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J. Ahrens, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

Analytic Methods of Sound Field SynthesisThis book puts the focus on serving human listeners in the sound field synthesis although the approach can be also exploited in other applica-tions such as underwater acoustics or ultrasonics. The author derives a fundamental formulation based on standard integral equations and the single-layer potential approach is identified as a useful tool in order to derive a general solution. He also proposes extensions to the single-layer potential approach which allow for a derivation of explicit solutions for circular, planar, and linear distributions of secondary sources. Based on abo-ve described formulation it is shown that the two established analytical approaches of Wave Field Synthesis and Near-field Compensated Higher Order Ambisonics constitute specific solutions to the general problem which are covered by the single-layer potential solution and its extensions.

Features 7 Puts the focus on serving human liste-ners 7 Methodology can be exploited in other applications such as underwater acoustics or ultra-sonics 7 Presents an instrumentalized analysis of the fundamental physical properties

Contents Introduction.- Physical Fundamentals of Sound Fields.- Continuous Secondary Source Distribu-tions.- Discrete Secondary Source Distributions.- Applications of Sound Field Synthesis.- Outlook.

Fields of interestsEngineering Acoustics; Acoustics

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due February 2012

2012. XIV, 306 p. 160 illus. (T-Labs Series in Telecommunication Services) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-25742-1

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M. Aparicio, Instituto de Ceramica y Vidrio, Madrid, Spain; A. Jitianu, City University of New York, New York, NY, USA; L. C. Klein, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA (Eds)

Sol-Gel Processing for Conventional and Alternative Energy

Features 7 Organizes the information about sol-gel processing in energy systems into one volu-me 7 Addresses energy applications of materials both in terms of energy conversion and in terms of energy storage 7 Discusses the role of sol-gel processing in meeting the challenge of making solar energy affordable 7 Address other ways to make conventional energy and alternative energy affordable and clean

Contents General Overview of Conventional Energy Sour-ces and Alternative Energy Sources.- Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.- Inorganic-based Proton-Exchange Membranes for H2/O2 Fuel Cells.- Sol-gel Routes and Proton Conductors.- Proton Exchange Membranes.- Hybrid Materials for High Ionic Conductivity.- Supercapacitors.- Dye-sensitized Solar Cells.- Sol-Gel Materials for Carbon Mineral Sequestration.- Carbon Aerogels for Wastewater Treatment.- Sol-gel Processed Oxide Photocatalysts.- Sol-gel Coatings for Electrochro-mic Devices.- The Merits of Sol-gel Processing for Electrochromic Windows - A Commercial Perspective.- Ferroelectrics.-Nanoscale Oxide Thermoelectrics.- Sol-gel Processes for Nuclear Fuel Fabrication.- Sol-Gel Packaging for Electro-chemical Devices.

Fields of interestsEnergy Technology; Renewable and Green Ener-gy; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering



Due January 2012

2012. VII, 473 p. 159 illus. (Advances in Sol-Gel Derived Materials and Technologies) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1956-3

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A. Babaei, P. Agrawal, Auburn University, AL, USA; B. Jabbari, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA

Stochastic Geometry Methods in Cognitive Radio NetworksThis book provides the first comprehensive study of the applications of stochastic geometry methods in cognitive radio networks. It elaborates the ne-cessary mathematical tools and discusses the state of the art in geometrical modeling and analysis of cognitive radio networks and will be a first general book for the researchers in this field. Readers will be introduced to tools for managing the inherent uncertainty in the spatial locations of wireless nodes in cognitive radio networks, in order to satisfy the interference constraints on the primary receivers and to make the coexistence of primary and secondary networks possible.

Features 7 Provides first comprehensive reference to analyze cognitive radio networks with randomly located users using techniques from Stochastic Geometry 7 Introduces principles of Stochastic Geometry and their applications in modeling of random wireless networks 7 Describes tools for managing the inherent uncertainty in the spatial locations of wireless nodes in cognitive radio networks, satisfying interference constraints and making possible the coexistence of primary and secondary networks

Contents Introduction.- Mathematical Preliminaries.- Ran-dom wireless networks.- Stochastic geometry tech-niques in cognitive radio networks.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Communications Engi-neering, Networks; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering


Product categoryBrief

Due March 2012

2012. 75 p. 50 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 42,75 | € (A) 43,95 | sFr 49,507 approx. € 39,95 | £33.99ISBN 978-1-4614-2262-4

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L. Bai, Beihang University, Beijing, China; J. Choi, Swansea University, UK

Low Complexity MIMO DetectionLow Complexity MIMO Detection introduces the principle of MIMO systems and signal detection via MIMO channels. This book systematically in-troduces the symbol detection in MIMO systems. Includes the fundamental knowledge of MIMO detection and recent research outcomes for low complexity MIMO detection.

Features 7 Introduces Low Complexity MIMO detec-tion 7 Provides Matlab based simulation plat-form which helps readers to build up their own codes 7 Focuses on lattice reduction based list detection within MIMO detection systems

Contents Introduction.- Part I: Point to Point MIMO.- Background of MIMO Detection.- List and Lattice Reduction-based Methods.- Partial MAP-based Detection.- Lattice Reduction-based List Detec-tion.- Detection for Underdetermined MIMO Systems.- Part II: Multiuser MIMO.- Selection Criteria of Single User.- Selection Criteria of Mul-tiple Users.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestsCommunications Engineering, Networks; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due January 2012

2012. XXVI, 230 p. 50 illus., 6 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4419-8582-8

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S. Bandyopadhyay, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, GA, USA

Physics of Nanostructured Solid State Devices

Features 7 Covers sophisticated models of charge transport including the drift-diffusion model, Boltzmann transport model and various quantum transport models 7 Discusses the essential elements of quantum mechanics necessary for an understanding of nanostructured solid state devices 7 Presents band structure calculation methods based on time-independent perturbation theory 7 Discusses theory of optical transitions and optical devices employing quantum-confined structures such as quantum wells,wires and dots 7 Elucidates quantum mechanics of elect-rons in a magnetic field and associated phenome-na 7 Discusses mesoscopic device phenomena such as in resonant tunneling devices, Aharonov-Bohm interferometers and other mesoscopic structures

Contents Charge and Current in Solids: The Classical Drift-Diffusion Model.- Boltzmann Transport: Beyond the Drift-Diffusion Model.- Some Essential Elements of Quantum Mechanics.- Band Struc-tures of Crystalline Solids.- Carrier Scattering in Solids.- Optical Properties of Solids.- Magnetic Field Effects in a Nanostructured Device.- Quan-tum Transport Formalisms.- Quantum Devices and Mesoscopic Phenomena.

Fields of interestsElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentati-on; Nanotechnology; Solid State Physics

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due February 2012

2012. XX, 625 p. 138 illus., 1 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 120,007 € 89,95 | £81.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1140-6

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M. Bevilacqua, Ancona, Italy; F. E. Ciarapica, Belforte del Chienti, Italy; G. Giacchetta, Ancona, Italy

Design for Environment as a Tool for the Development of a Sustainable Supply ChainEnvironmental Design is becoming an increasin-gly significant agenda for many manufacturing companies and yet there is no standard to their approaches, strategies or their levels of execution.

Features 7 Sets target specifications for the product and its life cycle 7 Establishes eco-design con-cepts 7 Uses environmental management case studies to better explain the theoretical topics

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Integration of Design for Environmental Concepts in Product Life Cycle.- 3. Case Study: LCA as a Tool in “Design for Environ-mental”: A Comparative Study Between Domestic Refrigerators.- 4. Sustainable Product Assessment Tools.- 5. Case Study: The Domestic Cooker Hood “F77”.- 6. Designers‘ Utilization of DfE and Requirements.- 7. Case Study: Development of a Sustainable Product Lifecycle in Manufacturing Firms.- 8. Design a Sustainable Supply Chain.- 9. Environmental Aspects in Strategic Decisions.- 10. Case Study: Carbon Footprint in the Textile Supply Chain.- 11. Optimising Sustainability in Products and Services.- 12. DfE Procedures in the Development of a More Sustainable Supply Chain.- 13. Methods for Weighting DfE Choices in the Development of a More Sustainable Supply Chain.- 14. Enviromental Marketing and Commu-nications.- 15. Corporate Environmental Policy.

