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1. |  Fiber Optical Parametric Amplifiers, Oscillators and Related Devices By: Michel E. Marhic Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 15-NOV-2007 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fiber Optical Parametric Amplifiers, Oscillators and Related Devices
This book, published in 2007, provides comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of OPAs and related devices, including fiber optical parametric oscillators (OPOs). After introducing the field, the theory and techniques behind all types of fiber OPAs are covered starting from first principles - topics include the scalar and vector OPA theory; the nonlinear Schrodinger equation; OPO theory; and quantum noise figure of fiber OPAs. Challenges of making fiber OPAs practical for a number of applications are discussed, and a survey of the state-of-the-art in feasibility demonstrations...
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2. |  Silicon Photonics: Fundamentals and Devices By: M. Jamal Deen; Prasanta Kumar Basu Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 30-APR-2012 Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Silicon Photonics: Fundamentals and Devices
The creation of affordable high speed optical communications using standard semiconductor manufacturing technology is a principal aim of silicon photonics research. This would involve replacing copper connections with optical fibres or waveguides, and electrons with photons. With applications such as telecommunications and information processing, light detection, spectroscopy, holography and robotics, silicon photonics has the potential to revolutionise electronic-only systems. Providing an overview of the physics, technology and device operation of photonic devices using exclusively...
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3. |  By: Lukas Novotny; Bert Hecht Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 01-JUN-2006 Insert Date: 03-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Principles of Nano-Optics
Nano-optics is the study of optical phenomena and techniques on the nanometer scale, that is, near or beyond the diffraction limit of light. It is an emerging field of study, motivated by the rapid advance of nanoscience and nanotechnology which require adequate tools and strategies for fabrication, manipulation and characterization at this scale. In this 2006 text the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the theoretical and experimental concepts necessary to understand and work in nano-optics. With a very broad perspective, they cover optical phenomena relevant to the nanoscale...
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4. |  By: Christopher Gerry; Peter Knight Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 28-OCT-2004 Insert Date: 30-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Introductory Quantum Optics
This book provides an elementary introduction to the subject of quantum optics, the study of the quantum mechanical nature of light and its interaction with matter. The presentation is almost entirely concerned with the quantized electromagnetic field. Topics covered include single-mode field quantization in a cavity, quantization of multimode fields, quantum phase, coherent states, quasi-probability distribution in phase space, atom-field interactions, the Jaynes-Cummings model, quantum coherence theory, beam splitters and interferometers, dissipative interactions, nonclassical field...
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5. |  Fundamentals of Electro-Optic Systems Design By: Sherman Karp; Larry B. Stotts Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 31-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 24-APR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fundamentals of Electro-Optic Systems Design
Using fundamentals of communication theory, thermodynamics, information theory and propagation theory, this book explains the universal principles underlying a diverse range of electro-optical systems. From fiber optics and infra-red imaging to free space communications and laser remote sensing, the authors relate key concepts in science and device engineering to practical systems issues. A broad spectrum of coherent and incoherent imaging and communications systems is considered, accompanied by many real-world examples. The authors also present new insights into LIDAR and free space...
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6. |  Optical Communications, 2nd Edition By: Robert M. Gagliardi; Sherman Karp Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 20-FEB-1995 Insert Date: 27-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Optical Communications, 2nd Edition
This updated edition concentrates on modern analysis and design. Includes new material in the key areas of digital communications, fiber optics, lightwave networks, atmospheric channels and space links--all of which are now critical topics in optical applications. Contains brief sections on optical hardware and device descriptions. Features new homework problems and references.
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7. |  Nematicons: Spatial Optical Solitons in Nematic Liquid Crystals By: Gaetano Assanto Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 05-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 22-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Nematicons: Spatial Optical Solitons in Nematic Liquid Crystals
The first book of its kind to introduce the fundamentals, basic features and models, potential applications and novel phenomena and its important applications in liquid crystal technology.
Recognized leader in the field Gaetano Assanto outlines the peculiar characteristics of nematicons and the promise they have for the future growth of this captivating new field.
