless communications includes a broad, self-contained technical introduction to all the necessary background, and a range of engaging end-of-chapter-problems. With solutions available online, this is the perfect self-study resource for students of advanced wireless systems and wireless industry professionals.Contents: 1. History; 2. Notational and mathematical preliminaries; 3. Probability and statistics; 4. Wireless communications fundamentals; 5. Simple channels; 6. Antenna arrays; 7. Angle-of-arrival estimation; 8. MIMO channel; 9. Spatially adaptive receivers; 10. Dispersive and doubly dispersive channels; 11. Space-time coding; 12. 2x2 network; 13. Cellular networks; 14. Ad-hoc networks; 15. Medium access control protocols; 16. Cognitive radios; 17. Multiple antenna acquisition and synchronisation; 18. Practical issues.



Fundamentals of Stream ProcessingApplication Design, Systems, and Analytics

Henrique C. M. AndradeJ. P. Morgan

buğra GedikBilkent University, Ankara

and Deepak S. TuragaIBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, New York

This book teaches fundamentals of the stream processing paradigm that addresses performance, scalability and usability challenges in extracting insights from massive amounts of live, streaming data. It presents core principles behind application design, system infrastructure and analytics, coupled with real-world examples for a comprehensive understanding of the stream processing area.Contents: Part I. Fundamentals: 1. What brought us here?; 2. Introduction to stream processing; Part II. Application Development: 3. Application development – the basics; 4. Application development – data flow programming; 5. Large-scale development – modularity, extensibility, and distribution; 6. Application engineering – debugging and visualization; Part III. System Architecture: 7. Architecture of a stream processing system; 8. InfoSphere streams architecture; Part IV. Application Design and Analytics: 9. Design principles and patterns for stream processing applications; 10. Stream processing and mining algorithms; Part V. Case Studies: 11. End-to-end application examples; Part VI. Closing Notes: 12. Conclusion.







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OFDMA Mobile Broadband CommunicationsA Systems Approach

Junyi Li

xinzhou WuQualcomm, Bridgewater, New Jersey

and Rajiv LaroiaSonus Networks

Written by the developers of Flash-OFDM, arguably the first commercially developed OFDMA-based mobile broadband system in the world, this book teaches OFDMA from first principles, enabling readers to apply theory to practice and understand mobile broadband as a whole.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Elements of OFDMA; 3. System design principles; 4. Mitigation and exploitation of multipath fading; 5. Intra-cell user multiplexing; 6. Inter-cell interference management; 7. Use of multiple antennas; 8. Scheduling; 9. Handoff in IP-based network architecture; 10. Beyond conventional cellular framework; Appendices: A. Overview of system operations; B. Brief review of channel capacity; C. OFDM point-to-point communications.

‘The authors are renowned innovators and system engineers who among them pioneered the use of OFDM for cellular systems, and the book contains many crisp insights that no other team of authors could provide. The academic rigor of the book is also remarkable, particularly from practising system engineers. In fact, they have independently derived several cutting edge research results in order to make various technical points! A must-have book for any wireless system engineer’s personal library.’Jeffrey Andrews, University of Texas, Austin





20 Heterogeneous Cellular NetworksTheory, Simulation and Deployment

edited by xiaoli ChuUniversity of Sheffield

David López-PérezBell Labs, Alcatel-Lucent

Yang YangShanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology

and Fredrik GunnarssonEricsson Research, Linköping, Sweden

This detailed, up-to-date introduction to heterogeneous cellular networking introduces its characteristic features, the technology underpinning it and issues surrounding its use. Comprehensive, in-depth coverage of core topics is accompanied by discussion of practical design considerations and industry case studies. An invaluable resource for researchers and practitioners working in cellular communications.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Radio propagation modeling; 3. System-level simulation and evaluation models; 4. Access mechanisms; 5. Interference modeling and spectrum allocation in two-tier networks; 6. Self-organization; 7. Dynamic interference management; 8. Uncoordinated femtocell deployments; 9. Mobility and handover management; 10. Cooperative relaying; 11. Network MIMO techniques; 12. Network coding; 13. Cognitive radio; 14. Energy-efficient architectures and techniques.



