Photonics and Lasers

Optical technologies are the basis of many of today's popular and powerful technologies: from the small semiconductor lasers in CD players to the fiber optic network connections to the Internet, all rely on developments in optics. The study and use of light plays an essential role in physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, medicine, communications, and many more areas. Few disciplines have had as much impact on so many different fields. Photonics and Lasers provides enough detail to give readers a firm foundation for understanding and appreciating the significance of the subject, while at the same time remaining accessible to those with less mathematical background.

Informationen zum Autor Richard S. Quimby is an Associate Professor of physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He earned a BS in EE/Physics at Clarkson College of Technology in 1975 and a PhD in Physics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1979. He has been actively involved in research relating to photonics devices such as fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers since the 1980's. His work has resulted in approximately 35 publications, as well as three invited conference presentations. He also is a contributor to the book FLUORIDE GLASS FIBER OPTICS (Academic Press 1991). Klappentext An introduction to photonics and lasers that does not rely on complex mathematicsThis book evolved from a series of courses developed by the author and taught in the areas of lasers and photonics. This thoroughly classroom-tested work fills a unique need for students, instructors, and industry professionals in search of an introductory-level book that covers a wide range of topics in these areas. Comparable books tend to be aimed either too high or too low, or they cover only a portion of the topics that are needed for a comprehensive treatment.Photonics and Lasers is divided into four parts:* Propagation of Light* Generation and Detection of Light* Laser Light* Light-Based CommunicationThe author has ensured that complex mathematics does not become an obstacle to understanding key physical concepts. Physical arguments and explanations are clearly set forth while, at the same time, sufficient mathematical detail is provided for a quantitative understanding. As an additional aid to readers who are learning to think symbolically, some equations are expressed in words as well as symbols.Problem sets are provided throughout the book for readers to test their knowledge and grasp of key concepts. A solutions manual is also available for instructors. Finally, the detailed bibliography leads readers to in-depth explorations of particular topics.The book's topics, lasers and photonics, are often treated separately in other texts; however, the author skillfully demonstrates their natural synergy. Because of the combined coverage, this text can be used for a two-semester course or a one-semester course emphasizing either lasers or photonics. This is a perfect introductory textbook for both undergraduate and graduate students, additionally serving as a practical reference for engineers in telecommunications, optics, and laser electronics. Zusammenfassung Filling an important gap in the existing curriculum, this book takes account of the mathematical capabilities of undergraduate students. At the same time, the author focuses on devices and physical interpretations rather than mathematical developments. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface.PART I: PROPAGATION OF LIGHT.1. Overview.1-1 Photonics Defined.1-2 Fiber Optic Communications.1-3 Overview of Topics.2. Review of Optics.2-1 The Nature of Light.2-2 Light at a Boundary.2-3 Light Passing through.2-4 Imaging Optics.3. Planar Waveguides.3-1 Waveguide Modes.3-2 Mode Chart.3-3 Dispersion.4. Cylindrical Waveguides.4-1 Acceptance Angle and Numerical Aperture.4-2 Cylindrical Waveguide.5. Losses in Optical Fibers.5-1 Absorption Loss.5-2 Scattering.5-3 Bending Losses.6. Dispersion in Optical Fibers.6-1 Graded Index Fiber.6-2 Intramodal Dispersion.7. Fiber Connections and Diagnostics.7-1 Fiber Connections.7-2 Losses in Fiber Connections.7-3 Fiber Loss Diagnostics.8. Photonic Crystal Optics.8-1 1-D Photonic Crystals.8-2 2-D Photonic Crystals.8-3 3-D Photonic Crystals.9. Nonlinear Optics.9-1 Fundamental Mechanisms.9-2 Frequency Conversion.9-3 Nonlinear Refractive Index.9-4 Electro-optic Effects.PART II: GENERATION AND DETECTTION OF LIGHT.10. Review of Semiconductor Physics.10-1 Uniform Semiconductors.10-2 Layered Semiconductors.11. Light Sources.11-1 The LED.11-2 The Laser Diode.12. L...

Klappentext
An introduction to photonics and lasers that does not rely on complex mathematics This book evolved from a series of courses developed by the author and taught in the areas of lasers and photonics. This thoroughly classroom-tested work fills a unique need for students, instructors, and industry professionals in search of an introductory-level book that covers a wide range of topics in these areas. Comparable books tend to be aimed either too high or too low, or they cover only a portion of the topics that are needed for a comprehensive treatment. Photonics and Lasers is divided into four parts: * Propagation of Light * Generation and Detection of Light * Laser Light * Light-Based Communication The author has ensured that complex mathematics does not become an obstacle to understanding key physical concepts. Physical arguments and explanations are clearly set forth while, at the same time, sufficient mathematical detail is provided for a quantitative understanding. As an additional aid to readers who are learning to think symbolically, some equations are expressed in words as well as symbols. Problem sets are provided throughout the book for readers to test their knowledge and grasp of key concepts. A solutions manual is also available for instructors. Finally, the detailed bibliography leads readers to in-depth explorations of particular topics. The book's topics, lasers and photonics, are often treated separately in other texts; however, the author skillfully demonstrates their natural synergy. Because of the combined coverage, this text can be used for a two-semester course or a one-semester course emphasizing either lasers or photonics. This is a perfect introductory textbook for both undergraduate and graduate students, additionally serving as a practical reference for engineers in telecommunications, optics, and laser electronics.

Zusammenfassung
Filling an important gap in the existing curriculum, this book takes account of the mathematical capabilities of undergraduate students. At the same time, the author focuses on devices and physical interpretations rather than mathematical developments.

Inhalt
Preface. PART I: PROPAGATION OF LIGHT. 1. Overview. 1-1 Photonics Defined. 1-2 Fiber Optic Communications. 1-3 Overview of Topics. 2. Review of Optics. 2-1 The Nature of Light. 2-2 Light at a Boundary. 2-3 Light Passing through. 2-4 Imaging Optics. 3. Planar Waveguides. 3-1 Waveguide Modes. 3-2 Mode Chart. 3-3 Dispersion. 4. Cylindrical Waveguides. 4-1 Acceptance Angle and Numerical Aperture. 4-2 Cylindrical Waveguide. 5. Losses in Optical Fibers. 5-1 Absorption Loss. 5-2 Scattering. 5-3 Bending Losses. 6. Dispersion in Optical Fibers. 6-1 Graded Index Fiber. 6-2 Intramodal Dispersion. 7. Fiber Connections and Diagnostics. 7-1 Fiber Connections. 7-2 Losses in Fiber Connections. 7-3 Fiber Loss Diagnostics. 8. Photonic Crystal Optics. 8-1 1-D Photonic Crystals. 8-2 2-D Photonic Crystals. 8-3 3-D Photonic Crystals. 9. Nonlinear Optics. 9-1 Fundamental Mechanisms. 9-2 Frequency Conversion. 9-3 Nonlinear Refractive Index. 9-4 Electro-optic Effects. PART II: GENERATION AND DETECTTION OF LIGHT. 10. Review of Semiconductor Physics. 10-1 Uniform Semiconductors. 10-2 Layered Semiconductors. 11. Light Sources. 11-1 The LED. 11-2 The Laser Diode. 12. Light Source to Waveguide Coupling Efficiency. 12-1 Point Source…

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