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1. Physical Layer Security in Wireless Communications

   Edited by Xiangyun Zhou, Lingyang Song, Yan Zhang

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   Physical layer security has recently become an emerging technique to complement and significantly improve the communication security of wireless networks. Comparing to the cryptographic approaches, physical layer security is a fundamentally different paradigm, where secrecy is achieved by...

   To Be Published September 15th 2013 by CRC Press
2. Delay Tolerant Networks

   Protocols and Applications

   Edited by Athanasios V. Vasilakos, Yan Zhang, Thrasyvoulos Spyropoulos

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   A class of Delay Tolerant Networks (DTN), which may violate one or more of the assumptions regarding the overall performance characteristics of the underlying links in order to achieve smooth operation, is rapidly growing in importance but may not be well served by the current end-to-end TCP/IP...

   Published November 7th 2011 by CRC Press
3. Game Theory for Wireless Communications and Networking

   Edited by Yan Zhang, MOHSEN GUIZANI

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   Used to explain complicated economic behavior for decades, game theory is quickly becoming a tool of choice for those serious about optimizing next generation wireless systems. Illustrating how game theory can effectively address a wide range of issues that until now remained unresolved, Game...

   Published June 22nd 2011 by CRC Press
4. Analytical Methods in Combinatorial Chemistry, Second Edition

   By Bing Yan, Bin Zhang

   Series: Critical Reviews in Combinatorial Chemistry

   Since the publication of the benchmark first edition of this book, chemical library and combinatorial chemistry methods have developed into mature technologies. There have also been significant shifts in emphasis in combinatorial synthesis. Reflecting the growth in the field and the heightened...

   Published August 8th 2010 by CRC Press
5. Cognitive Radio Networks

   Architectures, Protocols, and Standards

   Edited by Yan Zhang, Jun Zheng, Hsiao-Hwa Chen

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   While still in the early stages of research and development, cognitive radio is a highly promising communications paradigm with the ability to effectively address the spectrum insufficiency problem. Written by those pioneering the field, Cognitive Radio Networks: Architectures, Protocols, and...

   Published May 24th 2010 by CRC Press
6. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access Fundamentals and Applications

   Edited by Tao Jiang, Lingyang Song, Yan Zhang

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   Supported by the expert-level advice of pioneering researchers, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access Fundamentals and Applications provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the foundations and applications of one of the most promising access technologies for current and...

   Published April 20th 2010 by Auerbach Publications
7. RFID and Sensor Networks

   Architectures, Protocols, Security, and Integrations

   Edited by Yan Zhang, Laurence T. Yang, Jiming Chen

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   The escalating demand for ubiquitous computing along with the complementary and flexible natures of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have sparked an increase in the integration of these two dynamic technologies. Although a variety of applications can be...

   Published November 3rd 2009 by CRC Press
8. WiMAX Network Planning and Optimization

   Edited by Yan Zhang

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   This book offers a comprehensive explanation on how to dimension, plan, and optimize WiMAX networks. The first part of the text introduces WiMAX networks architecture, physical layer, standard, protocols, security mechanisms, and highly related radio access technologies. It covers system framework,...

   Published April 22nd 2009 by Auerbach Publications
9. Vehicular Networks

   Techniques, Standards, and Applications

   Edited by Hassnaa Moustafa, Yan Zhang

   As Vehicular Networks technology enters a critical phase in its evolution, academic institutions, industry, and governments worldwide are investing significant resources into large-scale deployment of such networks in order to leverage its benefits to communication, road safety, and improved...

   Published April 8th 2009 by Auerbach Publications
10. Cooperative Wireless Communications

    Edited by Yan Zhang, Hsiao-Hwa Chen, Mohsen Guizani

    Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

    Cooperative devices and mechanisms are increasingly important to enhance the performance of wireless communications and networks, with their ability to decrease power consumption and packet loss rate and increase system capacity, computation, and network resilience. Considering the wide range of...

    Published March 9th 2009 by Auerbach Publications