A signal theoretic introduction to random processes / / Roy M. Howard

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910460758303321
• Autore: Howard Roy M.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2016; ©2016
• ISBN: 1-119-04679-3; 1-119-04678-5
• Edizione: [1st edition]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (742 p.)
• Disciplina: 003.54
• Soggetti: Signal processing; Signal theory (Telecommunication); Stochastic processes; Random noise theory; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Title Page; Copyright Page; About the Author; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 A Signal Theoretic Introduction to Random Processes; 1.1 INTRODUCTION; 1.2 MOTIVATION; 1.2.1 Usefulness of Randomness; 1.2.2 Engineering; 1.3 BOOK OVERVIEW; Chapter 2 Background: Mathematics; 2.1 INTRODUCTION; 2.2 SET THEORY; 2.2.1 Basic Definitions; 2.2.2 Infinity; 2.2.3 Supremum and Infimum; 2.3 FUNCTION THEORY; 2.3.1 Function Definition; 2.3.2 Common Functions; 2.3.3 Function Properties; 2.4 MEASURE THEORY; 2.4.1 Sigma Algebra; 2.4.2 Measure; 2.4.3 Lebesgue Measure; 2.5 MEASURABLE FUNCTIONS; 2.5.1 Simple or Elementary Functions 2.6 LEBESGUE INTEGRATION; 2.6.1 The Lebesgue Integral; 2.6.2 Demarcation of Signal Space; 2.6.3 Miscellaneous Results; 2.7 CONVERGENCE; 2.7.1 Dominated and Monotone Convergence; 2.8 LEBESGUE-STIELTJES MEASURE; 2.8.1 Lebesgue-Stieltjes Measure: Monotonic Function Case; 2.8.2 Lebesgue-Stieltjes Measure: Decreasing Function; 2.8.3 Lebesgue-Stieltjes Measure: General Case; 2.9 LEBESGUE-STIELTJES INTEGRATION; 2.9.1 Motivation; 2.9.2 Lebesgue-Stieltjes Integral; 2.9.3 Lebesgue-Stieltjes Integrals: Specific Cases; 2.10 MISCELLANEOUS RESULTS; 2.11 ; PROBLEMS; APPENDIX 2.A PROOF OF THEOREM 2.1 APPENDIX 2.B PROOF OF THEOREM 2.2; APPENDIX 2.C PROOF OF THEOREM 2.7; APPENDIX 2.D PROOF OF THEOREM 2.8; APPENDIX 2.E PROOF OF THEOREM 2.10; Chapter 3 Background: Signal Theory; 3.1 INTRODUCTION; 3.2 SIGNAL ORTHOGONALITY; 3.2.1 Signal Decomposition; 3.2.2 Generalization; 3.2.3 Example: Hermite Basis Set; 3.3 THEORY FOR DIRICHLET POINTS; 3.3.1 Existence of Dirichlet Points; 3.4 DIRAC DELTA; 3.5 FOURIER THEORY; 3.5.1 Fourier Series; 3.5.2 Fourier Transform; 3.5.3 Inverse Fourier Transform; 3.5.4 Parsevalś Theorem; 3.6 SIGNAL POWER; 3.6.1 Sinusoidal Basis Set; 3.6.2 Arbitrary Basis Set 3.7 THE POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY; 3.7.1 Energy Spectral Density; 3.7.2 Power Spectral Density: Sinusoidal Basis Set; 3.8 THE AUTOCORRELATION FUNCTION; 3.8.1 Definition of the Autocorrelation Function; 3.9 POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY-AUTOCORRELATION FUNCTION; 3.9.1 Relationships for Alternative Autocorrelation Function; 3.10 RESULTS FOR THE INFINITE INTERVAL; 3.10.1 Average Power; 3.10.2 The Power Spectral Density; 3.10.3 Integrated Spectrum; 3.10.4 Time Averaged Autocorrelation Function; 3.10.5 Power Spectral Density-Autocorrelation Relationship; 3.11 CONVERGENCE OF FOURIER COEFFICIENTS 3.11.1 Periodic Signal Case; 3.11.2 Convergence of Fourier Coefficients to Zero; 3.12 Cramerś Representation and Transform; 3.12.1 Miscellaneous Mathematical Results; 3.12.2 Cramer Representation and Transform; 3.12.3 Initial Approach to the Cramer Transform; 3.12.4 The Cramer Transform; 3.12.5 Miscellaneous Results; 3.12.6 Transform of Common Signals; 3.12.7 Change in Transform; 3.12.8 Linear Filtering; 3.12.9 Integrated Spectrum, Spectrum, and Power Spectrum; 3.12.10 Cramer Transform of Standard Signals; 3.13 PROBLEMS; APPENDIX 3.A PROOF OF THEOREM 3.5
• Sommario/riassunto: A fresh introduction to random processes utilizing signal theory By incorporating a signal theory basis, A Signal Theoretic Introduction to Random Processes presents a unique introduction to random processes with an emphasis on the important random phenomena encountered in the electronic and communications engineering field. The strong mathematical and signal theory basis provides clarity and precision in the statement of results. The book also features: A coherent account of the mathematical fundamentals and signal theory that underpin the presented material Unique, in-depth coverage of

The Routledge dictionary of gods and goddesses, devils and demons / / Manfred Lurker

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910966934703321
• Autore: Lurker Manfred
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2004
• ISBN: 1-134-29816-1; 1-134-29817-X; 1-280-04694-5; 0-203-64351-8
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (272 p.)
• Collana: Routledge Dictionaries
• Disciplina: 291.211
• Soggetti: Mythology; Demonology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Translation of: Lexikon der Gotter und Damonen.; Reprint of the 1987 ed.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-263).
• Nota di contenuto: Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Note on transcription and pronunciation; Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons; functions, aspects, spheres of competence; symbols, attributes, motifs; Bibliography
• Sommario/riassunto: This dictionary covers, in one volume, over 1,800 of the most important deities and demons from around the world. From classical Greek and Roman mythology to the gods of Eastern Europe and Mesopotamia, from Nordic giants to Islamic jinns and Egyptian monsters, it is packed with descriptions of the figures most worshipped and feared around the world and across time. Fully cross-referenced and featuring two handy guides to the functions and attributes shared by those featured, this dictionary is the essential resource for anyone interested in comparative religion and the mythology of the ancient