Nonlinear Photonics (SPRINGER SERIES IN ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS) - Hardcover

Gibbs, H. M.; Khitrova, G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387521941 ISBN 13: 9780387521947

Publisher: Springer Verlag, 1990

Synopsis

Nonlinear photonics is the name given to the use of nonlinear optical devices for the generation, communication, processing, or analysis of information. This book is a progress report on research into practical applications of such devices. At present, modulation, switching, routing, decision-making, and detection in photonic systems are all done with electronics and linear optoelectronic devices. However, this may soon change, as nonlinear optical devices, e.g. picosecond samplers and switches, begin to complement optoelectonic devices. The authors succinctly summarize past accomplishments in this field and point to hopes for the future, making this an ideal book for newcomers or seasoned researchers wanting to design and perfect nonlinear optical devices and to identify applications in photonic systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Verlag
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387521941
• ISBN 13: 9780387521947
• Binding: Hardcover
• Editor: Peyghambarian N.