Anovel parallel processing synchronization method for observing electric fields in and around PCBs
Journal Article
BUCHANAN, W. J., GUPTA, N. K., Buchanan, W. J., & Gupta, N. K. (1997)
Anovel parallel processing synchronization method for observing electric fields in and around PCBs. International Journal of Electronics, 82(1), (61-76). doi:10.1080/002072197136273. ISSN 0020-7217
The authors have taken the 3D FDTD approach to simulate the propagation of electrical signals within and around printed circuit boards (PCBs). This relates to the work current...
Analysis and migration of location-finding methods for GSM and 3G networks.
Conference Proceeding
Buchanan, W. J., Munoz, J., Manson, R., & Raja, K. A. (2004)
Analysis and migration of location-finding methods for GSM and 3G networks. https://doi.org/10.1049/cp%3A20040695
This paper initially reviews the current range of location techniques on GSM networks, such as Cell-ID, GPS, AGPS, time difference of arrival (TDOA) and E-OTD (enhanced observ...
Experimental High Speed Data Encryption via SDM-CV-QKD Signaling for High-Capacity Access Network
Conference Proceeding
Asif, R., Haithem, M., & Buchanan, W. J. (2018)
Experimental High Speed Data Encryption via SDM-CV-QKD Signaling for High-Capacity Access Network. In Advanced Photonics Networkshttps://doi.org/10.1364/networks.2018.neth2f.3
We report a high capacity Quantum-to-the-Home (QTTH) network in a spatialdivision-multiplexing (SDM) network utilizing 7-core multicore fiber (MCF). Aggregate secure key rates...
Application of 3D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method to predict radiation from a PCB with high speed pulse propagation.
Conference Proceeding
Buchanan, W. J., Gupta, N. K. & Arnold, J. M. (1993)
Application of 3D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method to predict radiation from a PCB with high speed pulse propagation. In 9th International IEE Conference on Electromagnetic Compatibility, 287-291. doi:10.1049/cp:19940711. ISBN 0-85296-622-9
The authors have applied the 3D FDTD technique to simulate the propagation of electrical signals within printed circuit boards (PCBs). This relates to the work currently being...
Seamless Cryptographic Key Generation via Off-the-Shelf Telecommunication Components for End-to-End Data Encryption
Conference Proceeding
Asif, R., & Buchanan, W. J. (2017)
Seamless Cryptographic Key Generation via Off-the-Shelf Telecommunication Components for End-to-End Data Encryption. In International Conference on Internet of Things (iThings-2017)https://doi.org/10.1109/iThings-GreenCom-CPSCom-SmartData.2017.140
Quantum key distribution (QKD) systems have already attained much attention for providing end-to-end data encryption to the subscribers. However, it is very important that the...
Quantum-to-the-Home: Achieving Gbits/s Secure Key Rates via Commercial Off-the-Shelf Telecommunication Equipment
Journal Article
Asif, R., & Buchanan, W. J. (2017)
Quantum-to-the-Home: Achieving Gbits/s Secure Key Rates via Commercial Off-the-Shelf Telecommunication Equipment. Security and Communication Networks, 2017, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/7616847
There is current significant interest in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks, i.e. end-to-end optical connectivity. Currently, it may be limited due to the presence of last-mile...
Applied data communications and networks.
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (1995)
Applied data communications and networks. Springer
This book covers all the key areas of data communications technology including networking and communication systems, signal analysis and transmission systems. It approaches th...
Analysis of electromagnetic wave propogation using 3D finite-difference time-domain methods with parallel processing.
Thesis
Buchanan, W. J. Analysis of electromagnetic wave propogation using 3D finite-difference time-domain methods with parallel processing. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4022
The 3D Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method simulates structures in the time-domain using a direct form of Maxwell’s curl equations. This method has the advantage over ...
Edinburgh leading world in beating online crime.
Other
Buchanan, W. J. (2015)
Edinburgh leading world in beating online crime. The Scotsman
Cyber security surges ahead in the capital, says Bill Buchanan As we become more dependent on the internet by the day, the risks around it also increase, especially from cyber...
Parallel processing techniques in EMP propagation using 3D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method.
Journal Article
Buchanan, W. J., & Gupta, N. K. (1993)
Parallel processing techniques in EMP propagation using 3D finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. Advances in engineering software, 18(3), 149-159. https://doi.org/10.1016/0965-9978%2893%2990062-X
The authors have applied the 3D FDTD technique to simulate the propagation of electrical signals on a microstrip antenna using a four-transputer array connected to a 386-based...