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Optical Communications

Components and Systems

by Martin Sibley ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The long-awaited third edition of this classic textbook provides a genuinely accessible introduction to the principles and technology of optical communication systems. It takes the reader from the fundamentals of light propagation in optical fibre, through materials and fabrication methods, light sources and modulation, to photodiodes and receiver design, and concludes with a chapter looking at ... Read more

$171.25 NZD

The long-awaited third edition of this classic textbook provides a genuinely accessible introduction to the principles and technology of optical communication systems. It takes the reader from the fundamentals of light propagation in optical fibre, through materials and fabrication methods, light sources and modulation, to photodiodes and receiver design, and concludes with a chapter looking at
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Compact Models for Integrated Circuit Design

Conventional Transistors and Beyond

by Samar K. Saha ...

Compact Models for Integrated Circuit Design: Conventional Transistors and Beyond provides a modern treatise on compact models for circuit computer-aided design (CAD). Written by an author with more than 25 years of industry experience in semiconductor processes, devices, and circuit CAD, and more than 10 years of academic experience in teaching compact modeling courses, this first-of-its-kind ... Read more

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Compact Models for Integrated Circuit Design: Conventional Transistors and Beyond provides a modern treatise on compact models for circuit computer-aided design (CAD). Written by an author with more than 25 years of industry experience in semiconductor processes, devices, and circuit CAD, and more than 10 years of academic experience in teaching compact modeling courses, this first-of-its-kind
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EMF: Survival Guide. Discover the Real Problems Caused by Modern Radiation (5g, Wifi, Cell Phones etc.), to Protect Yourself and People Around you Better

by David Mallow ...

What dangers are hidden in the technological objects that invade our lives? What precautions should we follow in order to minimize our exposure to them?Discover them and protect yourself better with this book. Keep reading.Nowadays, humans live in an extremely modern world. Compared to just 30 or 40 years ago, technology has made great strides, bringing a lot of innovation as well as many hidden ... Read more

$8.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

What dangers are hidden in the technological objects that invade our lives? What precautions should we follow in order to minimize our exposure to them?Discover them and protect yourself better with this book. Keep reading.Nowadays, humans live in an extremely modern world. Compared to just 30 or 40 years ago, technology has made great strides, bringing a lot of innovation as well as many hidden
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Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances

by Eric Kleinert ...

Diagnose and repair home appliances and air conditioners using the latest techniques"The book has it all...written by a pro with 40 years of hands-on repair and teaching experience...this book is like brain candy"--GeekDad (Wired.com)Fully updated for current technologies and packed withhundreds of photos and diagrams, this do-it-yourself guideshows you how to safely install, operate, maintain, ... Read more

$125.25 NZD

Diagnose and repair home appliances and air conditioners using the latest techniques"The book has it all...written by a pro with 40 years of hands-on repair and teaching experience...this book is like brain candy"--GeekDad (Wired.com)Fully updated for current technologies and packed withhundreds of photos and diagrams, this do-it-yourself guideshows you how to safely install, operate, maintain,
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Metamaterials

Technology and Applications

Edited by Pankaj K. Choudhury ...

Metamaterials have been in research limelight for the last few years owing to the exotic electromagnetic features these exhibit. With certain combinational forms of the design, these can be of prudent applications in developing antennas, filters, absorbers, sensors, energy harvesters, and many others. As such, the role of engineered mediums remains greatly important as the frequency region of ... Read more

$139.15 NZD

Metamaterials have been in research limelight for the last few years owing to the exotic electromagnetic features these exhibit. With certain combinational forms of the design, these can be of prudent applications in developing antennas, filters, absorbers, sensors, energy harvesters, and many others. As such, the role of engineered mediums remains greatly important as the frequency region of
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Advanced Electrochemical Materials in Energy Conversion and Storage

Edited by Junbo Hou ...

Series series Emerging Materials and Technologies
This book focuses on novel electrochemical materials particularly designed for specific energy applications. It presents the relationship between materials properties, state-of-the-art processing, and device performance and sheds light on the research, development, and deployment (RD&D) trend of emerging materials and technologies in this field.Features:Emphasizes electrochemical materials applied ... Read more

$150.91 NZD

This book focuses on novel electrochemical materials particularly designed for specific energy applications. It presents the relationship between materials properties, state-of-the-art processing, and device performance and sheds light on the research, development, and deployment (RD&D) trend of emerging materials and technologies in this field.Features:Emphasizes electrochemical materials applied
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Metamaterials Modelling and Design

by Didier Felbacq, Guy Bouchitté ...

