This book 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. 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 not obscure 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. By reading this book, scientists, engineers, students and enginering managers can obtain an overall view of the theory and the most recent technology in Integrated Optics.
In this fifth edition all chapters have been revised and updated. The chapters on Polymer and Fiber Integrated Optics, Optical Amplifiers, Micro-Optical-Electro-Mechanical Devices, and Photonic and Microwave Wireless Systems are completely new.
Problems help the students to deepen their knowledge.

Klappentext

In this fifth edition all chapters have been revised and updated. The chapters on Polymer and Fiber Integrated Optics, Optical Amplifiers, Micro-Optical-Electro-Mechanical Devices, and Photonic and Microwave Wireless Systems are completely new. Problems help the students to deepen their knowledge.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Optical Waveguide Modes.- 3. Theory of Optical Waveguides.- 4. Waveguide Fabrication Techniques.- 5. Polymer and Fiber Integrated Optics.- 6. Losses in Optical Waveguides.- 7. Waveguide Input and Output Couplers.- 8. Coupling Between Waveguides.- 9. Electro-Optic Modulators.- 10. Acousto-Optic Modulators.- 11. Basic Principles of Light Emission in Semiconductors.- 12. Semiconductor Lasers.- 13. Optical Amplifiers.- 14. Heterostructure, Confined-Field Lasers.- 15. Distributed-Feedback Lasers.- 16. Direct Modulation of Semiconductor Lasers.- 17. Integrated Optical Detectors.- 18. Quantum-Well Devices.- 19. Micro-Optical-Electro-Mechanical Devices.- 20. Applications of Integrated Optics and Current Trends.- 21. Photonic and Microwave Wireless Systems.- References.