Photonic Devices And Systems

This work describes all the major devices used in photonic systems. It provides a thorough overview of the field of photonics, detailing practical examples of photonic technology in a wide range of applications. Photonic systems and devices are discussed with a mathematical rigor that is precise enough for design purposes yet highly readable.

"This work describes all the major devices used in photonic systems. It provides a thorough overview of the field of photonics, detailing practical examples of photonic technology in a wide range of applications. Photonic systems and devices are discussed with a mathematical rigor that is precise enough for design purposes yet highly readable."--Provided by publisher.

The book focuses on photonic devices and systems for space applications and critically reviews the most promising research advances in the field of photonic technologies, which may have a significant impact on the performance of space systems. Photonics is emerging as a crucial enabling technology having the potential of enhancing many space systems, including the links for on-board data handling, the high-resolution measurement systems, and the processing units. The book discusses this subject with a special emphasis on the new guided-wave devices with high performance, low cost and size. Most of the scientific content of the book is novel and it is devoted to academic and industrial researchers working on the field. Contents:IntroductionFundamentals of Photonic DevicesOptical Links for Inter- and Intra-Spacecraft Communications Optical Signal Processors and Optical RF OscillatorsImage DetectorsPhotonic Sensors and InstrumentsSolar Cells for SpaceEmerging Space Applications of Photonics Readership: Graduate students, researchers and professionals in the field of aerospace engineering, electrical & electronic engineering, nanophotonics and optics.

This hands-on introduction to silicon photonics engineering equips students with everything they need to begin creating foundry-ready designs.

Photonics is the scientific study of generation, detection and manipulation of light through processes of emission, modulation, amplification, etc. It also studies the transmission and properties of photons. The applications of photonics are in the areas of information processing, telecommunications, spectroscopy, lasers, etc. Important applications of photonic devices are in data recording, laser printing and displays. Sensor is a type of photonic device that detects the change in its immediate environment and sends the signals further to other electronic systems for analysis. There has been rapid progress in this field and its applications are finding their way across multiple industries. This book brings forth some of the most innovative and unexplored aspects of photonics. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail. For all readers who are interested in photonics, the case studies in this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.

Covering every major photonic device, this textbook strikes a careful balance between theoretical and practical concepts. The devices it covers include optical fibers, couplers, electro-optic devices, magneto-optic devices, lasers, and photodetectors. The book is well-suited as a text for senior undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as a device-driven engineering reference for professionals.

Microwave photonics is an important interdisciplinary field that, amongst a host of other benefits, enables engineers to implement new functions in microwave systems. With contributions from leading experts, Microwave Photonics: Devices and Applications explores this rapidly developing discipline. It bridges a gap between microwave and photonic engineering, providing an accessible interpretation of the current available research material and a detailed introduction to various aspects of the area. Opening with an overview to the subject, this book covers direct modulation, photonic oscillators for THz signal generation, and terahertz sources. It takes a unique application- focused approach and describes: analogue fibre-optic links; fibre radio technology; microwave photonic signal processing; measurement of microwave photonic components, and; biomedical applications. This text is ideal for practising microwave and fibre optics communication engineers wishing to improve their knowledge, and for researchers and graduate students wanting an overview of the subject.

This work describes all the major devices used in photonic systems. It provides a thorough overview of the field of photonics, detailing practical examples of photonic technology in a wide range of applications. Photonic systems and devices are discussed with a mathematical rigor that is precise enough for design purposes yet highly readable.