The second edition of George Verghese, John Kassakian, and Devid Perreault's "Principles of Power Electronics" greatly expands upon the first, and weighs in at a hefty 4.6 pounds and 800 pages–a reflection of the increased stature and importance of power electronics to a whole new generation of electrical and computer engineers.
An innovator, entrepreneur, adventurer, and outdoorsman, Thornton’s influence upon all the communities he touched was profound. During his 40+ year tenure within MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, he mentored and inspired countless individuals, consistently advocating for bold and fearless exploration in all areas of life.
Markus Zahn, Thomas and Gerd Perkins Professor of Electrical Engineering (Emeritus) within the Department of EECS, died on March 13th, 2022. He was 75 years old. Zahn was...