Fields of interestsEngineering Design; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management



Due January 2012

2012. X, 371 p. 130 illus., 24 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2460-3

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B. Bhushan, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA (Ed.)

Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology

Contents Nano- Microfabrication Processes and Materials for Fabrication.- Nanoscale Measurement Tech-niques.- Nanostructures.- Nanomaterials.- Nano-mechanics.- Molecular Modeling and Its Role in Advancing Nanotechnology.- MEMS/NEMS.- Mi-crofluidics and Nanofluidics.- Biomedical Engi-neering and Biodevices.- Bio/Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine.- Bio/Nanotechnology for cellular engineering. [...]

Fields of interestsNanotechnology and Microengineering; Nano-technology; Nanoscale Science and Technology


Product categoryEncyclop(a)edia

Due June 2012

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2012. Approx. 2400 p. (In 3 volumes, not available separately) 7 approx. * € (D) 1068,93 | € (A) 1098,90 | sFr 1330,007 approx. € 999,00 | £899.50ISBN 978-90-481-9750-7

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2012. 7 approx. ** € (D) 1785,00 | € (A) 1800,00 | sFr 2260,007 approx. € 1500,00 | £1350.00ISBN 978-90-481-9751-4

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2012. Approx. 2400 p. (In 3 volumes, not available separately) 7 * € (D) 2006,25 | € (A) 2062,50 | sFr 2688,007 € 1875,00 | £1687.50ISBN 978-90-481-9752-1

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N. Chauhan, A.D. Patel Institute of Technology, Anand, India; M. Kartikeyan, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India; A. Mittal, College of Engineering, Roorkee, India

Soft Computing Methods for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Design ProblemsThe growing commercial market of Microwave/ Millimeter wave industry over the past decade has led to the explosion of interests and opportunities for the design and development of microwave components.The design of most microwave com-ponents requires the use of commercially available electromagnetic (EM) simulation tools for their analysis. In the design process, the simulations are carried out by varying the design parameters until the desired response is obtained.

Features 7 Represents a compendium of soft computing methods 7 Shows the large application potential for a variety of microwave/ millimeter wave problems 7 Offers new opportunities for the design and development of microwave compo-nents 7 Leads to the optimization of design parameters

Contents Introduction.- Soft Computing Methods.- Review of Soft Computing Methods for Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Design.- Design of Microwave Filters using Modified PSO.- Design of Microstrip Antennas and Other Components.- Design of a Nonlinear Taper for High-Power Gyrotrons.- Multi-objective Optimizations for the Design of RF Windows.- Concluding Remarks.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Micro-waves, RF and Optical Engineering



Due December 2011

2012. 140 p. 40 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 392) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-25562-5

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S.-J. Chen, Y.-C. Lan, W.-C. Tsai, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Y.-H. Hu, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA

Reconfigurable Networks-on-ChipThis book provides a comprehensive survey of recent progress in the design and implementation of Networks-on-Chip. It addresses a wide spect-rum of on-chip communication problems, ranging from physical, network, to application layers. Specific topics that are explored in detail include packet routing, resource arbitration, error control/correction, application mapping, and communica-tion scheduling.

Features 7 Written for practicing engineers in need of practical knowledge about the design and implementation of networks-on-chip 7 Inclu-des tutorial-like details to introduce readers to a diverse range of NoC designs, as well as in-depth analysis for designers with NoC experience to explore advanced issues 7 Describes a variety of on-chip communication architectures, including a novel bi-directional communication channel NoC

Contents Part I: Introduction to Network-on-Chip.- Com-munication Centric Design.- Preliminaries.- Part II: Network-on-Chips Design Methodologies Exploration.- Techniques for High Performance NoC Routing.- Performance-Energy Tradeoffs for NoC Reliability.- Energy-Aware Task Schedu-ling for NoC-based DVS.- Part III: Case Study: Bidirectional NoC (BiNoC) Architecture.- Bidi-rectional NoC Architecture.- Quality-of-Service in BiNoC.- Fault Tolerance in BiNoC.- Energy-Aware Application Mapping for BiNoC.- Concluding Remarks.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Processor Architectures



Due December 2011

2012. XIII, 203 p. 116 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9340-3

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M. L. Corradini, A. Cristofaro, F. Giannoni, Università di Camerino, Italy; G. Orlando, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy

Control Systems with Saturating InputsAnalysis Tools and Advanced Design

Saturation nonlinearities are ubiquitous in engineering systems: every physical actuator or sensor is subject to saturation owing to its maximum and minimum limits. Input saturation is an operating condition that is well known to the control community for its “side effects”, which cause conventional controllers to lose their closed-loop performance as well as control authority in stabilization. Therefore, the practical application of control theory cannot avoid taking into account saturation nonlinearities in actuators, explicitly dealing with constraints in control design.

Features 7 Design techniques are presented with specific reference to robustness with respect to matched bounded disturbances, both in the continuous-time and in the discrete-time framework 7 Some topics are rounded out with results obtained through experiments with actual plants 7 Wor-king examples are discussed at the end of each section with reference to the applicability of results 7 Mathematical details which are outside the normal province of control engineers are pre-sented in an appendix for the interested reader

Contents Introduction.- Estimation of the null controllable region: Continuous-time plants.- Estimation of the null controllable region: Discrete-time plants.- Control Design Issues: Continuous-time plants.- Control Design Issues: Discrete-time plants.

Fields of interestsControl; Engineering Design; Industrial and Pro-duction Engineering



Due March 2012

2012. XII, 140 p. 33 illus., 3 in color. (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Volume 424) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2505-1

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F. dell‘Isola, University of Rome „La Sapienza“, Italy; S. Gavrilyuk, Aix-Marseille III University, France (Eds)

Variational Models and Methods in Solid and Fluid MechanicsVariational methods give an efficient and elegant way to formulate and solve mathematical prob-lems that are of interest to scientists and engi-neers. In this book three fundamental aspects of the variational formulation of mechanics will be presented: physical, mathematical and applicative ones.

Features 7 Contains original results in generalized conti-nua theory and in fracture theory 7 Gives an ad-vanced review in many important topics 7 Will be an essential tool for young researchers inten-ding to start their researchers in the field

Contents F. dell‘Isola, L. Placidi: Variational principles are a powerful tool also for formulating field theories. - F. dell‘Isola, P. Seppecher, A. Madeo: Beyond Euler-Cauchy Continua. The structure of contact actions in N-th gradient generalized continua: a generalization of the Cauchy tetrahedron argument. - B. Bourdin, G.A. Francfort: Frac-ture. - S. Gavrilyuk: Multiphase flow modeling via Hamilton‘s principle. - V. L. Berdichevsky: Intro-duction to stochastic variational problems. - A. Carcaterra: New concepts in damping generation and control: theoretical formulation and industrial applications. - F. dell‘Isola, P. Seppecher, A. Ma-deo: Fluid shock wave generation at solid-material discontinuity surfaces in porous media.

