Al-Azzawi Photonics

Principles and Practices
Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-0-8493-8294-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 968 Seiten

Reihe: Optical Science and Engineering

Since the invention of the laser, our fascination with the photon has led to one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing fields of technology. An explosion of new materials, devices, and applications makes it more important than ever to stay current with the latest advances. Surveying the field from fundamental concepts to state-of-the-art developments, Photonics: Principles and Practices builds a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of photonics from the basics of light waves to fiber optics and lasers. Providing self-contained coverage and using a consistent approach, the author leads you step-by-step through each topic. Each skillfully crafted chapter first explores the theoretical concepts of each topic and then demonstrates how these principles apply to real-world applications by guiding you through experimental cases illuminated with numerous illustrations. Coverage is divided into six broad sections, systematically working through light, optics, waves and diffraction, optical fibers, fiber optics testing, and laboratory safety. A complete glossary, useful appendices, and a thorough list of references round out the presentation. The text also includes a 16-page insert containing 28 full-color illustrations. Containing several topics presented for the first time in book form, Photonics: Principles and Practices is simply the most modern, comprehensive, and hands-on text in the field.

Zielgruppe

Electrical, optical, and communications engineering students and professionals.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Al-Azzawi, Abdul

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Optik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Light The Nature of Light

Light and Shadows

Thermal Radiation

Light Production

Light Intensity

Light and Colour

Laws of Light

Optics

Plane Mirrors

Spherical Mirrors

Lenses

Prisms

Beamsplitters

Light Passing through Optical Components

Optical Instruments for Viewing Applications

Polarization of Light

Optical Materials

Waves and Diffraction

Waves

Interference and Diffraction

The Diffraction Grating

Interferometers

Spectrometers and Spectroscopes

Optical Fibres

Fibre Optic Cables

Advanced Fibre Optic Cables

Light Attenuation in Optical Components

Fibre-Optic Cable Types and Installations

Fibre-Optic Connectors

Passive Fibre Optic Devices

Wavelength Division Multiplexer

Optical Amplifiers

Optical Receivers

Lasers

Optical Switches

Optical Fibre Communications

Fibre Optic Lighting

Testing

Fibre Optic Testing

Safety

Photonics Laboratory Safety

Miscellaneous

Appendix A: Details of the Devices, Components, Tools, and Parts

Appendix B: Alignment Procedure of a Conventional Articulating Spectrometer

Appendix C: Lighting Lamps

Appendix D: International System of Units (SI)

Glossary Index