Telecommunications Transmission Systems
Transmission systems in telecommunications provide circuits between network nodes using channels for bidirectional communication. Channels can range from simple audio circuits to complex satellite systems. Signals can be analog or digital, each with its unique characteristics. Bandwidth is crucial f
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Laplace Interpolation for Sparse Data Restoration
Laplace Interpolation is a method used in CSE 5400 by Joy Moore for interpolating sparse data points. It involves concepts such as the mean value property, handling boundary conditions, and using the A-times method. The process replaces missing data points with a designated value and approximates in
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Data and Signals in Networks
Data transmission involves converting information into electromagnetic signals for communication. Analog data is continuous, like a clock's hands, while digital data is discrete, like binary code in computer memory. Signals can be analog or digital, periodic or non-periodic, with characteristics lik
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Interfacing with Analog Signals in Embedded Systems
Exploring the conversion of analog signals from the physical world into electrical signals using transducers in embedded systems. Learn about going from analog to digital representation, choosing sample rates, the Shannon-Nyquist sampling theorem, importance of anti-aliasing filters, and the necessi
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Inter-Process Communication Signals in Operating Systems
Signals in inter-process communication are asynchronous notifications delivered to specific processes, allowing event-based programming. Processes can handle signal delivery by ignoring it, terminating, or invoking a signal handler. Signal handlers can be written in two ways - one handler for many s
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Analog Data and Digital Signal Transmission
This lecture delves into the concepts of analog data, digital signals, and the processes involved in data transmission and digital communication. It covers topics such as Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM), Analog-to-Digital Conversion, and Sampling. The conversion of analog signals to digital signals
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Overview of Point-to-Point Fiber Optic Communication System
Point-to-point fiber optic communication systems involve converting voice signals from a microphone into digital signals using a coder, transmitting light signals through a semiconductor diode laser over optical fibers, and decoding the signals back to analog for sound production. The system offers
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Noise Sensitivity in Sparse Random Matrix's Top Eigenvector Analysis
Understanding the noise sensitivity of the top eigenvector in sparse random matrices through resampling procedures, exploring the threshold phenomenon and related works. Results highlight the impact of noise on the eigenvector's stability and reliability in statistical analysis.
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TV Ads Signalling Success: Driving Strong Fitness, Trust, and Popularity Signals
TV ads play a crucial role in signaling success by driving strong fitness, social, trust, quality, confidence, and popularity signals among adults. The strength of these signals varies across different media channels, with television emerging as a powerful platform for engaging audiences. Fitness an
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Sampling and Signal Processing Fundamentals
Sampling plays a crucial role in converting continuous-time signals into discrete-time signals for processing. This lecture covers periodic sampling, ideal sampling, Fourier transforms, Nyquist-Shannon sampling, and the processing of band-limited signals. It delves into the relationship between peri
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Sparse vs. Dense Vector Representations in Natural Language Processing
Tf-idf and PPMI are sparse representations, while alternative dense vectors offer shorter lengths with non-zero elements. Dense vectors may generalize better and capture synonymy effectively compared to sparse ones. Learn about dense embeddings like Word2vec, Fasttext, and Glove, which provide effic
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Overview of Sparse Linear Solvers and Gaussian Elimination
Exploring Sparse Linear Solvers and Gaussian Elimination methods in solving systems of linear equations, emphasizing strategies, numerical stability considerations, and the unique approach of Sparse Gaussian Elimination. Topics include iterative and direct methods, factorization, matrix-vector multi
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Dynamic Load Balancing in Block-Sparse Tensor Contractions