Fields of interestsTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control; Optimization; Mechanics



Due December 2011

2012. 368 p. 62 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 535) Hardcover7 * € (D) 159,43 | € (A) 163,90 | sFr 198,507 € 149,00 | £134.50ISBN 978-3-7091-0982-3

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C. G. di Prisco, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; D. Muir Wood, University of Bristol, UK

Mechanical Behaviour of Soils Under Environmentallly-Induced Cyclic LoadsFeatures 7 Approaches the subject through comprehensive and multi-disciplinary content 7 Proposes quite innovative methods for the discipline 7 Analy-izes the problem by considering very different perspectives

Contents T. Wichtmann, T. Triantafyllidis: Behaviour of granular soils under environmentally induced cyclic loads. - D. Muir Wood: Constitutive model-ling. - C. di Prisco: Creep versus transient loading effects in geotechnical problems. - M. Pastor et al.: Mathematical models for transient, dynamic and cyclic problems in geotechnical engineering. - M. Pastor: Discretization techniques for transient, dynamics and cyclic problems in geotechnical en-gineering: first order hyperbolic partial diffential equations. - M. Pastor et l.: Discretization tech-niques for transient, dynamic and cyclic problems in geotechnical engineering: second order equati-on. - C. di Prisco: Cyclic mechanical response of rigid bodies interacting with sand strata. - D. Muir Wood: Macroelement modelling. - M. F. Randol-ph: Offshore design approaches and model tests for sub-failure cyclic loading of foundations. - M.F. Randolph: Cyclic interface shearing in sand and cemented solis and application to axial response of piles. - M. F. Randolph: Evaluation of the remoul-ded shear strength of offshore clays and applica-tion to pipline-soil and riser-soil interaction.

Fields of interestsContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics



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2012. X, 574 p. 437 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 534) Hardcover7 * € (D) 191,53 | € (A) 196,90 | sFr 238,507 € 179,00 | £161.50ISBN 978-3-7091-1067-6

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U. Dixit, D. Sarma, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India; J. P. Davim, University of Aveiro, Portugal

Environmentally Friendly MachiningEnvironment-Friendly Machining provides an in-depth overview of environmentally-friendly machining processes, covering numerous different types of machining in order to identify which practice is the most environmentally sustaina-ble. The book discusses three systems at length: machining with minimal cutting fluid, air-cooled machining and dry machining. Also covered is a way to conserve energy during machining processes, along with useful data and detailed descriptions for developing and utilizing the most efficient modern machining tools. Researchers and engineers looking for sustainable machining solu-tions will find Environment-Friendly Machining to be a useful volume.

Feature 7 Provides an in-depth overview of environmen-tally-friendly machining processes

Contents Green Manufacturing.- Machining with Minimal Cutting Fluid.- Dry Machining.- Gas-Cooled Machining.- A Detailed Comparison of Dry and Air-cooled Turning.- Offline and Online Opti-mization of Machining Processes.- Economics of Environmental-Friendly Machining.- Epilogue: Looking at the Future.

Fields of interestsManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Machinery and Machine Elements; Industrial Pollution Preven-tion



Due January 2012

2012. XX, 100 p. 39 illus., 2 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-2307-2

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Y. Fujino, The University of Tokyo, Japan; K. Kimura, Tokyo University of Science, Noda-City, Japan; H. Tanaka, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada

Wind-Resistant Bridge DesignFor long-span bridges, wind action is a dominant factor in their safety and serviceability. A large number of long-span bridges have been built in Japan over the past 30 years, and tremendous amounts of research and technical development have been accomplished in wind-resistant design. This book is a compilation of the results of active research and development. Wind-resistant design standards generated in Japan are described in the first few chapters.

Features 7 Valuable state-of-the-art Japanese practice is explained comprehensively and in detail 7 Inclu-des many test results, applied countermeasures and full-scale measurement results that are very helpful for practical design 7 Explains uniquely detailed wind-resistant design codes developed in Japan with their backgrounds, which is very helpful in order to truly understand the practice

Contents Preface Wind Resistant Design Codes for Bridges in JAPAN.- Practice Wind Resistant Design of Highway Bridges for General.- Wind Related Codes for The HONSHU-SHIKOKU Project.- Design Wind Speed.- Structural Damping.- Wind Tunnel Tests.- Numerical Analysis and its Verification in Wind Resistant Design.- Vibration Control for Bridge Girders.- Vibration Control for Bridge Towers and Field Measurement.- Cable Vibrations and Control Methods.- Vibration Control for Bridge Members.- Wind Effects on Traffic.- Appendix Wind Tunnel Test Specifica-tions for HONSHU-SHIKOKU Bridges Appendix 2 Bridge Map in JAPAN.

Fields of interestsCivil Engineering; Numerical Analysis; Simulation and Modeling



Due January 2012

2012. 300 p. 129 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-4-431-54045-8

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B. E. Gelfand, N.N. Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics RAS, Moscow, Russia; M. V. Silnikov, Special Materials Corp., Saint Petersburg, Russia; S. P. Medvedev, S. V. Khomik, N.N. Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics RAS, Moscow, Russia

Thermo-Gas Dynamics of Hydrogen Combustion and ExplosionThe potential of hydrogen as an important future energy source has generated fresh interest in the study of hydrogenous gas mixtures. Indeed, both its high caloricity and reactivity are unique properties, the latter underscoring safety conside-rations when handling such mixtures. The present monograph is devoted to the various aspects of hydrogen combustion and explosion processes.

Features 7 Written by the leading experts 7 Provides access to material from previously little known sources 7 Comprehensive review of the field over many decades of research

Contents Critical Combustion Characteristics of Hydroge-neous Mixtures.- Laminar and Cellular Combus-tion of Hydrogenous Gas Mixtures.- Turbulent Combustion of Hydrogenous Gas Mixtures.- Con-centration Limits of Flame Propagation.- Fast Deflagration and Non-Ideal Quasi-Detonation Processes.- Self-Ignition of Hydrogenous Mixtures.-Detonation Combustion Regimes.- Shock-Free and Spontaneous Blast Initiati-on.- Phenomenology of Hydrogenous Mixtures Explosion.- Blast Pressure Loads Resulted From Hydrogenous Mixture Explosion.

Fields of interestsEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Fluid- and Aerodynamics; Thermody-namics



Due February 2012

2012. XXIII, 447 p. 327 illus. (Shock Wave and High Pressure Phenomena) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-25351-5

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J. J. Gomez Cadenas, Laboratorio Subterráneo de Canfranc, Canfranc Estación, Spain

L’ambientalista nucleareAlternative al cambiamento climaticoTransl. Italian: C. Ingiardi, Via Montello 8, Crema, Italy

Che cosa emette più radioattività nell‘atmosfera: una centrale nucleare o una centrale termica? Una centrale termica. Che cosa comporta maggior rischio: vivere nei pressi di una centrale nucleare o fumare una sigaretta?

Features 7 Che cosa emette più radioattività nell'atmosfe-ra: una centrale nucleare o una centrale termica? Una centrale termica Che cosa comporta maggior rischio: vivere nei pressi di una centrale nuclea-re o fumare una sigaretta? 7 Fumare una sola sigaretta equivale al rischio di vivere due anni vicino a una centrale nucleare 7 È un errore contrapporre tra di loro le energie alternative, mentre sarebbe molto più sensato considerarle alleate nella grande battaglia contro un Signore Oscuro ogni giorno più potente, il cambiamento climatico, che potrebbe benissimo annientare, nel giro di uno o due secoli, la nostra cara e malconcia regione globalizzata

Contents Ringraziamenti.- 1. Non è tutto verde quel che luc-cica.- 2. Eterno piacere.- 3. Un’eredità dilapidata.- 4. Il combustibile ignobile. .- 5. Manna che sgorga dalla terra.- 6. Fiamma sacra.- 7. A bordo del Nautilus.- 8. Eredità della Supernova.- 9. Reattori nucleari.- 10. Nucleare, no grazie?- 11. La litania antinucleare.- 12. Elio ed Eolo.- 13. Al crocevia.- Bibliografia.

Fields of interestsRenewable and Green Energy; Popular Science in Mathematics/Computer Science/Natural Science/Technology; Nuclear Energy

Target groupsPopular/general

Product categoryMonografia

Pubblicazione prevista per il mese di March 2012

2012. Approx. 250 pagg. 41 figg., 1 a colori. (I blu) Brossura7 approx. * € (D) 25,72 | € (A) 26,44 | sFr 32,007 approx. € 24,04 | £19.99ISBN 978-88-470-2497-7

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J. J. Gomez Cadenas, U. Valencia, Spain

The Nuclear EnviromentalistIs there a Green Road to Nuclear Energy?Transl. English: C. Ingiardi, Via Montello 8, Crema (CR), Italy

This is a popular science book on energy. The main thesis of the book is that we will face an energy crisis in the upcoming decades. The crisis will be due to a possible scarcity of fossil fuels (at least of oil) as well as their influence in climate change. To mitigate its effects all alternative energy sources will be needed.

Features 7 Concisely treats all major themes and techno-logies related to energy production (fossil fuels, renewable energies and nuclear energies) and their diverse impacts on our society and envi-ronment 7 Directly tackles the issue of nuclear energy, source of much debate and interesting for educated readers, including the Fukushima acci-dent and its implication for the future of nuclear energy 7 Makes a carefully reasoned case for a balanced energy mix, which weighs demand, climate change due to atmospheric carbon, and radioactive waste 7 Spiced with science, history and anecdotes that contribute to make reading rewarding, without losing rigor

Contents 1. Not everything that shines is green.- 2. Eternal delight .- 3. A squandered inheritance.- 4 The ignoble fuel .- 5 Manna that springs from the Earth.- 6. Holy flame .- 7. Inside the Nautilus.- 8. Inheritance from the Supernova.- 9. Nuclear reactors .- 10. Nuclear energy, no thanks?.- 11. The antinuclear litany .- 12. Helios & Eolo.- 13. At the crossroads.

Fields of interestsRenewable and Green Energy; Popular Science in Mathematics/Computer Science/Natural Science/Technology; Nuclear Energy

Target groupsPopular/general

Product categoryPopular science

Due March 2012

Translation from Spanish ISBN 978-84-670-3099-0

2012. 250 p. 40 illus. Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 26,70 | € (A) 27,44 | sFr 36,007 approx. € 24,95 | £22.99ISBN 978-88-470-2477-9

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D. R. Greatrix, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada

Powered FlightThe Engineering of Aerospace Propulsion

Whilst most contemporary books in the aerospace propulsion field are dedicated primarily to gas turbine engines, there is often little or no coverage of other propulsion systems and devices such as propeller and helicopter rotors or detailed atten-tion to rocket engines.

Features 7 Includes engine performance charts for actual engines to help with student projects and ballpark estimations 7 Provides a broad coverage of most propulsion systems to give the reader a better context of trends and inter-connections between systems 7 Gives comprehensive and straightfor-ward internal ballistic analysis for solid and hybrid rocket engines 7 Includes online access to sample test questions and solutions 7 Contains 126 colour illustrations

Contents 1. Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion.- 2. Introduction to Atmospheric Flight.- 3. The Propeller.- 4. Internal Combustion Engines.- 5. Pulsejet Engines.- 6. Gas Turbine Engines – Fun-damentals.- 7. Turbofan Engines.- 8. Turboprop & Turboshaft Engines.- 9. Introduction to Space Flight.- 10. Solid-Propellant Rocket Motors.- 11. Liquid-Propellant Rocket Engines.- 12. Hyb-rid Rocket Engines.- 13. Air-Breathing Rocket Engines.- 14. Propulsion in Space – Beyond the Chemical Rocket.

Fields of interestsAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Fluid- and Aerodynamics

Target groupsGraduate


Due January 2012

2012. XVII, 515 p. 287 illus., 27 in color. With online files/update. Hardcover7 * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 120,007 € 89,95 | £81.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2484-9

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M. Grigoriu, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

Stochastic SystemsUncertainty Quantification and Propagation

Uncertainty is an inherent feature of both properties of physical systems and the inputs to these systems that needs to be quantified for cost effective and reliable designs. The states of these systems satisfy equations with random entries, referred to as stochastic equations, so that they are random functions of time and/or space. The solution of stochastic equations poses notable technical difficulties that are frequently circum-vented by heuristic assumptions at the expense of accuracy and rigor.

Features 7 Considers the formulation of stochastic equations relevant to applications 7 Focuses on methods for solving realistic stochastic prob-lems 7 Specifies the stochastic equations under considerations by mathematical arguments, rather than inferring the definition of these equations from applications 7 Provides practical methods for quantifying the uncertain parameters in the definition of stochastic equations, solving approxi-mately these equations, and assessing the accuracy of approximate solutions

Contents Probability Essentials.- Random Functions.- Pro-babilistic Models.- Stochastic Integrals and Itô‘s Formula.- Properties of Solutions of Stochastic Equations.- Stochastic Equations with Small Uncertainty.- Stochastic Algebraic Equations.- Stochastic Differential Equations with Determinis-tic Coefficients.- Stochastic Differential Equations with Random Coefficients.

Fields of interestsQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering



Due January 2012

2012. IX, 512 p. 123 illus., 48 in color. (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £99.95ISBN 978-1-4471-2326-2

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G. Gu, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Discrete-Time Linear SystemsTheory and Design with Applications

Discrete-Time Linear Systems: Theory and Design with Applications combines system theory and design in order to show the importance of system theory and its role in system design. The book focuses on system theory (including optimal state feedback and optimal state estimation) and system design (with applications to feedback control systems and wireless transceivers, plus system identification and channel estimation).

Features 7 Covers both theory and design for line-ar systems 7 Discusses wireless transceiver design 7 Addresses the common mathematical features in identification problemsarising from the MIMO system identification and MIMO channel estimation

Contents Introduction.- Signals and Systems.- Linear System Theory.- Model Reduction.- Optimal Esti-mation and Control.- Design of Feedback Control Systems.- Design of Wireless Transceivers.- Sys-tem Identification.- Appendix A: Linear Algebra.- Appendix B: Random Variables and Processes.- Appendix C: Transfer Function Matrices.

Fields of interestsCalculus of Variations and Optimal Control; Opti-mization; Circuits and Systems

Target groupsGraduate


Due March 2012

2012. XIV, 430 p. 83 illus., 23 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 115,007 € 79,95 | £71.99ISBN 978-1-4614-2280-8

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F. Guillet, Nantes University, France; G. Ritschard, Université de Genève, Switzerland; D. A. Zighed, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Bron, France (Eds)

Advances in Knowledge Discovery and ManagementVolume 2

During the last decade, Knowledge Discovery and Management (KDM or, in French, EGC for Ext-raction et Gestion des connaissances) has been an intensive and fruitful research topic in the French-speaking scientific community. In 2003, this enthusiasm for KDM led to the foundation of a specific French-speaking association, called EGC, dedicated to supporting and promoting this topic. More precisely, KDM is concerned with the inter-face between knowledge and data such as, among other things, Data Mining, Knowledge Discovery, Business Intelligence, Knowledge Engineering and Semantic Web. The recent and novel research contributions collected in this book are extended and reworked versions of a selection of the best papers that were originally presented in French at the EGC 2010 Conference held in Tunis, Tunisia in January 2010. The volume is organized in three parts. Part I includes four chapters concerned with various aspects of Data Cube and Ontology-based representations.

Features 7 Recent research in Computational Intelli-gence 7 Advances in Knowledge Discovery and Management 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Part I Data Cube and Ontology-based represen-tations.- Part II Efficient Pattern Mining.- Part III Data Preprocessing and Information Retrieval.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due January 2012

2012. 260 p. 60 illus., 32 in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 398) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-25837-4

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E. Hau, Krailing, Germany

Wind TurbinesFundamentals, Technologies, Application, EconomicsTransl. English: H. v. Renouard, Sitcup, Kent, UK

Wind Turbines addresses all those professionally involved in research, development, manufacture and operation of wind turbines. It provides a cross-disciplinary overview of modern wind turbi-ne technology and an orientation in the associated technical, economic and environmental fields.

