Fundamentals of Communication Systems: Theory, Video Lectures, MATLAB and MathCAD Simulations - Hardcover

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Unlike a traditional book, this text contains the theory of both analog and digital communication systems supported by simulations (MATLAB & Mathcad) and video lectures referenced throughout the chapters.  These simulations and videos are accessed via its associated app, "Communication Systems”, in the iOS and Android app stores. Samples of the book, videos, simulations and app details are available on http://book.janaksodha.com

Based on the experience of lecturing for over eighteen years, this text begins with Fourier analysis, power and bandwidth, spectral density and random processes through a linear system to provide a solid foundation for the theory to be presented in the chapters to follow.  An appendix on probability theory is also included with supporting simulations.  Its only by interacting with the theory through different means (mathematical theory, problems with solutions, simulations with the option to modify parameters) can one begin to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts and limitations.

The author received his B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Manchester, England (UK). A telecommunications research engineer with ERA Technology  (UK) for two years and currently a senior lecturer at the University of the West Indies.  Refer to the author’s home page on http://janaksodha.com for details of his publications.

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Every aspect of the communication theory presented in this book is brought to life via MATLAB and Mathcad simulations, together with over 140 video lectures. Experience sitting next to the author as you explore the theory. With over 200 problems with full solutions, this novel text marks the next generation of academic text which offer the students with the complete package to create a unique self-learning environment. +700 pages in this book +140 video lectures +340 MATLAB simulations +340 Mathcad simulations +200 problems with full step-by-step solutions. "Fundamentals of Communication Systems" provides a solid foundation in both analog and digital communications. A comprehensive text in electrical engineering with chapters on Signals, Analog Communications, Digital Communications, Information Theory, Analog to Digital, Baseband Signalling, Bandpass Signalling, Block and Convolutional Codes, with an appendix on Probability Theory to help students without prior knowledge of probability theory. All the multimedia (video lectures, simulations) and the solutions manual are delivered via the associated app "Communication Systems" in the iOS and Android app stores. Together with the source code, PDFs of all the simulations with results are made available to help students easily follow the simulation code. Lecturers can also take part in this next generation text by contributing material (simulation code, theory, problems with solutions) to be made available for download via appbooke.com. All contributions will be acknowledged. Janak Sodha received his Ph.D. from the University of Manchester, England (UK) and is a senior lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. This book is based on his experience of lecturing on communication systems for over eighteen years. Refer to the author's web site http://janaksodha.com for details of his publications and contributions.