Guided-Wave Optoelectronics

Integrated optics and optoelectronics have moved quickly, and this volume gathers the latest work in both fields. Nine specialists, each widely regarded in their own area, contribute chapters on optical waveguides, lightwave junctions and other thin-film components, lithium niobate (LiNbO3) devices, and guided-mode semiconductor lasers built from gallium arsenide (GaAs) and related materials, along with integrated optic devices more generally. Readers will find the underlying theory alongside accounts of fabrication methods, practical applications, and a wide range of working devices.

The work is aimed at researchers and engineers developing integrated optics, optoelectronics, and electro-optic systems. Its orderly chapter sequence also makes it suitable for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Beyond teaching, it is intended to function as a thorough reference on the theory and use of current thin-film optical and optoelectronic technology.