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8. |  Fundamentals of Optical Fiber Sensors By: Zujie Fang; Ken Chin; Ronghui Qu; Haiwen Cai Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 04-SEP-2012 Insert Date: 11-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fundamentals of Optical Fiber Sensors
This book describes the latest development in optical fiber devices, and their applications to sensor technology. Optical fiber sensors, an important application of the optical fiber, have experienced fast development, and attracted wide attentions in basic science as well as in practical applications. Sensing is often likened to human sense organs. Optical fiber can not only transport information acquired by sensors at high speed and large volume, but also can play the roles of sensing element itself. Compared with electric and other types of sensors, fiber sensor technology has unique...
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9. |  Introduction to Adaptive Lenses Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 24-APR-2012 Insert Date: 11-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Introduction to Adaptive Lenses
Presents readers with the basic science, technology, and applications for every type of adaptive lens
An adaptive lens is a lens whose shape has been changed to a different focal length by an external stimulus such as pressure, electric field, magnetic field, or temperature. Introduction to Adaptive Lenses is the first book ever to address all of the fundamental operation principles, device characteristics, and potential applications of various types of adaptive lenses.
This comprehensive book covers basic material properties, device structures and performance, image processing and...
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10. |  Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 07-SEP-2010 Insert Date: 05-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Computational Lithography
A Unified Summary of the Models and Optimization Methods Used in Computational Lithography
Optical lithography is one of the most challenging areas of current integrated circuit manufacturing technology. The semiconductor industry is relying more on resolution enhancement techniques (RETs), since their implementation does not require significant changes in fabrication infrastructure. Computational Lithography is the first book to address the computational optimization of RETs in optical lithography, providing an in-depth discussion of optimal optical proximity correction (OPC), phase...
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11. |  By: Girish S. Agarwal Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: 30-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 30-NOV-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Quantum Optics
In the last decade many important advances have taken place in the field of quantum optics, with numerous potential applications. Ideal for graduate courses on quantum optics, this textbook provides an up-to-date account of the basic principles of the subject. Focusing on applications of quantum optics, the textbook covers recent developments such as engineering of quantum states, quantum optics on a chip, nano-mechanical mirrors, quantum entanglement, quantum metrology, spin squeezing, control of decoherence and many other key topics. Readers are guided through the principles of quantum...
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12. |  By: Warren Smith Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publication Date: 22-OCT-2004 Insert Date: 20-NOV-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Modern Lens Design
Unlike the first edition, which was more a collection of lens designs for use in larger projects, the 2nd edition of Modern Lens Design is an optical “how-to.” Delving deep into the mechanics of lens design, optics legend Warren J. Smith reveals time-tested methods for designing top-quality lenses. He deals with lens design software, primarily OSLO, by far the current market leaders, and provides 7 comprehensive worked examples, all new to this edition. With this book in hand, there’s no lens an optical engineer can’t design.
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13. |  Optical Filter Design and Analysis: A Signal Processing Approach By: Christi K. Madsen; Jian H. Zhao Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 15-JUN-1999 Insert Date: 01-NOV-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Optical Filter Design and Analysis: A Signal Processing Approach
A Unique, Cutting-Edge Approach to Optical Filter Design With more and more information being transmitted over fiber-optic lines, optical filtering has become crucial to the advanced functionality of today's communications networks. Helping researchers and engineers keep pace with this rapidly evolving technology, this book presents digital processing techniques for optical filter design. This higher-level approach focuses on filter characteristics and enables readers to quickly calculate the filter response as well as tackle larger and more complex filters. The authors incorporate...
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14. |  Applied Digital Optics: From Micro-optics to Nanophotonics By: Bernard C. Kress; Patrick Meyrueis Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 22-DEC-2009 Insert Date: 01-NOV-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Applied Digital Optics: From Micro-optics to Nanophotonics
Miniaturization and mass replications have begun to lead the optical industry in the transition from traditional analog to novel digital optics. As digital optics enter the realm of mainstream technology through the worldwide sale of consumer electronic devices, this timely book aims to present the topic of digital optics in a unified way. Ranging from micro-optics to nanophotonics, and design to fabrication through to integration in final products, it reviews the various physical implementations of digital optics in either micro-refractives, waveguide (planar lightwave chips), diffractive...
