This book appeals to researchers and developers of optoelectronic components and systems. The systematically and comprehensive discussion of the subject makes it also interesting for advanced students.

Klappentext
The book covers all essential elements of current and next generation fibre optic networks, including many that are ignored in other books. The reader gains an in-depth understanding of the current and future capabilities of fibre optic communication networks. He can estimate what fibre optics has to provide and where its (current and long-term) limitations may lie. Optoelectronic devices and glass fibres are the basis of contemporary communication systems. The book deals with the various components of these systems such as lasers, amplifiers, modulation devices, converters, optical switches, filters, detectors, emitters, sensors and fibre transfer systems. A systematic evaluation of the state of the art in related technological research and the level reached in application is given.

Inhalt
1 Characteristics of Optical Communication Networks.- 1.1 Optical Network Issues.- 1.2 Long-Haul Networks.- 1.3 WDM Networking.- 1.4 Connection Patterns.- 1.5 Optical Network Protection.- 1.6 Optical Network Elements.- References.- 2 The Optical Fibre.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Waveguiding Properties.- 2.3 Fibre Materials.- 2.4 Basic Optical Properties.- 2.5 Nonlinear Optical Properties.- 2.6 Pulse Propagation in Optical Fibres.- References.- 3 Transmitters.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Theory.- 3.3 Basic Design of Semiconductor Laser Structures.- 3.4 Single-Mode Laser Structures.- 3.5 Tunable Lasers.- References.- 4 Optical Photodetectors.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 The PIN Photodiode.- 4.3 The Avalanche Photodiode (APD).- 4.4 Photodiodes.- 4.5 Photoreceivers.- 4.6 Conclusion.- References.- 5 Optical Amplifiers.- 5.1 Optical Fibre Amplifiers.- 5.2 Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers.- References.- 6 Passive and Active Glass Integrated Optics Devices.- 6.1 General Introduction.- 6.2 Passive Power Splitters.- 6.3 Integrated Optic Yb/Er Glass Amplifiers.- 6.4 Integrated Optic Er/Yb Laser Oscillators.- References.- 7 Wavelength-Selective Devices.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Device Specifications.- 7.3 Fabry-Perot Interferometer Filters.- 7.4 Dielectric Interference Filters.- 7.5 Fibre Gratings.- 7.6 Grating-based Demultiplexers.- 7.7 PHASAR-based Devices.- 7.8 Integrated Acousto-Optical Devices in LiNbO3.- References.- 8 Optical Switching.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Applications.- 8.3 Technologies.- 8.4 Summary.- References.- 9 All-Optical Time-Division Multiplexing Technology.- 9.1 Role of All-Optical TDM Technology.- 9.2 Key Technologies for All-Optical TDM Systems.- 9.3 Demonstration of OTDM and OTDM/WDM Transmission.- References.- 10 Optical Hybrid Integrated Circuits.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 Key Technologies for Hybrid Integration.- 10.3 Contributions of Hybrid Integration to Optical Communication Technology.- 10.4 Future Prospects.- 10.5 Summary.- References.- 11 Monolithic Integration.- 11.1 Introductory Remarks.- 11.2 Waveguides.- 11.3 Integrated Spot-Size Converters.- 11.4 Monolithic Laser Integration.- 11.5 Integrated Receiver.- 11.6 Crosstalk.- 11.7 Current Status of Optoelectronic Integration.- 11.8 Outlook.- References.- Biographical Notes.