Features 7 Covers the latest developments in the field of wind energy technology 7 Based on the author's longtime experience in designing wind turbines and as a technical consultant and in the planning of large wind park installations 7 Written for all experts in this field

Contents Windmills and Windwheels.- Electrical Pow-er from the Wind – The First Attempts.- Basic Concepts of Wind Energy Converters.- Physical Principles of Wind Energy Conversion.- Rotor Aerodynamics.- Loads and Structural Stresses.- Vibrational Characteristics.- Rotor Blades.- Me-chanical Drive Train and Nacelle.- Electrical System.- Control Systems and Operational Sequence.- The Tower.- The Wind Resource.- Po-wer Output and Energy Yield.- Environmental Impact.- Commercial Applications of Wind Turbines.- Offshore Wind Energy Utilisation.- Wind Turbine Installation and Operation.- Wind Turbine Costs.- Wind Turbine Economics.

Fields of interestsRenewable and Green Energy; Engineering, gene-ral; Renewable and Green Energy



Due February 2012

3rd ed. 2012. XVIII, 783 p. 552 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,95 | sFr 287,007 approx. € 199,95 | £158.00ISBN 978-3-642-27150-2

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D. E. Holmes, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds)

Data Mining: Foundations and Intelligent ParadigmsVOLUME 2: Statistical, Bayesian, Time Series and other Theoretical Aspects

There are many invaluable books available on data mining theory and applications. However, in compiling a volume titled “DATA MINING: Foundations and Intelligent Paradigms: Volume 2: Core Topics including Statistical, Time-Series and Bayesian Analysis” we wish to introduce some of the latest developments to a broad audience of both specialists and non-specialists in this field.

Features 7 contains the latest research on data mining research and its applications to health informa-tics 7 The state of the art of data mining for health informatics is presented in a handbook style 7 Written by leading experts in this field

Contents From the content: Data Mining with Multilayer Perceptrons and Support Vector Machines.- Re-gulatory Networks under Ellipsoidal Uncertainty - Data Analysis and Prediction by Optimization Theory and Dynamical Systems.- A Visual Envi-ronment for Designing and Running Data Mining Workflows in the Knowledge Grid.- Formal framework for the Study of Algorithmic Properties of Objective Interestingness Measures.- Nonnega-tive Matrix Factorization: Models, Algorithms and Applications.- Visual Data Mining and Discovery with Binarized Vectors.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Health Informatics



Available

2012. XIV, 250 p. 63 illus., 35 in color. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 24) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-23240-4

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M. J. Kaiser, B. F. Snyder, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Offshore Wind Energy Cost ModelingInstallation and Decommissioning

Offshore wind energy is one of the most promising and fastest growing alternative energy sources in the world. Offshore Wind Energy Cost Modeling provides a methodological framework to assess installation and decommissioning costs, and using examples from the European experience, provides a broad review of existing processes and systems used in the offshore wind industry. Offshore Wind Energy Cost Modeling provides a step-by-step guide to modeling costs over four sections.

Features 7 Enables the reader to learn about the offshore wind industry by focusing on a specific aspect of development 7 Develops a methodological framework to assess installation and decommis-sioning costs 7 Provides a range of paramete-rizations and outputs to reflect confidence in the estimation

Contents 1. Offshore Wind Development Status.- 2. Wind Energy System Components.- 3. Stages of Deve-lopment.- 4. Offshore Project Characteristics.- 5. Installation Strategies and Options.- 6. Installation and Vessel Spread Requirements.- 7. Modeling Installation Vessel Dayrates.- 8. Installation Cost Estimation – Reference Class Approach.- 9. Installation Cost Estimation – Engineering Approach.- 10. Stages of Decommissioning.- 11. Weight Algorithms.- 12. Decommissioning Cost Estimation.

Fields of interestsRenewable and Green Energy; Renewable and Green Energy; Organization/Planning



Due January 2012

2012. VIII, 305 p. 80 illus., 2 in color. (Green Energy and Technology, Volume 85) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2487-0

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M. Kaleta, T. Traczyk, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland (Eds)

Modeling Multi-commodity Trade: Information Exchange MethodsThis book contains revised versions of papers presented on scientific workshop “Modeling Multi-commodity Trade: Information exchange methods”, which took place in November 2010 atWarsaw University of Technology. It summari-zes results of the research work supported so far by scientific grant “Methods and architectures of information interchange for electronic trade on infrastructural markets” (see page xi), and some earlier research work on multi-commodity markets modeling.

Features 7 Complete view on recent results in modeling the trade on 7 complex multi-commodity infrastructural markets 7 Carefully edited outcome of the scientific workshop 7 Modeling Multi-commodity Trade: Information Exchange Methods, which took place in November 2010 at Warsaw University of Technology 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: M3 – motivations and formal model.- M3 data structures.- Communication models used in the context of multi-commodity trade.- Integration between Web services and multi-agent systems with applications for multi-commodity markets.- Application of the multi-agent systems in the context of the multi-commodity market model M3.- A SemanticWeb approach to the M3 model.- Reliability aspects of multi-commodity markets.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); e-Commerce/e-business



Due December 2011

2012. 210 p. (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing, Volume 121) Softcover7 * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 186,507 € 139,95 | £126.00ISBN 978-3-642-25648-6

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A. Kapczyński, E. Tkacz, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland; M. Rostanski, Academy of Business in Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland (Eds)

Internet – Technical Developments and Applications 2The unusual direct progress of civilization in many fields concerning technical sciences is being observed in the period of last two decades. Experiencing extraordinary dynamics of the de-velopment of technological processes, particularly in ways of communicating, makes us believe that the information society is coming into existence. Having the information in today’s world of changing attitudes and socio-economic conditions can be perceived as one of the most important advantages.

Features 7 Latest research on technical developments and applications of the Internet 7 Presents mathe-matical and technical fundamentals as well as important applications of the internet 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: Local Controllability of Nonlinear Systems with Delays.- Comparison of rules synthesis methods accuracy in the system of Type 1 diabetes prediction.- Progressive 3D Mesh Transmission in IP Networks: Implementation and Traffic Measurements.- Model of the network physical layer for modern wireless systems.- Co-lumn-oriented Metadata Organization of Vision Objects.- General Description of the Theory of Enterprise Process Control.- On-line Techno-logical Roadmapping as a Tool to Implement Fore-sight Results in IT Enterprises.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Information Systems and Communication Service



Available

2012. XII, 256 p. 105 illus. (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing, Volume 118) Softcover7 * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 186,507 € 139,95 | £126.00ISBN 978-3-642-25354-6

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D. Kissinger, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany

Millimeter-Wave Receiver Concepts for 77 GHz Automotive Radar in Silicon-Germanium TechnologyThe book presents the analysis and design of integrated automotive radar receivers in Silicon-Germanium technology, for use in complex multi-channel radar transceiver front-ends in the 77GHz frequency band. The main emphasis of the work is the realization of high-linearity and low-power modular receiver channels as well as the investi-gation of millimeter-wave integrated test concepts for the receiver front-end.

