Wireless communications are based on the launching, propagation, and detection of electromagnetic waves emitted primarily at radio or microwave... frequencies. Their history can be traced back to the mid-19th century when James Clerk Maxwell formulated the basic laws of electromagnetism and Heinrich Hertz demonstrated the propagation of radio waves across his laboratory. Recent engineering breakthroughs have led to wireless communication systems that have not only revolutionized modern lifestyles, but have also launched new industries. Based on the author's course in the physics of wireless communications, Physical Principles of Wireless Communications provides students with a solid foundation in modern wireless communication systems. It offers rigorous analyses of the devices and physical mechanisms that constitute the physical layers of these systems. Starting with a review of Maxwell's equations, the textbook details the operation of antennas and antenna arrays, teaching students how to perform the necessary design calculations. It also explores the propagation of electromagnetic waves, leading to important descriptions of mean path loss. The text also reviews the principles of probability theory, enabling students to calculate the margins that must be allowed to account for statistical variation in path loss. In addition, it covers the physics of Geostationary Earth Orbiting (GEO) satellites and Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellites so students may evaluate and make first-order designs of satellite communications (SATCOM) systems.

Providing detailed examples of simple applications, this new book introduces the use of neural networks. It covers simple neural nets for... pattern classification; pattern association; neural networks based on competition; adaptive-resonance theory; and more. For professionals working with neural networks.

Fundamentals of Nonlinear Optics encompasses a broad spectrum of nonlinear phenomena from second-harmonic generation to soliton formation. The wide use... of nonlinear optical phenomena in laboratories and commercial devices requires familiarity with the underlying physics as well as practical device considerations. This text adopts a combined approach to analyze the complimentary aspects of nonlinear optics, enabling a fundamental understanding of both a given effect and practical device applications. After a review chapter on linear phenomena important to nonlinear optics, the book tackles nonlinear phenomena with a look at the technologically important processes of second-harmonic generation, sum-frequency and difference-frequency generation, and the electro-optic effect. The author covers these processes in considerable detail at both theoretical and practical levels as the formalisms developed for these effects carry to subsequent topics, such as four-wave mixing, self-phase modulation, Raman scattering, Brillouin scattering, and soliton formation. Consistently connecting theory, process, effects, and applications, this introductory text encourages students to master key concepts and to solve nonlinear optics problems—preparing them for more advanced study. Along with extensive problems at the end of each chapter, it presents general algorithms accessible to any scientific graphical and programming package. Watch the author speak about the book.

Upon publication of the First Edition, Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy has emerged as the standard text reference in nuclear medicine. Generously... supplemented with charts, tables, and more than 100 illustrations, the new Fifth Edition of this classic text has been thoroughly updated by judiciously replacing obsolete sections with new, cutting-edge material. Each chapter provides the reader with well-delineated descriptions of the subject matter, from the basic atomic structure to the clinical uses of radiopharmaceuticals. Previous editions were highly acclaimed for their clarity and accuracy; Dr. Saha set new standards for making complex theoretical concepts readily understandable for students and practitioners in nuclear pharmacy and nuclear medicine.

Established as a classic text on nuclear chemistry and pharmacy, Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy has been thoroughly revised with new information added... covering innovations in imaging technology and clinical applications in the field. The Sixth Edition also eliminates outdated information from previous editions on radiopharmaceuticals now discontinued from the market. Dr. Gopal B. Saha’s books have continually been praised for their clarity and accuracy while setting new standards for making complex theoretical concepts readily understandable to the reader. Like past editions, this book is intended to be used as a textbook on nuclear chemistry and pharmacy for nuclear medicine residents and students and as a reference book for nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists. New sections in the Sixth Edition include: • PET/CT and SPECT/CT • Digital Imaging • Exploratory IND • Nanoparticle Imaging • Treatment of liver cancer with 90Y-TheraSpheres and 90Y-SIR-Spheres • Treatment of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma with 131I-Bexxar

This new streamlined text offers a one-semester treatment of the essentials of how the fission nuclear reactor works, the various approaches to the... design of reactors, and their safe and efficient operation. The book includes numerous worked-out examples and end-of-chapter questions to help reinforce the knowledge presented. This textbook offers an engineering-oriented introduction to nuclear physics, with a particular focus on how those physics are put to work in the service of generating nuclear-based power, particularly the importance of neutron reactions and neutron behavior. Engineering students will find this applications-oriented approach, with many worked-out examples, more accessible and more meaningful as they aspire to become future nuclear engineers. · A clear, general overview of atomic physics from the standpoint of reactor functionality and design, including the sequence of fission reactions and their energy release · In-depth discussion of neutron reactions, including neutron kinetics and the neutron energy spectrum, as well as neutron spatial distribution · Ample worked-out examples and over 100 end-of-chapter problems

