Discusses the basic physical principles underlying thetechnology instrumentation of photonicsThis volume discusses photonics technology and instrumentation. Thetopics discussed in this volume are: Communication Networks; DataBuffers; Defense and Security Applications; Detectors; FiberOptics and Amplifiers; Green Photonics; Instrumentation andMetrology; Interferometers; Light-Harvesting Materials; LogicDevices; Optical Communications; Remote Sensing; Solar Energy;Solid-State Lighting; Wavelength Conversion
* Comprehensive and accessible coverage of the whole of modernphotonics
* Emphasizes processes and applications that specifically exploitphoton attributes of light
* Deals with the rapidly advancing area of modern optics
* Chapters are written by top scientists in their field
Written for the graduate level student in physical sciences;Industrial and academic researchers in photonics, graduate studentsin the area; College lecturers, educators, policymakers,consultants, Scientific and technical libraries, governmentlaboratories, NIH.
David L. Andrews
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik Optics & Photonics Optik u. Photonik Photonics & Lasers Photonik u. Laser Physics Physik Sensoren, Instrumente u. Messung Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement