The Handbook of Photonics

Photonics plays an important role in such industries as optical communications and information storage. The Handbook of Photonics, Second Edition reflects recent advances and changes that have affected this technology. This edition includes new chapters on optical fiber technology and the economic impact of photonics. Coverage includes emerging technologies in polymeric optical materials. This book is ideal for researchers in photonics as well as for graduate students in applied physics and optics.

Reflecting changes in the field in the ten years since the publication of the first edition, The Handbook of Photonics, Second Edition explores recent advances that have affected this technology. In this new, updated second edition editor Mool Gupta is joined by John Ballato, strengthening the handbook with their combined knowledge and the continued contributions of world-class researchers.

New in the Second Edition:

Information on optical fiber technology and the economic impact of photonics

Coverage of emerging technologies in nanotechnology

Sections on optical amplifiers, and polymeric optical materials

The book covers photonics materials, devices, and systems, respectively. An introductory chapter, new to this edition, provides an overview of photonics technology, innovation, and economic development. Resting firmly on the foundation set by the first edition, this new edition continues to serve as a source for introductory material and a collection of published data for research and training in this field, making it the reference of first resort.

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