Nanoscale Communication Networks

by Stephen F. Bush

Overview

A highly useful resource for professionals and students alike, this cutting-edge, first-of-its-kind book provides a thorough introduction to nanoscale communication networks. Written in a clear tutorial style, this volume covers a wide range of the most important topics in the area, from molecular communication and carbon nanotube nano-networks, to nanoscale quantum networking and the future direction of nano networks. Moreover, the book features numerous exercise problems at the end of each chapter to ensure a solid understanding of the material.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608070039
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/31/2010
Series:	Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Stephen F. Bush is a senior scientist at the General Electric Global Research Center and has been the principal investigator for many DARPA and Lockheed Martin sponsored research projects. He also teaches quantum computing and communications at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and computer communications networking at The State University of New York. Dr. Bush is the Chair of the IEEE Emerging Technologies Committee on Nanoscale, Molecular, and Quantum Networking. He holds a B.S. in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, an M.S. in computer and information science from Cleveland State University and a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Kansas.

Table of Contents

Preface. Towards Nanonetworks. Molecular Motor Communication. Gap Junction and Cell Signaling. Carbon Nanotube-Based Nanonetworks. Nanoscale Quantum Networking. Information Theory and Nanonetworks. Architectural Questions. Conclusions. Appendices.