Synopsis
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.
A valuable resource for the researcher, engineer and advanced student interested in development and innovation.
Booknews
Papers from an October 1998 workshop overview advances in the field and encourage cooperation in the Mediterranean region. Subject categories include unconventional imaging and processing, diffractive elements and microoptics, nonlinear and ultrafast optics, optical communication, interconnects and switching, laser-material interactions and optical storage, and optical research in Israel. Some specific topics are frequency upconversion of lasers with optical parametric oscillators, computer modeling of optical fibers and waveguides, and laser materials for processing optoelectronics and information storage systems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)