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Getting Started in Radio Astronomy

Beginner Projects for the Amateur

by Steven Arnold ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Radio astronomy is a mystery to the majority of amateur astronomers, yet it is the best subject to turn to when desirous of an expanded knowledge of the sky. This guideintends to instruct complete newcomers to radio astronomy, and provides help for the first steps on the road towards the study of this fascinating subject.In addition to a history of the science behind the pursuit, directions are ... Read more

$36.44 USD

Radio astronomy is a mystery to the majority of amateur astronomers, yet it is the best subject to turn to when desirous of an expanded knowledge of the sky. This guideintends to instruct complete newcomers to radio astronomy, and provides help for the first steps on the road towards the study of this fascinating subject.In addition to a history of the science behind the pursuit, directions are
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RF and Microwave Engineering

Fundamentals of Wireless Communications

by Frank Gustrau ...

This book provides a fundamental and practical introduction to radio frequency and microwave engineering and physical aspects of wireless communicationIn this book, the author addresses a wide range of radio-frequency and microwave topics with emphasis on physical aspects including EM and voltage waves, transmission lines, passive circuits, antennas, radio wave propagation. Up-to-date RF design ... Read more

$96.95 USD

This book provides a fundamental and practical introduction to radio frequency and microwave engineering and physical aspects of wireless communicationIn this book, the author addresses a wide range of radio-frequency and microwave topics with emphasis on physical aspects including EM and voltage waves, transmission lines, passive circuits, antennas, radio wave propagation. Up-to-date RF design
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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

$41.48 USD

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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Theory and Phenomena of Metamaterials

by Filippo Capolino ...

Series series Metamaterials Handbook
Theory and Phenomena of Metamaterials offers an in-depth look at the theoretical background and basic properties of electromagnetic artificial materials, often called metamaterials. A volume in the Metamaterials Handbook, this book provides a comprehensive guide to working with metamaterials using topics presented in a concise review format along with numerous references. With contributions from ... Read more

$292.50 USD

Theory and Phenomena of Metamaterials offers an in-depth look at the theoretical background and basic properties of electromagnetic artificial materials, often called metamaterials. A volume in the Metamaterials Handbook, this book provides a comprehensive guide to working with metamaterials using topics presented in a concise review format along with numerous references. With contributions from
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Radar Systems Analysis and Design Using MATLAB

by Bassem R. Mahafza ...

Developed from the author's graduate-level courses, the first edition of this book filled the need for a comprehensive, self-contained, and hands-on treatment of radar systems analysis and design. It quickly became a bestseller and was widely adopted by many professors. The second edition built on this successful format by rearranging and updating ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Developed from the author's graduate-level courses, the first edition of this book filled the need for a comprehensive, self-contained, and hands-on treatment of radar systems analysis and design. It quickly became a bestseller and was widely adopted by many professors. The second edition built on this successful format by rearranging and updating
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Catenary Optics

by Xiangang Luo ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to the optical properties of the catenary function, and includes more than 200 figures. Related topics addressed here include the photonic spin Hall effect in inhomogeneous anisotropic materials, coupling of evanescent waves in complex structures, etc. After familiarizing readers with these new physical phenomena, the book highlights their ... Read more

$153.08 USD

This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to the optical properties of the catenary function, and includes more than 200 figures. Related topics addressed here include the photonic spin Hall effect in inhomogeneous anisotropic materials, coupling of evanescent waves in complex structures, etc. After familiarizing readers with these new physical phenomena, the book highlights their
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Conductors, Semiconductors, Superconductors

An Introduction to Solid-State Physics

by Rudolf P. Huebener ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This compact undergraduate textbook provides a concise yet thorough introduction to the fundamentals of solid-state physics, while also briefly discussing the historical context surrounding key scholars in the field. The vivid explanations and unique didactic approach adopted in the book aim to generate interest in these subjects while also serving as a motivating primer and supporting companion ... Read more

$48.59 USD

This compact undergraduate textbook provides a concise yet thorough introduction to the fundamentals of solid-state physics, while also briefly discussing the historical context surrounding key scholars in the field. The vivid explanations and unique didactic approach adopted in the book aim to generate interest in these subjects while also serving as a motivating primer and supporting companion
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Proceedings of the 5th China and International Young Scientist Terahertz Conference, Volume 2

