Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology

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Springer Science & Business Media, 2002 - Science - 446 pages
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 engineering 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.
 

Contents

Introduction
1
Optical Waveguide Modes
17
Theory of Optical Waveguides
31
Waveguide Fabrication Techniques
47
Problems
71
Losses in Optical Waveguides
93
Waveguide Input and Output Couplers
113
Coupling Between Waveguides
135
Optical Amplifiers
225
Heterostructure ConfinedField Lasers
241
DistributedFeedback Lasers
263
Direct Modulation of Semiconductor Lasers
281
Integrated Optical Detectors
299
QuantumWell Devices
325
MicroOpticalElectroMechanical Devices
349
Applications of Integrated Optics and Current Trends
367

ElectroOptic Modulators
149
AcoustoOptic Modulators
175
Basic Principles of Light Emission in Semiconductors
193
Semiconductor Lasers
211
Photonic and Microwave Wireless Systems
393
References
407
Subject Index
441
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