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Handbook of Silicon Photonics

Handbook of Silicon Photonics

The development of integrated silicon photonic circuits has recently been driven by the Internet and the push for high bandwidth as well as the need to reduce power dissipation induced by high data-rate signal transmission. To reach these goals efficient passive and active silicon photonic devices including waveguide modulators photodetectors multiplexers light sources and various subsystems have been developed that take advantage of state-of-the-art silicon technology. Suitable for both specialists and newcomers Handbook of Silicon Photonics presents a coherent and comprehensive overview of this field from the fundamentals to integrated systems and applications. It covers a broad spectrum of materials and applications emphasizing passive and active photonic devices fabrication integration and the convergence with CMOS technology. The book’s self-contained chapters are written by international experts from academia and various photonics-related industries. The handbook starts with the basics of silicon as an optical material. It then describes the building blocks needed to drive integrated silicon photonic circuits and explains how these building blocks are incorporated in complex photonic/electronic circuits. The book also presents applications of silicon photonics in numerous fields including biophotonics and photovoltaics. With many illustrations including some in color this handbook provides an up-to-date reference to the broad and rapidly changing area of silicon photonics. It shows how basic science and innovative technological applications are pushing the field forward.

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Solar Silicon Processes Technologies Challenges and Opportunities

Solar Silicon Processes Technologies Challenges and Opportunities

Polycrystalline silicon (commonly called polysilicon) is the material of choice for photovoltaic (PV) applications. Polysilicon is the purest synthetic material on the market though its processing through gas purification and decomposition (commonly called Siemens process) carries high environmental risk. While many current optoelectronic applications require high purity PV applications do not and therefore alternate processes and materials are being explored for PV grade silicon. Solar Silicon Processes: Technologies Challenges and Opportunities reviews current and potential future processing technologies for PV applications of solar silicon. It describes alternative processes and issues of material purity cost and environmental impact. It covers limits of silicon use with respect to high-efficiency solar cells and challenges arising from R&D activities. The book also defines purity requirements and purification processes of metallurgical grade silicon (MG-Si) and examines production of solar grade silicon by novel processes directly from MG-Si and/or by decomposition of silane gas in a fluidized bed reactor (FBR). Furthermore the book:Analyzes past research and industrial development of low-cost silicon processes in view of understanding future trends in this field. Discusses challenges and probability of success of various solar silicon processes. Covers processes that are more environmentally sensitive. Describes limits of silicon use with respect to high-efficiency solar cells and challenges arising from R&D activities. Defines purity requirements and purification processes of MG-Si. Examines production of solar grade silicon directly from MG-Si. | Solar Silicon Processes Technologies Challenges and Opportunities

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Silicon in Plants Advances and Future Prospects

Silicon in Plants Advances and Future Prospects

In the present era rapid industrialization and urbanization has resulted in unwanted physiological chemical and biological changes in the environment that have harmful effects on crop quality and productivity. This situation is further worsened by the growing demand for food due to an ever increasing population. This forces plant scientists and agronomists to look forward for alternative strategies to enhance crop production and produce safer healthier foods. Biotic and abiotic stresses are major constraints to crop productivity and have become an important challenge to agricultural scientists and agronomists due to the fact that both stress factors considerably reduce agriculture production worldwide per year. Silicon has various effects on plant growth and development as well as crop yields. It increases photosynthetic activity creates better disease resistance reduces heavy metal toxicity improves nutrient imbalance and enhances drought tolerance. Silicon in Plants: Advances and Future Prospects presents the beneficial effects of silicon in improving productivity in plants and enhancing the capacity of plants to resist stresses from environmental factors. It compiles recent advances made worldwide in different leading laboratories concerning the role of silicon in plant biology in order to make these outcomes easily accessible to academicians researchers industrialists and students. Nineteen chapters summarize information regarding the role of silicon in plants their growth and development physiological and molecular responses and responses against the various abiotic stresses. | Silicon in Plants Advances and Future Prospects

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Through Silicon Vias Materials Models Design and Performance

Through Silicon Vias Materials Models Design and Performance

Recent advances in semiconductor technology offer vertical interconnect access (via) that extend through silicon popularly known as through silicon via (TSV). This book provides a comprehensive review of the theory behind TSVs while covering most recent advancements in materials models and designs. Furthermore depending on the geometry and physical configurations different electrical equivalent models for Cu carbon nanotube (CNT) and graphene nanoribbon (GNR) based TSVs are presented. Based on the electrical equivalent models the performance comparison among the Cu CNT and GNR based TSVs are also discussed. | Through Silicon Vias Materials Models Design and Performance