Features 7 Introduces readers to new modular concepts for future complex integrated silicon-germanium based 77GHz radar receiver front-ends 7 Provi-des in-depth analysis and thorough description of design methodology of novel architectures both at circuit design and system level 7 Describes so-lutions verified by measurement results from ma-nufactured integrated circuits, both in automotive-certified and state-of-the-art research technologies from the leading manufacturer in the field

Contents Introduction.- Radar Fundamentals.- Silicon-Ger-manium Bipolar Technology.- Millimeter-Wave Receiver Concepts.- Differential 77-GHz High-Li-nearity Receiver Front-End.- Differential 77-GHz Current Re-Use Low-Noise Amplifier.- Millime-ter-Wave Built-In Test Concepts.- Direct-Conver-sion Receiver Built-In Test Architecture.- Recursi-ve 77-GHz Mixer Test Architecture.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelect-ronics, Instrumentation; Automotive Engineering



Due January 2012

2012. XIV, 114 p. 100 illus., 42 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-2289-1

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C. Kunusch, P. Puleston, M. Mayosky, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina

Sliding-Mode Control of PEM Fuel CellsSliding-mode Control of PEM Fuel Cells demonst-rates the application of higher-order sliding-mode control to PEMFC dynamics showing the advan-tages of sliding modes. The book introduces the theory of fuel cells and sliding-mode control. It contextualises PEMFCs both in terms of their de-velopment and within the hydrogen economy and today’s energy production situation as a whole. It then discusses fuel-cell operation principles, the mathematical background of high-order sliding-mode control and to a feasibility study for the use of sliding modes in the control of an automotive fuel stack. Part II presents experimental results of sliding-mode-control application to labora-tory fuel cells and deals with subsystem-based modelling, detailed design, and observability and controllability.

Features 7 Shows the reader how to deal with problems associated with nonlinear behaviour in fuel-cell systems 7 Assists the reader in reaching environ-mental goals by making fuel cells a more practical approach to energy generation 7 Written by experts

Contents Introducing Fuel Cells.- Basics of PEM Fuel Cells.- Fundamentals of Sliding Mode Control Design.- Assessment of SOSM Techniques Applied to Fuel Cell Control.- Control-oriented Modelling and Experimental Validation of a PEMFC Genera-tion System.- SOSM Controller for the PEMFC Generation System: Design and Implementation.- Closing Remarks.- General Conclusions.

Fields of interestsControl; Renewable and Green Energy; Automoti-ve Engineering



Due March 2012

2012. XXII, 182 p. 90 illus., 51 in color. (Advances in Industrial Control) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 151,997 € 99,95 | £79.95ISBN 978-1-4471-2430-6

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U. Langer, Johannes Kepler Universität, Linz, Austria; M. Schanz, O. Steinbach, TU Graz, Austria; W. L. Wendland, Universität Stuttgart, Germany (Eds)

Fast Boundary Element Methods in Engineering and Industrial ApplicationsThis volume contains eight state of the art contri-butions on mathematical aspects and applications of fast boundary element methods in enginee-ring and industry. This covers the analysis and numerics of boundary integral equations by using differential forms, preconditioning of hp boundary element methods, the application of fast boundary element methods for solving challenging problems in magnetostatics, the simulation of micro electro mechanical systems, and for contact problems in solid mechanics.

Features 7 Latest results in Fast Boundary Element Methods in Engineering 7 Industrial Applica-tions 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Differential Forms and Boundary Integral Equations for Maxwell–Type Problems.- Discrete Electromagnetism with Shape Forms of Higher Polynomial Degree.- Additive Schwarz Methods for the hp Version of the Boundary Element Me-thod in R3.- Fast Boundary Element Methods for Industrial Applications in Magnetostatics.- Wave Propagation Problems Treated with Convolution Quadrature and BEM.- Fast Nyström Methods for Parabolic Boundary Integral Equations.- Fast Stokes Solvers for MEMS.- Engineering Multibody Contact Problems Solved by Scalable TBETI.

Fields of interestsTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Appl.Mathe-matics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Mechanics



Due January 2012

2012. 290 p. (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics, Volume 63) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-25669-1

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T. Laurila, V. Vuorinen, M. Palausto-Kröckel, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland

Interfacial Compatibility in MicroelectronicsMoving Away from the Trial and Error Approach

Interfaces between dissimilar materials are met everywhere in microelectronics and microsystems. In order to ensure faultless operation of these highly sophisticated structures, it is mandatory to have fundamental understanding of materials and their interactions in the system. In this difficult task, the “traditional” method of trial and error is not feasible anymore; it takes too much time and repeated efforts. In Interfacial Compatibility in Microelectronics, an alternative approach is introduced.

Features 7 Provides solutions to several common reliabi-lity issues in microsystem packaging 7 Teaches the reader methods to understand and predict fai-lure mechanisms at interfaces between dissimilar materials 7 Combines thermodynamic-diffusion kinetic modelling with experimental microstruc-tural analysis

Contents 1.Introduction: Away from trial and error me-thods.- 2. Materials and interfaces in Microsys-tems.- 3. Introduction to mechanics of materi-als.- 4. Introduction to thermodynamic-kinetic method.- 5. Interfacial adhesion in polymer systems.- 6. Evolution of different types of interfa-cial structures.

Fields of interestsNanotechnology and Microengineering; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Optical and Electronic Materials



Due January 2012

2012. VIII, 238 p. 128 illus., 15 in color. (Microsystems) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2469-6

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S. Leleur, Department of Transport, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Complex Strategic ChoicesApplying Systemic Planning for Strategic Decision Making

Effective decision making requires a clear methodology, particularly in complex , globally relevant situations. Institutions and companies in all disciplines and sectors are faced with increa-singly multi-faceted areas of uncertainty which cannot always be effectively handled by traditional strategies. Complex Strategic Choices provides clear principles and methods which can guide and support strategic decision to face modern challenges. By considering ways in which planning practices can be renewed and exploring the possibilities for acquiring awareness and tools to add value to strategic decision making, Complex Strategic Choices presents a methodology which is I further illustrated by a number of case studies and example applications. Dr. Tech.

Features 7 Gives a new approach to complex planning problems 7 Includes new material stemming from practical use of systemic planning 7 Con-tains a number of case studies

Contents 1. Introduction: Complexity as a Challenge.- 2. The Condition of Complexity.-3. Linking Comple-xity and Simplicity.- 4. The Systemic Process.- 5. The Systemic Toolbox.- 6. Premises of Modelling Decision Support.- 7. Company Relocation as Demo-case.- 8. Summary and Perspective: To-wards Robustness and Resilience.

Fields of interestsEngineering Economics, Organization, Logis-tics, Marketing; Organization/Planning; Systems Theory, Control



Due January 2012

2012. XI, 190 p. 21 illus., 10 in color. With online files/update. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2490-0

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Y. Liu, Fairchild Semiconductor Corp., South Portland, ME, USA

Power Electronic PackagingDesign, Assembly Process, Reliability and Modeling

Power Electronic Packaging presents an in-depth overview of power electronic packaging design, assembly,reliability and modeling.

Features 7 Explains numerous types of electronic packaging design, including power discrete packaging, power IC packaging and power wafer level CSP 7 Provides the reader with a fundamental understanding of the evolution of power packaging, while also predicting future development trends in monolithic and hybrid integrations 7 Presents the most advanced simu-lation and modeling methodologies in electronic packaging design, reliability, and assembly to insure that practicioners can fully test their power electronic packaging designs

Contents Challenges of Power Electronic Packaging.- Power Package Electrical Isolation Design.- Discrete Power MOSFET Package Design and Analysis.- Power IC Packaging Design and Analysis.- Power Module/SIP/3D/Stack/Embedded Packaging Design and Considerations.- Thermal Manage-ment, Design and Cooling for Power Electronics.- Material Characterization for Power Electronics Packaging.- Power Package Typical Assembly Process.- Power Packaging Typical Reliability and Tests.- Power Packaging Modeling and Challen-ges.- Power Package Thermal and Mechanical Co-Design Simulation Automation.- Power Package Electrical and Multiple Physics Simulation.

Fields of interestsPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Electronics and Microelectronics, Inst-rumentation; Solid State Physics



Due December 2011

2012. XV, 365 p. 636 illus., 452 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 226,507 € 169,95 | £153.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1052-2

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J. Lu, L. C. Jain, G. Zhang, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia

Handbook on Decision MakingVol 2: Risk Management in Decision Making

This book presents innovative theories, me-thodologies, and techniques in the field of risk management and decision making. It introduces the research techniques and technology to readers interested in the area to provide a comprehensive image of its potential applications. The collection includes: computational intelligence, multi-criteria decision making, healthcare modelling, forecasting and evaluation, public security and community safety, supply chain optimisation and resource allocation, and business, portfolio and political risk management. The book is directed to academic and applied researchers working on risk management, decision making, and management information systems.

