1st Edition
Polymer Fiber Optics Materials, Physics, and Applications
By Mark G. Kuzyk
Copyright 2007
430 Pages
244 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
430 Pages
244 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
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This straightforward text examines the scientific principles, characterization techniques, and fabrication methods used to design and produce high quality optical fibers. Polymer Fiber Optics: Materials, Physics, and Applications focuses on the fundamental concepts that will continue to play a role in future research and applications. This book documents the underlying physics of polymer fibers,... Read more
HISTORY OF POLYMER OPTICAL FIBERS
Introduction
Using Light for Telecommunications
Glass Fibers
Polymer Fibers
The Future
LIGHT PROPAGATION IN A FIBER WAVEGUIDE
Introduction
Bound Modes of Step-Index Fibers
Multimode Waveguides
Ray Propagation in a Graded-Index Medium
Directional Couplers
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
FABRICATING FIBERS
Making Polymer Fibers by Extrusion
Making Polymer Fiber by Drawing a Preform
Birefringence of Drawn Fibers
Mechanical Properties of Fibers
THEORY OF REFRACTIVE INDEX AND LOSS
Refractive Index
Optical Loss
Bending Loss
Dispersion
A Practical Example
Polarization
CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES AND PROPERTIES
Refractive Index
Optical Loss
Numerical Aperture
Bandwidth
TRANSMISSION, LIGHT SOURCES, AND AMPLIFIERS
Transmission
Displays
Optical Amplification and Lasing
OPTICAL SWITCHING
Electrooptic Switching
All-Optical Switching
STRUCTURED FIBERS AND SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS
Bragg Gratings
Advanced Structured Fibers
Photorefraction
Stress and Temperature Sensors
Chemical Sensors
Appendix - Coupled Wave Equation
SMART FIBERS AND MATERIALS
Smart Materials
Photomechanical Effects
The Future of Smart Photonic Materials
CONCLUSION
Bibliography
Index
Introduction
Using Light for Telecommunications
Glass Fibers
Polymer Fibers
The Future
LIGHT PROPAGATION IN A FIBER WAVEGUIDE
Introduction
Bound Modes of Step-Index Fibers
Multimode Waveguides
Ray Propagation in a Graded-Index Medium
Directional Couplers
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
FABRICATING FIBERS
Making Polymer Fibers by Extrusion
Making Polymer Fiber by Drawing a Preform
Birefringence of Drawn Fibers
Mechanical Properties of Fibers
THEORY OF REFRACTIVE INDEX AND LOSS
Refractive Index
Optical Loss
Bending Loss
Dispersion
A Practical Example
Polarization
CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES AND PROPERTIES
Refractive Index
Optical Loss
Numerical Aperture
Bandwidth
TRANSMISSION, LIGHT SOURCES, AND AMPLIFIERS
Transmission
Displays
Optical Amplification and Lasing
OPTICAL SWITCHING
Electrooptic Switching
All-Optical Switching
STRUCTURED FIBERS AND SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS
Bragg Gratings
Advanced Structured Fibers
Photorefraction
Stress and Temperature Sensors
Chemical Sensors
Appendix - Coupled Wave Equation
SMART FIBERS AND MATERIALS
Smart Materials
Photomechanical Effects
The Future of Smart Photonic Materials
CONCLUSION
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Kuzyk, Mark G.
"This book covers extensively all the new technology regarding polymer optical fibers as well as silica-based optical glass fibers…the writing style is excellent…"
- Un-Chul Paek, Chaired Professor of Information and Communications, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea
"This book presents a lucid narrative on a broad range of topics pertaining to fundamental physics issues that underlie the foundations of fiber optics, characterization techniques, and many important materials processing protocols… The incredible breadth of topics discussed goes well beyond the typical book on fibers, and covers new groundbreaking areas such as smart photomechanical materials and fiber-based switching devices. I highly recommend this book as an excellent reference, a resource to students studying fiber optics and to seasoned experts who will enjoy the fresh approach to old topics…"
- David Welker, President, Paradigm Optics, Vancouver
"…Comprehensive, well written, original, and both broad and deep in scope… Knowing [Dr. Kuzyk] as I do, the high quality and superb exposition were a given... I'm certain the upcoming generation of scientists, as well as experienced practitioners of polymer fiber optics will appreciate this book for years to come…"
-Rick Lytel, ISR, Inc., Mountain View, California