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Handbook of Silicon Semiconductor Metrology

Handbook of Silicon Semiconductor Metrology

Containing more than 300 equations and nearly 500 drawings photographs and micrographs this reference surveys key areas such as optical measurements and in-line calibration methods. It describes cleanroom-based measurement technology used during the manufacture of silicon integrated circuits and covers model-based critical dimension overlay acoustic film thickness dopant dose junction depth and electrical measurements; particle and defect detection; and flatness following chemical mechanical polishing. Providing examples of well-developed metrology capability the book focuses on metrology for lithography transistor capacitor and on-chip interconnect process technologies. | Handbook of Silicon Semiconductor Metrology

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Silicon Based Unified Memory Devices and Technology

Silicon Based Unified Memory Devices and Technology

The primary focus of this book is on basic device concepts memory cell design and process technology integration. The first part provides in-depth coverage of conventional nonvolatile memory devices stack structures from device physics historical perspectives and identifies limitations of conventional devices. The second part reviews advances made in reducing and/or eliminating existing limitations of NVM device parameters from the standpoint of device scalability application extendibility and reliability. The final part proposes multiple options of silicon based unified (nonvolatile) memory cell concepts and stack designs (SUMs). The book provides Industrial R&D personnel with the knowledge to drive the future memory technology with the established silicon FET-based establishments of their own. It explores application potentials of memory in areas such as robotics avionics health-industry space vehicles space sciences bio-imaging genetics etc. | Silicon Based Unified Memory Devices and Technology

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The Silicon Web Physics for the Internet Age

The Silicon Web Physics for the Internet Age

The technology behind computers fiber optics and networks did not originate in the minds of engineers attempting to build an Internet. The Internet is a culmination of intellectual work by thousands of minds spanning hundreds of years. We have built concept upon concept and technology upon technology to arrive at where we are today in a world constructed of silicon pathways and controlled by silicon processors. From computers to optical communications The Silicon Web: Physics for the Internet Age explores the core principles of physics that underlie those technologies that continue to revolutionize our everyday lives. Designed for the nonscientist this text requires no higher math or prior experience with physics. It starts with an introduction to physics silicon and the Internet and then details the basic physics principles at the core of the information technology revolution. A third part examines the quantum era with in-depth discussion of digital memory and computers. The final part moves onto the Internet era covering lasers optical fibers light amplification and fiber-optic and wireless communication technologies. The relation between technology and daily life is so intertwined that it is impossible to fully understand modern human experience without having at least a basic understanding of the concepts and history behind modern technology which continues to become more prevalent as well as more ubiquitous. Going beyond the technical the book also looks at ways in which science has changed the course of history. It clarifies common misconceptions while offering insight on the social impacts of science with an emphasis on information technology. As a pioneering researcher in quantum mechanics of light author Michael Raymer has made his own significant contributions to contemporary communications technology | The Silicon Web Physics for the Internet Age

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III–V Compound Semiconductors Integration with Silicon-Based Microelectronics

III–V Compound Semiconductors Integration with Silicon-Based Microelectronics

Silicon-based microelectronics has steadily improved in various performance-to-cost metrics. But after decades of processor scaling fundamental limitations and considerable new challenges have emerged. The integration of compound semiconductors is the leading candidate to address many of these issues and to continue the relentless pursuit of more powerful cost-effective processors. III-V Compound Semiconductors: Integration with Silicon-Based Microelectronics covers recent progress in this area addressing the two major revolutions occurring in the semiconductor industry: integration of compound semiconductors into Si microelectronics and their fabrication on large-area Si substrates. The authors present a scientific and technological exploration of GaN GaAs and III-V compound semiconductor devices within Si microelectronics building a fundamental foundation to help readers deal with relevant design and application issues. Explores silicon-based CMOS applications developed within the cutting-edge DARPA programProviding an overview of systems devices and their component materials this book:Describes structure phase diagrams and physical and chemical properties of III-V and Si materials as well as integration challengesFocuses on the key merits of GaN including its importance in commercializing a new class of power diodes and transistors Analyzes more traditional III-V materials discussing their merits and drawbacks for device integration with Si microelectronicsElucidates properties of III-V semiconductors and describes approaches to evaluate and characterize their attributesIntroduces novel technologies for the measurement and evaluation of material quality and device propertiesInvesti | III–V Compound Semiconductors Integration with Silicon-Based Microelectronics

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Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems Understanding and Pushing Design Challenges

Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems Understanding and Pushing Design Challenges

In recent years there has been a considerable amount of effort both in industry and academia focusing on the design implementation performance analysis evaluation and prediction of silicon photonic interconnects for inter- and intra-chip communication paving the way for the design and dimensioning of the next and future generation of high-performance computing systems. Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art technology and research achievements in employing silicon photonics for interconnection networks and high-performance computing summarizing main opportunities and some challenges. The majority of the chapters were collected from presentations made at the International Workshop on Optical/Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems (OPTICS) held over the past two years. The workshop invites internationally recognized speakers on the range of topics relevant to silicon photonics and computing systems. Technical topics discussed in the book include:Design and Implementation of Chip-Scale Photonic Interconnects;Developing Design Automation Solutions for Chip-Scale Photonic Interconnects;Design Space Exploration in Chip-Scale Photonic Interconnects;Thermal Analysis and Modeling in Photonic Interconnects;Design for Reliability;Fabrication Non-Uniformity in Photonic Interconnects;Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems presents a compilation of outstanding contributions from leading research groups in the field. It presents a comprehensive overview of the design advantages challenges and requirements of photonic interconnects for computing systems. The selected contributions present important discussions and approaches related to the design and development of novel photonic interconnect architectures as well as various design solutions to improve the performance of such systems while considering different challenges. The book is ideal for personnel in computer/photonic industries as well as academic staff and master/graduate students in computer science and engineering electronic engineering electrical engineering and photonics. | Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems Understanding and Pushing Design Challenges

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Performance Analysis of Queuing and Computer Networks

Performance Analysis of Queuing and Computer Networks

Performance Analysis of Queuing and Computer Networks develops simple models and analytical methods from first principles to evaluate performance metrics of various configurations of computer systems and networks. It presents many concepts and results of probability theory and stochastic processes. After an introduction to queues in computer networks this self-contained book covers important random variables such as Pareto and Poisson that constitute models for arrival and service disciplines. It then deals with the equilibrium M/M/1/∞queue which is the simplest queue that is amenable for analysis. Subsequent chapters explore applications of continuous time state-dependent single Markovian queues the M/G/1 system and discrete time queues in computer networks. The author then proceeds to study networks of queues with exponential servers and Poisson external arrivals as well as the G/M/1 queue and Pareto interarrival times in a G/M/1 queue. The last two chapters analyze bursty self-similar traffic and fluid flow models and their effects on queues.

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Seed Inoculation Coating and Precision Pelleting Science Technology and Practical Applications

Seed Inoculation Coating and Precision Pelleting Science Technology and Practical Applications

Seed inoculation is the practice of effectively introducing a high number of nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Rhizobium or Bradyrhizobium) on the surface of legume seeds prior to planting. The bacteria penetrates the root resulting in the formation of root nodules that fix nitrogen from the air and make it readily available to the plant. This book describes the need the development and the use of rhizobia and how this process may be reproduced successfully around the world especially in underdeveloped agricultural countries. | Seed Inoculation Coating and Precision Pelleting Science Technology and Practical Applications

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The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M–Z

The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M–Z

This definitive encyclopedia originally published in 1983 and now available as an ebook for the first time covers the American Revolution comes in two volumes and contains 865 entries on the war for American independence. Included are essays (ranging from 250 to 25 000 words) on major and minor battles and biographies of military men partisan leaders loyalist figures and war heroes as well as strong coverage of political and diplomatic themes. The contributors present their summaries within the context of late 20th Century historiography about the American Revolution. Every entry has been written by a subject specialist and is accompanied by a bibliography to aid further research. Extensively illustrated with maps the volumes also contain a chronology of events glossary and substantial index. | The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M–Z

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Modeling and Simulation-Based Systems Engineering Handbook

Modeling and Simulation-Based Systems Engineering Handbook

The capability modeling and simulation (M&S) supplies for managing systems complexity and investigating systems behaviors has made it a central activity in the development of new and existing systems. However a handbook that provides established M&S practices has not been available. Until now. Modeling and Simulation-Based Systems Engineering Handbook details the M&S practices for supporting systems engineering in diverse domains. It discusses how you can identify systems engineering needs and adapt these practices to suit specific application domains thus avoiding redefining practices from scratch. Although M&S practices are used and embedded within individual disciplines they are often developed in isolation. However they address recurring problems common to all disciplines. The editors of this book tackled the challenge by recruiting key representatives from several communities harmonizing the different perspectives derived from individual backgrounds and lining them up with the book’s vision. The result is a collection of M&S systems engineering examples that offer an initial means for cross-domain capitalization of the knowledge methodologies and technologies developed in several communities. These examples provide the pros and cons of the methods and techniques available lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid. As our society moves further in the information era knowledge and M&S capabilities become key enablers for the engineering of complex systems and systems of systems. Therefore knowledge and M&S methodologies and technologies become valuable output in an engineering activity and their cross-domain capitalization is key to further advance the future practices in systems engineering. This book collates information across disciplines to provide you with the tools to more efficiently design and manage complex systems that achieve their goals.

