Complex Computing-Networks (eBook)

Preface 6
Contents 8
Electromagnetic Theory 12
Wave Models for Networks and Fields 13
Electromagnetic Field Interaction with a Transmission Line 23
Scattering of a Plane-Wave by a Moving Half- Plane: A Full Relativistic Study 37
High-Frequency/Short-Pulse Wave Dynamics in Ray- Chaotic Scenarios: A Survey 46
Numerical Modeling and Simulation Studies of 2D Propagation over Nonflat Terrain and Through Inhomogeneous Atmosphere 53
Fast Integral Equation Solutions: Application to Mixed Path Terrain Profiles and Comparisons with Parabolic Equation Method 63
A Pole Matching Method for the Analysis of Frequency Selective Surfaces 72
About Complex Extensions and Their Application in Electromagnetics 88
Radiation of Sound from a Semi-Infinite Rigid Duct Inserted Axially into a Larger Infinite Tube with Wall Impedance Discontinuity 94
Scattering by a Perfect Conducting Elliptic Cylinder Immersed Halfway Between Two Half Spaces 103
Pattern Nulling of Offset Parabolic Reflector with Array Feed 110
Tapered Dielectric Rod Antenna 117
Design Alternatives of Spiral Antenna Arrays for Wireless Applications 126
Analysis of Multiple Vertical Strips in Planar Geometries via DCIM- MoM 135
A Matlab-based Filter Design Tool Using the Analogy between Wave and Circuit Theories 143
A Generic Microstrip Structure with Broadband Bandstop and Bandpass Filter Characteristics 151
Analysis of Waveguide Structures by Combination of the Method of the Lines and Finite Differences 159
Resonator Characterization by Microwave Active Circuits 169
Performance Evaluation in Optical Burst Switched Networks 178
Nonlinearity and Multiscale Behaviour in Ocean Surface Dynamics: An Investigation Using HF and Microwave Radars 186
Fine Tuning of Printed Triangular Monopole 198
A Chiralic Circuit Element and Its Use in a Chiralic Circuit 204
Circuit Theory 211
Dynamical Systems Analysis Using Differential Geometry 212
r- Neighbourhood Impact on the Behaviour of 2D Cellular Automata Model of Complex Interactions 220
Stability of CNN with Trapezoidal Activation Function 224
Applications of CNN with Trapezoidal Activation Function 233
A CNN-based Fingerprint Verification System 241
Hardware Architectures for the Evolution of Cellular Automata Functionality 255
Current Mode Double Threshold Neuron Activation Function 264
Gradient Networks for Clustering 272
On a Matrix Inequality and Its Application to the Synchronization in Coupled Chaotic Systems 276
Rigorous Study of Chua’s Circuit in Terms of Periodic Orbits 285
Complex Behavior and its Analysis in Chaotic Circuits Networks with Intermittency 293
Bifurcations in Noisy Nonlinear Networks and Systems 301
When is a Linear Complementarity System Controllable? 310
A Simple Artificial Neural Network Structure for Generating Chaos 319
Advanced Signal Processing Algorithms for Wireless Communications 326
A Clock-Controlled Stream Cipher with Dual Mode 335
Using Discrete Event Simulation Technique Modeling Controller Area Networks 345
Degree Award Ceremonials 351
Laudatio on Professor Leopold B. Felsen 352
Laudatio on Professor Leon O. Chua 368
Professor Felsen's Reply 378
Photo Gallery 392
Index 402