Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology:
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Main Author: Hunsperger, Robert G. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1982
Series:Springer Series in Optical Sciences 33
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:This book is an introduction to the theory and technology of integrated op­ tics for graduate students in electrical engineering, and for practicing engi­ neers and scientists who wish to improve their understanding of the princi­ pIesand applications ofthis relatively new, and rapidly growing, field. Integrated Optics is the name given to a new generation of opto-electro­ nie systems in which the familiar wires and cables are replaced by light­ waveguiding optical fibers, and conventional integrated circuits are replaced by optical integrated circuits (OIC's). In an OIC, the signal is carried by means of a beam of light rather than by an electrical current, and the various circuit elements are interconnected on the substrate wafer by optical wave­ guides. Some advantages of an integrated-optic system are reduced weight, increased bandwidth (or multiplexing capability), resistance to electro­ magnetic interference, and low loss signal transmission. Because of the voluminous work that has been done in the field of inte­ grated optics since its inception in the late 1960's, the areas of fiber optics and optical integrated circuits have usually been treated separately at confe­ rences and in textbooks. In the author's opinion, this separation is unfortu­ nate because the two areas are closely related. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that it may be a practical necessity
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (XIV, 302 p)
ISBN:9783662135211
9783662135235
ISSN:0342-4111
DOI:10.1007/978-3-662-13521-1

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