The domain of metamaterials now covers many area of physics: electromagnetics, acoustics, mechanics, thermics, or even seismology. Huge literature is now available on the subject but the results are scattered. Although many ideas and possible applications have been proposed, which of these will emerge as a viable technology will only unfold with time.This book covers the fundamental science behind ... Read more

$293.91 NZD

The domain of metamaterials now covers many area of physics: electromagnetics, acoustics, mechanics, thermics, or even seismology. Huge literature is now available on the subject but the results are scattered. Although many ideas and possible applications have been proposed, which of these will emerge as a viable technology will only unfold with time.This book covers the fundamental science behind
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Millimetre-Wave Optics, Devices and Systems

by J.C.G Lesurf ...

The millimetre-wavelength region of the electromagnetic spectrum is increasingly exploited for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and military applications. Conventionally, this region is considered as lying "above" microwaves and "below" the infrared. Hence, in practice, millimetre-wave scientists have tended to pick and mix useful techniques on an empirical basis from both these areas. ... Read more

$186.19 NZD

The millimetre-wavelength region of the electromagnetic spectrum is increasingly exploited for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and military applications. Conventionally, this region is considered as lying "above" microwaves and "below" the infrared. Hence, in practice, millimetre-wave scientists have tended to pick and mix useful techniques on an empirical basis from both these areas.
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High-Temperature Superconducting Microwave Circuits and Applications

by Haiwen Liu, Baoping Ren, Xuehui Guan, Pin Wen, Tao Zuo ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
High-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials are becoming more and more attractive in the context of designing RF/microwave filters because of their lower losses and excellent performance. This book focuses on the superconducting microwave filter and its application in modern communication. It first presents the basic principles, HTS materials and processing and then introduces several types ... Read more

$114.16 NZD

High-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials are becoming more and more attractive in the context of designing RF/microwave filters because of their lower losses and excellent performance. This book focuses on the superconducting microwave filter and its application in modern communication. It first presents the basic principles, HTS materials and processing and then introduces several types
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Experimental Innovations in Surface Science

A Guide to Practical Laboratory Methods and Instruments

by John T. Yates Jr. ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book is a new edition of a classic text on experimental methods and instruments in surface science. It offers practical insight useful to chemists, physicists, and materials scientists working in experimental surface science. This enlarged second edition contains almost 300 descriptions of experimental methods. The more than 50 active areas with individual scientific and measurement concepts ... Read more

$659.96 NZD

This book is a new edition of a classic text on experimental methods and instruments in surface science. It offers practical insight useful to chemists, physicists, and materials scientists working in experimental surface science. This enlarged second edition contains almost 300 descriptions of experimental methods. The more than 50 active areas with individual scientific and measurement concepts
... Read more
Fiber Optic Sensing and Imaging

Edited by Jin U. Kang ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is designed to highlight the basic principles of fiber optic imaging and sensing devices. The book provides the readers with a solid foundation in fiber optic imaging and sensing devices. The text begins with an introductory chapter that starts from Maxwell’s equations and ends with the derivation of the basic optical fiber characteristic equations and solutions (i.e. fiber modes). Also ... Read more

$205.50 NZD

This book is designed to highlight the basic principles of fiber optic imaging and sensing devices. The book provides the readers with a solid foundation in fiber optic imaging and sensing devices. The text begins with an introductory chapter that starts from Maxwell’s equations and ends with the derivation of the basic optical fiber characteristic equations and solutions (i.e. fiber modes). Also
... Read more
Advances in VLSI, Communication, and Signal Processing

Select Proceedings of VCAS 2018

Edited by Debashis Dutta, Haranath Kar, Chiranjeev Kumar, Vijaya Bhadauria ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on VLSI, Communication and Signal processing (VCAS 2018). It looks at latest research findings in VLSI design and applications. The book covers a wide range of topics in electronics and communication engineering, especially in the area of microelectronics and VLSI design, communication systems and networks, and image and signal ... Read more

$456.70 NZD

This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on VLSI, Communication and Signal processing (VCAS 2018). It looks at latest research findings in VLSI design and applications. The book covers a wide range of topics in electronics and communication engineering, especially in the area of microelectronics and VLSI design, communication systems and networks, and image and signal
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Organic Conductors

Fundamentals and Applications

by Jean-Pierre Farges ...

