An Introduction to the Theory of Random Signals and Noise

by Wilbur B. Davenport Jr., William L. Root

Overview

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.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879422356
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/15/1987
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	3.90(w) x 3.90(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

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.

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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.