Special Topics in Information Technology.

• Superior document: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology Series
• Author: Geraci, Angelo.
• Place / Publishing House: Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2021.; ©2021.
• Year of Publication: 2021
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (150 pages)

Table of Contents

• Intro
• Preface
• Contents
• Part ITelecommunications
• 1 Machine-Learning Defined Networking: Towards Intelligent Networks
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Network Traffic Prediction
• 1.3 Network Traffic Pattern Identification
• 1.4 Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Network Resource Allocation
• 1.5 Implementation of Machine Learning in Real SDN/NFV Testbeds
• 1.6 Concluding Remarks
• References
• 2 Traffic Management in Networks with Programmable Data Planes
• 2.1 Software-Defined Networks (SDN)
• 2.2 Control Plane Programmability
• 2.2.1 Traffic Engineering Framework
• 2.2.2 ONOS Intent Monitor and Reroute Service
• 2.3 Data Plane Programmability
• 2.3.1 Network Failures
• 2.3.2 Network Congestion
• 2.4 Conclusions
• References
• Part IIElectronics
• 3 Frequency Synthesizers Based on Fast-Locking Bang-Bang PLL for Cellular Applications
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Digital PLL: Output Phase Noise and Locking Transient
• 3.3 Multi-loop Architecture for Fast Locking Transient
• 3.4 Measurement results
• 3.5 Conclusions
• References
• 4 Inductorless Frequency Synthesizers for Low-Cost Wireless
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Fractional-N MDLLs
• 4.3 Jitter-Power Tradeoff Analysis
• 4.4 DTC Range-Reduction Technique
• 4.5 Implemented Architecture
• 4.6 Measurement Results
• 4.7 Conclusion
• References
• 5 Characterization and Modeling of Spin-Transfer Torque (STT) Magnetic Memory for Computing Applications
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Spin-Transfer Torque Magnetic Memory (STT-MRAM)
• 5.3 Understanding Dielectric Breakdown-Limited Cycling Endurance
• 5.4 Modeling Stochastic Switching in STT-MRAM
• 5.5 Stochastic STT Switching for Security and Computing
• 5.6 Conclusions
• References
• 6 One Step in-Memory Solution of Inverse Algebraic Problems
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 In Memory Computing.
• 6.3 In-Memory Matrix-Vector-Multiplication Accelerator
• 6.4 One Step in-Memory Solution of Inverse Algebraic Problems
• 6.4.1 In-Memory Solution of Linear Systems in One-Step
• 6.4.2 In-Memory Eigenvectors Calculation in One-Step
• 6.4.3 In-Memory Regression and Classification in One-Step
• 6.5 Conclusions
• References
• 7 Development of a 3'' LaBr3 SiPM-Based Detection Module for High Resolution Gamma Ray Spectroscopy and Imaging
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Development
• References
• Part IIIComputer Science and Engineering
• 8 Velocity on the Web
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Background
• 8.3 Problem Statement
• 8.4 Major Results
• 8.5 Conclusion
• References
• 9 Preplay Communication in Multi-Player Sequential Games: An Overview of Recent Results
• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.1.1 Motivating Example
• 9.1.2 Sequential Games with Imperfect Information
• 9.1.3 Preplay Communication
• 9.2 Adversarial Team Games
• 9.3 Correlated Equilibria in Sequential Games
• 9.4 Bayesian Persuasion with Sequential Games
• 9.5 Discussion and Future Research
• References
• Part IVSystems and Control
• 10 Leadership Games: Multiple Followers, Multiple Leaders, and Perfection
• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 The Stackelberg Paradigm
• 10.3 Stackelberg Games with Multiple Followers
• 10.3.1 Norma-Form Stackelberg Games
• 10.3.2 Stackelberg Polymatrix Games
• 10.3.3 Stackelberg Congestion Games
• 10.4 Stackelberg Games with Multiple Leaders
• 10.5 Trembling-Hand Perfection in Stackelberg Games
• References
• 11 Advancing Joint Design and Operation of Water Resources Systems Under Uncertainty
• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.1.1 Research Challenges
• 11.2 Reinforcement Learning for Designing Water Reservoirs
• 11.2.1 pFQI Algorithm
• 11.2.2 Comparison with Traditional Least Cost Dam Design
• 11.3 A Novel Robust Assessment Framework.
• 11.3.1 Methodological Approach
• 11.3.2 Assessing Robustness of Alternatives for Changing Demands and Hydrology
• 11.4 Conclusions
• References
• 12 Optimization-Based Control of Microgrids for Ancillary Services Provision and Islanded Operation
• 12.1 Introduction
• 12.2 Microgrids Aggregators Providing Ancillary Services
• 12.2.1 Offline Economic Dispatch and Power Reserve Procurement
• 12.2.2 Online External Provision of Ancillary Services
• 12.2.3 Real-Time Self-balancing of Internal Power Uncertainties
• 12.3 Hierarchical Model Predictive Control Architectures for Islanded Microgrids
• 12.4 Conclusions
• References
• 13 Allowing a Real Collaboration Between Humans and Robots
• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 Recognizing the Human Actions
• 13.3 Predicting the Human Actions
• 13.4 Assistive Scheduling
• 13.5 Results
• 13.6 Conclusions
• References.