Fibre Optic Communication Devices -

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Résumé :
This book appeals to researchers and developers of optoelectronic components and systems. The systematically and comprehensive discussion of the subject makes it also interesting for advanced students....

Sommaire:
1 Characteristics of Optical Communication Networks.- 1.1 Optical Network Issues.- 1.2 Long-Haul Networks.- 1.3 WDM Networking.- 1.4 Connection Patterns.- 1.5 Optical Network Protection.- 1.6 Optical Network Elements.- References.- 2 The Optical Fibre.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Waveguiding Properties.- 2.3 Fibre Materials.- 2.4 Basic Optical Properties.- 2.5 Nonlinear Optical Properties.- 2.6 Pulse Propagation in Optical Fibres.- References.- 3 Transmitters.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Theory.- 3.3 Basic Design of Semiconductor Laser Structures.- 3.4 Single-Mode Laser Structures.- 3.5 Tunable Lasers.- References.- 4 Optical Photodetectors.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 The PIN Photodiode.- 4.3 The Avalanche Photodiode (APD).- 4.4 Photodiodes.- 4.5 Photoreceivers.- 4.6 Conclusion.- References.- 5 Optical Amplifiers.- 5.1 Optical Fibre Amplifiers.- 5.2 Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers.- References.- 6 Passive and Active Glass Integrated Optics Devices.- 6.1 General Introduction.- 6.2 Passive Power Splitters.- 6.3 Integrated Optic Yb/Er Glass Amplifiers.- 6.4 Integrated Optic Er/Yb Laser Oscillators.- References.- 7 Wavelength-Selective Devices.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Device Specifications.- 7.3 Fabry-Perot Interferometer Filters.- 7.4 Dielectric Interference Filters.- 7.5 Fibre Gratings.- 7.6 Grating-based Demultiplexers.- 7.7 PHASAR-based Devices.- 7.8 Integrated Acousto-Optical Devices in LiNbO3.- References.- 8 Optical Switching.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Applications.- 8.3 Technologies.- 8.4 Summary.- References.- 9 All-Optical Time-Division Multiplexing Technology.- 9.1 Role of All-Optical TDM Technology.- 9.2 Key Technologies for All-Optical TDM Systems.- 9.3 Demonstration of OTDM and OTDM/WDM Transmission.- References.- 10 Optical Hybrid Integrated Circuits.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 Key Technologies for Hybrid Integration.- 10.3 Contributions of Hybrid Integration to Optical Communication Technology.- 10.4 Future Prospects.- 10.5 Summary.- References.- 11 Monolithic Integration.- 11.1 Introductory Remarks.- 11.2 Waveguides.- 11.3 Integrated Spot-Size Converters.- 11.4 Monolithic Laser Integration.- 11.5 Integrated Receiver.- 11.6 Crosstalk.- 11.7 Current Status of Optoelectronic Integration.- 11.8 Outlook.- References.- Biographical Notes.