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Introduction to Fiber-Optic Communications
2nd Edition
October 25, 2025
Rongqing Hui
English
Introduction to Fiber-Optic Communications, Second Edition provides students with a comprehensive understanding of modern optical fiber communication and its applications. The book strikes a balanced approach between theory and practice, avoiding excessive mathematics and derivations. Unlike other textbooks, it covers recent technologies and developments, such as electro-optic modulators, coherent optical systems, and silicon integrated photonic circuits. Practical worked examples and exercises help solidify understanding, and coverage ensures that students have a broad and deep knowledge base, making them ready to tackle modern challenges in optical and communications engineering.In addition to foundational principles, the book covers optical transmission system design, advanced modulation formats, high-speed DSP, and important application areas like passive optical networks, datacenters, and optical interconnections.
Solid State Physics
1st Edition
Volume 76
October 24, 2025
English
Solid State Physics, Volume 76, the latest release in this serial that highlights new advances in the field, presents interesting chapters written by an international board of authors, with this new release focusing on new breakthroughs in the field.
New Aspects of Desalination and Multigeneration Technologies
Energy Analysis, Hybrid Desalination, Multigeneration
1st Edition
October 24, 2025
Majid Amidpour + 3 more
English
New Aspects of Desalination and Multigeneration Technologies: Energy Analysis, Hybrid Desalination, Multigeneration explores energy modeling and analysis of desalination systems in both standalone and hybrid states. Fundamentals of renewable desalination technologies for developing solar and other renewable desalination plants are covered, along with comprehensive information on freshwater systems powered from renewable and non-renewable energy. In addition, hybridization of desalination plants, power generation systems and various energy resources are featured as well as thermodynamic modeling of integrated power plants and desalination systems.Other topics covered include the application of freshwater production methods from an energy point of view; cogeneration technologies; economic and thermoeconomic analysis; and integration of fresh water and power production plants. This reference is useful for energy and mechanical engineers as well as all those working in renewable, environmental and water engineering research.
Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites
1st Edition
October 24, 2025
Md Amir Sohel + 2 more
English
Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites offers an in-depth look into the aging and degradation processes of polymer nanocomposites. The book meticulously details the mechanisms and implications of these processes for the design, development, and application of these materials. By exploring the effects of environmental conditions like heat and moisture, mechanical stress, and chemical reactions, the book provides crucial insights necessary for researchers and engineers. In addition to analyzing the role of nanofillers and their impact on various properties, the book discusses techniques to study aging and degradation, including analytical methods, simulations, and experimental analysis.Mitigation strategies such as additives, stabilizers, surface treatments, and protective coatings are also covered. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and industry professionals engaged in polymer science and engineering.
Graphene: Synthesis, Properties, Technology and Applications
1st Edition
October 24, 2025
Saritha Appukuttan + 2 more
English
Graphene: Synthesis, Properties, Technology and Applications delves into the most recent advancements in the realm of graphene research. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the chemistry, synthesis, functionalization, and diverse applications of graphene-based materials, including WS2 and its hybrids. Starting with an introduction to graphene's production and characterization, it moves on to cover advanced synthesis methods and material properties. The final section explores the integration of graphene-based devices into various technological fields. It addresses environmental, health, and safety concerns, while also discussing market initiatives and commercial aspects, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and industry professionals alike.
Wind Energy Systems
Control, Optimization, and Market Strategies
1st Edition
October 24, 2025
Chun Wei + 3 more
English
Wind Energy Systems: Control, Optimization, and Market Strategies, the latest volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering series, presents in-depth coverage of the technical aspects of controlling and optimizing wind energy resources, including advanced control strategies to enhance anti-disturbance and stable operation. The book begins by introducing wind energy resources in power systems and provides an overview of control, optimization methods, and market strategies. This is followed by individual chapters that detail advanced methods and approaches, moving from traditional centralized electricity grids characterized by source-grid-load systems to systems that integrate storage of energy, thus source-grid-load-sto... electricity grids.Users will find cutting-edge knowledge supported by case studies, practical applications, and code. This latest volume will be of interest to those involved in the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of wind energy systems, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, industry practitioners, and R&D professionals.
Machine Performance Degradation Assessment
Convex Optimization Models and Their Interpretable Data Fusion Applications
1st Edition
October 24, 2025
Dong Wang + 1 more
English
Machine Performance Degradation Assessment: Convex Optimization Models and Their Interpretable Data Fusion Applications is an essential resource for industry professionals and researchers seeking to understand the latest trends in performance degradation assessment technologies. This comprehensive guide delves into the fundamental theories of convex optimization models while exploring cutting-edge research methods. Readers will gain valuable insights into interpretable data fusion models and their applications, providing practical and theoretical knowledge to advance their understanding of machine performance degradation. In addition to the core mathematical elements, the book includes advanced techniques for formulating degradation properties into convex optimization models for health index construction.Real-wo... applications and examples demonstrate how these innovative methods can be applied in practice. By presenting novel concepts and analytical frameworks, this book offers fresh perspectives to help readers navigate the complexities of machine performance degradation assessment.
Advances in Organometallic Chemistry
1st Edition
Volume 84
October 24, 2025
English
Advances in Organometallic Chemistry, Volume 84, the latest release in this longstanding serial, is known for its comprehensive coverage of topics in organometallic synthesis, reactions, mechanisms, homogeneous catalysis, and more. Sample chapter titles in this new release include Grignard-type Reactions for the Synthesis of Calcium-Based Organometallics, Alkylidyne-alkylidyn... coupling reactions and related chemical transformations at a multimetallic site, and Heterocyclic Organogermanium Derivatives, and much more.
Computer Architecture
A Quantitative Approach
7th Edition
October 24, 2025
John L. Hennessy + 2 more
English
Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach, has been considered essential reading by instructors, students and practitioners of computer design for nearly 30 years. The seventh edition of this classic textbook from John Hennessy and David Patterson, winners of the 2017 ACM A.M. Turing Award recognizing contributions of lasting and major technical importance to the computing field, along with new author Christos Kozyrakis, is fully revised with the latest developments in processor and system architecture.True to its original mission of demystifying computer architecture, this edition continues the longstanding tradition of focusing on areas where the most exciting computing innovation is happening, while always keeping an emphasis on good engineering design.
Method of Process Systems in Energy Systems: Emerging Energy Systems Part II
1st Edition
Volume 9
October 24, 2025
English
Method of Process Systems in Energy Systems: Emerging Energy Systems, Part II, Volume Nine, the latest release in the Methods in Chemical Process Safety series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Cybersecurity of Energy Systems, Risk-based alarm design and management, Data Fusion and Machine Learning in Fault Detection & Diagnosis, Resilience of Emerging Energy System, Identifying Cyber Risks in Energy Systems: Challenges and Strategies, Numerical risk-based models for optimizing renewable energy systems, and more.Other sections cover Advancing Operational Risk Assessment in emerging Energy Systems: Methods and Applications, From Process Design to Control: Advancing Instrumented Energy System for Sustainable and Efficient Operations, Approaches for sustainability assessment in the design of energy systems, Reliability-Informed Economic Assessment of Blue Hydrogen Production Design in a Low-Carbon Energy System, Cyber-Secure and Safe Operation of Renewable Energy Distribution Systems, and more.

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