Guided-Wave Optoelectronics: 26 (Springer Series in Electronics and Photonics) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3642970761 ISBN 13: 9783642970764

Verlag: Springer, 2012

Inhaltsangabe

The first guided-wave components that employed signals in the form of light beams traveling along thin films were fabricated a little more than two decades ago. The parallel development of semiconductor lasers and the subsequent availability of low-loss optical fibers made possible the imple­ mentation of completely optical systems for communications, signal pro­ cessing and other applications that had used only electronic circuitry in the past. Referred to as integrated optics, this technology has been rein­ forced by utilizing electronic components that act as controlling elements or perform other functions for which the optical counterparts are not as effec­ tive. The broader area thus generated was aptly named optoelectronics and it currently represents a fascinating, rapidly evolving and most promising technology. Specifically, the amalgamation of electronic and optics compo­ nents into an integrated optoelectronics format is expected to provide a wide range of systems having miniaturized, high speed, broad band and reliable components for telecommunications, data processing, optical computing and other applications in the near and far future. This book is intended to cover primarily the optical portion of the op­ toelectronics area by focusing on the theory and applications of components that use guided optical waves. Hence all aspects of integrated optics are dis­ cussed, but optoelectronic components having primarily electronic rather than optical functions have not been included. Each chapter has been writ­ ten by experts who have actively participated in developing the specific areas addressed by them.

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Reseña del editor

The book is a completely new survey of the most recent advances in the areas of integrated optics and optelectronics. Written by nine authors who are internationally recognized authorities in their areas, the book contains chapters on optical waveguides, lightwave junctions and other thin-film components, lithium-niobate (LiNbO3) devices, guided-mode semiconductor (GaAs and related) lasers and integrated optic devices. Included are sections on basic theory as well as detailed descriptions of fabrication technology, applications and a plethora of available devices. The book should be of great interest to all researchers and engineers involved with integrated optics, optoelectronics and electro-optic systems and devices. Because of the systematic arrangement of its chapters, the book should also be very useful to graduate and senior undergraduate students. In addition, it will serve as a comprehensive reference manual for the theory and application of the most recent thin-film optical and optoelectronic technology.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• ISBN 10: 3642970761
• ISBN 13: 9783642970764
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 416
• Herausgeber: Tamir Theodor
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar