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The Physics of Information Technology (Cambridge Series on Information and the Natural Sciences),Used
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The Physics of Information Technology explores the familiar devices that we use to collect, transform, transmit, and interact with electronic information. Many such devices operate surprisingly close to very many fundamental physical limits. Understanding how such devices work, and how they can (and cannot) be improved, requires deep insight into the character of physical law as well as engineering practice. The book starts with an introduction to units, forces, and the probabilistic foundations of noise and signaling, then progresses through the electromagnetics of wired and wireless communications, and the quantum mechanics of electronic, optical, and magnetic materials, to discussions of mechanisms for computation, storage, sensing, and display. This selfcontained volume will help both physical scientists and computer scientists see beyond the conventional division between hardware and software to understand the implications of physical theory for information manipulation.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Physics of Information Technology'? A: The book covers a range of topics including units, forces, noise and signaling foundations, electromagnetics of wired and wireless communications, and quantum mechanics related to electronic, optical, and magnetic materials.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Physics of Information Technology' is Neil Gershenfeld.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in physics? A: Yes, this book is designed to be self-contained, making it accessible for both beginners and those with a background in physical sciences or computer science.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: When was 'The Physics of Information Technology' published? A: The book was published on October 16, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 388 pages.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'The Physics of Information Technology'.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: The main focus is to explore how physical laws apply to the devices we use for collecting, transforming, and interacting with electronic information.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the intersection of hardware and software? A: Yes, it helps readers understand the implications of physical theory on information manipulation, bridging the gap between hardware and software.