YTHZ 2024, 22-24 March, Chengdu, China

Edited by Chao Chang, Yaxin Zhang, Ziran Zhao, Yiming Zhu ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The Proceedings of the 5th China and International Young Scientist Terahertz Conference highlight the important research and technological progresses on terahertz signal sources, terahertz detection, terahertz biophysics, terahertz transmission, terahertz regulation, terahertz device and materials, terahertz communication, terahertz radar and imaging, terahertz spectroscopy and biotechnology, and ... Read more

$201.68 USD

The Proceedings of the 5th China and International Young Scientist Terahertz Conference highlight the important research and technological progresses on terahertz signal sources, terahertz detection, terahertz biophysics, terahertz transmission, terahertz regulation, terahertz device and materials, terahertz communication, terahertz radar and imaging, terahertz spectroscopy and biotechnology, and
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Geolocation Techniques

Principles and Applications

by Carole Teolis, Ronald Raulefs, Nayef Alsindi, Camillo Gentile ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Basics of Distributed and Cooperative Radio and Non-Radio Based Geolocation provides a detailed overview of geolocation technologies. The book covers the basic principles of geolocation, including ranging techniques to localization technologies, fingerprinting and localization in wireless sensor networks. This book also examines the latest algorithms and techniques such as Kalman Filtering, Gauss ... Read more

$153.08 USD

Basics of Distributed and Cooperative Radio and Non-Radio Based Geolocation provides a detailed overview of geolocation technologies. The book covers the basic principles of geolocation, including ranging techniques to localization technologies, fingerprinting and localization in wireless sensor networks. This book also examines the latest algorithms and techniques such as Kalman Filtering, Gauss
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Impact of Nonlinearities on Fiber Optic Communications

Edited by Shiva Kumar ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book covers the recent progress in fiber-optic communication systems with a main focus on the impact of fiber nonlinearities on the system performance. Over the past few years, there has been significant progress in coherent communication systems mainly because of the advances in digital signal processing techniques. This has led to renewed interest in fiber linear and nonlinear impairments ... Read more

$128.78 USD

This book covers the recent progress in fiber-optic communication systems with a main focus on the impact of fiber nonlinearities on the system performance. Over the past few years, there has been significant progress in coherent communication systems mainly because of the advances in digital signal processing techniques. This has led to renewed interest in fiber linear and nonlinear impairments
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LCP for Microwave Packages and Modules

by Anh-Vu H. Pham, Morgan J. Chen, Kunia Aihara ...

Series series The Cambridge RF and Microwave Engineering Series
A comprehensive overview of electrical design using Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), giving you everything you need to know to get up-to-speed on the subject. This text describes successful design and development techniques for high-performance microwave and millimeter-wave packages and modules in an organic platform. These were specifically developed to make the most of LCP's inert, hermetic, low ... Read more

$95.93 USD

A comprehensive overview of electrical design using Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), giving you everything you need to know to get up-to-speed on the subject. This text describes successful design and development techniques for high-performance microwave and millimeter-wave packages and modules in an organic platform. These were specifically developed to make the most of LCP's inert, hermetic, low
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Dynamic Power Supply Transmitters

Envelope Tracking, Direct Polar, and Hybrid Combinations

by Earl McCune ...

Series series The Cambridge RF and Microwave Engineering Series
Learn how envelope tracking, polar modulation, and hybrid designs using these techniques, really work. The first physically based and coherent book to bring together a complete overview of such circuit techniques, this is an invaluable resource for practising engineers, researchers and graduate students working on RF power amplifiers and transmitters. Learn how to create more successful designs. • ... Read more

$86.39 USD

Learn how envelope tracking, polar modulation, and hybrid designs using these techniques, really work. The first physically based and coherent book to bring together a complete overview of such circuit techniques, this is an invaluable resource for practising engineers, researchers and graduate students working on RF power amplifiers and transmitters. Learn how to create more successful designs. •
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Plasmonic Nanoelectronics and Sensing

by Er-Ping Li, Hong-Son Chu ...

