Linear Network Analysis

There are two main approaches in the theory of network error correction coding. In this SpringerBrief, the authors summarize some of the most important contributions following the classic approach, which represents messages by sequences similar to algebraic coding, and also briefly discuss the main results following the other approach, that uses the theory of rank metric codes for network error correction of representing messages by subspaces.

Linear Systems Analysis" is a textbook for the undergraduate engineering students, covering the basic principles and techniques for modelling, analysis and simulation of linear dynamic systems. The contents are designed to suit the requirements of a first course in this subject. Such a course is a pre-requisite for higher level courses on topics like Control Systems, Network Theory, Communications etc. The subject matter is treated from the point of view of an engineer, that is, the mathematical concepts and results have been correlated and interpreted in terms of behaviour of physical systems. The pedagogical style is oriented towards meeting the learning needs of an average undergraduate student and yet to be challenging enough for the more serious and advanced student.

Piecewise Linear (PL) approximation of non-linear behaviour is a well-known technique in synthesis and analysis of electrical networks. However, the PL description should be efficient in data storage and the description should allow simple retrieval of the stored information. Furthermore, it would be useful if the model description could handle a large class of piecewise linear mappings.