Computer Technology and Computer Programming

This textbook is ideal for MATLAB/Introduction to Programming courses in both Engineering and Computer Science departments. It is also a suitable introduction for beginning programmers. Engineering

This book is an essential tool for second-year undergraduate students and above, providing clear and concise explanations of the basic concepts of computer graphics, and enabling the reader to immedia

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The three volume set LNICST 84 - LNICST 86 constitute the refereed proceedings ofthe Second International Conference on Computer Science and InformationTechnology, CCSIT 2012, held in Bangalore, India

At the nexus of high finance and sophisticated computer programming, a terrifying future may be unfolding even now. Dr. Alex Hoffmann’s name is carefully guarded from the general public, but within

At the nexus of high finance and sophisticated computer programming, a terrifying future may be unfolding even now. ? Dr. Alex Hoffmann’s name is carefully guarded from the general public, but within

A systematic computer-aided approach provides a versatile setting for the control engineer to overcome the complications of controller design for highly nonlinear systems. Computer-aided Nonlinear Con

Intended for second semester computer science students, this textbook on Java programming examines the details of data structures in relation to application development with this popular programming l

Metal cutting is widely used in producing manufactured products. The technology has advanced considerably along with new materials, computers and sensors. This new edition considers the scientific principles of metal cutting and their practical application to manufacturing problems. It begins with metal cutting mechanics, principles of vibration and experimental modal analysis applied to solving shop floor problems. There is in-depth coverage of chatter vibrations, a problem experienced daily by manufacturing engineers. Programming, design and automation of CNC (computer numerical control) machine tools, NC (numerical control) programming and CAD/CAM technology are discussed. The text also covers the selection of drive actuators, feedback sensors, modelling and control of feed drives, the design of real time trajectory generation and interpolation algorithms and CNC-oriented error analysis in detail. Each chapter includes examples drawn from industry, design projects and homework probl

Metal cutting is widely used in producing manufactured products. The technology has advanced considerably along with new materials, computers and sensors. This new edition considers the scientific principles of metal cutting and their practical application to manufacturing problems. It begins with metal cutting mechanics, principles of vibration and experimental modal analysis applied to solving shop floor problems. There is in-depth coverage of chatter vibrations, a problem experienced daily by manufacturing engineers. Programming, design and automation of CNC (computer numerical control) machine tools, NC (numerical control) programming and CAD/CAM technology are discussed. The text also covers the selection of drive actuators, feedback sensors, modelling and control of feed drives, the design of real time trajectory generation and interpolation algorithms and CNC-oriented error analysis in detail. Each chapter includes examples drawn from industry, design projects and homework probl

This is the second volume derived from a State-of-the-Art in Computer Graphics Summer Institute. This volume surveys a number of topics in computer graphics including: raster algorithms, color in both

Welcome to today’s most useful and practical one-volume introduction to computer security. Chuck Easttom brings together up-to-the-minute coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along

Since its very existence as a separate field within computerscience, computer graphics had to make extensive use ofnon-trivial mathematics, for example, projective geometry,solid modelling, and

Perkovic's Introduction to Programming Using Python provides an imperative-first introduction to Python focusing on computer applications and the process of developing them. The text helps devel

In this resource for new researchers and graduate students in education, computer science, and information technology, international contributors offer detailed case examples of different phases of th

This book presents a broad overview of computer graphics (CG), its history, and the hardware tools it employs. Covering a substantial number of concepts and algorithms, the text describes the techniqu

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th Conference of the Workgroup Human-Computer Interaction and Usability Engineering of the Austrian Computer Society, USAB 2011, in Graz, Austria

The development of computer graphics has made computers easier to interact with, to understand and to interpret different types of data. Developments in computer graphics have made profound impact on

This work is for anyone who teaches, studies, or practices cross-cultural computer-mediated communication, including executives and managers, marketers and service providers, academic and corporate re

In this resource for teachers and educators, international contributors offer perspectives on current issues and emerging trends related to computer-mediated communication used in education. Contribut

For teachers, students, and education technology specialists, this volume on computer technology for learning showcases forty applications for Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices that are usefu

With the help of computer geek Tom, Maggie deciphers gaming lingo in an attempt to reconnect with her son Adrian, who has a computer game addiction. When the revolutionary new technology Tom has inven

these days a computer is as much a part of every household's standard equipment as a refrigerator, and yet the explosion of computer technology in the last several decades has transformed the daily li

The book, "How to Build a Computer (For Beginners)", outlines step by step instructions on how to build a computer from the bare bones to the finished product. The book includes a list of choices for

This comprehensive introductory computer graphics textbook focuses on conceptual aspects of computer graphics, covering the fundamental mathematical models as well as the inherent problems encountere

A brain-computer interface (BCI) establishes a direct output channel between the human brain and external devices. BCIs infer user intent via direct measures of brain activity and thus enable communic

With a background in computer science and mathematics, Lengyel has been writing game engines for over 16 years. Here he describes the mathematical techniques that a software engineer needs to develop

Written by an information security specialist, this second edition of Investigating Computer-Related Crime discusses cybercrime, its investigation, and the difficulties encountered by both public law

A unique probability guide for computer scienceWhile many computer science curricula include only an introductory course on general probability, there is a recognized need for further study of this ma

This collection of twenty articles on computer gaming showcases current scholarship in the development of game technologies and computer simulation applications. Divided into sections covering game an

International contributors from academe, research, and industry confirm the importance of computer games as tools in education and management, and examine challenges and trends in computer games in se

Essential reading for launching a career in computer forensicsInternet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computer forensics specialists. This new edition presents you with a completely up

The sixth edition of this book covers the key topics in computer organization and embedded systems. It presents hardware design principles and shows how hardware design is influenced by the requireme

Donald Knuth's influence in computer science ranges from the intervention of methods for translating and defining programming languages to the creation of the TEX and METAFONT systems for desktop publ

The CCIS series is devoted to the publication of proceedings of computer science conferences. Its aim is to efficiently disseminate original research results in informatics in printed and electronic f

The aim of this book is to present the mathematical theory and the know-how to make computer programs for the numerical approximation of Optimal Control of PDE's. The computer programs are presented i

This collection of fifteen essays on computer interface design showcases current research on subjects relating to the design of computer interfaces to elicit best or expected responses from human user

Donald E. Knuth’s influence in computer science ranges from the invention of methods for translating and defining programming languages to the creation of the TeX and METAFONT systems for desktop publ

Modern Computer Arithmetic focuses on arbitrary-precision algorithms for efficiently performing arithmetic operations such as addition, multiplication and division, and their connections to topics such as modular arithmetic, greatest common divisors, the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), and the computation of elementary and special functions. Brent and Zimmermann present algorithms that are ready to implement in your favourite language, while keeping a high-level description and avoiding too low-level or machine-dependent details. The book is intended for anyone interested in the design and implementation of efficient high-precision algorithms for computer arithmetic, and more generally efficient multiple-precision numerical algorithms. It may also be used in a graduate course in mathematics or computer science, for which exercises are included. These vary considerably in difficulty, from easy to small research projects, and expand on topics discussed in the text. Solutions to selected e

The fourth edition of this undergraduate level computer graphics textbook includes new and updated information on OpenGL programmable shaders, new features of the OpenGL 4.x series and expanded suppor