Fibre Optic Communication Devices

1 Characteristics of Optical Communication Networks.- 1.1 Optical Network Issues.- 1.2 Long-Haul Networks.- 1.3 WDM Networking.- 1.4 Connection Patterns.- 1.5 Optical Network Protection.- 1.6 Optical Network Elements.- References.- 2 The Optical Fibre.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Waveguiding Properties.- 2.3 Fibre Materials.- 2.4 Basic Optical Properties.- 2.5 Nonlinear Optical Properties.- 2.6 Pulse Propagation in Optical Fibres.- References.- 3 Transmitters.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Theory.- 3.3 Basic Design of Semiconductor Laser Structures.- 3.4 Single-Mode Laser Structures.- 3.5 Tunable Lasers.- References.- 4 Optical Photodetectors.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 The PIN Photodiode.- 4.3 The Avalanche Photodiode (APD).- 4.4 Photodiodes.- 4.5 Photoreceivers.- 4.6 Conclusion.- References.- 5 Optical Amplifiers.- 5.1 Optical Fibre Amplifiers.- 5.2 Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers.- References.- 6 Passive and Active Glass Integrated Optics Devices.- 6.1 General Introduction.- 6.2 Passive Power Splitters.- 6.3 Integrated Optic Yb/Er Glass Amplifiers.- 6.4 Integrated Optic Er/Yb Laser Oscillators.- References.- 7 Wavelength-Selective Devices.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Device Specifications.- 7.3 Fabry-Perot Interferometer Filters.- 7.4 Dielectric Interference Filters.- 7.5 Fibre Gratings.- 7.6 Grating-based Demultiplexers.- 7.7 PHASAR-based Devices.- 7.8 Integrated Acousto-Optical Devices in LiNbO3.- References.- 8 Optical Switching.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Applications.- 8.3 Technologies.- 8.4 Summary.- References.- 9 All-Optical Time-Division Multiplexing Technology.- 9.1 Role of All-Optical TDM Technology.- 9.2 Key Technologies for All-Optical TDM Systems.- 9.3 Demonstration of OTDM and OTDM/WDM Transmission.- References.- 10 Optical Hybrid Integrated Circuits.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 Key Technologies for Hybrid Integration.- 10.3 Contributions of Hybrid Integration to Optical Communication Technology.- 10.4 Future Prospects.- 10.5 Summary.- References.- 11 Monolithic Integration.- 11.1 Introductory Remarks.- 11.2 Waveguides.- 11.3 Integrated Spot-Size Converters.- 11.4 Monolithic Laser Integration.- 11.5 Integrated Receiver.- 11.6 Crosstalk.- 11.7 Current Status of Optoelectronic Integration.- 11.8 Outlook.- References.- Biographical Notes.

From the reviews of the first edition:

"Devices for use in optical communication systems have experienced a massive increase in attention over the past few years. ... The book is well presented, readable and adequately up-to-date, with the most recent references in the late 1990s, and at least mentions of most of the 'hot' topics that are currently exciting us. ... The very extensive list of references enhances the value of the book in that role, and for this reason alone it should find a place on many bookshelves." (Peter R. Selway, Measurement Science and Technology, Vol. 12 (9), 2002)