Series series EuMA High Frequency Technologies Series
Plasmonic nanostructures provide new ways of manipulating the flow of light with nanostructures and nanoparticles exhibiting optical properties never before seen in the macro-world. Covering plasmonic technology from fundamental theory to real world applications, this work provides a comprehensive overview of the field. • Discusses the fundamental theory of plasmonics, enabling a deeper ... Read more

$52.46 USD

Plasmonic nanostructures provide new ways of manipulating the flow of light with nanostructures and nanoparticles exhibiting optical properties never before seen in the macro-world. Covering plasmonic technology from fundamental theory to real world applications, this work provides a comprehensive overview of the field. • Discusses the fundamental theory of plasmonics, enabling a deeper
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Transmission Lines

Equivalent Circuits, Electromagnetic Theory, and Photons

by Richard Collier ...

Series series The Cambridge RF and Microwave Engineering Series
This rigorous treatment of transmission lines presents all the essential concepts in a clear and straightforward manner. Key principles are demonstrated by numerous practical worked examples and illustrations, and complex mathematics is avoided throughout. Early chapters cover pulse propagation, sinusoidal waves and coupled lines, all set within the context of a simple lossless equivalent circuit. ... Read more

$60.56 USD

This rigorous treatment of transmission lines presents all the essential concepts in a clear and straightforward manner. Key principles are demonstrated by numerous practical worked examples and illustrations, and complex mathematics is avoided throughout. Early chapters cover pulse propagation, sinusoidal waves and coupled lines, all set within the context of a simple lossless equivalent circuit.
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Underwater Communications and Networks

by Yi Lou, Niaz Ahmed ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook covers all related communication technologies of underwater wireless communication, such as acoustic communication, optical communication, and magneto-inductive communication. After describing each technology, the authors relay their pros and cons, as it is essential to learn the underlying mechanism, advancements, and limitations of these techniques. Therefore, this book provides ... Read more

$56.69 USD

This textbook covers all related communication technologies of underwater wireless communication, such as acoustic communication, optical communication, and magneto-inductive communication. After describing each technology, the authors relay their pros and cons, as it is essential to learn the underlying mechanism, advancements, and limitations of these techniques. Therefore, this book provides
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Microwave Electronics

by Marco Pirola, Giovanni Ghione ...

Series series The Cambridge RF and Microwave Engineering Series
Drawing on over twenty years of teaching experience, this comprehensive yet self-contained text provides an in-depth introduction to the field of integrated microwave electronics. Ideal for a first course on the subject, it covers essential topics such as passive components and transistors, linear, low-noise and power amplifiers, and microwave measurements. An entire chapter is devoted to CAD ... Read more

$76.76 USD

Drawing on over twenty years of teaching experience, this comprehensive yet self-contained text provides an in-depth introduction to the field of integrated microwave electronics. Ideal for a first course on the subject, it covers essential topics such as passive components and transistors, linear, low-noise and power amplifiers, and microwave measurements. An entire chapter is devoted to CAD
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Army Pulse Radiation Facility

by Various ...

Army Pulse Radiation Facility is a comprehensive technical report detailing the design, operation, and applications of the Army Pulse Radiation Facility (APRF) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the facility’s capabilities, focusing on its unique pulsed nuclear reactor, which was developed to simulate the effects of nuclear weapons radiation on ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Army Pulse Radiation Facility is a comprehensive technical report detailing the design, operation, and applications of the Army Pulse Radiation Facility (APRF) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the facility’s capabilities, focusing on its unique pulsed nuclear reactor, which was developed to simulate the effects of nuclear weapons radiation on
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RF and Microwave Microelectronics Packaging

Edited by Ken Kuang, Franklin Kim, Sean S. Cahill ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
RF and Microwave Microelectronics Packaging presents the latest developments in packaging for high-frequency electronics. It will appeal to practicing engineers in the electronic packaging and high-frequency electronics fields and to academic researchers interested in understanding leading issues in the commercial sector. It covers the latest developments in thermal management, electrical/RF ... Read more

$128.78 USD

RF and Microwave Microelectronics Packaging presents the latest developments in packaging for high-frequency electronics. It will appeal to practicing engineers in the electronic packaging and high-frequency electronics fields and to academic researchers interested in understanding leading issues in the commercial sector. It covers the latest developments in thermal management, electrical/RF
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Conformal Array Antennas and Beamforming Technologies for Emergency Communication Applications

by Xiang Gao, Chuanfei Ding, Wenfei Tang, Kun Guo ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive study on the design of conformal array antennas and beamforming technologies for emergency communication in complex terrains such as mountainous, forested, and hilly environments. It introduces pioneering balloon-mounted conformal arrays for wideband, wide-coverage operations, polarization-reconfigurable antennas for mobile platforms like UAVs and wearable ... Read more