Features 7 First book to systematically and comprehen-sively present the theories and technologies of bi-level/multi-level decision making models, algorithms, software and applications as a who-le 7 Presents theoretical models, computational algorithms and practical techniques, software systems and applications of multi-level decision making 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Part 1. Decision Making Under Risk.- Part 2. Risk Management In Business Decision Making.- Part 3. Risk Assessment and Response Systems.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Operation Research/Decision Theory



Due January 2012

2012. 509 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 33) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 226,507 approx. € 169,95 | £153.00ISBN 978-3-642-25754-4

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G. Mejia, N. Velasco, Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia (Eds)

Production Systems and Supply Chain Management in Emerging Countries: Best PracticesSelected papers from the International Conference on Production Research (ICPR) Americas

The book presents several highly selected cases in emerging countries where the production-logistics systems have been optimized or improved with the support of mathematical models.

Features 7 Focuses on emerging countries in Latin America where companies do need basic research to improve their competitiveness 7 Contributes to better understanding of production system in emerging countries - Illustrates how different tools as production system analysis, optimization, stati-stics, among others; help to improve the behavior of production and service systems 7 Provides insight to the enormous mixture of production problems in emerging countries - Encourages researchers to work in projects that involve deve-loping countries

Contents Preface.- Operation Management.- Logistics Plan-ning.- Production Planning and Scheduling.- Case Study in SMES.

Fields of interestsEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design



Due April 2012

2012. X, 300 p. 160 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 approx. € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-26003-2

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E. Nikolaevskaya, A. Khimich, T. Chistyakova, V.M. Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine

Programming with Multiple PrecisionGMP and MPFR are portable libraries for arbi-trary precision arithmetic, large set of functions which allows to organize the computational process with different digit capacity. This book is a real guide for writing programs in C/C++ using the GMP and MPFR libraries to improve the accuracy of the solutions, including in parallel programming. The book contains many examp-les of the program code with its experiments results. It will be interesting for many scientists, programmers and students, who want to study programming, improve or expand their level programming. The book is useful for graduates in computer science and mathematics (perhaps too specialized for the most of undergraduates, at least in its present state), researchers in Numerical Analysis, Computer Algebra and developers of the multiple-precision libraries.

Features 7 Latest research on Programming with Multiple Precision 7 Introdcution to programming with GMP and MPFR in C/C++ 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Part I The usage GMP and MPFR in C/C++.- Why does the precision improve?.- About GMP.- Soluti-on of linear algebraic equations by Gauss method.- What is MPFR?.- GMP for С++.- Part II Parallel programming with GMP.- Parallel calculations using MPI.- MPIBNCpack Library.- Parallel me-thod for solution SLAE with multiply precision.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Programming Tech-niques



Due January 2012

2012. 250 p. 21 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 397) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-25672-1

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E. Papadopoulou, University of Western Macedonia, Ptolemaida, Greece

Energy Management in Buildings Using PhotovoltaicsAlthough fossil fuels remain the primary global energy source, developing and expanding econo-mies are creating an ever-widening gap between supply and demand. Efficient energy manage-ment offers a cost-effective opportunity for both industrialized and developing nations to limit the enormous financial and environmental costs associated with burning fossil fuels. The implica-tion of photovoltaic systems in particular presents the potential for clean and sustainable electrical energy to be generated from an unrestricted source. Energy Management in Buildings Using Photovoltaics demonstrates how adopting ‘best practices’ for energy management and harvesting can reduce the need to construct new generating facilities.

Features 7 Contains many photos, designs and tables which inform readers about current worldwi-de energy issues 7 Shows step by step how to design and plan a photovoltaic system 7 Enables readers to draw up their own energy policy for an industrial building

Contents Chapter 1 Energy Management.- Chapter 2 Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving.- Chapter 3 Zero-Energy Buildings.- Chapter 4 Solar Ener-gy.- Chapter 5 PV System in Buildings.- Chapter 6 Photovoltaics Technology.- Chapter 7 Installing PV System.- Chapter 8 Design the PV Sys-tem.- Chapter 9 Connection of the Network.- Ap-pendix 1 Roof Types.

Fields of interestsRenewable and Green Energy; Facility Manage-ment; Industrial Pollution Prevention



Due January 2012

2012. XIII, 128 p. 60 illus. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2382-8

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S. Patnaik, SOA University, Bhubaneswar, India; Y.-M. Yang, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi, South Korea (Eds)

Soft Computing Techniques in Vision ScienceThis Special Edited Volume is a unique approach towards Computational solution for the upcoming field of study called Vision Science. From a scienti-fic firmament Optics, Ophthalmology, and Optical Science has surpassed an Odyssey of optimizing configurations of Optical systems, Surveillance Cameras and other Nano optical devices with the metaphor of Nano Science and Technology. Still these systems are falling short of its computational aspect to achieve the pinnacle of human vision system.

Features 7 Latest research on Soft Computing Techniques in Vision Science 7 Presents basic research extending to Visual Perception and Visual system, Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychophy-sics and Ophthalmology, Linguistic Relativity, Color Vision etc. 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: Genetic Algorithm Based Fuzzy Frequent Pattern Mining from Gene Expression Data.- Prediction of Protein Tertiary Structure Using Genetic Algorithm.- Hybrid Image mining Methods to Classify the Abnormality in Complete Field Image Mammograms Based on Normal Regions.- Handwritten Script Recognition using DCT, Gabor Filter and Wavelet Features at Line Level.- Character Recognition using 2D View and Support Vector Machine.- Automatic localization of pupil using histogram thresholding and region based mask filter.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Image Processing and Computer Vision



Due January 2012

2012. 140 p. 96 illus., 46 in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 395) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-25506-9

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J. J. Pazos Arias, A. Fernández Vilas, R. P. Díaz Redondo, E.T.S.E. de Telecomunicación, Vigo, Spain

Recommender Systems for the Social WebThe recommendation of products, content and services cannot be considered newly born, although its widespread application is still in full swing. While its growing success in numerous sectors, the progress of the Social Web has revolutionized the architecture of participation and relationship in the Web, making it necessary to restate recommendation and reconciling it with Collaborative Tagging, as the popularization of authoring in the Web, and Social Networking, as the translation of personal relationships to the Web. Precisely, the convergence of recommendati-on with the above Social Web pillars is what moti-vates this book, which has collected contributions from well-known experts in the academy and the industry to provide a broader view of the prob-lems that Social Recommenders might face with.

Features 7 Introduces opportunities and challenges that arise in the recommenders' area with the advent of the Web 2.0 7 Presents the mains aspects in the Web 2.0 hype which have to be incorporated in traditional recommender systems such as the user’s active behavior, social networks, as well as the anytime, anywhere phenomenon 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Part I General Aspects.- Part II Interoperability For Recommendation.- Part III Trust & Recom-mendation.- Part IV Group Recommendation.- Part V Applications.- Part VI Conclusions And Open Trends.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due January 2012

2012. 190 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 32) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-25693-6

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J. N. Pelton, International Space University, VA, USA; S. Madry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; S. Camacho-Lara, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Mexico (Eds)

Handbook of Satellite ApplicationsContents 1.0. Space Communications.- 1.1. Introduction and History.- 1.2. Space Telecommunication Ser-vices and Applications.- 1.3. Space Telecommuni-cations Frequencies.- 1.4. Frequency Allocations and Assignments.- 1.5. Basics of Transmission and Reception.- 1.6. Key Elements of Space Telecom-munications Technology.- 1.7. Satellite Antennas and Communications Subsystems.- Ground Segment: System Architectures.[...]

