An Introduction to the Theory of Random Signals and Noise,9780879422356

An Introduction to the Theory of Random Signals and Noise

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780879422356
ISBN10: 0879422351
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1987-10-15
Publisher(s): Wiley-IEEE Press
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Summary

This "bible" of a whole generation of communications engineers was originally published in 1958. The focus is on the statistical theory underlying the study of signals and noises in communications systems, emphasizing techniques as well s results. End of chapter problems are provided. Sponsored by: IEEE Communications Society

Author Biography

Wilbur B. Davenport Jr. was an American engineer and scientist, known for his work on communications systems. William L. Root is the author of An Introduction to the Theory of Random Signals and Noise, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Preface to the IEEE Press Edition.
Preface.
Errata.
Introduction.
Probability.
Random Variables and Probability Distributions.
Averages.
Sampling.
Spectral Analysis.
Shot Noise.
The Gaussian Process.
Linear Systems.
Noise Figures.
Optimum Linear Systems.
Nonlinear Devices: The Direct Method.
Nonlinear Devices: The Transform Method.
Statistical Detection Signals.
Appendix 1: The Impulse Function.
Appendix 2: Integral Equations.
Bibliography.
Index.

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