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Books in Computer systems organization

Showcasing hardware architecture, operating systems, and network infrastructure, this portfolio provides in-depth coverage of the fundamental building blocks of computing. Featuring cutting-edge research and practical insights, these titles support innovators, engineers, and students in designing efficient, scalable, and secure systems. Addressing emerging trends such as cloud computing, parallel processing, and hardware security, the collection fosters advancements that underpin modern digital infrastructure.

  • Embedded Systems Architecture

    A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers
    • 3rd Edition
    • Tammy Noergaard
    • English
    Embedded Systems Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers, Third Edition is a practical and technical guide for understanding the components that make up an embedded system’s architecture. This book is perfect for those starting out as technical professionals such as engineers, programmers, and designers of embedded systems but is also great for students of computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering. Users will find a much-needed ‘big picture’ for recently graduated engineers grappling with understanding the design of real-world systems. In addition, the book provides professionals with a systems-level picture of the key elements that can go into embedded design.

  • High-Performance Computing

    Applications and Frontiers
    • 1st Edition
    • Oscar Diez
    • English
    High-Performance Computing: Applications and Frontiers serves as an essential, up-to-date guide for those seeking to master the rapidly evolving field of HPC. Building on foundational concepts, this volume delves into specialized tools and emerging technologies shaping modern research and industry, such as parallel and distributed systems, GPU programming, quantum computing, and cloud-based solutions. Designed for advanced students, researchers, and professionals, it prepares readers to tackle real-world challenges by combining theoretical insights with practical expertise, offering a clear roadmap for navigating both established and cutting-edge HPC landscapes.The book further distinguishes itself by exploring domain-specific applications, machine learning, and the future trajectory of high-performance computing. Key topics include containerization, AI-powered HPC, hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, as well as recent advancements in GPU and quantum technologies. With its blend of theory and hands-on examples, this book is a versatile reference that meets the growing demand for a comprehensive resource in today's data-driven world.

  • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Blockchain in Digital Twin Computing

    • 1st Edition
    • Parikshit Narendra Mahalle + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Blockchain in Digital Twin Computing explores the synergy between artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain technology, and digital twin computing. The book overviews each technology, establishing a clear understanding of their individual roles and potential when combined. The second section delves into the integration of these technologies, focusing on key themes such as enhancing system simulations, ensuring data integrity, and enabling secure, real-time decision-making. Practical applications and case studies are used to illustrate how this convergence can drive innovation in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities. Final sections look ahead, discussing emerging trends, challenges, and future opportunities.Digita... twin computing is the bridge between the real and virtual worlds. Digital twin computing also is the mirror that reflects the real world into the virtual world. Blockchain technology can refine the digital twins (DTs) by ensuring transparency, decentralized data storage, data immutability, and peer-to-peer communication in various applications. DT provides a powerful tool able to generate a huge amount of training data for machine learning algorithms (MLAs).

  • Foundations of High-Performance Computing

    A Comprehensive Guide to Systems, Concepts, and Programming
    • 1st Edition
    • Oscar Diez
    • English
    Foundations of High Performance Computing: A Comprehensive Guide to Systems, Concepts, and Programming offers a comprehensive reference on high-performance computing (HPC). Laying the groundwork for the companion text, High-Performance Computing: Applications and Frontiers, this book serves as a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts, systems, and introductory programming techniques. It focuses on infrastructure, programming basics, and practical access to HPC systems, covering the evolution of HPC and offering an architectural overview of HPC systems. In addition, it explores resource management and performance metrics in parallel systems, discussing practical access to HPC and considering the concepts behind distributed and shared memory. Other sections focuses on OpenMP for multithreading, MPI programming, GPU computing, OpenACC, and CUDA, and parallel I/O, data management, filesystems, cloud based HPC, and virtualization. The book concludes with a reference and glossary, equipping the reader with a thorough grounding in the basics of HPC and providing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary guide on the principles and concepts that underpin high performance computing. It is designed for graduate students, early-career professionals, and researchers seeking to build a solid foundation in HPC.

  • Digital Design using VerilogHDL

    VLSI Modeling, Coding and Verification
    • 1st Edition
    • Shilpi Birla + 2 more
    • English
    Digital Design using VerilogHDL: VLSI Modeling, Coding and Verification covers the concepts of digital logic design, including, logic simplification and optimization for digital circuit synthesis and implementation, design and integration of logics (combinational and sequential) in the building of digital circuits and systems, the practical aspects of number systems, the use of VerilogHDL in the logic design, testbench verification, and the synthesis of digital circuits and systems with HDL code examples. Users will find an approach to the design, integration, verification, and synthesizing of a digital logic circuit, complete with coding examples.

