Wiley Encyclopedia of Telecommunications , 5 Volume Set [Hardcover]

John G. Proakis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471369721 | ISBN-13: 978-0471369721 | Publication Date: January 6, 2003 | Edition: 1

Engineers have long required a comprehensive yet concise resource to turn to for reliable, up-to-date information on the continually evolving field of telecommunications. In five easily searched volumes, the Wiley Encyclopedia of Telecommunications provides a broad, clear overview of both the fundamentals of and recent advances in telecommunications. This essential reference-the only one dedicated to telecommunications for electrical engineers-is available in print and online formats.

Topics Include:
* Optical communications
* Modulation and demodulation
* Coding and decoding
* Communication networks
* Antennas

John G. Proakis is the Series Editor for the Wiley Series in Telecommunications and Signal Processing. In preparing this Encyclopedia, Dr. Proakis been assisted by an editorial board of five leading telecommunications engineers from academia and industry to bring you:
* Approximately 300 articles on various topics in telecommunications
* Articles are written by experts in their fields
* A broad, clear overview of both the fundamentals and recent advances in telecommunications
* Cutting edge topics covering the entire field of telecommunications and signal processing

For more information regarding the online edition of this major reference work, please visit: www.mrw.interscience.wiley.com/eot

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...contains a wealth of information treating all aspects of telecommunications...an excellent reference source...recommended." (Choice, Vol. 41, No. 1, September 2003)

From the Back Cover

The most substantive survey available of the entire field of telecommunications. Engineers have long required a comprehensive yet concise resource to turn to for reliable, up-to-date information on the continually evolving field of telecommunications. In five easily searched volumes, the Wiley Encyclopedia of Telecommunications provides a broad, clear overview of both the fundamentals of and recent advances in telecommunications. This essential reference-the only one dedicated to telecommunications for electrical engineers-is available in print and online formats.

For information on the online edition, please visit: www.mrw.interscience.wiley.com/eot

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 3074 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (January 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471369721
• ISBN-13: 978-0471369721
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.3 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 20.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,630,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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