Ultrafast Fiber Switching Devices and Systems

by Mohammed N. Islam

Overview

This book discusses ultrafast optical switching devices and systems, which operate at speeds beyond those of normal electronics. Both fundamental physics and engineering applications are treated, and the book provides a complete LOGOUT of some of the key research issues and approaches.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521025904
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	04/20/2006
Series:	Cambridge Studies in Modern Optics , #12
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	5.94(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.51(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Routing switches; 3. Digital soliton logic gates; 4. Timing constraints in terabit systems; 5. Potential system applications of ultrafast devices; 6. Summary and future prospects; Appendices; References; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"....suitable not only as reference material for a scientist in the field, but useful as an introductory text for graduate students in optical solitons and optical switching in fibers....clear and concise and I believe that it will become an important reference text." Peter Wigley, Optics & Photonics News

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