Unconventional Optical Elements for Information Storage, Processing and Communications
By: edited by E. Marom, N.A. Vainos, A.A. Friesem, J.W. Goodman, E. Rosenfeld
Contributors: Vainos, N. A.; Friesem, A. A.; Goodman, J. W.; Rosenfeld, E.
Series: NATO Science Series, Series 3. High Technology, 1388-6576 -- 75; NATO science series -- 75.
Publisher: Springer Netherlands; Imprint; Springer
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Dordrecht
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9789401140966
Other titles: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Tel Aviv, Israel, October 19-21, 1999
Description: There has been a tremendous growth in optical communications, coupled with a great improvement in optical materials and devices. The present book reviews the current state of the art, addressing the entire spectrum of relevant activities, from enabling research to product development over the entire spectrum of activities, from unconventional imaging and adaptive optics, optical processing, diffractive optics, ultrafast nonlinear optical interactions, novel materials and microfabrication methods, to advanced devices and systems for information storage, processing and communications. <br/> A valuable resource for the researcher, engineer and advanced student interested in development and innovation.