1. Edition - June 2004
112.- Euro
2004. 448 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-471-21573-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-21573-8 - John Wiley & Sons








Short description
Written by a prolific contributor to the field, here is a comprehensive, two-part account of the state of the art of lightwave technology. This first of the two volumes focuses on active and passive components. It touches upon the most recent advances in this exciting field and provides an extensive reference list for further investigation.

From the contents
Preface.

1. Optical Fibers.

2. Passive Fiber Components.

3. Active Fiber Components.

4. Planar Waveguides.

5. Semiconductor Lasers and Amplifiers.

6. Optical Modulators.

7. Photodetectors.

8. WDM Components.

9. Optical Switching.

10. Time-Domain Switching.

Appendix A: System of Units.

Appendix B: Software Package.

Appendix C: Acronyms.

Index.