Acknowledgments

Writing a book is an effort on top of everything else that must keep running in parallel. Thus, writing is basically an early morning, after five, and over the weekends and holidays activity. It is a big effort that requires dedication and persistence. This would not be possible without the support of a number of people—people who helped in the simulations, in the making of the figures, in reading chapters, and in discussing various issues concerning all aspects, from proofs to the structure and the layout of the book.

First, I would like to express my gratitude to my mentor, friend, and colleague Nicholas Kalouptsidis, for this long-lasting and fruitful collaboration.

The cooperation with Kostas Slavakis over the last six ...

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