Optoelectronic Devices and Optical Fiber Communication

Optoelectronic Devices and Optical Fiber Communication deals with semiconductor optoelectronic devices and components that find a major application in optical fiber communication including those which find other non-telecommunication applications. The primary focus is on the basic understanding of optical communication systems and their application in modern low-loss and high-bandwidth transmission systems as an alternative to conventional electrical communication systems.

• A strong emphasis on the fundamental understanding of the operation of various optoelectronic devices and their applications in optical fiber communication
• Extensive coverage of semiconductor optoelectronic devices for both telecommunication and non-telecommunication applications
• Exposure to design and analysis involving generation, transmission, and reception of optical signals for optical fiber communication systems both for analog and digital modes
• Introduction to advanced optical technology including integrated optics, optical networks, WDM concepts, coherent optical communication
• Basic exposure to practical measurement and testing of optical fiber systems
• A comprehensive list of references to the original works related to the evolution of optical fiber communication systems
• Numerous solved examples on the subject for better understanding and unsolved problems for self-evaluation