Introduction to MIMO CommunicationsJerry R. HamptonThe Johns Hopkins University

This accessible, self-contained guide contains everything you need to get up to speed on the theory and implementation of MIMO techniques, including in-depth discussion of theory, detailed notes on practical applications, step-by-step derivations, end-of-chapter exercises, and as-needed theoretical background. The perfect introduction to MIMO communications.Contents: 1. Overview of MIMO communications; 2. The MIMO capacity formula; 3. Applications of the MIMO capacity formula; 4. RF propagation; 5. MIMO channel models; 6. Alamounti coding; 7. Space-time coding; 8. Spatial multiplexing; 9. Broadband MIMO; 10. Channel estimation; 11. Practical MIMO examples; Appendices: A. MIMO system equation normalization; B. Proof of Theorem 5.2; C. Derivation of equation 7.9; D. Maximum likelihood decoding rules for selected OSTBCs; E. Derivation of Eq. 8.68; F. Parameters for the non-unequal HT modulation and coding schemes in IEEE 802.1 1n; References; Index.

‘This is a well-organized, comprehensive treatise on MIMO principles, methods, and applications. While many concepts are introduced in intuitively pleasing ways; the integration of detailed step-by-step mathematical developments of MIMO principles, propagation models, channel characterizations, and applications of MIMO in commercial systems adds tremendous depth and understanding to the concepts. After studying this text, if readers have interests in topics not covered, they will very likely be able to understand or author for themselves advanced MIMO literature on such topics.’David Nicholson, communications consultant





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Large MIMO SystemsA. ChockalingamIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore

and b. Sundar RajanIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore

This exclusive coverage of the opportunities, technological challenges, solutions, and state of the art of large MIMO systems provides an in-depth discussion of algorithms for large MIMO signal processing, suited for large MIMO signal detection, precoding and LDPC code designs. An ideal resource for researchers, designers, developers and practitioners in wireless communications.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Large MIMO systems; 3. MIMO encoding; 4. MIMO detection; 5. Detection based on local search; 6. Detection based on probabilistic data association; 7. Detection/decoding based on message passing on graphical models; 8. Detection based on MCMC techniques; 9. Channel estimation in large MIMO systems; 10. Precoding in large MIMO systems; 11. MIMO channel models; 12. Large MIMO test beds.



Analytical Modeling of Heterogeneous Cellular NetworksGeometry, Coverage, and Capacity

Sayandev MukherjeeDOCOMO Innovations Inc, Palo Alto, California

This comprehensive, self-contained introduction to the use of stochastic geometry techniques for studying the behaviour of heterogeneous cellular networks presents a range of analytic results and approaches, including the mathematical tools and techniques used to derive these results. A valuable reference for industry practitioners, graduate students and researchers.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Structure of the SINR calculation problem; 3. Poisson point processes; 4. SINR analysis for a single tier with fixed power; 5. SINR analysis for multiple tiers with fixed powers; 6. SINR analysis with power control; 7. Spectral and energy efficiency analysis; 8. Closing thoughts: future heterogeneous networks.







22 Compressive Sensing for Wireless NetworksZhu HanUniversity of Houston

Husheng LiUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville

and Wotao YinRice University, Houston

This comprehensive reference presents a unified view on incorporating compressive sensing over assorted wireless network scenarios. It enables students, researchers and communications engineers to develop an understanding of compressive sensing, including its benefits and limitations, as well as the skills needed to take advantage of compressive sensing in wireless networks.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Overview of wireless networks; Part I. Compressive Sensing Techniques: 3. Compressive sensing framework; 4. Sparse optimization algorithms; Part II. Compressive Sensing-Based Wireless Communication: 5. Analog to digital converter; 6. Channel estimation; 7. Ultra wide band; 8. Positioning; 9. Multiple access; 10. Cognitive radio networks and sensor networks.