Fields of interestsAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Applied and Technical Physics; Remote Sensing/Photo-grammetry


Product categoryHandbook

Due November 2012

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Z. Qian, Jilin University, China; L. Cao, The University of Mississippi, MS, USA; W. Su, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, USA; T. Wang, London Metropolitan University, UK; H. Yang, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Jilin, China (Eds)

Recent Advances in Computer Science and Information EngineeringVolume 1

CSIE 2011 is an international scientific Congress for distinguished scholars engaged in scientific, engineering and technological research, dedicated to build a platform for exploring and discussing the future of Computer Science and Information Engineering with existing and potential applica-tion scenarios.

Features 7 Latest research on Information Enginee-ring 7 Results of the 2011 2nd World Congress on Computer Science and Information Enginee-ring (CSIE 2011) held at 17-19 June 2011 (Part and 20-22 September 2011 (Part 2) at Changchun International Conference Exhibition Center Hotel, Changchun, China 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: A New Rough Sets Based Al-gorithm of Key Frame Extraction in Compressed Domain.- A Study on Small Scale Fading Model of Aeronautical Relay Channel.- An Investigation of the Performance of Informative Samples Pre-servation Methods.- Analysis of Spatial Intensity Correlation‘s effect on Registration Measures.- Ap-plication of Data Mining in Analysis of Electro-valence.- Application of Data Mining in Power Customer Satisfaction Evaluation.

Fields of interestsElectrical Engineering; Computer Engineering



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2012. 770 p. 277 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 124) Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 266,507 € 199,95 | £180.00ISBN 978-3-642-25780-3

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Contents From the content: A Biologically-Inspired Network for Generic Object Recognition Using CUDA.- On Lagrangians of Hypergraphs and Cliques.- Practice of Semi-automatic Formal Description of Terms in Knowledge Organization Systems.- Specific dimension stagnation optimal variation of particle swarm optimization algo-rithm.- The Study of Natural Language Processing Based on Artificial Intelligence.- Using Spatial Reasoning in CPM based Image Retrieval.




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Contents From the content: The Design and Realize of Slope Safety Assessment System along Highway in Mountainous Area.- The Study in the Application of Multi-scale Mathematical Morphology in Amp-litude Compensation of Seismic Data.- Analysis of Sustainability of Basic Endowment Insurance for New-person Based on Actuarial Model.- Supply Chain Coordination under Buyback Contract with Multiple Newsvendors.- The Prediction of Conti-nuity of Basic Endowment Insurance Fund Based on Markov Chain And Actuarial.




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Contents From the content: The Control Program Design of Multi-station Production Line in Ammunition Ready System Based on PLC.- The design and im-plementation of a general evacuation simulation system.- The design of heart sounds and electro-cardiogram monitor system based Atmega128L.- The Implementation of infinity nested matrices operation Based on MATLAB.- The implementati-on of text categorization with ARC-BC algorithm.- The Properties of Petri Nets Refinement.




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Contents From the content: Study and Implementation of Remote Monitoring System Based on AVR micro-controller.- A High-Performance Framework For Instruction-Set Simulator.- Eliminating Red-undant Memory Operations at Function Calls.- Reliability and Security Analysis of 3???Module Redundancy System based on Common Mode Fault.- Design of 1.6GHz bandwidth four-chan-nels Digital-Correlator based on FPGA.- Design of a video matrix based on embedded operating system.




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Contents From the content: Seamlessness and distortless-ness full spherical screen film technology.- Use of Variance Shadow Map to Accelerate Ray Tracing.- Using Bayesian Networks to Synthesize Human Walking Animation.- Robust Optimum Beam-forming via SOCP for Expanded Acoustic Vector Sensor Array.- A Solution of Diagnostic Ultra-sound Server for Picture Archiving and Com-munication System.- Investigation of improved Double Quantum Coherence Filter for Localized Detection of Brain ??-Aminobutyric Acid at 1.5T.




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R. V. Ramnath, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lexington, MA, USA

Computation and AsymptoticsThis book addresses the task of computation from the standpoint of asymptotic analysis and multiple scales that may be inherent in the system dyna-mics being studied. This is in contrast to the usual methods of numerical analysis and computation. The technical literature is replete with numerical methods such as Runge-Kutta approach and its variations, finite element methods, and so on. However, not much attention has been given to asymptotic methods for computation, although such approaches have been widely applied with great success in the analysis of dynamic systems. The presence of different scales in a dynamic phe-nomenon enable us to make judicious use of them in developing computational approaches which are highly efficient. Many such applications have been developed in such areas as astrodynamics, fluid mechanics and so on.

Features 7 Presents high efficiency computational me-thods using asymptotic analyses 7 Demonstrates a novel approach to make use of the different time constants 7 Includes applications to aerospace systems

Contents Part I – Theory: Introduction.-Computation.- Outline of Numerical Methods.- Asymptotics and Perturbation Theory.- Stiff Systems and Multiple Scales.-Part II – Applications.- Example.- Sa-tellite Attitude Prediction.- Attitude Control of Satellites.- Summary and Conclusions.- Part III – Appendixes.- A: Gravity Gradient Torque.- B: Geomagnetic Torque.- C: Floquet’s Theory.

Fields of interestsTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Compu-tational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics



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2012. IX, 133 p. 37 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Computational Mechanics) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-642-25748-3

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A. P. Rotshtein, Jerusalem College of Technology—Machon Lev, Israel; H. B. Rakytyanska, Vinnitsa National Technical University, Ukraine

Fuzzy Evidence in Identification, Forecasting and DiagnosisThe purpose of this book is to present a metho-dology for designing and tuning fuzzy expert systems in order to identify nonlinear objects; that is, to build input-output models using expert and experimental information. The results of these identifications are used for direct and inverse fuz-zy evidence in forecasting and diagnosis problem solving. The book is organised as follows: Chapter 1 presents the basic knowledge about fuzzy sets, genetic algorithms and neural nets necessary for a clear understanding of the rest of this book.

Features 7 Original research devoted to the resolution of the direct and inverse problems of fuzzy infe-rence with the use of genetic and neural algo-rithms 7 They described a model to solve inverse problems of fuzzy inference and present some applications of this model 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Preface.- Fundamentals of intellectual techno-logies.- Direct inference based on fuzzy rules.- Fuzzy rules tuning for direct inference.- Fuzzy rules extraction from experimental data.- Inverse inference based on fuzzy relational equations.- In-verse inference with fuzzy relations tuning.- Inver-se inference based on fuzzy rules.- Fuzzy relations extraction from experimental data.- Applied fuzzy systems.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Simulation and Mo-deling; Pattern Recognition



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2012. 330 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 275) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-25785-8

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P. Sakian, R. Mahmoudi, A. van Roermund, Technical University of Eindhoven, The Netherlands

RF-Frontend Design for Process-Variation-Tolerant ReceiversThis book discusses a number of challenges faced by designers of wireless receivers, given compli-cations caused by the shrinking of electronic and mobile devices circuitry into ever-smaller sizes and the resulting complications on the manufac-turability, production yield, and the end price of the products. The authors describe the impact of process technology on the performance of the end product and equip RF designers with countermeasures to cope with such problems. The mechanisms by which these problems arise are analyzed in detail and novel solutions are provided, including design guidelines for receivers with robustness to process variations and details of circuit blocks that obtain the required perfor-mance level.

Features 7 Describes RF receiver frontends and their building blocks from a system- and circuit-level perspective 7 Provides system-level analysis of a generic RF receiver frontend with robustness to process variations 7 Includes details of CMOS circuit design at 60GHz and reconfigurable cir-cuits at 60GHz 7 Covers millimeter-wave circuit design with robustness to process variations

Contents Introduction.- System-level Design for Robust-ness.- Layout and Measurements at 60GHz.- Com-ponent Design at 60GHz.- Smart-component Design at 60GHz.- Conclusions and Recommen-dations.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Electronics

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