Nonlinear Photonics
By: edited by Hyatt M. Gibbs, Galina Khitrova, Nasser Peyghambarian
Contributors: Khitrova, Galina; Peyghambarian, Nasser
Series: Springer Series in Electronics and Photonics -- 30; Springer series in electronics and photonics -- 30.
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Berlin, Heidelberg
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 209
ISBN-13: 9783642754401; 9783642754388
Subjects: Computer hardware; Electronics; Physics
Description: Nonlinear photonics is the name given to the use of nonlinear optical devices for the generation, communication, processing, or analysis of information. This book is a progress report on research into practical applications of such devices. At present, modulation, switching, routing, decision-making, and detection in photonic systems are all done with electronics and linear optoelectronic devices. However, this may soon change, as nonlinear optical devices, e.g. picosecond samplers and switches, begin to complement optoelectonic devices. The authors succinctly summarize past accomplishments in this field and point to hopes for the future, making this an ideal book for newcomers or seasoned researchers wanting to design and perfect nonlinear optical devices and to identify applications in photonic systems.
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