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Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials A Handbook

Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials A Handbook

Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field from basic properties and mechanisms of action for flame retardants to emerging methods materials and industrial applications. With over 120 black and white images Hu and Wang cover the latest in the development of novel polymer nanocomposites such as graphene CNTs LDHs POSS and techniques such as layer-by-layer assembly. These expert authors also include discussions on the important flame-retardant systems based on phosphorus silicon and boron. In doing so they highlight the use of flame-retardants in varying industries for example construction textiles and aviation. This comprehensive handbook is an essential read for students and academics of physics with a particular interest in flame-retardant materials. It would also be recommended for professionals within the materials science and engineering fields. | Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials A Handbook

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Essential Principles of Image Sensors

Essential Principles of Image Sensors

Providing a succinct introduction to the systemization noise sources and signal processes of image sensor technology Essential Principles of Image Sensors discusses image information and its four factors: space light intensity wavelength and time. Featuring clarifying and insightful illustrations this must-have text: Explains how image sensors convert optical image information into image signals Treats space wavelength and time as digitized built-in coordinate points in image sensors and systems Details the operational principles pixel technology and evolution of CCD MOS and CMOS sensors with updated technology Describes sampling theory presenting unique figures demonstrating the importance of phase Explores causes for the decline of image information quality In a straightforward manner suitable for beginners and experts alike Essential Principles of Image Sensors covers key topics related to digital imaging including semiconductor physics component elements necessary for image sensors silicon as a sensitive material noises in sensors and more.

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Spintronics Handbook Second Edition: Spin Transport and Magnetism Volume Three: Nanoscale Spintronics and Applications

Spintronics Handbook Second Edition: Spin Transport and Magnetism Volume Three: Nanoscale Spintronics and Applications

Spintronics Handbook Second Edition offers an update on the single most comprehensive survey of the two intertwined fields of spintronics and magnetism covering the diverse array of materials and structures including silicon organic semiconductors carbon nanotubes graphene and engineered nanostructures. It focuses on seminal pioneering work together with the latest in cutting-edge advances notably extended discussion of two-dimensional materials beyond graphene topological insulators skyrmions and molecular spintronics. The main sections cover physical phenomena spin-dependent tunneling control of spin and magnetism in semiconductors and spin-based applications. Features: Presents the most comprehensive reference text for the overlapping fields of spintronics (spin transport) andmagnetism. Covers the full spectrum of materials and structures from silicon and organic semiconductors to carbon nanotubes graphene and engineered nanostructures. Extends coverage of two-dimensional materials beyond graphene including molybdenum disulfide and study of their spin relaxation mechanismsIncludes new dedicated chapters on cutting-edge topics such as spin-orbit torques topological insulators half metals complex oxide materials and skyrmions. Discusses important emerging areas of spintronics with superconductors spin-wave spintronics benchmarking of spintronics devices and theory and experimental approaches to molecular spintronics. Evgeny Tsymbal's research is focused on computational materials science aiming at the understanding of fundamental properties of advanced ferromagnetic and ferroelectric nanostructures and materials relevant to nanoelectronics and spintronics. He is a George Holmes University Distinguished Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Director of the UNL’s Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) and Director of the multi-institutional Center for NanoFerroic Devices (CNFD). Igor Žutić received his Ph. D. in theoretical physics at the University of Minnesota. His work spans a range of topics from high-temperature superconductors and ferromagnetism that can get stronger as the temperature is increased to prediction of various spin-based devices. He is a recipient of 2006 National Science Foundation CAREER Award 2005 National Research Council/American Society for Engineering Education Postdoctoral Research Award and the National Research Council Fellowship (2003-2005). His research is supported by the National Science Foundation the Office of Naval Research the Department of Energy and the Airforce Office of Scientific Research. | Spintronics Handbook Second Edition: Spin Transport and Magnetism Volume Three: Nanoscale Spintronics and Applications

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Analog Electronics for Radiation Detection

