Polarization Optics in Optical Fiber Communication Systems provides a complete overview of polarization optics as it applies to fiber optic communication systems. The book begins with the basics of polarization optics that is followed by the physical mechanisms and mathematical descriptions of the polarization phenomena encountered in the transmission of optical signals in fiber optic channels, such as rotation of state of polarization, polarization mode dispersion, and polarization-depend...

Tu Youyou's Journey in the Search for Artemisinin is an autobiographical science book chronicling in detail the great experiences of Tu Youyou from her childhood to winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.As Tu Youyou is the first female scientist from China to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, this win created a sudden wave of interest in medicine, resulting in numerous autobiographical books about Tu Youyou appearing on the market. Contrary to these mass market tit...

Technical analysis and fundamental analysis comprise two categories with which to analyze securities and investment decision-making. Technical analysis is an imperative device for investors and traders who want to beat the general market. Technical analysis is focused on market movement, momentum, trending, and potential reversal. To execute technical analysis usually involves complex mathematics and statistics that are the hinges of the scheme of technical indicators. This eBook allows yo...

Machine Learning in the Analysis of Solid Deformation, Fatigue and Fracture fills a clear gap in literature by applying machine learning to deformation, fatigue, and fracture analysis in solid mechanics. The book's focus on complex mechanisms and coupling phenomena, discussed with practical examples, makes it a valuable resource for advanced researchers. Practical examples and case studies enable readers to understand both the underlying engineering problems and the application of machine ...

This book explores how genomic data are revolutionising basic and applied invasion science. It shows how genomic technologies can reveal key drivers of biological invasions, such as hybridisation and rapid adaptation, and illustrates major breakthroughs achieved through the study of model systems. Multiple layers of variation are considered, including epigenetic variation and genetic variation, from chromosomal rearrangements to single nucleotide polymorphisms. Applied topics emphasise sta...

Cooperative Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying: From Anti-Communication Delays to Resources Saving provides an in-depth, practically focused, exploration of secure cooperative control for spacecraft formation flying that addresses real-world challenges including communication latency, resource constraints, and information security, balancing foundational theory with actionable solutions, tailored to complex, resource-limited environments A comprehensive reference source for aerospace e...

Participation in international peace operations has become a key component of the foreign policy strategy of many countries worldwide. Italy and China have been, and are currently, involved in various efforts to maintain and promote international peace and security, including Peacekeeping Operations (PKOs). This book offers a description of the two countries’ engagement in international peace operations, analyzing it through the lenses of law, sociology, history, and politics. The specific...

Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control of Spacecraft presents the fundamentals of spacecraft fault-tolerant attitude control systems, along with the most recent research and advanced, nonlinear control techniques. This book gives researchers a self-contained guide to the complex tasks of envisaging, designing, implementing and experimenting by presenting designs for integrated modeling, dynamics, fault-tolerant attitude control, and fault reconstruction for spacecraft. Specifically, the book give...

Primary focus on developing fully autonomous robotic systems in agricultureComprehensive review of advances in the key technologies underpinning agricultural roboticsParticularly strong coverage of the applications of agricultural robotics in different aspects of crop management from planting to harvesting

This book is a compilation of over a decade's worth of insights from the authors' research group on dynamic risk assessment and intelligent early warning systems. Highly technical approaches are provided to address the engineering requirements for the safe operation of complex systems in oil and gas production. These involve various methods and techniques using real-time process monitoring parameters, images, texts, and line-of-sight tracking technology to develop intelligent early warning...

This book investigates detailed hyperspectral image clustering using graph neural network (graph learning) methods, focusing on the overall construction of the model, design of self-supervised methods, image pre-processing, and feature extraction of graph information. Multiple graph neural network-based clustering methods for hyperspectral images are proposed, effectively improving the clustering accuracy of hyperspectral images and taking an important step towards the practical applicatio...

Understand the energy storage technologies of the future with this groundbreaking guideMagnesium-based materials have revolutionary potential within the field of clean and renewable energy. Their suitability to act as battery and hydrogen storage materials has placed them at the forefront of the world’s most significant research and technological initiatives. It has never been more essential that professionals working in energy storage and energy systems understand...