1st Edition

Photonics Principles and Practices

By Abdul Al-Azzawi Copyright 2007
    982 Pages 64 Color & 860 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    968 Pages 64 Color & 860 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Since the invention of the laser, our fascination with the photon has led to one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing fields of technology. An explosion of new materials, devices, and applications makes it more important than ever to stay current with the latest advances. Surveying the field from fundamental concepts to state-of-the-art developments, Photonics: Principles and Practices builds a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of photonics from the basics of light waves to fiber optics and lasers.

    Providing self-contained coverage and using a consistent approach, the author leads you step-by-step through each topic. Each skillfully crafted chapter first explores the theoretical concepts of each topic and then demonstrates how these principles apply to real-world applications by guiding you through experimental cases illuminated with numerous illustrations. Coverage is divided into six broad sections, systematically working through light, optics, waves and diffraction, optical fibers, fiber optics testing, and laboratory safety. A complete glossary, useful appendices, and a thorough list of references round out the presentation. The text also includes a 16-page insert containing 28 full-color illustrations.

    Containing several topics presented for the first time in book form, Photonics: Principles and Practices is simply the most modern, comprehensive, and hands-on text in the field.

    Contributors- Dr. Charley Bamber,  Dr. Imad Hasan, Dr. Robert Weeks, Dr. Wahab Almuhtadi, Eng. Valerie Dube

    Light The Nature of Light
    Light and Shadows
    Thermal Radiation
    Light Production
    Light Intensity
    Light and Colour
    Laws of Light
    Optics
    Plane Mirrors
    Spherical Mirrors
    Lenses
    Prisms
    Beamsplitters
    Light Passing through Optical Components
    Optical Instruments for Viewing Applications
    Polarization of Light
    Optical Materials - Dr. Charley Bamber
    Waves and Diffraction
    Waves
    Interference and Diffraction
    The Diffraction Grating
    Interferometers
    Spectrometers and Spectroscopes
    Optical Fibres
    Fibre Optic Cables
    Advanced Fibre Optic Cables
    Light Attenuation in Optical Components
    Fibre-Optic Cable Types and Installations
    Fibre-Optic Connectors
    Passive Fibre Optic Devices
    Wavelength Division Multiplexer
    Optical Amplifiers
    Optical Receivers - Dr. Imad Hasan
    Lasers - Dr. Abdul Al-Azzawi and Dr. Robert Weeks
    Optical Switches
    Optical Fibre Communications - Dr. Wahab Almuhtadi
    Fibre Optic Lighting
    Testing
    Fibre Optic Testing - Eng. Valerie Dube
    Safety
    Photonics Laboratory Safety
    Miscellaneous
    Appendix A: Details of the Devices, Components, Tools, and Parts
    Appendix B: Alignment Procedure of a Conventional Articulating Spectrometer
    Appendix C: Lighting Lamps
    Appendix D: International System of Units (SI)
    Glossary Index

    Biography

    Abdul Al-Azzawi

    “ … an overview of the principal concepts and practical aspects related to the field of photonics technology. … Recommended.”
    — CHOICE, Vol. 44, No. 11