Optical Science and Engineering
Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing: Technologies and Applications
1st Edition
Edited
By Marcus Nebeling, Hans Joerg Thiele
June 11, 2007
Explaining what CWDM is, how it is achieved, and why it should be deployed, Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing: Technologies and Applications merges coverage of isolated aspects of Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) traditionally found as device-related or specific system topics. ...
Organic Field-Effect Transistors
1st Edition
Edited
By Zhenan Bao, Jason Locklin
May 17, 2007
The remarkable development of organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) has led to their emerging use in active matrix flat-panel displays, radio frequency identification cards, and sensors. Exploring one class of OTFTs, Organic Field-Effect Transistors provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary ...
Gas Lasers
1st Edition
Edited
By Masamori Endo, Robert F. Walter
December 26, 2006
Lasers with a gaseous active medium offer high flexibility, wide tunability, and advantages in cost, beam quality, and power scalability. Gas lasers have tended to become overshadowed by the recent popularity and proliferation of semiconductor lasers. As a result of this shift in focus, details on ...
Photonics: Principles and Practices
1st Edition
By Abdul Al-Azzawi
December 21, 2006
Since the invention of the laser, our fascination with the photon has led to one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing fields of technology. An explosion of new materials, devices, and applications makes it more important than ever to stay current with the latest advances. Surveying the field ...
Lens Design
4th Edition
By Milton Laikin
December 19, 2006
There is no shortage of lens optimization software on the market to deal with today's complex optical systems for all sorts of custom and standardized applications. But all of these software packages share one critical flaw: you still have to design a starting solution. Continuing the bestselling ...
Polymer Fiber Optics: Materials, Physics, and Applications
1st Edition
By Mark G. Kuzyk
September 11, 2006
This straightforward text examines the scientific principles, characterization techniques, and fabrication methods used to design and produce high quality optical fibers. Polymer Fiber Optics: Materials, Physics, and Applications focuses on the fundamental concepts that will continue to play a role...
Applied Microphotonics
1st Edition
By Wes R. Jamroz, Roman Kruzelecky, Emile I. Haddad
June 27, 2006
As the limits of electrical performance come within sight, photons are poised to take over for the electron. But the search continues for the materials, topologies, and fabrication technologies capable of producing photonic devices at a reasonable speed and cost. Taking a fundamentallook at the ...
Optics in Magnetic Multilayers and Nanostructures
1st Edition
By Stefan Visnovsky
March 06, 2006
In the continuing push toward optical computing, the focus remains on finding and developing the right materials. Characterizing materials, understanding the behavior of light in these materials, and being able to control the light are key players in the search for suitable optical materials. ...
Laser Safety Management
1st Edition
By Ken Barat
February 22, 2006
An effective laser safety program can mean big savings in time, money, effort, and most importantly, human well-being. It can improve the quality of your research program, your organization's reputation, and ultimately, improve your bottom line. Based on the extensive experience of active Laser ...
Encyclopedic Handbook of Integrated Optics
1st Edition
Edited
By Kenichi Iga, Yasuo Kokubun
November 01, 2005
As optical technologies move closer to the core of modern computer architecture, there arise many challenges in building optical capabilities from the network to the motherboard. Rapid advances in integrated optics technologies are making this a reality. However, no comprehensive, up-to-date ...
Electromagnetic Theory and Applications for Photonic Crystals
1st Edition
Edited
By Kiyotoshi Yasumoto
October 14, 2005
Photonic technology promises much faster computing, massive parallel processing, and an evolutionary step in the digital age. The search continues for devices that will enable this paradigm, and these devices will be based on photonic crystals. Modeling is a key process in developing crystals with ...
GMPLS Technologies: Broadband Backbone Networks and Systems
1st Edition
By Naoaki Yamanaka, Kohei Shiomoto, Eiji Oki
September 26, 2005
Multi-Protocol Label Switch (MPLS) and Generalized MPLS (GMPLS) are key technologies for next-generation IP backbone networks. Until now, however, engineers have been forced to search for technical papers on this subject and read them in an ad-hoc manner. At last there is a book that explains both ...