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2014 | Book

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Emerging Trends in Communication Networks

Author: Syed Faraz Hasan

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Book Series : SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Part of: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

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About this book

This book covers the state of the art in communication networks with the help of illustrative diagrams and recent references published in reputed journals and magazines. The book gives readers a glimpse into the next generation of communication networks. It explores topics that are currently in the research phase and/or are expected to be deployed in recent future such as LTE networks and IPv6 networks. This book is written for students/researchers who wish to come up to date with the recent trends in telecommunications.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abstract
Exchanging information electronically has almost become a necessity in today’s world. Starting with the traditional telephone networks, electronic communication has evolved significantly over the years. Today we have networking technologies that cater for information exchange at all geographical scales.
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Chapter 2. IPv6 Networks
Abstract
The mechanisms with which we exchange information have evolved significantly over the years. Despite its delays, the postal mail used to be the only method of communication a long time ago.
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Chapter 3. Software-Defined Networking
Abstract
In a typical packet-switched network, finding the path of a packet that is moving from one node to another is known as routing. It is easy to imagine that routing is at the heart of IP-based communication networks.
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Chapter 4. Opportunistic Networking
Abstract
All modern communication networks focus on providing high data rates to their end users. Different wireless technologies have a certain value of theoretical maximum data rate that they can offer.
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Chapter 5. LTE Networks
Abstract
Wireless communication has brought about many changes in the communication infrastructure. Not only does wireless data exchange simplify the communication process, it also makes room for several innovative applications.
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Chapter 6. 5G Communication Technology
Abstract
Before LTE technology was introduced, the third generation (3G) of cellular networks were immensely popular . Most countries in the world are still using 3G networks as the complete 4G roll out still requires more time.
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Chapter 7. Executive Summary
Abstract
This book has covered some of the most interesting and recent trends pertinent to communication networks. The topics covered in this book may be classified into two broad categories.
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Backmatter
Metadata
Title
Emerging Trends in Communication Networks
Author
Syed Faraz Hasan
Copyright Year
2014
Electronic ISBN
978-3-319-07389-7
Print ISBN
978-3-319-07388-0
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07389-7