Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology

Front Matter....Pages I-XXII
Introduction....Pages 1-15
Optical Waveguide Modes....Pages 17-30
Theory of Optical Waveguides....Pages 31-46
Waveguide Fabrication Techniques....Pages 47-71
Polymer and Fiber Integrated Optics....Pages 73-91
Losses in Optical Waveguides....Pages 93-111
Waveguide Input and Output Couplers....Pages 113-133
Coupling Between Waveguides....Pages 135-148
Electro-Optic Modulators....Pages 149-174
Acousto-Optic Modulators....Pages 175-191
Basic Principles of Light Emission in Semiconductors....Pages 193-210
Semiconductor Lasers....Pages 211-224
Optical Amplifiers....Pages 225-240
Heterostructure, Confined-Field Lasers....Pages 241-262
Distributed-Feedback Lasers....Pages 263-280
Direct Modulation of Semiconductor Lasers....Pages 281-297
Integrated Optical Detectors....Pages 299-324
Quantum-Well Devices....Pages 325-348
Micro-Optical-Electro-Mechanical Devices....Pages 349-366
Applications of Integrated Optics and Current Trends....Pages 367-391
Photonic and Microwave Wireless Systems....Pages 393-406
Back Matter....Pages 407-446