Modern Small Antennaskyohei FujimotoUniversity of Tsukuba, Japan

and Hisashi MorishitaNational Defense Academy, Japan

If you need to design and develop small antennas, this complete cutting-edge guide covers everything you need to know, from fundamentals and basic theory to design techniques and evaluation. Many practical examples are included from a range of wireless systems, while a glossary brings you up to speed on the latest terminology.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Fundamentals of small antennas; 3. Properties of small antennas; 4. Fundamental limitations; 5. Subjects related to small antennas; 6. Principles and techniques for making small antennas; 7. Design of small antennas; 8. Practical small antennas; 9. Evaluation of small antenna performance; 10. Electromagnetic simulation.

‘At last: an approachable book addressing small antennas and their design … This book addresses the very important area of small antennas with both the theory and a lot of useful practical design information … Modern Small Antennas helps by providing not only the background theory, but also the practical implementation including: basic theory and fundamentals; design optimization; evaluation; measurements; and simulation techniques.’Ian Poole, Radio-Electronics.com






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Wavelet RadioAdaptive and Reconfigurable Wireless Systems Based on Wavelets

Homayoun NikookarTechnische Universiteit Delft, The Netherlands

A self-contained guide to wavelet technology, this invaluable source of information for graduate students, researchers and practising engineers provides an overview of applications of wavelets in wireless communications, explains how to design new wavelets and compares wavelet technology with existing OFDM technology.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Theory of wavelets; 3. Wavelet packet modulator; 4. Synchronization issues of wavelet radio; 5. Peak-to-average power ratio; 6. Wavelets for spectrum sensing in cognitive radio applications; 7. Optimal wavelet design for wireless communications; 8. Conclusion.

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Small Cell NetworksDeployment, PHY Techniques, and Resource Management

edited by Tony Q. S. QuekSingapore University of Technology and Design

Guillaume de la RocheMindspeed Technologies

İsmail GüvençFlorida International University

and Marios kountourisSUPÉLEC (Ecole Supérieure d’Electricité)

This book explores state-of-the-art advances in the successful operation of small cell networks, including practical deployment considerations, radio resource management and interference management techniques. An indispensable volume for researchers, engineers and systems designers in the wireless communication industry.Contents: 1. Small cell networks overview; 2. Fundamentals of access control in femtocells; 3. Coverage analysis using the Poisson point process model in heterogeneous networks; 4. Interference modelling for cognitive femtocells; 5. Multiple antenna techniques in small cell networks; 6. Physical layer techniques for cognitive femtocells; 7. Femtocell coverage optimization; 8. Random matrix methods for cooperation in small-cell networks; 9. Mobility in small cell networks; 10. Cognitive radio resource management in autonomous femtocell networks; 11. Decentralized reinforcement learning techniques for interference management in heterogeneous networks; 12. Resource allocation optimization in heterogeneous wireless networks; 13. New strategies for femto-macro cellular interference control; 14. Femtocell interference control in standardization; 15. Spectrum assignment and fairness in femtocell networks; 16. Self-organization and interference avoidance for LTE femtocells.






24 Smartphone Energy ConsumptionModeling and Optimization

Sasu TarkomaUniversity of Helsinki

Matti SiekkinenAalto University, Finland

eemil LagerspetzUniversity of Helsinki

and Yu xiaoAalto University, Finland

Get the key measurement, modeling, and analytical tools needed to develop energy-aware and energy-efficient systems and applications with this practical guide. As well as the necessary theoretical background, you will also be provided with real-world examples, practical guidance on assessing and optimizing energy consumption, and details of future trends.Contents: Part I. Understanding Energy Consumption: 1. Introduction; 2. Energy and power primer; 3. Smartphone batteries; 4. Energy measurement; 5. On human behavior and energy efficiency; Part II. Energy Management and Conservation: 6. Overview; 7. Smartphone subsystems; 8. Mobile operating systems; 9. Power modeling; 10. Power profilers; Part III. Advanced Energy Optimization: 11. Overview; 12. Traffic scheduling; 13. Exploiting multiple wireless network interfaces; 14. Mobile cloud offloading; 15. Example scenarios for energy optimization; 16. Future trends; Appendix A. An energy profile application.

