The thermophotovoltaic (TPV) generation of electricity is based on the direct conversion
of a thermal radiation coming from an emitter at high temperature into electric power
by using photovoltaic (PV) cells. As shown in Figure 1.1 a heat source (generally a
combustion process) is used to heat up an emitter material that converts the thermal
power into radiation. The radiation reaches the PV cells and it is converted into electric
power. Generally the temperature of the emitter varies in a range between 1100 Ð up to
1800 Ð so that the radiation power is high enough to allow this conversion technology
to be competitive and feasible.
Pair programming is a simple, straightforward concept. Two programmers work side-by-side at one computer, continuously collaborating on the same design, algorithm, code, and test. It produces a higher quality of code in about half the time than that produced by the summation of their solitary efforts. However, nothing is simple...
The Semantic Web vision of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is comprised of four primary components: (1) expressing meaning, (2) knowledge representation, (3) ontology, and (4) agents. Expression of meaning is fundamental to the construction of the new “intelligent” Web. The current Web lacks mechanisms for expressing meaning and is...
If you want to use Visio for Enterprise Architects to quickly design and create enterprise software, this is the book for you.
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Bill Schroder is the stuff teaching legends are made of. He was strict, yet kind; firm and consistent, yet creative and playful when needed. He knew the magical mix of discipline and care needed to ensure the loyalty of his students.
In this warm-hearted, inspiring and often funny memoir, Schroder looks back on four...
Welcome to the special issue of the International Journal of High Speed Electronics and Systems on "High-Speed Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits". Silicon, in particular MOS silicon, has rapidly become the de facto technology for mixed-signal integrated circuit design due to the high levels of integration possible as device...
