Written by a team of experts at the forefront of the cyber-physical systems (CPS) revolution, this book provides an in-depth look at security and privacy, two of the most critical challenges facing both the CPS research and development community and ICT professionals. It explores, in depth, the key technical, social, and legal issues at stake, and it provides readers with the information they need to advance research and development in this exciting...
Receive comprehensive instruction on the fundamentals of wireless security from three leading international voices in the field.
“Security in Wireless Communication Networks” delivers a thorough grounding in wireless communication security. The distinguished authors pay particular attention to wireless specific issues, like authentication protocols for various wireless communication networks, encryption algorithms and integrity schemes on radio...
A comprehensive evaluation of information security analysis spanning the intersection of cryptanalysis and side-channel analysis.
• Written by authors known within the academic cryptography community, this book presents the latest developments in current research
• Unique in its combination of both algorithmic-level design and hardware-level implementation; this all-round approach-algorithm to implementation—covers security from start to completion
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Visual attention is a relatively new area of study combining a number of disciplines: artificial neural networks, artificial intelligence, vision science and psychology. The aim is to build computational models similar to human vision in order to solve tough problems for many potential applications including object recognition, unmanned vehicle navigation, and image and video coding and processing. In this book, the authors provide an up to date and...
Key advances in Semiconductor Terahertz (THz) Technology now promises important new applications enabling scientists and engineers to overcome the challenges of accessing the so-called "terahertz gap". This pioneering reference explains the fundamental methods and surveys innovative techniques in the generation, detection and processing of THz waves with solid-state devices, as well as illustrating their potential applications in security and telecommunications,...
Discover detailed insights into the methods, algorithms, and techniques for deep learning in sensor data analysis
Sensor Data Analysis and Management: The Role of Deep Learning delivers an insightful and practical overview of the applications of deep learning techniques to the analysis of sensor data. The book collects cutting-edge resources into a single collection designed to enlighten the reader on topics as varied as recent techniques for fault...
Shaping Future 6G Networks
Discover the societal and technology drivers contributing to build the next generation of wireless telecommunication networks
Shaping Future 6G Networks: Needs, Impacts, and Technologies is a holistic snapshot on the evolution of 5G technologies towards 6G. With contributions from international key players in industry and academia, the book presents the hype versus the realistic capabilities of 6G technologies, and delivers...
Thoroughly revised and expanded to help readers systematically increase their knowledge and insight about Sigma-Delta Modulators.
Sigma-Delta Modulators (SDMs) have become one of the best choices for the implementation of analog/digital interfaces of electronic systems integrated in CMOS technologies. Compared to other kinds of Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs), Σ∆Ms cover one of the widest conversion regions of the resolution-versus-bandwidth...
A comprehensive and invaluable guide to 5G technology, implementation and practice in one single volume. For all things 5G, this book is a must-read.
Signal processing techniques have played the most important role in wireless communications since the second generation of cellular systems. It is anticipated that new techniques employed in 5G wireless networks will not only improve peak service rates significantly, but also enhance capacity, coverage,...
Signal Processing for Joint Radar Communications
A one-stop, comprehensive source for the latest research in joint radar communications
In Signal Processing for Joint Radar Communications, four eminent electrical engineers deliver a practical and informative contribution to the diffusion of newly developed joint radar communications (JRC) tools into the sensing and communications communities. This book illustrates recent successes in applying...
“Small Antennas in Portable Devices” reviews recent significant theoretical and practical developments in the electrically small antenna area. Examining antenna designs that work as well as those that have limitations, this new edition provides practicing engineers and upper level and graduate students with new information on work on improving bandwidth using spherical helix dipoles; work on electromagnetically coupled structures; exact derivation...
This book bridges the divide between the fields of power systems engineering and computer communication through the new field of power system information theory.
Written by an expert with vast experience in the field, this book explores the smart grid from generation to consumption, both as it is planned today and how it will evolve tomorrow. The book focuses upon what differentiates the smart grid from the "traditional" power grid as it has been...
Discover foundational topics in smart grid technology as well as an exploration of the current and future state of the industry.
As the relationship between fossil fuel use and climate change becomes ever clearer, the search is on for reliable, renewable and less harmful sources of energy. Sometimes called the "electronet" or the "energy Internet," smart grids promise to integrate renewable energy, information, and communication technologies with...
A comprehensive resource that covers all the key areas of smart grid communication infrastructures
Smart grid is a transformational upgrade to the traditional power grid that adds communication capabilities, intelligence and modern control. Smart Grid Communication Infrastructures is a comprehensive guide that addresses communication infrastructures, related applications and other issues related to the smart grid. The text shows how smart grid departs...
Discover the foundations and main applications of telecommunications to smart grids.
In “Smart Grid Telecommunications”, renowned researchers and authors Drs. Alberto Sendin, Javier Matanza, and Ramon Ferrús deliver a focused treatment of the fundamentals and main applications of telecommunication technologies in smart grids. Aimed at engineers and professionals who work with power systems, the book explains what smart grids are and where telecommunications...
Addresses the technical aspects and implementation challenges of smart hybrid AC/DC microgrids.
“Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids: Power Management, Energy Management, and Power Quality Control” provides comprehensive coverage of interconnected smart hybrid microgrids, their different structures, and the technical issues associated with their control and implementation in the next generation of smart grids. This authoritative single-volume resource addresses...
Work on sneak circuits and related analysis methods for power converters contributes to the reliability of power electronic systems worldwide. Most books on the subject focus on electronic systems; this book is perhaps the first to examine power electronic systems. The authors describe sneak circuit phenomena in power converters, introduce SCA methods for power electronic systems, and propose how to eliminate and make use of sneak circuits.
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A novel approach to decision engineering, with a verified framework for modeling human reasoning
Soft Computing Evaluation Logic provides an in-depth examination of evaluation decision problems and presents comprehensive guidance toward the use of the Logic Scoring of Preference (LSP) method in modeling complex decision criteria. Fully aligned with current developments in computational intelligence, the discussion covers the design and use of LSP...
Advanced level consolidation of the technology, physics and design aspects of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) lubistors
No comprehensive description of the physics and possible applications of the Lubistor can be found in a single source even though the Lubistor is already being used in SOI LSIs. The book provides, for the first time, a comprehensive understanding of the physics of the Lubistor. The author argues that a clear understanding of the fundamental...
Source Separation in Physical-Chemical Sensing
Master advanced signal processing for enhanced physical and chemical sensors with this essential guide
In many domains (medicine, satellite imaging and remote sensing, food industry, materials science), data is obtained from large sets of physical/chemical sensors or sensor arrays. Such sophisticated measurement techniques require advanced and smart processing for extracting useful information from...
