Optical Computing: An Introduction (Wiley Series in Microwave and Optical Engineering) - Hardcover

Karim, Mohammad A.; Awwal, Abdul A. S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471528862 ISBN 13: 9780471528869

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1992

Synopsis

A source on the rapidly changing field of optical computing. Readers are taken through the relevant concepts of classical and Fourier optics, digital logic and digital image processing. In addition to exploration of the basic principles, it applies the characteristics of both all–optical and electro–optic devices/systems to the solution of optical computing. Additional discussions focus on analog optical computing, digital logic and digital optical computing. Exercise problems, up–to–date references and further reading resources complete the book.

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Synopsis

A self-contained introduction to the principles of optical computing, an emerging area which realizes very high speed operations. The text emphasizes the characteristics of both all-optical and electro-optical devices and systems and discusses the most promising applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0471528862
• ISBN 13: 9780471528869
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 384