Planar Waveguides and other Confined Geometries
Subtitle: Theory, Technology, Production, and Novel Applications
Publisher: Springer
Published: Oct 08, 2014
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9781493911783
Description: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical concepts and experimental applications of planar waveguides and other confined geometries, such as optical fibres. Covering a broad array of advanced topics, it begins with a sophisticated discussion of planar waveguide theory, and covers subjects including efficient production of planar waveguides, materials selection, nonlinear effects, and applications including species analytics down to single-molecule identification, and thermo-optical switching using planar waveguides. Written by specialists in the techniques and applications covered, this book will be a useful resource for advanced graduate students and researchers studying planar waveguides and optical fibers.
Notes: Source title: Planar Waveguides and other Confined Geometries: Theory, Technology, Production, and Novel Applications (Springer Series in Optical Sciences)