‘Energy is a vital resource for mobile computing. This book gives a comprehensive treatment of energy from the viewpoint of battery-powered mobile devices. A broad range of topics is covered, and each topic is discussed in depth. This book will be a valuable resource for graduate students and mobile system engineers.’Mahadev Satyanarayanan, Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania



GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou for Mobile DevicesFrom Instant to Precise Positioning

Ivan G. PetrovskiiP-Solutions, Tokyo

Get up to speed on all types of GNSS for mobile applications. With step-by-step algorithms and practical methods you will understand the capabilities of current systems and be able to apply your new knowledge to unlocking the potential of future mobile positioning.Contents: Introduction; Part I. GNSS: Orbits, Signals and Methods: 1. GNSS ground and space segments; 2. GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou signals; 3. Stand-alone positioning with GNSS; 4. Referenced positioning with GNSS; Part II. From Conventional to Software GNSS Receiver Double Back: 5. Generic GNSS receiver operation; 6. Software receiver: toy or foe?; 7. Common approach; Part III. Mobile Positioning at Present and in the Future: 8. Positioning with data link: from AGNSS to RTK; 9. Positioning without data link: from BGPS to PPP; 10. Trends, opportunities and prospects; Part IV. Testing Mobile Devices: 11. GNSS simulators; 12. Testing procedures; Index.






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The Handbook of Personal Area Networking Technologies and ProtocolsDean Anthony Gratton

An authoritative review of the complete short-range RF domain, this definitive handbook demystifies personal-area networking technologies and protocols and explores their application potential in a unique real-world context. An essential read for students, researchers, engineers, product planners and technical marketers alike.Contents: Part I. What’s in your Area Network?: 1. It’s a small wireless world; 2. What is a personal area network?; 3. The wireless melting pot; Part II. The Wireless Sensor Network: 4. Introducing low power and wireless sensor technologies; 5. Bluetooth low energy; 6. Low power Wi-Fi; 7. Control your world with ZigBee; 8. Green, smart and wireless: EnOcean; 9. The power of less: ANT; Part III. The Classic Personal Area Network: 10. Introducing classic personal area networking technologies; 11. Simplifying connectivity with NFC; 12. 802.11a/b/g/n and Wi-Fi; 13. Bluetooth: more than cable replacement; 14. Making the universal connection with WirelessUSB; 15. One standard, all devices: WHDI; Part IV. Coming Soon, So Watch This Space!: 16. Other technologies and future applications.



Principles of LED Light CommunicationsTowards Networked Li-Fi

Svilen DimitrovGerman Aerospace Center (DLR)

and Harald HaasUniversity of Edinburgh

Discover all the underlying principles required to build high performance indoor optical wireless communication systems based on visible and infrared light, plus essential techniques for optimising systems by maximising throughput, reducing complexity and measuring performance. An indispensable resource for academic researchers, professional engineers and graduate students working in optical communications.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Optical wireless communication; 3. Front-end nonlinearity; 4. Digital modulation schemes; 5. Spectral efficiency and information rate; 6. MIMO transmission; 7. Throughput of cellular networks.







