Handbook of Differential Entropy

Handbook of Differential Entropy
Author: Joseph Victor Michalowicz
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2013-11-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466583177

One of the main issues in communications theory is measuring the ultimate data compression possible using the concept of entropy. While differential entropy may seem to be a simple extension of the discrete case, it is a more complex measure that often requires a more careful treatment.Handbook of Differential Entropy provides a comprehensive intro

Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology

Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology
Author: William A. Goddard III
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1080
Release: 2007-05-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 142000784X

The ability to study and manipulate matter at the nanoscale is the defining feature of 21st-century science. The first edition of the standard-setting Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology saw the field through its infancy. Reassembling the preeminent team of leading scientists and researchers from all areas of nanoscience and nanote

Handbook of Dynamic Data Driven Applications Systems

Handbook of Dynamic Data Driven Applications Systems
Author: Erik Blasch
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 734
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319955047

The Handbook of Dynamic Data Driven Applications Systems establishes an authoritative reference of DDDAS, pioneered by Dr. Darema and the co-authors for researchers and practitioners developing DDDAS technologies. Beginning with general concepts and history of the paradigm, the text provides 32 chapters by leading experts in10 application areas to enable an accurate understanding, analysis, and control of complex systems; be they natural, engineered, or societal: Earth and Space Data Assimilation Aircraft Systems Processing Structures Health Monitoring Biological Data Assessment Object and Activity Tracking Embedded Control and Coordination Energy-Aware Optimization Image and Video Computing Security and Policy Coding Systems Design The authors explain how DDDAS unifies the computational and instrumentation aspects of an application system, extends the notion of Smart Computing to span from the high-end to the real-time data acquisition and control, and manages Big Data exploitation with high-dimensional model coordination.

Handbook of Dynamic Data Driven Applications Systems

Handbook of Dynamic Data Driven Applications Systems
Author: Erik P. Blasch
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 753
Release: 2022-05-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030745686

The Handbook of Dynamic Data Driven Applications Systems establishes an authoritative reference of DDDAS, pioneered by Dr. Darema and the co-authors for researchers and practitioners developing DDDAS technologies. Beginning with general concepts and history of the paradigm, the text provides 32 chapters by leading experts in ten application areas to enable an accurate understanding, analysis, and control of complex systems; be they natural, engineered, or societal: The authors explain how DDDAS unifies the computational and instrumentation aspects of an application system, extends the notion of Smart Computing to span from the high-end to the real-time data acquisition and control, and manages Big Data exploitation with high-dimensional model coordination. The Dynamically Data Driven Applications Systems (DDDAS) paradigm inspired research regarding the prediction of severe storms. Specifically, the DDDAS concept allows atmospheric observing systems, computer forecast models, and cyberinfrastructure to dynamically configure themselves in optimal ways in direct response to current or anticipated weather conditions. In so doing, all resources are used in an optimal manner to maximize the quality and timeliness of information they provide. Kelvin Droegemeier, Regents’ Professor of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma; former Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy We may well be entering the golden age of data science, as society in general has come to appreciate the possibilities for organizational strategies that harness massive streams of data. The challenges and opportunities are even greater when the data or the underlying system are dynamic - and DDDAS is the time-tested paradigm for realizing this potential. Sangtae Kim, Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University

Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology, Third Edition

Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology, Third Edition
Author: William A. Goddard III
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1097
Release: 2012-06-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1439860157

In his 1959 address, "There is Plenty of Room at the Bottom," Richard P. Feynman speculated about manipulating materials atom by atom and challenged the technical community "to find ways of manipulating and controlling things on a small scale." This visionary challenge has now become a reality, with recent advances enabling atomistic-level tailoring and control of materials. Exemplifying Feynman’s vision, Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology, Third Edition continues to explore innovative nanoscience, engineering, and technology areas. Along with updating all chapters, this third edition extends the coverage of emerging nano areas even further. Two entirely new sections on energy and biology cover nanomaterials for energy storage devices, photovoltaics, DNA devices and assembly, digital microfluidic lab-on-a-chip, and much more. This edition also includes new chapters on nanomagnet logic, quantum transport at the nanoscale, terahertz emission from Bloch oscillator systems, molecular logic, electronic optics in graphene, and electromagnetic metamaterials. With contributions from top scientists and researchers from around the globe, this color handbook presents a unified, up-to-date account of the most promising technologies and developments in the nano field. It sets the stage for the next revolution of nanoscale manufacturing—where scalable technologies are used to manufacture large numbers of devices with complex functionalities.