Analog Electronics for Radiation Detection

Analog Electronics for Radiation Detection showcases the latest advances in readout electronics for particle or radiation detectors. Featuring chapters written by international experts in their respective fields this authoritative text: Defines the main design parameters of front-end circuitry developed in microelectronics technologies Explains the basis for the use of complementary metal–oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors for the detection of charged particles and other non-consumer applications Delivers an in-depth review of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) evaluating the pros and cons of ADCs integrated at the pixel column and per-chip levels Describes incremental sigma–delta ADCs time-to-digital converter (TDC) architectures and digital pulse-processing techniques complementary to analog processing Examines the fundamental parameters and front-end types associated with silicon photomultipliers used for single visible-light photon detection Discusses pixel sensors with per-pixel TDCs channel density challenges and emerging 3D technologies interconnecting detectors and electronics Thus Analog Electronics for Radiation Detection provides a single source for state-of-the-art information on analog electronics for the readout of radiation detectors.

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Mixed-Signal Circuits

Mixed-Signal Circuits

Mixed-Signal Circuits offers a thoroughly modern treatment of integrated circuit design in the context of mixed-signal applications. Featuring chapters authored by leading experts from industry and academia this book:Discusses signal integrity and large-scale simulation verification and testingDemonstrates advanced design techniques that enable digital circuits and sensitive analog circuits to coexist without any compromiseDescribes the process technology needed to address the performance challenges associated with developing complex mixed-signal circuitsDeals with modeling topics such as reliability variability and crosstalk that define pre-silicon design methodology and trends and are the focus of companies involved in wireless applicationsDevelops methods to move analog into the digital domain quickly minimizing and eliminating common trade-offs between performance power consumption simulation time verification size and costDetails approaches for very low-power performances high-speed interfaces phase-locked loops (PLLs) voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and biomedical filtersDelineates the respective parts of a full system-on-chip (SoC) from the digital parts to the baseband blocks radio frequency (RF) circuitries electrostatic-discharge (ESD) structures and built-in self-test (BIST) architecturesMixed-Signal Circuits explores exciting opportunities in wireless communications and beyond. The book is a must for anyone involved in mixed-signal circuit design for future technologies.

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Solid-State Radiation Detectors Technology and Applications

Solid-State Radiation Detectors Technology and Applications

Integrating aspects of engineering application physics and medical science Solid-State Radiation Detectors: Technology and Applications offers a comprehensive review of new and emerging solid-state materials-based technologies for radiation detection. Each chapter is structured to address the current advantages and challenges of each material and technology presented as well as to discuss novel research and applications. Featuring contributions from leading experts in industry and academia this authoritative text:Covers modern semiconductors used for radiation monitoringExamines CdZnTe and CdTe technology for imaging applications including three-dimensional capability detectorsHighlights interconnect technology for current pixel detectorsDescribes hybrid pixel detectors and their characterizationsTackles the integrated analog signal processing read-out front ends for particle detectorsConsiders new organic materials with direct bandgap for direct energy detectionSummarizes recent developments involving lanthanum halide and cerium bromide scintillatorsAnalyzes the potential of recent progress in the field of crystallogenesis quantum dots and photonics crystals toward a new concept of x- and gamma-ray detectors based on metamaterialsExplores position-sensitivity photomultipliers and silicon photomultipliers for scintillation crystalsSolid-State Radiation Detectors: Technology and Applications provides a valuable reference for engineers and scientists looking to enhance the performance of radiation detector technology for medical imaging and other applications. | Solid-State Radiation Detectors Technology and Applications

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Historical Sociology in India

Historical Sociology in India

This book is a comprehensive study of historical sociology and its development especially in the Indian context. It looks at the works of Indian sociologists and analyses their approaches in terms of book-view (normative) and field-view (descriptive) history. The volume: • critically appraises reports of empirical surveys conducted during early colonial rule — including those by H. T. Colebrooke Francis Buchanan William Adam; • engages with the works of sociologists such as M. N. Srinivas Ramkrishna Mukherjee Louis Dumont Nicholas Dirks Bernard Cohn Yogendra Singh D. N. Dhanagare A. M Shah T. K. Oommen among others; and • shows how historical perspective has been adopted in understanding aspects of Indian society — villages castes traditions socio-cultural change education peasants and their movements etc. Presenting an alternative idea of social reality this book will deeply interest students and scholars of sociology social theory and social history. | Historical Sociology in India

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Global Leadership A Transnational Perspective