26 Theory and Design of Terabit Optical Fiber Transmission SystemsStefano bottacchiu2t Photonics AG, Berlin

A comprehensive, modular treatment of the challenging issues involved in high-speed optical transmission systems, containing all the theory and practical design criteria required to optimise them. An indispensable reference for forward-looking professionals and researchers in optical communications.Contents: 1. Optical modulations and spectra; 2. Principles of nonlinear optics and light polarization; 3. Light amplification and noise in optical amplifiers; 4. Noise analysis and BER theory of optical fiber transmission systems; 5. Theory and applications of the Mach–Zehnder interferometer; 6. Interferometric optical responses; 7. Basic optical modulations and direct detection systems; 8. High-order optical modulation formats; 9. Theory of coherent optical detection; 10. Architecture and design of Terabit transmission systems.



Visible Light Communicationedited by Shlomi ArnonBen-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Drawing on the expertise of leading researchers, this book sets out the theoretical principles behind visible light communication (VLC). Outlining key applications and practical deployment techniques, this is an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers in optical wireless communication, and industrial practitioners in the field of telecommunications.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Modulation techniques under lighting constraints; 3. Performance enhancement techniques for indoor VLC systems; 4. Light positioning systems (LPS); 5. Visible light positioning and communication; 6. The standard of visible light communication; 7. Synchronization issues in high-speed VLC; 8. DMT modulation for VLC; 9. Visible light communication using image sensors.






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Optical Code Division Multiple AccessA Practical Perspective

ken-ichi kitayamaUniversity of Osaka, Japan

A self-contained, up-to-date guide to optical fiber communications, from the fundamentals to practical perspectives of OCDMA for Next-Generation Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) systems. The combination of foundations with cutting-edge research makes this an ideal reference for students, researchers and practitioners in the industry.Contents: 1. Introduction; Part I: 2. Optical multiple access systems; 3. Light propagation in optical fiber; 4. Fundamentals of transmission systems; 5. Enabling techniques; Part II: 6. OCDMA principles; 7. Optical encoding and decoding; 8. Data confidentiality; 9. Testbeds of OCDMA systems and its hybrid systems; 10. Practical aspects.

‘This book delivers more than its title seems to promise. Rather than simply presenting the key principles of Optical Code Division Multiple Access (OCDMA), it also provides a very useful introduction to optical fiber transmission systems.’K. Alan Shore, Optics and Photonics



Research Methods for EngineersDavid V. ThielGriffith University, Queensland

Learn how to plan for success with this hands-on guide to conducting high-quality engineering research, containing step-by-step instructions and essential tools and methods to plan for maximum impact. With a unique engineering perspective, this is the ideal book for students and academics looking to launch their research careers.Contents: 1. Introduction to engineering research; 2. Literature search and review; 3. Developing a research plan; 4. Statistical analysis; 5. Optimisation techniques; 6. Survey research methods; 7. Research presentation; 8. The path forward; Appendix A. Matlab plot functions; Appendix B. Excel plot functions.


978-1-107-61019-4 Paperback £24.99 / US$39.99





28 TexTbook

Optimization ModelsGiuseppe C. CalafiorePolitecnico di Torino

and Laurent el GhaouiUniversity of California, Berkeley

Emphasizing practical understanding over the technicalities of specific algorithms, this elegant textbook teaches students how to recognize, simplify, model and solve optimization problems – and apply these basic principles to their own projects. Accompanied by an online solution manual, accessible only to instructors.Contents: 1. Introduction; Part I. Linear Algebra: 2. Vectors; 3. Matrices; 4. Symmetric matrices; 5. Singular value decomposition; 6. Linear equations and least-squares; 7. Matrix algorithms; Part II. Convex Optimization: 8. Convexity; 9. Linear, quadratic and geometric models; 10. Second-order cone and robust models; 11. Semidefinite models; 12. Introduction to algorithms; Part III. Applications: 13. Learning from data; 14. Computational finance; 15. Control problems; 16. Engineering design.

