Introduction to the Theory of Computation

In Chapter 1, some of the topics in the conventional circuit theory are reviewed, which have particular importance in the theory of microwave circuits. There include the theory of transmission line, bilinear transformations, and power waves. Chapter 2 gives a review of vector analysis and the fundamental properties of electromagnetic fields to facilitate our later study. In Chapter 3, waveguides are discussed for the first time. Here, the eigenvalue problem is studies in detail including the completeness of eigenfunctions. Without the discussion of the completeness, the theory is only partially correct since no answer is given to certain fundamental questions such as why an exponential variation with distance is assumed for each mode and no other pos...

Fluid mechanics embraces engineering, science, and medicine. This books logical organization begins with an introductory chapter summarizing the history of fluid mechanics and then moves on to the essential mathematics and physics needed to understand and work in fluid mechanics. Analytical treatments are based on the Navier-Stokes equations. The book also fully addresses the numerical and experimental methods applied to flows. This text is specifically written to meet the needs of students in engineering and science. Overall, readers get a sound introduction to fluid mechanics....

User experience design is one of the fastest-growing specialties in design. Smart companies realize that the most successful products are designed to meet the needs and goals of real people - the users. This means putting the user at the center of the design process.This innovative, comprehensive book examines the user-centered design process from the perspective of a designer. With rich imagery, Interactive Design introduces the different UX players, outlines the user-centered design process from user research to user testing, and explains through various examples how user-centered design has been successfully integrated into the design process of a variety of design studios worldwide....