Wavelets: Algorithms & Applications [Paperback]

Yves Meyer (Author), Robert D. Ryan (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0898713099 | ISBN-13: 978-0898713091 | Publication Date: May 1993 | Edition: 1

In this text, the author presents mathematical background and major wavelet applications, ranging from the digital telephone to galactic structure and creation of the universe. It discusses in detail the historic origins, the algorithms and the applications of wavelets.

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"In many respects the book is a personal view of the field, and others would no doubt have tackled the undertaking quite differently; this actually adds to the book's interest.. I believe it is accessible to any scientifically minded reader with rudimentary knowledge of Fourier analysis; furthermore, the seasoned mathematician will find discussions of many interesting nonmathematical topics.. I recommend the book as a delightful introduction to wavelets." --Ingrid Daubechies, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Science, Vol. 262, December 3, 1993." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

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Product Details

• Paperback: 133 pages
• Publisher: Society for Industrial & Applied; 1 edition (May 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898713099
• ISBN-13: 978-0898713091
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,433,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of new additions., April 23, 2003

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This review is from: Wavelets: Tools for Science & Technology (Hardcover)

Of the many recent books on wavelets, this one by Jaffard, Meyer et al stands out. This is a new edition of earlier ones, starting with a French one, then a first translation, and now this expanded version. There is lots of new material, covering new developments, both with regards to theory and applications. The authors communicate the main points in a clear and attractive way, and it stresses lucid presentation of ideas over formulas. And with an infectious enthusiasm! The presentation is especially refreshing, in that the authors do not hide behind excessive technicalities and mathematical jargon. It is the central idea that shines through. And yet the mathematically sophisticated reader is paid his dues,-- in some cases via the appendices. At that point, the technical mathematical points have been well motivated. The emphasis of the book is the mathematics behind the many algorithms that emerged from the wavelet trends since the 1980ties. And lots of new stuff added (for example JPEG-2000), right up to the present. The book is rich in applications, many of which are not found elsewhere. The inclusion of motivation and historical remarks is welcome, and makes the book enjoyable reading.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good covering of wavelets applications, December 22, 2001

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Steve Uhlig (Berlin, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wavelets: Algorithms & Applications (Paperback)

Although this book emphasis is on algorithms and applications, the general presentation of wavelets for signal processing is great. The introduction to the subject is really excellent and great care has been given to explaining the use of wavelets for applications in signal processing. On the other side i found the last chapters dealing with applications a little too light for being useful...

Anyway, a great book for "wavelets and applications in signal processing"...(also go to "Time-Frequency Time-scale analysis" by Patrick Flandrin which is wonderful).