Global Leadership A Transnational Perspective

The clash of cultures coupled with rapid technological advances seems to be pushing us in paradoxical directions. On the one hand the world seems to be falling apart; while on the other the world seems to be converging. Do we have thoughtful leaders to guide us through these uncertain times? As globalization breaks down barriers global leaders are becoming more visible players on the world stage. From executives of multinational corporations (e. g. high-tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley) to social activists (e. g. Malala Yousafzai) individuals from many different cultural backgrounds and ages are reshaping the way we see global leadership. These global leaders have to contend with a variety of transnational contexts that call for different leadership styles. This book assesses four of these styles – transactional participatory transformational and directive – with representative case studies for each. It provides practical skills that global leaders must master in order to be more effective at the transnational level – cultivating a global mindset; developing intercultural communication; leveraging diversity and inclusion; and managing intercultural conflict. Global Leadership is valuable reading for educators in undergraduate and graduate leadership programs; practitioners involved in global for-profit and nonprofit organizations; and leadership educators interested in exploring the impact of technology on global leadership. It provides an excellent balance between the study and practice of global leadership. | Global Leadership A Transnational Perspective

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Telemedicine and Electronic Medicine

Telemedicine and Electronic Medicine

The E-Medicine E-Health M-Health Telemedicine and Telehealth Handbook provides extensive coverage of modern telecommunication in the medical industry from sensors on and within the body to electronic medical records and beyond. Telemedicine and Electronic Medicine is the first volume of this handbook. Featuring chapters written by leading experts and researchers in their respective fields this volume: Describes the integration of—and interactions between—modern eMedicine telemedicine eHealth and telehealth practices Explains how medical information flows through wireless technologies and networks emphasizing fast-deploying wireless body area networks Presents the latest developments in sensors devices and implantables from medical sensors for mobile communication devices to drug-delivery systems Illustrates practical telemedicine applications in telecardiology teleradiology teledermatology teleaudiology teleoncology acute care telemedicine and more The E-Medicine E-Health M-Health Telemedicine and Telehealth Handbook bridges the gap between scientists engineers and medical professionals by creating synergy in the related fields of biomedical engineering information and communication technology business and healthcare.

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Applications of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays in Scientific Research

Applications of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays in Scientific Research

Focusing on resource awareness in field-programmable gate array (FPGA) design Applications of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays in Scientific Research covers the principle of FPGAs and their functionality. It explores a host of applications ranging from small one-chip laboratory systems to large-scale applications in big science. The book first describes various FPGA resources including logic elements RAM multipliers microprocessors and content-addressable memory. It then presents principles and methods for controlling resources such as process sequencing location constraints and intellectual property cores. The remainder of the book illustrates examples of applications in high-energy physics space and radiobiology. Throughout the text the authors remind designers to pay attention to resources at the planning design and implementation stages of an FPGA application in order to reduce the use of limited silicon resources and thereby reduce system cost. Supplying practical know-how on an array of FPGA application examples this book provides an accessible overview of the use of FPGAs in data acquisition signal processing and transmission. It shows how FPGAs are employed in laboratory applications and how they are flexible low-cost alternatives to commercial data acquisition systems. Web Resource A supporting website at http://scipp. ucsc. edu/~hartmut/FPGA offers more details on FPGA programming and usage. The site contains design elements of the case studies from the book including VHDL code detailed schematics of selected projects photographs and screen shots.

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Chemical Processing of Ceramics

Chemical Processing of Ceramics

Many believe that the silicon/information age is heading to the Age of Biology and that the next frontier in ceramics will most likely require molecular level or nanoscale control. What then is the role of ceramics in the age of biology? As we change from an energy-rich society to an energy-declining society how can ceramic materials appease the problem? This new edition of Chemical Processing of Ceramics offers a scientific and technological framework for achieving creative solutions to these questions. Edited by experts and containing chapters by leading researchers in the field the book uses an interdisciplinary approach to cover topics ranging from starting materials to device applications. The book begins with a discussion of starting material highlighting how to prepare and modify them in the nanoscale range. The chapter authors discuss the synthesis characterization and behavior of ceramic powders the processing of ceramic films via sol-gel technique and the fabrication of nonoxide ceramics. They also present coverage of several specific thin films membranes ferroelectrics bioceramics dieletrics batteries and superconductors. Although the book is edited it is organized to reflect the chemical sequence of ceramic processing and the coherent theme of chemical processing for advanced ceramic materials. The coverage of molecular/nanoprocessing techniques that result in new materials will enable researchers and engineers to meet the challenge of producing inorganic materials for use in the applications of the future.

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