Digital Signal Processing Using MATLAB for Students and Researchers - by John W Leis (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book uses an active learning approach to the topic of digital signal processing (DSP). DSP is a fundamental technology with wide ranging applications as, for example, digital downloads of movies, mobile and broadband communications, digital television, and many other areas. In this book the subject is taught using a "hands-on" experimental approach with MATLAB examples throughout the text to illustrate the mathematical concepts and DSP algorithms developed and explained. Existing books in this area tends to fall into one of two camps - either a highly mathematical treatment with few practical examples of the everyday uses of DSP, or else very verbose and descriptive treatments with little or no mathematical content to back up the topics. The former type of text is excellent as a standard reference, but poor as a learning vehicle. The latter type of text is good for general knowledge, but fails to meet the needs of University students and practicing industry professionals. Students need a learn-by-doing approach, and industry professionals need to come up to speed as rapidly as possible. The book uses MATLAB throughout, inn an established industry and University programming environment. Furthermore, it requires that the reader only have access to the Student/Educational version of MATLAB, not the full commercial version, which is out of reach of most students"--

From the Back Cover

Quickly Engages in Applying Algorithmic Techniques to Solve Practical Signal Processing Problems

With its active, hands-on learning approach, this text enables readers to master the underlying principles of digital signal processing and its many applications in industries such as digital television, mobile and broadband communications, and medical/scientific devices. Carefully developed MATLAB(R) examples throughout the text illustrate the mathematical concepts and use of digital signal processing algorithms. Readers will develop a deeper understanding of how to apply the algorithms by manipulating the codes in the examples to see their effect. Moreover, plenty of exercises help to put knowledge into practice solving real-world signal processing challenges.

Following an introductory chapter, the text explores:

• Sampled signals and digital processing

• Random signals

• Representing signals and systems

• Temporal and spatial signal processing

• Frequency analysis of signals

• Discrete-time filters and recursive filters

Each chapter begins with chapter objectives and an introduction. A summary at the end of each chapter ensures that one has mastered all the key concepts and techniques before progressing in the text. Lastly, appendices listing selected web resources, research papers, and related textbooks enable the investigation of individual topics in greater depth.

Upon completion of this text, readers will understand how to apply key algorithmic techniques to address practical signal processing problems as well as develop their own signal processing algorithms. Moreover, the text provides a solid foundation for evaluating and applying new digital processing signal techniques as they are developed.

Review Quotes

"Intended for undergraduate or graduate students in engineering or related disciplines, this introductory volume examines key theories in signal processing and presents this information optimized for use with MATLAB technical computing software." (Book News, 1 October 2011)

About the Author

John Leis, PhD, is Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland. He has authored many technical papers in areas involving signal processing and networking. Dr. Leis's interests include signal processing for data compression and coding, medical signal processing, and advanced instrumentation using signal processing algorithms. He has collaborated internationally on various research projects. Dr. Leis has taught the subject material extensively in Australia and also Singapore. He is a Senior Member of the Institution of Electrical & Electronic Engineers and a Member of the Association for Computing Machinery.