Series series Applied Physics
This work examines all aspects of organic conductors, detailing recent theoretical concepts and current laboratory methods of synthesis, measurement, control and analysis. It describes advances in molecular-scale engineering, including switching and memory systems, Schottky and electroluminescent diodes, field-effect transistors, and photovoltaic devices and solar cells. ... Read more

$735.03 NZD

This work examines all aspects of organic conductors, detailing recent theoretical concepts and current laboratory methods of synthesis, measurement, control and analysis. It describes advances in molecular-scale engineering, including switching and memory systems, Schottky and electroluminescent diodes, field-effect transistors, and photovoltaic devices and solar cells.
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Nanophononics

Thermal Generation, Transport, and Conversion at the Nanoscale

by Zlatan Aksamija ...

Heat in most semiconductor materials, including the traditional group IV elements (Si, Ge, diamond), III–V compounds (GaAs, wide-bandgap GaN), and carbon allotropes (graphene, CNTs), as well as emerging new materials like transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), is stored and transported by lattice vibrations (phonons). Phonon generation through interactions with electrons (in nanoelectronics, ... Read more

$235.21 NZD

Heat in most semiconductor materials, including the traditional group IV elements (Si, Ge, diamond), III–V compounds (GaAs, wide-bandgap GaN), and carbon allotropes (graphene, CNTs), as well as emerging new materials like transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), is stored and transported by lattice vibrations (phonons). Phonon generation through interactions with electrons (in nanoelectronics,
... Read more
Silicon, Germanium, and Their Alloys

Growth, Defects, Impurities, and Nanocrystals

Edited by Gudrun Kissinger, Sergio Pizzini ...

Despite the vast knowledge accumulated on silicon, germanium, and their alloys, these materials still demand research, eminently in view of the improvement of knowledge on silicon-germanium alloys and the potentialities of silicon as a substrate for high-efficiency solar cells and for compound semiconductors and the ongoing development of nanodevic ... Read more

$143.07 NZD

Despite the vast knowledge accumulated on silicon, germanium, and their alloys, these materials still demand research, eminently in view of the improvement of knowledge on silicon-germanium alloys and the potentialities of silicon as a substrate for high-efficiency solar cells and for compound semiconductors and the ongoing development of nanodevic
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Carbon Nanotube-Based Sensors

Fabrication, Characterization, and Implementation

Edited by Anindya Nag, Alivia Mukherjee ...

Carbon Nanotube-Based Sensors: Fabrication, Characterization, and Implementation highlights the latest research and developments on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their applications in sensors and sensing systems. It offers an overview of CNTs, including their synthesis, functionalization, characterization, and toxicology. It then delves into the fabrication and various applications of CNT-based ... Read more

$145.03 NZD

Carbon Nanotube-Based Sensors: Fabrication, Characterization, and Implementation highlights the latest research and developments on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their applications in sensors and sensing systems. It offers an overview of CNTs, including their synthesis, functionalization, characterization, and toxicology. It then delves into the fabrication and various applications of CNT-based
... Read more
Space-Division Multiplexing in Optical Communication Systems

Extremely Advanced Optical Transmission with 3M Technologies

Edited by Masataka Nakazawa, Masatoshi Suzuki, Yoshinari Awaji, Toshio Morioka ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book presents new frontiers in data communication. To transcend the physical limitations of current optical communication technologies, totally new multiplexing schemes beyond TDM/WDM, novel transmission optical fibers handling well above Pbit/s capacity, and next-generation optical submarine cable systems will need to be developed. The book offers researchers working at the forefront, as ... Read more

$319.68 NZD

This book presents new frontiers in data communication. To transcend the physical limitations of current optical communication technologies, totally new multiplexing schemes beyond TDM/WDM, novel transmission optical fibers handling well above Pbit/s capacity, and next-generation optical submarine cable systems will need to be developed. The book offers researchers working at the forefront, as
... Read more
Energy Applications of 2D Nanomaterials

Edited by Ram K. Gupta ...

2D nanomaterials have emerged as promising candidates for use in energy devices owing to their superior electrochemical properties, surface area, nanodevice integration, multifunctionality, printability, and mechanical flexibility. Energy Applications of 2D Nanomaterials covers a wide range of applications of 2D nanomaterials for energy, as well as future applications and challenges in fabricating ... Read more

$135.23 NZD

2D nanomaterials have emerged as promising candidates for use in energy devices owing to their superior electrochemical properties, surface area, nanodevice integration, multifunctionality, printability, and mechanical flexibility. Energy Applications of 2D Nanomaterials covers a wide range of applications of 2D nanomaterials for energy, as well as future applications and challenges in fabricating
... Read more
Introduction to Radio Engineering

by Nathan Blaunstein, Christos Christodoulou, Mikhail Sergeev ...