This paper discusses load balancing algorithms for block-sparse tensor contractions, focusing on dynamic load balancing challenges and implementation strategies. It explores the use of Global Arrays (GA), performance experiments, Inspector/Executor design, and dynamic buckets implementation to optim
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Threaded Construction and Fill of Tpetra Sparse Linear System Using Kokkos
Tpetra, a parallel sparse linear algebra library, provides advantages like solving problems with over 2 billion unknowns and performance portability. The fill process in Tpetra was not thread-scalable, but it is being addressed using the Kokkos programming model. By utilizing Kokkos data structures
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Statistical Dependencies in Sparse Representations: Exploitation & Applications
Explore how to exploit statistical dependencies in sparse representations through joint work by Michael Elad, Tomer Faktor, and Yonina Eldar. The research delves into practical pursuit algorithms using the Boltzmann Machine, highlighting motivations, basics, and practical steps for adaptive recovery
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Efficient Coherence Tracking in Many-core Systems Using Sparse Directories
This research focuses on utilizing tiny, sparse directories for efficient coherence tracking in many-core systems. By optimizing directory entries and leveraging sharing patterns, the proposed approach achieves high performance with minimal on-chip area investment. Results demonstrate significant en
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Communication Costs in Distributed Sparse Tensor Factorization on Multi-GPU Systems
This research paper presented an evaluation of communication costs for distributed sparse tensor factorization on multi-GPU systems. It discussed the background of tensors, tensor factorization methods like CP-ALS, and communication requirements in RefacTo. The motivation highlighted the dominance o
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Batch Estimation and Solving Sparse Linear Systems
Explore the concepts of batch estimation, solving sparse linear systems, and Square Root Filters in the context of information and square-root form. Learn about extended information filters, information filter motion updates, measurement updates, factor graph optimization, and more. Understand how S
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Civilian GNSS Signals Overview: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
An insightful lecture on civilian GNSS signals by Dr. Ali Albu-Rghaif covers GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo signals. The content delves into GPS signal modulation, generation, receiving, and demodulation processes, highlighting the carrier wave, navigation data, and spreading sequences. It also discusses
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Orthogonal Vectors Conjecture and Sparse Graph Properties Workshop
Exploring the computational complexity of low-polynomial-time problems, this workshop delves into the Orthogonal Vectors Problem and its conjectures. It introduces concepts like the Sparse OV Problem, first-order graph properties, and model checking in graphs. Discussing the hardness of problems rel
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Sparse-TPU: Adapting Systolic Arrays for Sparse Matrices
This paper explores Sparse-TPU, a novel approach that modifies systolic arrays to efficiently handle sparse matrix workloads, achieving significant speedup and energy savings compared to traditional TPUs. The content delves into matrix packing, dataflow, PE design, and algorithm optimization within
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Sparse Matrix-Vector Multiply on Keystone II DSP
Sparse matrix-vector multiplication on the Keystone II Digital Signal Processor (DSP) is explored in this research presented at the IEEE High Performance Extreme Computing Conference. The study delves into the hardware features of the Keystone II platform, including its VLIW processor architecture a
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Performance of Supervised and Semi-Supervised Methods for Sparse Matrix Selection
This paper discusses the performance of supervised and semi-supervised methods for automated sparse matrix format selection in the context of accelerators. The study was presented at the International Workshop on Deployment and Use of Accelerators. The authors compare and analyze the effectiveness o
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ExTensor: An Accelerator for Sparse Tensor Algebra
Cutting-edge accelerator designed for sparse tensor algebra operations. It introduces hierarchical intersection architecture for efficient handling of sparse tensor kernels, unlocking potential in diverse domains like deep learning, computational chemistry, and more.
