Acknowledgments
A technical book is a work of synthesis and reflection over the state-of-the-art of a
specific discipline or technology. Accordingly, the authors draw from many different
sources including the experiences and works of others.
It would be impossible to acknowledge all direct and indirect contributions to this very
volume. In fact, over the course of many years, former and present undergraduate and
graduate students have worked hard at developing the knowledge base that is the
foundation of this book and many of the existing specifications and design guides
published around the world. Similarly, colleagues in academia, industry, and government
have also tirelessly contributed to the advancement of the state-of-the-art in the novel
technology reported herein. Papers authored and coauthored by many individuals in these
two groups are cited among the references and constitute a partial testimony of these
contributions from others to whom the authors are deeply indebted.
Preparation of this manuscript was made possible by contributions from Ankur Jaluria,
Philip Hopkins, and Paloma Alvarez.