Bhupendra Singh

Cryptography has long been an essential tool in safeguarding digital communication and securing sensitive information. As technology has progressed, so has the complexity of the methods used to protect our data. In the wake of quantum computing's rise, traditional cryptographic systems face serious challenges, demanding a new understanding of how quantum algorithms could both undermine and enhance security. Chapter 1 deals with the Basics of Cryptography lays the groundwork by introducing classical cryptography, tracing its evolution from ancient ciphers to modern cryptosystems. It provides foundational concepts such as stream and block ciphers and distinguishes between symmetric and asymmetric key systems, setting the stage for deeper cryptographic analysis in later chapters. In Chapter 2, readers are introduced to Quantum Algorithms, the principles of quantum mechanics relevant to computing, including qubits, superposition, and entanglement. The chapter draws distinctions between classical and quantum computation and introduces key quantum algorithms and gates—forming the conceptual basis for understanding quantum cryptanalysis. The Chapter 3 focuses on Shor’s algorithm, a landmark quantum algorithm that threatens the security of widely used public-key cryptosystems like RSA and ECC. Readers explore its theoretical foundation, circuit implementation, and resource estimation, including practical experiments using IBM Qiskit. In Chapter 4 Grover’s Algorithm is examined in the context of brute-force attacks on symmetric key cryptography. The chapter includes a detailed cryptanalysis of the simplified Grain cipher using Grover’s technique, and presents experimental results and quantum resource estimates for various attack scenarios. Chapter 5 focusing on Simon’s Algorithm and its role in breaking cryptographic primitives through structure exploitation. It details the application of Simon’s algorithm to stream ciphers like Grain-128a, with thorough circuit design, implementation strategies, and test case evaluations. In Chapter 6 a broader discussion about Cryptographic Implications of Quantum Computing is given on how quantum computing affects modern cryptographic systems. It explains the vulnerabilities of RSA, ECC, AES, and other algorithms under quantum threats and underscores the urgent need for transitioning to quantum-resistant alternatives. Finally, in Chapter 7, the future of cryptography in the quantum era is discussed. It introduces Mosca’s Theorem for risk forecasting and presents a taxonomy of quantum-safe cryptographic primitives. Topics include quantum key distribution (QKD), post-quantum cryptography (PQC), countermeasures, standardization, and infrastructure readiness for quantum networks.

This book provides basic knowledge of the programming and interfacing of devices with IoT modem and programming. The aim is to explain the basic steps to understand the IoT and its application in agriculture field. It will serve be a reference book for postgraduate and undergraduate Engineering students. Students from Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Computer science can use the book for their projects and research. This book is based entirely on the practical experience of the authors while undergoing projects with the students and industries. This book is co-published with NIPA. Taylor and Francis does not sell or distribute its print and electronic editions in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Getting Started for Internet of Things with Launch Pad and ESP8266 provides a platform to get started with the Ti launch pad and IoT modules for Internet of Things applications. The book provides the basic knowledge of Ti launch Pad and ESP8266 based customized modules with their interfacing, along with the programming. The book discusses the application of Internet of Things in different areas. Several examples for rapid prototyping are included, this to make the readers understand the concept of IoT. The book comprises of twenty-seven chapters, which are divided into four sections and which focus on the design of various independent prototypes. Section-A gives a brief introduction to Ti launch pad (MSP430) and Internet of Things platforms like GPRS, NodeMCU and NuttyFi (ESP8266 customized board), and it shows steps to program these boards. Examples on how to interface these boards with display units, analog sensors, digital sensors and actuators are also included, this to make reader comfortable with the platforms. Section-B discusses the communication modes to relay the data like serial out, PWM and I2C. Section-C explores the IoT data loggers and shows certain steps to design and interact with the servers. Section-D includes few IoT based case studies in various fields. This book is based on the practical experience of the authors while undergoing projects with students and partners from various industries.

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Questo libro incentrato su un problema globale molto importante: l'aumento degli inquinanti ambientali. Questi hanno effetti negativi sugli esseri umani e sulle piante. Gli inquinanti organici persistenti (POP) pongono seri problemi alle piante, con conseguente diminuzione della resa dei raccolti. Interferiscono con i processi metabolici delle piante e ne inibiscono la crescita e lo sviluppo. Sono in grado di penetrare nelle piante sia attraverso l'aria che attraverso il suolo. Inibiscono la fotosintesi e i meccanismi di assorbimento dei nutrienti nelle piante, causando diversi disturbi. necessario comprendere i tipi e gli effetti deleteri di questi inquinanti sulle piante. Questo libro fornisce informazioni complete e aggiornate basate su ricerche recenti. Sar utile per i laureati, i post-laureati e i ricercatori che lavorano nel campo della fisiologia vegetale e delle scienze ambientali.

