{"product_id":"introduction-to-random-signals-and-noise-isbn-9780470024119","title":"Introduction to Random Signals and Noise","description":"Random signals and noise are present in many engineering systems and networks. Signal processing techniques allow engineers to distinguish between \u003ci\u003euseful\u003c\/i\u003e signals in audio, video or communication equipment, and \u003ci\u003einterference\u003c\/i\u003e, which disturbs the desired signal.  \u003cp\u003eWith a strong mathematical grounding, this text provides a clear introduction to the fundamentals of stochastic processes and their practical applications to random signals and noise. With worked examples, problems, and detailed appendices, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Random Signals and Noise\u003c\/i\u003e gives the reader the knowledge to design optimum systems for effectively coping with unwanted signals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders a wide range of signals and noise, including analogue, discrete-time and bandpass signals in both time and frequency domains.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyses the basics of digital signal detection using matched filtering, signal space representation and correlation receiver.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines optimal filtering methods and their consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a detailed discussion of the topic of Poisson processes and shot noise.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn excellent resource for professional engineers developing communication systems, semiconductor devices, and audio and video equipment, this book is also ideal for senior undergraduate and graduate students in Electronic and Electrical Engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Random Signals and Noise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The Concept of a Stochastic Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Stochastic Processes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Stationary Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Correlation Functions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Gaussian Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Complex Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Discrete-Time Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Spectra of Stochastic Processes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The Power Spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The Bandwidth of a Stochastic Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 The Cross-Power Spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Modulation of Stochastic Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Sampling and Analogue-To-Digital Conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Spectrum of Discrete-Time Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Linear Filtering of Stochastic Processes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Basics of Linear Time-Invariant Filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Time Domain Description of Filtering of Stochastic Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Spectra of the Filter Output.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Noise Bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Spectrum of a Random Data Signal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Principles of Discrete-Time Signals and Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Discrete-Time Filtering of Random Sequences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Bandpass Processes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Description of Deterministic Bandpass Signals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Quadrature Components of Bandpass Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Probability Density Functions of the Envelope and Phase of Bandpass Noise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Measurement of Spectra.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Sampling of Bandpass Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Noise in Networks and Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 White and Coloured Noise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Thermal Noise in Resistors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Thermal Noise in Passive Networks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 System Noise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Detection and Optimal Filtering.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Signal Detection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Filters that Maximize the Signal-to-Noise Ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 The Correlation Receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Filters that Minimize the Mean-Squared Error.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Poisson Processes and Shot Noise.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 The Poisson Distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 The Homogeneous Poisson Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Inhomogeneous Poisson Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 The Random-Pulse Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. Representation of Signals in a Signal Space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1 Linear Vector Spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.2 The Signal Space Concept.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.3 Gram–Schmidt Orthogonalization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.4 The Representation of Noise in Signal Space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.5 Signal Constellations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.6 Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. Attenuation, Phase Shift and Decibels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC. Mathematical Relations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC.1 Trigonometric Relations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC.2 Derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC.3 Indefinite Integrals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC.4 Definite Integrals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC.5 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC.6 Logarithms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD. Summary of Probability Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE. Definition of a Few Special Functions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF. The Q(.) and erfc Function.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG. Fourier Transforms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eH. Mathematical and Physical Constants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eWim C. van Etten\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Twente, Department of Electrical Engineering, Enschede, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e Wim Van Etten was appointed as a Full Professor of Telecommunications at the University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands, in 1994, where he heads a group on telecommunication engineering.\u003cbr\u003e He is author or co-author of over eighty papers in international journals, conferences and symposia and his current interests comprise of optical communications, mobile communications, communication networks, detection, and simulation of communication systems.\u003cbr\u003e He is also past-president of the NERG (Dutch Institute of Electronic and Radio Engineers) and Chairman of the executive committee of the IEEE Benelux joint Chapter on Communications and Vehicular Technology.  Random signals and noise are present in many engineering systems and networks. Signal processing techniques allow engineers to distinguish between \u003ci\u003euseful\u003c\/i\u003e signals in audio, video or communication equipment, and \u003ci\u003einterference\u003c\/i\u003e, which disturbs the desired signal.  \u003cp\u003eWith a strong mathematical grounding, this text provides a clear introduction to the fundamentals of stochastic processes and their practical applications to random signals and noise. With worked examples, problems, and detailed appendices, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Random Signals and Noise\u003c\/i\u003e gives the reader the knowledge to design optimum systems for effectively coping with unwanted signals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders a wide range of signals and noise, including analogue, discrete-time and bandpass signals in both time and frequency domains.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyses the basics of digital signal detection using matched filtering, signal space representation and correlation receiver.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines optimal filtering methods and their consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a detailed discussion of the topic of Poisson processes and shot noise.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn excellent resource for professional engineers developing communication systems, semiconductor devices, and audio and video equipment, this book is also ideal for senior undergraduate and graduate students in Electronic and Electrical Engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989465972965,"sku":"NP9780470024119","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470024119.jpg?v=1761784211","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/introduction-to-random-signals-and-noise-isbn-9780470024119","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}