‘In Optimization Models, Calafiore and El Ghaoui have created a beautiful and very much needed on-ramp to the world of modern mathematical optimization and its wide range of applications. They lead an undergraduate, with not much more than basic calculus behind her, from the basics of linear algebra all the way to modern optimization-based machine learning, image processing, control, and finance, to name just a few applications …The book’s seamless integration of mathematics and applications, and its focus on modeling practical problems and algorithmic solution methods, will be very appealing to a wide audience.’Stephen Boyd, Stanford University, California





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The Dynamics of Broadband Markets in EuropeRealizing the 2020 Digital Agenda

edited by Wolter LemstraTechnische Universiteit Delft, The Netherlands

and William H. MelodyAalborg University, Denmark

This book supports policy-makers, regulators, advisors, and consultants in realizing the EU Digital Agenda targets for 2020 in the field of telecommunications. Based on a set of longitudinal country case studies, it combines qualitative and quantitative analysis to provide an in-depth analysis of broadband developments in twelve different European countries.Contents: Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Research context and perspective; Part I. European Union Context: 3. The influence of European Union policies and regulation; Part II. Case Studies: 4. The Netherlands; 5. Belgium: Flanders; 6. Denmark; 7. Sweden; 8. Germany; 9. United Kingdom; 10. Italy; 11. France; 12. Spain; 13. Greece; 14. Poland; 15. Latvia; Part III. Analysis: 16. Cross-case analysis; Appendix 1. Glossary; Appendix 2. Quantitative analysis of broadband performance; Index.

‘The case studies assembled and expertly analyzed in this volume provide unique insights into the diversity of policy models across the EU, the effects of these choices for sector performance, and options for pursuing the ambitious goals of the Digital Agenda for Europe.’Johannes M. Bauer, Michigan State University and Chair, Telecommunications Policy Research Conference, 2010–13



Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Researchedited by Aditya JohriVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

and barbara M. oldsColorado School of Mines

Helping to define and inform this growing field, this rich multidisciplinary volume is an ideal reference for graduate students and researchers. It draws on the social sciences, engineering, and computing, as well as on contemporary learning research examining how technology affects learners and learning environments, and social context in learning.2014 253 x 177 mm 786pp 63 b/w illus. 46 tables 978-1-107-01410-7 Hardback £75.00 / US$135.00




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A Student’s Guide to WavesDaniel FleischWittenberg University, Ohio

and Laura kinnamanWabash College, Indiana

Written to complement course textbooks, this book focuses on the topics that students find most difficult. It uses plain language to explain fundamental ideas, and features exercises and fully-worked examples. Ideal for undergraduates in physics and engineering, the book is supported by a suite of online resources.Contents: Introduction; 1. Wave fundamentals; 2. The wave equation; 3. Wave components; 4. The mechanical wave equation; 5. The electromagnetic wave equation; 6. The quantum wave equation; References; Index.

2015 228 x 152 mm 225pp 109 b/w illus. 60 exercises 978-1-107-05486-8 Hardback c. £40.00 / c. US$65.00

978-1-107-64326-0 Paperback c. £16.99 / c. US$26.99

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The Entrepreneurial EngineerHow to Create Value from Ideas

Michael b. TimmonsCornell University, New York

Rhett L. WeissCornell University, New York

Daniel P. LoucksCornell University, New York

John R. CallisterCornell University, New York

and James e. Timmons

Written by teachers and successful entrepreneurs, this textbook includes guidance, instruction and practical lessons for the prospective entrepreneur. The book focuses on early stage financing of a start-up company, beginning with an emphasis on constructing an effective business plan and preparing solid financial statements.Contents: 1. Entrepreneur’s primer; 2. Recognizing opportunity; 3. Defining your opportunity; 4. Developing your business concept; 5. Creating your team; 6. Creating your company; 7. Financial accounting; 8. Business plans, presentations, and letters; 9. Fund raising; 10. Rules of investing; 11. Negotiation; 12. Management; 13. Project scheduling: critical path methods, program evaluation, and review techniques.


978-1-107-60740-8 Paperback £40.00 / US$75.00





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