{"product_id":"introduction-to-communication-science-and-systems-john-r-pierce-edward-c-posner-1980-information-theory-telecommunications","title":"Introduction to Communication Science and Systems — John R. Pierce \u0026 Edward C. Posner, 1980 | Information Theory \u0026 Telecommunications","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePublished in 1980, \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Communication Science and Systems\u003c\/em\u003e is a rigorous survey of the mathematical and physical foundations of modern telecommunications, written during the transition from predominantly analog communications to an increasingly digital and information-driven world.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors \u003cstrong\u003eJohn R. Pierce and Edward C. Posner\u003c\/strong\u003e, both of Caltech at the time of publication, approach communications as an integrated system rather than simply a collection of electronic circuits. Topics include antennas and transmission, thermal noise, Fourier analysis, modulation, sampling and pulse-code modulation, autocorrelation, optimal filtering, digital transmission errors, information theory, channel-capacity limits, source encoding, and even the quantum limits of communication. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierce is particularly significant in the history of telecommunications. Before joining Caltech, he spent decades at Bell Laboratories and was a major figure in the development of satellite communications. His work on communications satellites, traveling-wave tubes, and electron-beam optics earned him the \u003cstrong\u003e1975 IEEE Medal of Honor\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a useful historical snapshot of communications theory at a pivotal moment: Shannon's information theory was firmly established, digital data transmission was becoming increasingly important, and the technical foundations of today's networked world were being assembled into a coherent discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pictured chapter, \u003cstrong\u003e“Pulse Shape, Filtering, and Arraying,”\u003c\/strong\u003e examines optimal signal shaping, signal-to-noise ratio, filtering, fading, and antenna arrays—problems that remain central to wireless and digital communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBibliographic details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn R. Pierce \u0026amp; Edward C. Posner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Communication Science and Systems\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications of Communications Theory series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenum Press, New York and London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980 first edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN \u003cstrong\u003e0-306-40492-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e394 pages \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage former research-library hardcover in good used condition. Red cloth boards show visible handling, rubbing, and scattered dark marks, with additional wear near the lower spine. Former Amoco Production Company Research Center Library stamp and handwritten classification markings appear inside. No dust jacket. Interior pages shown are clean, legible, and intact, with normal age toning. See photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43257950666850,"sku":"IN-4938","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1627\/0819\/files\/IMG_7617.jpg?v=1787786568","url":"https:\/\/www.beosadia.com\/es\/products\/introduction-to-communication-science-and-systems-john-r-pierce-edward-c-posner-1980-information-theory-telecommunications","provider":"Osadia Concept Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}