Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology explains the subject of optoelectronic devices and their use in integrated optics and fiber optic systems. The text emphasizes the physics of how devices work and how they can be used in various applications. Mathematical derivations and the development of design equations are provided where necessary to explain phenomena and engineering principles, but a strong effort has been made to avoid obscuring important concepts with mathematical details. Illustrations and references from technical journals have been used to demonstrate the relevance of the theory to currently important topics in industry.

This sixth edition of Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology includes updates and revisions in all chapters, as well as a completely new chapter on nanophotonics. Problems are included at the end of each chapter to develop students' knowledge. Scientists, engineers, students and engineering managers can utilize this book to obtain an overall view of the theory and the most recent technology in integrated optics.

Autorentext

The author has been working in the field of optoelectronics for over 40 years, first in industry (Hughes Research Laboratories, Malibu, CA) and later as a professor at the University of Delaware. In 1995, Dr. Hunsperger was made a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in recognition of his work in the field.

Klappentext

Integrated Optics explains the subject of optoelectronic devices and their use in integrated optics and fiber optic systems. The approach taken is to emphasize the physics of how devices work and how they can be (and have been) used in various applications as the field of optoelectronics has progressed from microphotonics to nanophotonics. Illustrations and references from technical journals have been used to demonstrate the relevance of the theory to currently important topics in industry. By reading this book, scientists, engineers, students and engineering managers can obtain an overall view of the theory and the most recent technology in Integrated Optics.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Optical Waveguide Modes.- Theory of Optical Waveguides.- Waveguide Fabrication Techniques.- Polymer and Fiber Integrated Optics.- Losses in Optical Waveguides.- Waveguide Input and Output Couplers.- Coupling between Waveguides.- Electro-Optic Modulators.- Acousto-Optic Modulators.- Basic Principles of Light Emission in Semiconductors.- Semiconductor Lasers.- Optical Amplifiers.- Heterostructure, Confined-Field Lasers.- Distributed-Feedback Lasers.- Direct Modulation of Semiconductor Lasers.- Integrated Optic Detectors.- Quantum-Well Devices.- Micro-Optical-Electro-Mechanical Devices.- Applications of Integrated Optics.- Photonic and Microwave Wireless Systems.- Nanophotonics.