Liu J.-M. Photonic Devices

Cambridge University Press, 2005, 1052 pages, ISBN: 0521551951, 052155859XPhotonic devices lie at the heart of the communications revolution, and have become
a large and important part of the electronic engineering field, so much so that many
colleges now treat this as a subject in its own right. With this in mind, the author
has put together a unique textbook covering every major photonic device, and striking
a careful balance between theoretical and practical concepts. The book assumes a
basic knowledge of optics, semiconductors, and electromagnetic waves; many of the
key background concepts are reviewed in the first chapter. Devices covered include
optical fibers, couplers, electro-optic devices, magneto-optic devices, acousto-optic
devices, nonlinear optical devices, optical amplifiers, lasers, light-emitting diodes, and
photodetectors. Problems are included at the end of each chapter and a solutions set is
available. The book is ideal for senior undergraduate and graduate courses, but being
device-driven it is also an excellent reference for engineers.Background
General backgroundWaveguides and couplers
Optical waveguides
Optical fibers
Coupling of waves and modes
Optical couplersNonlinear photonics
Electro-optic devices
Magneto-optic devices
Acousto-optic devices
Nonlinear optical devicesLasers
Laser amplifiers
Laser oscillatorsSemiconductor optoelectronics
Semiconductor basics
Semiconductor lasers and light-emitting diodes
Photodetectors