TY - BOOK AU - Sadrozinski,H.F.-W. AU - Wu,Jinyuan TI - Applications of field-programmable gate arrays in scientific research SN - 9781439841334 (hbk.) PY - 2010/// CY - Boca Raton, FL PB - CRC Press KW - Scientific apparatus and instruments KW - Field programmable gate arrays KW - Scientific applications KW - COMPUTERS / Microprocessors KW - bisacsh KW - SCIENCE / Physics KW - TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electronics / Microelectronics N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - 'Emphasizing concepts and practical examples, this book presents an introduction to applications of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) in various fields of research. Examining the principle of FPGAs and their functionality, the book explores how FPGAs work and how they are programmed to specific areas of applications in physics. Many figures and hands-on examples are included to show why FPGAs are so popular. The book also contains several chapters on special topics contributed by experts in the field, with information on applications in radiobiology, large-scale data management, HEP, nuclear physics, and photon science'-- ER -