Fiber Optical Parametric Amplifiers, Oscillators and Related Devices - Softcover

Marhic, Michel E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107410614 ISBN 13: 9781107410619

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

This book, published in 2007, provides comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of OPAs and related devices, including fiber optical parametric oscillators (OPOs). After introducing the field, the theory and techniques behind all types of fiber OPAs are covered starting from first principles - topics include the scalar and vector OPA theory; the nonlinear Schrodinger equation; OPO theory; and quantum noise figure of fiber OPAs. Challenges of making fiber OPAs practical for a number of applications are discussed, and a survey of the state-of-the-art in feasibility demonstrations and performance evaluations is provided. The capabilities and limitations of OPAs; the potential applications for OPAs and OPOs, and prospects for future developments in the field are discussed. Theoretical tools developed in this text can also be applied to other areas of nonlinear optics. This is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced practitioners, and graduate students in optoelectronics.

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Book Description

This 2007 book comprehensively covers the theory, techniques and practice from first principles, of all types of fiber OPAs and related devices, including fiber OPOs. Challenges, capabilities and limitations of OPAs are covered, as are potential applications and future developments. Ideal for researchers, advanced practitioners, and graduate students in optoelectronics.

About the Author

Michel E. Marhic is chair professor at the Institute of Advanced Telecommunications at the University of Wales, Swansea. He was awarded his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1974. He has held several positions in academia in the US over the years. He is co-founder of Holicon, Holographic Industries, and OPAL Laboratories. A senior member of the IEEE, and a member of OSA, he has 8 patents, and authored or co-authored about 300 publications. His recent research interests include optical communication systems and nonlinear optical interactions in fibers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107410614
• ISBN 13: 9781107410619
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 378