Bøger i Optoelectronics Library serien

This comparative tutorial describes the reasons behind device failures and provides practical information on what can be done to minimize failure-prone designs and enhance device reliability. The text demonstrates how, with such advantages as smaller size, low-cost and simple operation, LEDs are well suited for a wide range of applications - especially in the field of optical fibre communication. This book should prove of interest to engineers and scientists in research, design, manufacturing and development of semiconductor lasers, LEDs and optical transmission systems.

Bridging the disciplines of integrated optics and semiconductors, this work provides an introduction to both at a fundamental level. It also provides detailed derivations and analysis of key integrated optical components for more advanced study. Emphasis is placed upon practical application.

This text covers the history and implementation of coherent lightwave communications systems. Presenting information on narrow linewidth lasers, it discusses circuit design, methods of overcoming polarization fluctuation, multi-gigabit systems and the construction of long-distance optical links.

This guide to the design and application of elliptical dielectric waveguides and fibers shows the theoretical basis of the technology, demonstrates the practical uses for elliptical fibres, examines design criteria and trade-offs, and gives access to collected data and references on the topic.

Ultrafast diode lasers offer a variety of applications including high-bit-rate optical fibre communication lines, ultrafast optical data processing, optical computing radar systems, optoelectronic measurement applications and instrumentation. This work introduces this developing field.