The Power of Multimedia (Classic Reprint): Combining Point-to-Point and Multiaccess Networks - Softcover

Afek, Yehuda

 
9781334016370: The Power of Multimedia (Classic Reprint): Combining Point-to-Point and Multiaccess Networks

Synopsis

Unlock the potential of combined networks and boost your understanding of distributed computing. This book explores how marrying point-to-point networks with a shared broadcast channel creates a powerful multimedia model for designing efficient algorithms.

In clear, accessible terms, it defines the multimedia network, shows how to balance local parallel work with global broadcast steps, and presents both deterministic and randomized approaches. Readers will see how to partition networks, compute spanning forests, and solve global problems in this hybrid setting. The work also establishes performance bounds and demonstrates practical techniques for building robust network algorithms.


  • Define a multimedia network that blends arbitrary topologies with a shared broadcast channel.

  • Learn deterministic and randomized methods to partition networks and build spanning trees.

  • Explore efficient strategies for computing global functions and minimum spanning trees.

  • Understand time and message complexity bounds in both point-to-point and multiaccess contexts.



Ideal for readers of advanced computer science and networking topics, this edition suits students and professionals seeking a rigorous, applied treatment of distributed algorithms in hybrid networks.

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