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Sparse Matrix Algorithms: Permutations and Chordal Completion
Most coefficients in matrices are zero, leading to sparsity. Sparse Gaussian elimination and chordal completion aim to minimize edges while solving matrices efficiently. The 2D model problem illustrates behaviors of sparse matrix algorithms. Permutations impact fill levels, with natural and nested d
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Enhancing Scientific Document Retrieval with Hybrid Approach
A hybrid approach combining sparse and dense retrieval methods to improve scientific document retrieval. Sparse models use high-dimensional Bag of Words vectors with TF-IDF weights, while dense models employ transformer-based LLM for nuanced vector representations. By leveraging both sparse and dens
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Neurological Communication: Neurons and Signals
Neurons communicate through electrical signals that are converted into chemical signals at synapses. Explore the pathway of sensory neurons in responding to pain, understand the conversion of signals, and learn about common neurotransmitters like acetylcholine, glutamate, GABA, epinephrine, dopamine
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Signals and Terminal I/O
In the world of programming, signals play a crucial role in inter-process communication and controlling program behavior. This content delves into how signals inform processes of events, the common signals used, handling signals, catching signals, ANSI C signal functions, and managing signal sets in
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Understanding Analog to Digital Conversion Process
Learn about the differences between analog and digital signals, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and the process of converting analog signals into digital using sampling. Explore how digital signals are discrete and easier to work with, while analog signals offer infinite data and higher de
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Band Limited Signals and Sampling Theorem Overview
Explore the concept of band-limited signals and the sampling theorem in the context of time-limited and narrowband signals. Understand the characteristics and examples of time-limited signals, as well as the definition and properties of band-limited signals. Dive into the fundamentals of signal proc
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Sparse Models Analysis Using K-SVD Dictionary Learning
Explore K-SVD dictionary learning for analysis of sparse models, covering synthesis representation, pursuit algorithms, dictionary learning, and the K-SVD model. Understand the basics, strategies for sparse coding, and the dictionary update process to enhance signal recovery.
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Understanding Processor Control Signals and Datapath Implementation
Explore the intricacies of processor control signals and the implementation of datapaths in lecture #12, presented by Aaron Tan from NUS. Learn about generating control signals based on instructions, identified control signals, and the essential components of a control unit.
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Understanding Convolution of Discrete-Time Signals in Pattern Recognition and Signals
Learn about the representation of DT signals, response of DT LTI systems, convolution examples, and properties in the context of pattern recognition and signals processing. Topics include exploiting superposition, time-invariance, unit pulses, LTI systems, impulse response, and visualization of conv
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Compressed Sensing Algorithms for Big Data Lecture
Learn about Compressed Sensing, a technique to recover sparse signals from a small number of measurements, its applications in signal processing, reconstruction methods, subgradient optimization, exact reconstruction properties, and the restricted isometry property of matrices. Explore how Compresse
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Understanding Analog to Digital Signal Conversion in Communication
Explore the process of converting analog signals to digital signals in the realm of communication technology. Discover the importance of digital signals over analog, the sampling process, and the sampling theorem. Learn about sampling, quantizing, coding, and the reconstruction of signals in this in
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Understanding Complex Quadrature Signals in Biomedical Signal Processing
Explore the interdisciplinary nature of biomedical signal processing, delve into ultrasound applications, and discover the capabilities of digital signal processing through processing complex quadrature signals. Learn about complex signals, quadrature signals, Doppler effect, ultrasound, demodulator
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Sparse Linear Solvers: Strategies and Methods
Explore sparse linear solvers, including direct and iterative methods like Gaussian elimination and Sparse GE, along with numerical stability considerations like pivoting. Learn how to solve systems of linear equations efficiently in a sparse matrix setting.
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Sparse Model Analysis in Dictionary Learning with Michael Elad
Explore the principles of dictionary learning for analysis sparse models presented by Michael Elad, highlighting the background of synthesis and analysis models, Bayesian perspectives, and the concept of Union-of-Subspaces for generating analysis signals. Discover the basics of the synthesis and ana
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Understanding Signal Classification: Multichannel, Continuous Signals & More
Explore the classification of signals, including multichannel and multidimensional signals, continuous-time versus discrete-time signals, deterministic versus random signals, periodic and non-periodic signals, and the concepts of discrete signals and analog signal sampling.
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Sparse Ax=b Solvers and Cholesky Factorization
Discover the landscape of sparse Ax=b solvers, from direct solvers like LU to iterative methods such as GMRES and QMR. Explore Cholesky factorization techniques, including both general and sparse column approaches. Learn about sparse Gaussian elimination, Chordal completion, and the Cholesky graph g
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