  • Signal Processing Roadmap

    Technologies, Applications, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Pushan Kumar Dutta + 4 more
    • English
    Signal Processing Roadmap: Technologies, Applications, and Future Directions explores cutting-edge and emerging signal-processing techniques across various measurement and monitoring applications, serving as an authoritative reference for engineers, researchers, and technologists. The book critically analyzes key signal processing considerations such as uncertainty modeling that enable more intelligent and reliable next-generation measurement systems, all of which are backed by real-world implementation examples in areas ranging from Internet of Things devices to complex biomedical equipment. In addition, sections provide an overview of the latest research in the hybrid information system modeling field, with a particular emphasis on practical applications in various fields. The book includes case studies and examples of how these models have been used to solve problems in finance, healthcare, engineering, and other related fields. Finally, the book reviews the theories and concepts related to non-linear optimization, fuzzy sets, and rough sets.

  • Programming Massively Parallel Processors

    A Hands-on Approach
    • 5th Edition
    • Wen-mei W. Hwu + 2 more
    • English
    Programming Massively Parallel Processors: A Hands-on Approach, Fifth Edition shows both students and professionals alike the basic concepts of parallel programming and GPU architecture. Concise, intuitive, and practical, it is based on years of road-testing in the authors' own parallel computing courses. Various techniques for constructing and optimizing parallel programs are explored in detail, while case studies demonstrate the development process, which begins with computational thinking and ends with effective and efficient parallel programs. This new edition has been updated with an expanded repertoire of optimizations, new patterns and applications, ad more coverage of important CUDA features.

  • Decentralized Optimization in Networks

    Algorithmic Efficiency and Privacy Preservation
    • 1st Edition
    • Qingguo Lü + 5 more
    • English
    Decentralized Optimization in Networks: Algorithmic Efficiency and Privacy Preservation provides the reader with theoretical foundations, practical guidance, and solutions to decentralized optimization problems. The book demonstrates the application of decentralized optimization algorithms to enhance communication and computational efficiency, solve large-scale datasets, maintain privacy preservation, and address challenges in complex decentralized networks. The book covers key topics such as event-triggered communication, random link failures, zeroth-order gradients, variance-reduction, Polyak’s projection, stochastic gradient, random sleep, and differential privacy. It also includes simulations and practical examples to illustrate the algorithms' effectiveness and applicability in real-world scenarios.

  • Massive MIMO in Practice

    From 5G to 6G
    • 2nd Edition
    • Henrik Asplund + 12 more
    • English
    Massive MIMO in Practice: From 5G to 6G (2nd edition of the previously titled Advanced Antenna Systems for 5G Network Deployments: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice) provides a theoretical introduction to Massive MIMO as well as presenting how it can meet network performance requirements for commercial deployment.This new edition will provide a thorough understanding of:array antennas and how they can be used for beamforming, null-forming, and support for MIMO features;Massive MIMO features and how they work, with a particular focus on mobile networks and the specifics relevant for mobile network operation, for example, characteristics of the radio channel in different environment and how Massive MIMO solutions adapt to these;a detailed walk-through of the 3GPP physical layer support for Massive MIMO solutions, the background for this support, and how it can be used in mobile networks;explanation... of what performance can be achieved in commercially deployed mobile networks for: different antenna configurations, different Massive MIMO features, and different network deployment environments;regulat... aspects which are new and specific to Massive MIMO operation; and product architecture and implementation aspects that provide cost efficient and flexible operation.New to this edition More detail on the practical use of Massive MIMO in commercial mobile networks, specifically how to choose solutions, including antenna configuration and suitable Massive MIMO features, for cost efficient operation depending on traffic and environmental conditionsA new chapter on how to put the complete Massive MIMO solution together: hardware solutions, features and use of spectrum, particularly the different use of TDD, FDD, and mm-waveOutlines promising Massive MIMO solutions to be deployed in the futureInclusion of 3GPP’s Rel. 17 and Rel. 18 updatesRecent regulatory issues of high general interestPractical aspects of network planning, deployment, and operationExamples of other applications of Massive MIMO: satellites, drones, and FWAOutlines the path Massive MIMO can play to achieving 6G

  • The Core Network for 5G Advanced

    • 2nd Edition
    • Stefan Rommer + 5 more
    • English
    The Core Network for 5G Advanced, Second Edition covers up to the 3GPP release 17 & 18 which includes the core network for 5G Advanced as well as a large number of new features added by 3GPP to expand the initial 5G Core specifications in rel-15/16. This new release includes A complete update to reflect developments in Releases 17 and 18, along with new chapters on Service Exposure, non-3GPP access, 3GPP access for new use cases, Edge computing, Industry and Enterprise features, Regulatory services and Network automation and AI/ML, an overview of the 5G Core Architecture, and much more.Examples of 5G network deployment options for different use cases are also included. Written by authors who are heavily involved in the development of 5G standards, and who have written several successful books on 4G and 5G Core Networks, this book provides an authoritative reference on the technologies and standards of the 3GPP 5G Core network.

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