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15. |  Introduction to Fiber Optics, 3rd Edition By: John Crisp; Barry Elliott Publisher: Newnes Publication Date: 12-DEC-2005 Insert Date: 07-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Introduction to Fiber Optics, 3rd Edition
Introduction to Fiber Optics is well established as an introductory text for engineers, managers and students. It meets the needs of systems designers, installation engineers, electronic engineers and anyone else looking to gain a working knowledge of fiber optics with a minimum of maths. Review questions are included in the text to enable the reader to check their understanding as they work through the book. The new edition of this successful book is now fully up to date with the new standards, latest technological developments and includes a new chapter on specifying optical...
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16. |  Specialty Optical Fibers Handbook By: Alexis Mendez; T. F. Morse Publisher: Academic Press Publication Date: 15-DEC-2006 Insert Date: 03-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Specialty Optical Fibers Handbook
This book is a comprehensive contributed volume that aims to describe and explain the design, fabrication, operating characteristics, and specific applications of the most popular and useful types of specialty optical fibers. These “specialty fibers? include any kind of optical fiber that has been architecturally manipulated to diverge from a conventional structure. For instance, metal-coated fibers can be utilized for bandwidth improvement, and hollow core fibers offer more controllable dispersion for sensitive medical procedures. Applications for these specialty fibers abound in the...
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17. |  By: Frank J. Duarte Publisher: Academic Press Publication Date: 29-AUG-2003 Insert Date: 03-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Tunable Laser Optics
Chapters will provide self-contained treatment of the topic as much as possible to allow the reader to go directly to the appropriate chapter to deal with a particular topic of concern. This sharp focus is necessary to maintain the emphasis, and to make this a practical reference. The knowledge and experience will integrate aspects of laser oscillators, laser amplifiers, laser systems, engineering of rugged laser cavities, design and engineering of laser-based instrumentation, and design of highly reliable laser systems for material processing applications. * Provides a sharp focus...
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18. |  Fiber Optic Cabling, 2nd Edition By: Barry Elliott; Mike Gilmore Publisher: Newnes Publication Date: 17-DEC-2001 Insert Date: 02-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Fiber Optic Cabling, 2nd Edition
Essential reading for anyone involved in fiber optic cable applications, from installation engineers to IT professionals. Fiber Optic Cabling is a practical guide to all aspects of designing, specifying and installing systems for LANs and other data communications applications. The second edition has been completely revised and updated by Barry Elliott, taking into account the major developments in LAN and transmission technology over the past 10 years. The latest legislation is also dealt with, including standards relating to flammability. Cutting edge topics such as photonic...
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19. |  By: Roland Winston; Juan C. Minano; Pablo G. Benitez; With contributions by Narkis Shatz and John C. Bortz Publisher: Academic Press Publication Date: 22-DEC-2004 Insert Date: 02-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Nonimaging Optics
From its inception nearly 30 years ago, the optical subdiscipline now referred to as nonimaging optics, has experienced dramatic growth. The term nonimaging optics is concerned with applications where imaging formation is not important but where effective and efficient collection , concentration, transport and distribution of light energy is - i.e. solar energy conversion, signal detection, illumination optics, measurement and testing. This book will incorporate the substantial developments of the past decade in this field. * Includes all substantial developments of the past decade in...
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20. |  By: Joseph Simmons; Kelly S. Potter Publisher: Academic Press Publication Date: 18-OCT-1999 Insert Date: 02-AUG-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Optical Materials
This book presents, in a unified form, the underlying physical and structural processes that determine the optical behavior of materials. It does this by combining elements from physics, optics, and materials science in a seamless manner, and introducing quantum mechanics when needed. The book groups the characteristics of optical materials into classes with similar behavior. In treating each type of material, the text pays particular attention to atomic composition and chemical makeup, electronic states and band structure, and physical microstructure so that the reader will gain insight...
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