The book introduces the basic foundations of high mathematics and vector algebra. Then, it explains the basic aspects of classical electrodynamics and electromagnetism. Based on such knowledge readers investigate various radio propagation problems related to guiding structures connecting electronic devices with antenna terminals placed at the different radar systems. It explains the role of ... Read more

$131.31 NZD

The book introduces the basic foundations of high mathematics and vector algebra. Then, it explains the basic aspects of classical electrodynamics and electromagnetism. Based on such knowledge readers investigate various radio propagation problems related to guiding structures connecting electronic devices with antenna terminals placed at the different radar systems. It explains the role of
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Progress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science XV

Edited by Kaoru Yamanouchi, Dimitrios Charalambidis ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book covers a diverse cross section of this interdisciplinary research field, with contributions grouped into four categories: laser-induced filamentation; atoms and molecules in a laser field; interaction of solid materials with a coherent light field; and ion acceleration and ionization of atoms in super intense laser fields.This book series presents up-to-date reviews of advances in this ... Read more

$251.17 NZD

This book covers a diverse cross section of this interdisciplinary research field, with contributions grouped into four categories: laser-induced filamentation; atoms and molecules in a laser field; interaction of solid materials with a coherent light field; and ion acceleration and ionization of atoms in super intense laser fields.This book series presents up-to-date reviews of advances in this
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The Story of Light Science

From Early Theories to Today's Extraordinary Applications

by Dennis F. Vanderwerf ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book traces the evolution of our understanding and utilization of light from classical antiquity and the early thoughts of Pythagoras to the present time.From the earliest recorded theories and experiments to the latest applications in photonic communication and computation, the ways in which light has been put to use are numerous and astounding. Indeed, some of the latest advances in light ... Read more

$114.16 NZD

This book traces the evolution of our understanding and utilization of light from classical antiquity and the early thoughts of Pythagoras to the present time.From the earliest recorded theories and experiments to the latest applications in photonic communication and computation, the ways in which light has been put to use are numerous and astounding. Indeed, some of the latest advances in light
... Read more
Distributed Sensor Arrays

Localization

by Prabhakar S. Naidu ...

Localization of transmitters and receiving sensors is achieved by measuring radiation emitted by a source to a set of sensors, which are either on a definite pattern, known as an array, or one randomly located at irregular points, known as a distributed sensor array. This book discusses how to determine the position of sensors and transmit information to a central node, also known as the anchor ... Read more

$186.19 NZD

Localization of transmitters and receiving sensors is achieved by measuring radiation emitted by a source to a set of sensors, which are either on a definite pattern, known as an array, or one randomly located at irregular points, known as a distributed sensor array. This book discusses how to determine the position of sensors and transmit information to a central node, also known as the anchor
... Read more
Computational Nanotechnology Using Finite Difference Time Domain

Edited by Sarhan M. Musa ...

The Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method is an essential tool in modeling inhomogeneous, anisotropic, and dispersive media with random, multilayered, and periodic fundamental (or device) nanostructures due to its features of extreme flexibility and easy implementation. It has led to many new discoveries concerning guided modes in nanoplasmonic waveguides and continues to attract attention ... Read more

$313.59 NZD

The Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method is an essential tool in modeling inhomogeneous, anisotropic, and dispersive media with random, multilayered, and periodic fundamental (or device) nanostructures due to its features of extreme flexibility and easy implementation. It has led to many new discoveries concerning guided modes in nanoplasmonic waveguides and continues to attract attention
... Read more
Materials for Chemical Sensors

Edited by Subhendu Bhandari, Arti Dinkarrao Rushi ...

Application as well as detection of different chemicals plays an important role in the progress of modern science and technology. The beauty of various characteristics of materials and the inherent logic behind their working mechanisms can be wisely utilized for sensing different chemicals. The mechanisms as well as performances of different materials viz. carbon nanotube, graphene, metal oxides, ... Read more

$145.03 NZD

Application as well as detection of different chemicals plays an important role in the progress of modern science and technology. The beauty of various characteristics of materials and the inherent logic behind their working mechanisms can be wisely utilized for sensing different chemicals. The mechanisms as well as performances of different materials viz. carbon nanotube, graphene, metal oxides,
... Read more

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