Handbook of Visual Communications

Handbook of Visual Communications
Author: Hseuh-Ming Hang
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 537
Release: 1995-10-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0123230500

This volume is the most comprehensive reference work on visual communications to date. An international group of well-known experts in the field provide up-to-date and in-depth contributions on topics such as fundamental theory, international standards for industrial applications, high definition television, optical communications networks, and VLSI design. The book includes information for learning about both the fundamentals of image/video compression as well as more advanced topics in visual communications research. In addition, the Handbook of Visual Communications explores the latest developments in the field, such as model-based image coding, and provides readers with insight into possible future developments. Displays comprehensive coverage from fundamental theory to international standards and VLSI design Includes 518 pages of contributions from well-known experts Presents state-of-the-art knowledge--the most up-to-date and accurate information on various topics in the field Provides an extensive overview of international standards for industrial applications

The Transform and Data Compression Handbook

The Transform and Data Compression Handbook
Author: Kamisetty Ramam Rao
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2018-10-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1420037382

Data compression is one of the main contributing factors in the explosive growth in information technology. Without it, a number of consumer and commercial products, such as DVD, videophone, digital camera, MP3, video-streaming and wireless PCS, would have been virtually impossible. Transforming the data to a frequency or other domain enables even more efficient compression. By illustrating this intimate link, The Transform and Data Compression Handbook serves as a much-needed handbook for a wide range of researchers and engineers. The authors describe various discrete transforms and their applications in different disciplines. They cover techniques, such as adaptive quantization and entropy coding, that result in significant reduction in bit rates when applied to the transform coefficients. With clear and concise presentations of the ideas and concepts, as well as detailed descriptions of the algorithms, the authors provide important insight into the applications and their limitations. Data compression is an essential step towards the efficient storage and transmission of information. The Transform and Data Compression Handbook provides a wealth of information regarding different discrete transforms and demonstrates their power and practicality in data compression.

Energy and Entropy

Energy and Entropy
Author: Harvey S. Leff
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2020-08-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000170365

Energy is typically regarded as understandable, despite its multiple forms of storage and transfer. Entropy, however, is an enigma, in part because of the common view that it represents disorder. That view is flawed and hides entropy’s connection with energy. In fact, macroscopic matter stores internal energy, and that matter’s entropy is determined by how the energy is stored. Energy and entropy are intimately linked. Energy and Entropy: A Dynamic Duo illuminates connections between energy and entropy for students, teachers, and researchers. Conceptual understanding is emphasised where possible through examples, analogies, figures, and key points. Features: Qualitative demonstration that entropy is linked to spatial and temporal energy spreading, with equilibrium corresponding to the most equitable distribution of energy, which corresponds to maximum entropy Analysis of energy and entropy of matter and photons, with examples ranging from rubber bands, cryogenic cooling, and incandescent lamps to Hawking radiation of black holes Unique coverage of numerical entropy, the 3rd law of thermodynamics, entropic force, dimensionless entropy, free energy, and fluctuations, from Maxwell's demon to Brownian ratchets, plus attempts to violate the second law of thermodynamics

Applied Nonlinear Analysis and Soft Computing

Applied Nonlinear Analysis and Soft Computing
Author: Hemen Dutta
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2023-07-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811980543

The volume contains original research papers as the Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Nonlinear Analysis and Soft Computing (ANASC 2020), held at Gauhati University, Guwahati, India, on 22-23 December, 2020. It focuses on current research topics in applied analysis including nonlinearity, soft computing and related areas. It primarily includes topics related to pattern recognition, reaction-diffusion problem, decision making problems, inventory model, predator-prey model, logistic models, wave problems, problems in Magnetohydrodynamics, cosmological model, harmonic functions, graphs, shapes, etc. Researchers, educators, scientist and professionals interested in recent developments in applied analysis including nonlinearity aspects and soft computing should be benefited from this volume.

Introduction to Photonic and Phononic Crystals and Metamaterials

Introduction to Photonic and Phononic Crystals and Metamaterials
Author: Arthur R. McGurn
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2022-06-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3031023846

Introduction to Photonic and Phononic Crystals and Metamaterials, by Arthur R. McGurn, presents a study of the fundamental properties of optical and acoustic materials which have been of recent interest in nanoscience and device technology. The level of the presentations is appropriate for advanced undergraduates, beginning graduate students, and researchers not directly involved in the field. References are given to guide the reader to more advanced study in these fields. Discussions of the physics of photonic and phononic crystals focus on the transmission properties of optical and acoustic radiation arising from their diffractive interaction in these engineered materials. The frequency transmission and non-transmission bands of radiation are explained in terms of the symmetry properties of the photonic and phononic artificial crystal structures. Basic applications of these properties to a variety of their technological applications are examined. The physics of metamaterials is discussed along with their relationships to the ideas of resonance. Properties of negative index of refraction, perfect lens, and unusual optical effects the new optics of metamaterial media makes available are examined. Related effects in acoustics are also covered. Basic principles of surface acoustic and electromagnetic waves are explained. These form an introduction to the fundamental ideas of the recently developing fields of plasmonics and surface acoustics.