Physics of Optoelectronics: 104 (Optical Science and Engineering) - Hardcover

Book 71 of 98: Optical Science and Engineering

Parker, Michael A.

 
9780824753856: Physics of Optoelectronics: 104 (Optical Science and Engineering)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0824753852 ISBN 13: 9780824753856
Publisher: CRC Press, 2005

Synopsis

Physics of Optoelectronics focuses on the properties of optical fields and their interaction with matter. Understanding that lasers, LEDs, and photodetectors clearly exemplify this interaction, the author begins with an introduction to lasers, LEDs, and the rate equations, then describes the emission and detection processes. The book summarizes and reviews the mathematical background of the quantum theory embodied in the Hilbert space. These concepts highlight the abstract form of the linear algebra for vectors and operators, supplying the "pictures" that make the subject more intuitive. A chapter on dynamics includes a brief review of the formalism for discrete sets of particles and continuous media. It also covers the quantum theory necessary for the study of optical fields, transitions, and semiconductor gain. This volume supplements the description of lasers and LEDs by examining the fundamental nature of the light that these devices produce. It includes an analysis of quantized electromagnetic fields and illustrates inherent quantum noise in terms of Poisson and sub-Poisson statistics. It explains matter-light interaction in terms of time-dependent perturbation theory and Fermi's golden rule, and concludes with a detailed discussion of semiconductor emitters and detectors.

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Michael A. Parker

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Publisher
CRC Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0824753852
ISBN 13 
9780824753856
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
766