Introduction to Communication Science and Systems

Introduction to Communication Science and Systems (Applications of Communications Theory)

There are many valuable and useful books on electrical communication (References 1-5 are some examples), but they have certain disadvantages for the beginner. The more advanced books present some things in a basic way, but they are very narrow for an introduction to communicaÂ tion. The introductory books are broader but still narrow by our stanÂ dards. Further, they often pick things out of thin air rather than derive them. This book is aimed at giving the beginner a basic understanding of a wide range of topics which are essential in communication systems. These include antennas and transmission, thermal noise and its consequences, Fourier transforms, modulation and noise, sampling and pulse code modulation, autocorrelation and power spectrum, optimum filtering, gaussÂ ian noise and errors in digital transmission, data transmission, limits on data rate including information theory and quantum limits, and source encoding. We have not included communications traffic, switching, and multiplexing, nor protocols for digital and computer communications. For these, Reference 6 is excellent. In general, our book does not discuss the circuits used for communication or the physics of radio propagation. We assume that these will be taught in specialized courses, but such courses are not prerequisites for this one. Chapter 1 introduces the transmission formula or antenna equation and antenna directivity. Only a very basic sophomore physics knowledge of electromagnetic theory is assumed. The radar equation is also treated.
Country USA
Brand Springer
Manufacturer Springer
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780306404924
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780274762842
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Springer
Manufacturer	Springer
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780306404924
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780274762842
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Introduction to Communication Science and Systems (Applications of Communications Theory)

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