Description: The Mathematical Radio by Andrew Simoson, Paul Nahin The modern radio is a wonder, and behind that magic is mathematics. In The Mathematical Radio, Paul Nahin explains how radios work, deploying mathematics and historical discussion, accompanied by a steady stream of intriguing puzzles for math buffs to ponder. Beginning with oscillators and circuits, then moving on to AM, FM, and single-sideband radio, Nahin focuses on the elegant mathematics underlying radio technology rather than the engineering. He explores and explains more than a century of key developments, placing them in historical and technological context.Nahin, a prolific author of books on math for the general reader, describes in fascinating detail the mathematical underpinnings of a technology we use daily. He explains and solves, for example, Maxwells equations for the electromagnetic field. Readers need only a familiarity with advanced high school-level math to follow Nahins mathematical discussions. Writing with the non-engineer in mind, Nahin examines topics including impulses in time and frequency, spectrum shifting at the transmitter, the superheterodyne, the physics of single-sideband radio, and FM sidebands. Chapters end with challenge problems and an appendix offers solutions, partial answers, and hints. Readers will come away with a new appreciation for the beauty of even the most useful mathematics. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Paul J. Nahin is emeritus professor of electrical engineering at the University of New Hampshire. He is the author of many popular math books, including most recently In Pursuit of Zeta-3: The Worlds Most Mysterious Unsolved Math Problem; Hot Molecules, Cold Electrons: From the Mathematics of Heat to the Development of the Trans-Atlantic Telegraph Cable; and How to Fall Slower Than Gravity: And Other Everyday (and Not So Everyday) Uses of Mathematics and Physical Reasoning (all Princeton). Review "Mr. Nahins fascinating historical guide to the science of how words are transformed into electricity and back again contains a lot of [mathematics]. Luckily, Mr. Nahin . . . is also a warm and infectiously enthusiastic guide in prose."---Steven Poole, Wall Street Journal"[The books] challenges are worthwhile."---N. W. Schillow, Choice Details ISBN0691235317 Author Paul Nahin Publisher Princeton University Press Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780691235318 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-01-16 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2024-01-16 US Release Date 2024-01-16 UK Release Date 2024-01-16 Subtitle Inside the Magic of AM, FM, and Single-Sideband Illustrations 119 b/w illus. ISBN-10 0691235317 Alternative 9780691235332 Audience General Pages 376 AU Release Date 2024-03-31 DEWEY 621.384 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159189914;
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