Dieses Buch befasst sich mit einem sehr wichtigen globalen Problem, n mlich der Zunahme von Umweltschadstoffen. Diese haben sowohl auf den Menschen als auch auf Pflanzen negative Auswirkungen. Persistente organische Schadstoffe (POPs) stellen Pflanzen vor ernsthafte Probleme, die zu einem R ckgang der Ernteertr ge f hren. Sie greifen in die Stoffwechselprozesse der Pflanzen ein und hemmen ihr Wachstum und ihre Entwicklung. Sie k nnen sowohl ber die Luft als auch ber den Boden in die Pflanzen gelangen. Sie hemmen sowohl die Photosynthese als auch die Mechanismen der N hrstoffaufnahme in den Pflanzen, was zu verschiedenen St rungen f hrt. Es besteht ein ernsthafter Bedarf, die Arten und sch dlichen Auswirkungen solcher Schadstoffe auf Pflanzen zu verstehen. Dieses Buch bietet umfassende und aktualisierte Informationen auf der Grundlage aktueller Forschungsergebnisse. Es ist n tzlich f r Studenten, Doktoranden und Forscher, die auf dem Gebiet der Pflanzenphysiologie und der Umweltwissenschaften arbeiten.

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Internet of Things with 8051 and ESP8266 provides a platform to get started with the Internet of Things (IoT) with 8051. This book describes programming basics and how devices interface within designed systems. It presents a unique combination of 8051 with ESP8266 and I/O devices for IoT applications supported by case studies to provide the solutions to real-time problems. The programs and circuits have been tested on real hardware and explore different areas in IoT applications. Divided into four sections, it explains the customized boards for IoT applications followed by the means by which 8051 and ESP8266 interface with I/O devices. It spans levels from basic to advanced interfacing with special devices, server design, and data logging with different platforms. Features: Covers how I/O devices interface with 8051 and ESP8266 Explains the basic concepts of interfacing complexity using applications with examples Provides hands-on practice exercises with 8051 and ESP8266 for IoT applications Discusses both case studies and programming tests on real hardware during industrial and student projects Reviews the integration of smart devices with IoTInternet of Things with 8051 and ESP8266 is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students in electrical and electronics engineering, but anyone with an interest in the professional curriculum of electrical and electronics engineering will find this book a welcome addition to their collection.

This book provides basic knowledge of the programming and interfacing of devices with IoT modem and programming. The aim is to explain the basic steps to understand the IoT and its application in agriculture field. It will serve be a reference book for postgraduate and undergraduate Engineering students. Students from Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Computer science can use the book for their projects and research. This book is based entirely on the practical experience of the authors while undergoing projects with the students and industries. This book is co-published with NIPA. Taylor and Francis does not sell or distribute its print and electronic editions in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

This book is a platform for anyone who wishes to explore Artificial Intelligence in the field of agriculture from scratch or broaden their understanding and its uses. This book offers a practical, hands-on exploration of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, deep Learning, computer vision and Expert system with proper examples to understand. This book also covers the basics of python with example so that any anyone can easily understand and utilize artificial intelligence in agriculture field. This book is divided into two parts wherein first part talks about the artificial intelligence and its impact in the agriculture with all its branches and their basics. The second part of the book is purely implementation of algorithms and use of different libraries of machine learning, deep learning and computer vision to build useful and sightful projects in real time which can be very useful for you to have better understanding of artificial intelligence. After reading this book, the reader will an understanding of what Artificial Intelligence is, where it is applicable, and what are its different branches, which can be useful in different scenarios. The reader will be familiar with the standard workflow for approaching and solving machine-learning problems, and how to address commonly encountered issues. The reader will be able to use Artificial Intelligence to tackle real-world problems ranging from crop health prediction to field surveillance analytics, classification to recognition of species of plants etc. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.

This book provides a platform to understand Internet of things with Raspberry Pi and the basic knowledge of the programming and interfacing of the devices and designed systems. It broadly covers introduction to Internet of Things and enabling technologies, interfacing with Raspberry Pi and Arduino and interfacing with Raspberry Pi GPIO. Internet of Things with Raspberry pi and Arduino is aimed at senior undergraduate, graduate students and professionals in electrical engineering, computer engineering including robotics.

L' volution des programmes de formation des enseignants a eu lieu depuis l' tablissement des civilisations sous une forme ignor e. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (2007), le c l bre philosophe allemand, a crit que la danse sous toutes ses formes ne peut tre exclue du programme de toute ducation noble; la danse avec les pieds, avec les id es, avec les mots, et, faut-il ajouter qu'il faut aussi savoir danser avec la plume qu'il faut apprendre crire ? Ce livre aidera les formateurs d'enseignants organiser la formation des enseignants pour les pr parer humainement.