Since the publication of the bestselling first edition, there have been numerous advances in the field of nuclear science.  In medicine, accelerator... based teletherapy and electron-beam therapy have become standard. New demands in national security have stimulated major advances in nuclear instrumentation.An ideal introduction to the fundamentals of nuclear science and engineering, this book presents the basic nuclear science needed to understand and quantify an extensive range of nuclear phenomena. New to the Second Edition— A chapter on radiation detection by Douglas McGregor Up-to-date coverage of radiation hazards, reactor designs, and medical applications Flexible organization of material that allows for quick reference This edition also takes an in-depth look at particle accelerators, nuclear fusion reactions and devices, and nuclear technology in medical diagnostics and treatment. In addition, the author discusses applications such as the direct conversion of nuclear energy into electricity.  The breadth of coverage is unparalleled, ranging from the theory and design characteristics of nuclear reactors to the identification of biological risks associated with ionizing radiation. All topics are supplemented with extensive nuclear data compilations to perform a wealth of calculations. Providing extensive coverage of physics, nuclear science, and nuclear technology of all types, this up-to-date second edition of Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering is a key reference for any physicists or engineer.

Basic treatment, incorporating language of abstract algebra and a history of the discipline. Topics include unique factorization and the GCD, quadratic... residues, number-theoretic functions and the distribution of primes, sums of squares, quadratic equations and quadratic fields, diophantine approximation, more. Includes many problems. Bibliography. Advanced undergraduate-beginning graduate-level. 1977 edition.

This book examines the solution of some of the most common problems of numerical computation. By concentrating on one effective algorithm for each basic... task, it develops the fundamental theory in a brief, elementary way. There are ample exercises, and codes are provided to reduce the time otherwise required for programming and debugging. Exposes readers to art of numerical computing as well as the science. Readers need only a familiarity with either FORTRAN or C. Applications are taken from a variety of disciplines including engineering, physics, and chemistry.

Judith Wilkinson and Karen Van Leuven help students with a fresh new approach to teaching Fundamentals of Nursing with their innovative two-volume... presentation."Volume 1: Theory, Concepts, and Applications" (ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-1197-9 1089 pages, hard cover, full-color) includes the "Electronic Study Guide" CD (the equivalent of a 500-page student workbook, Free!)."Volume 2: Thinking and Doing Toward Performing Like a Nurse" includes everything students need for learning procedures in clinical or skills lab. This is incredibly convenient for students because there is no need to carry the didactic material in Volume 1 to the lab or to carry the applications-based content in Volume 2 to lecture-type classes. Nor will students have to wade through the text-heavy content, boxes, and tables to follow the 'think and do' procedures in the lab as presented in other Fundamentals texts."Electronic Study Guide, Volume 1" includes an "Electronic Study Guide" on CD-ROM which provides interactive learning activities and supplemental information typically found in student study guides at the student's fingertips for every chapter. The ESG allows students to set their own pace for learning and independent study, but also provides materials that can be submitted for review/grading by the instructor.Consistent with the book's appeal across a range of learning styles, the ESG provides for every chapter: Learning Outcomes; Supplemental Materials; Knowledge Check Response Sheet; Critical Thinking Response Sheet (for the questions in Volume 1); Thinking Critically About...Response Sheet (for the exercises Volume 2); Mastery Exercises; Knowledge Checks Answers; Mastery Exercises Answers; Toward Evidence Based Practice; Suggested Responses; Reading More About...(suggested readings); Resources for Health Professionals; and, Bonus Chapter on the Canadian Health Care Delivery System (with all the afore-mentioned features).Selected chapters also have: Knowledge Map (concept map version of the chapter content); Care Plan (supplemental to what's in the book); Care Map (concept map version of the care plan); Additionally, outside the chapter structure, the Electronic Study Guide contains: Procedure Checklists; Selected heart, lung, bowel, and vascular sounds, including blood pressure; Tutor Test Bank for students (over 200 items - no overlap with instructors' test bank - can be used to self-assess as well as test); and, Glossary.

Teaching students to begin to think like a nurse from the very first day Fundamentals of Nursing, 2nd Edition is a groundbreaking, two-volume text... written in a student friendly, conversational style. It is the only text designed the way fundamentals is actually taught. Volume 1 covers the theoretical knowledge taught in class, and Volume 2 covers the practical knowledge taught in lab. NEW to this Edition Increased emphasis on safety evidence-based practice and gerontology. Step-by-step procedures that now include What if sections documentation guidelines with both written and electronic examples references to evidence-based guidelines and Thinking About the Procedure questions. Knowledge Maps Applying the Full-Spectrum Nursing Model Critical-Thinking and Reasoning questions at the end of each chapter in Volume 2. Plus, much more! Electronic Formats Available Fundamentals of Nursing Vol. 1 Fundamentals of Nursing Vol. 2