ABSTRACT

This work describes all the major devices used in photonic systems. It provides a thorough overview of the field of photonics, detailing practical examples of photonic technology in a wide range of applications. Photonic systems and devices are discussed with a mathematical rigor that is precise enough for design purposes yet highly readable.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|52 pages

Lasers

chapter 5|27 pages

Optical Amplifiers

chapter 6|76 pages

Photodetectors

chapter 7|31 pages

Fiber Optic Sensors

chapter 9|63 pages

Photonic Integrated Circuits