Molecular Communication

A comprehensive guide written by pioneers in the field, providing a detailed introduction to the state of the art in molecular communication.

Tadashi Nakano (Author), Andrew W. Eckford (Author), Tokuko Haraguchi (Author)

9781107023086, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 12 September 2013

192 pages, 59 b/w illus. 4 tables
25.2 x 17.8 x 1.4 cm, 0.54 kg

'… hits the spot … clearly written, relatively easy to read, yet very comprehensive. It gives an overview of potential solutions, supported by success stories, and explains the mechanisms of operations from the very outset. It is definitely a recommended position for those who start with nanoscale communication concepts in biological systems.' IEEE Communications Magazine

This comprehensive guide, by pioneers in the field, brings together, for the first time, everything a new researcher, graduate student or industry practitioner needs to get started in molecular communication. Written with accessibility in mind, it requires little background knowledge, and provides a detailed introduction to the relevant aspects of biology and information theory, as well as coverage of practical systems. The authors start by describing biological nanomachines, the basics of biological molecular communication and the microorganisms that use it. They then proceed to engineered molecular communication and the molecular communication paradigm, with mathematical models of various types of molecular communication and a description of the information and communication theory of molecular communication. Finally, the practical aspects of designing molecular communication systems are presented, including a review of the key applications. Ideal for engineers and biologists looking to get up to speed on the current practice in this growing field.

1. Introduction
2. Nature-made biological nanomachines
3. Molecular communication in biological systems
4. Molecular communication paradigm
5. Mathematical modelling and simulation
6. Communication and information theory of molecular communication
7. Design and engineering of molecular communication systems
8. Application areas of molecular communication
9. Conclusion
Appendix. Review of probability theory.

Subject Areas: Computer science [UY], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ], Molecular biology [PSD], Biomedical engineering [MQW], Information theory [GPF]