Venghaus H., Grote N. (Eds.) Fibre Optic Communication. Key Devices

Springer, 2012. — 682 p. — (Springer Series in Optical Sciences 161). — ISBN: 978-3-642-20516-3; 978-3-642-20517-0.The book gives an in-depth description of the key devices of current and next generation fibre optic communication networks. In particular, the book covers devices such as semiconductor lasers, optical amplifiers, modulators, wavelength filters, and detectors but the relevant properties of optical fibres as well. The presentations include the physical principles underlying the various devices, the technologies used for the realization of the different devices, typical performance characteristics and limitations, and development trends towards more advanced components are also illustrated. Thus the scope of the book spans relevant principles, state-of-the-art implementations, the status of current research and expected future components.Comprehensive survey of fibre optic devices
Covers the major developments in fibre optic devices and networks
Integrates physics and technology of fibre optics components and devices
A reference work for researchers, engineers and graduate students alikeOptical Networks
Optical Fibres
Laser Components
Ultrafast Semiconductor Laser Sources
Widely Tuneable Laser Diodes
Semiconductor-based Modulators
Photodetectors
Systems with Higher-order Modulation
Wavelength Filters
Passive Devices
Fibre Amplifiers
Linear Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers
Optical Signal Processing for High-speed Data Transmission
Silicon Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits