Signals & System Preface Oppenheim
The preface of the second edition of a signals and systems textbook outlines several key updates and objectives. It emphasizes the importance of the subject for all engineering disciplines due to its foundational role in analyzing and synthesizing both continuous-time and discrete-time systems. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these concepts through significant updates from the first edition, including extensive revisions, additional examples, and enhanced problem sets.
Key changes in the second edition include:
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Parallel Development: The book presents continuous-time and discrete-time methods in parallel, highlighting their similarities and differences to enhance understanding.
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Early Introduction of Key Concepts: The concept of frequency-domain filtering is introduced early to motivate and clarify Fourier analysis.
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Expanded Problem Sets: There are over 600 problems categorized into Basic, Advanced, and Extension problems, with answers provided for the Basic problems and a solutions manual available for instructors.
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Companion Book: A MATLAB companion book is available to aid in computer-based exercises.
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Revised Organization: The text reorganizes topics to improve clarity, including separate chapters on Fourier series and transforms, and a new emphasis on practical applications like filtering and modulation.
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Coverage and Flexibility: The book is designed to be flexible for different course formats, including options for one-semester or two-semester sequences and integration with advanced topics.
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Acknowledgments: The authors thank various contributors, including colleagues, students, and institutions, for their support in developing the textbook.
Overall, the second edition builds on the first by refining its structure, expanding content, and providing more resources for both students and instructors.
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