$136.88 USD

This book presents a comprehensive study on the design of conformal array antennas and beamforming technologies for emergency communication in complex terrains such as mountainous, forested, and hilly environments. It introduces pioneering balloon-mounted conformal arrays for wideband, wide-coverage operations, polarization-reconfigurable antennas for mobile platforms like UAVs and wearable
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Spoof Surface Plasmon Polaritons Antenna

by Junping Geng, Chaofan Ren, Kun Wang, Han Zhou, Jing Zhang ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book investigates in detail some new spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs) structures and their applications to antenna. It introduces the working principle and radiation characteristics of directional antenna, omnidirectional antenna, reconfigurable antenna and phase-mode antenna based on SSPPs structure. Especially, the irregular SSPPs structure, such as T-shaped and m-shaped SSPPs ... Read more

$104.48 USD

This book investigates in detail some new spoof surface plasmon polaritons (SSPPs) structures and their applications to antenna. It introduces the working principle and radiation characteristics of directional antenna, omnidirectional antenna, reconfigurable antenna and phase-mode antenna based on SSPPs structure. Especially, the irregular SSPPs structure, such as T-shaped and m-shaped SSPPs
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Thz Identification For Defense And Security Purposes: Identifying Materials, Substances, And Items

by Andre U Sokolnikov ...

The principal aim of this book is to provide the reader with the understanding of the possibilities and features of THz identification as opposed to more traditional techniques such as X-rays, microwaves, etc. by elucidating and illustrating the principles of THz identification and its applications in a systematical way. Its scope includes a description of the physical principles of THz generation ... Read more

$31.58 USD

The principal aim of this book is to provide the reader with the understanding of the possibilities and features of THz identification as opposed to more traditional techniques such as X-rays, microwaves, etc. by elucidating and illustrating the principles of THz identification and its applications in a systematical way. Its scope includes a description of the physical principles of THz generation
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Circadian Lighting Design in the LED Era

by Maurizio Rossi ...

Series series Research for Development
This book explores how lighting systems based on LED sources have the ability to positively influence the human circadian system, with benefits for health and well-being. The opening chapters examine the functioning of the human circadian system, its response to artificial lighting, potential health impacts of different types of light exposure, and current researches in circadian photometry. A ... Read more

$153.08 USD

This book explores how lighting systems based on LED sources have the ability to positively influence the human circadian system, with benefits for health and well-being. The opening chapters examine the functioning of the human circadian system, its response to artificial lighting, potential health impacts of different types of light exposure, and current researches in circadian photometry. A
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Optical Fiber Sensor Technology

Advanced Applications - Bragg Gratings and Distributed Sensors

Edited by L.S. Grattan, B.T. Meggitt ...

Optical Fiber Sensor Technology, Advanced Applications - Bragg Gratings and Distributed Sensors, builds upon the foundations of the subject in the preceding four volumes of this series, concentrating as they do upon both applications and the technology of advanced optical fiber sensors. Previous volumes have covered the fundamentals of the field, devices and systems and chemical and environmental ... Read more

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Optical Fiber Sensor Technology, Advanced Applications - Bragg Gratings and Distributed Sensors, builds upon the foundations of the subject in the preceding four volumes of this series, concentrating as they do upon both applications and the technology of advanced optical fiber sensors. Previous volumes have covered the fundamentals of the field, devices and systems and chemical and environmental
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Optical Phenomenology and Applications

Health Monitoring for Infrastructure Materials and the Environment

by Masoud Ghandehari ...

Series Book 28 - Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation
This book is an introduction to techniques and applications of optical methods for materials Characterization in civil and environmental engineering. Emphasizing chemical sensing and diagnostics, it is written for students and researchers studying the physical and chemical processes in manmade or natural materials. Optical Phenomenology and Applications - Health Monitoring for Infrastructure ... Read more

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This book is an introduction to techniques and applications of optical methods for materials Characterization in civil and environmental engineering. Emphasizing chemical sensing and diagnostics, it is written for students and researchers studying the physical and chemical processes in manmade or natural materials. Optical Phenomenology and Applications - Health Monitoring for Infrastructure
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