Optics and photonics are among the key technologies of the 21st century, and offer potential for novel applications in areas such as sensing and spectroscopy, analytics, monitoring, biomedical imaging/diagnostics, and optical communication technology. The high degree of control over light fields, together with the capabilities of modern processing and integration technology, enables new optical measurement systems with enhanced functionality and sensitivity. They are attractive for a range of applications that were previously inaccessible. This Special Issue aims to provide an overview of some of the most advanced application areas in optics and photonics and indicate the broad potential for the future.

This unique new resource presents applications of modern RF photonic systems that use RF photonic components for commonly used signal processing systems. This book provides insight into how a variety of systems work together, including RF down conversion, analog to digital conversion, RF oscillators, and frequency identification. A comparison of analog versus digital systems is presented. Readers find in-depth coverage of analog delay lines using RF photonics, various system architectures, and details about RF photonic component performance. Signal processing utilizing RF photonics and the need for down conversion is discussed. The many advancements in analog delay line performance are explained, including those in photodetector, optical fibers, and optical and amplifier modulators. The book highlights the advantages of using oscillators utilizing RF photonics and explores the elements of phase noise, timing jitter, and optoelectronic oscillators. The benefits of signal identification, isolation, and separation of RF photonics are identified. Professionals are brought up to speed on RF frequency identification using optical injection locking. The book provides discussions on the fundamentals and advancements in integrated RF photonics and explains how to design an RF photonic downconverter. It covers additional applications of integrated photonic circuits and gives an explanation of why to use different modulation formats for different applications.

Ligt propagation : from atomic to nuclear quantum optics / J. Evers [und weitere] -- Relativistic high-order harmonic generation / M.C. Kohler and K.Z. Hatsagortsyan -- Entangled light and matter waves via non-linear interactions / M. Macovei, G. Yu. Kryuchkyan and G.-X. Li -- Irreversible photon transfer in an ensemble of [symbol]-type atoms and photon diode / G. Nikoghosyan and M. Fleischhauer -- Dissipative chaos in quantum distributions / T.V. Gevorgyan [und weitere] -- Frequency chirped laser pulses in atomic physics : coherent control of inner and translational quantum states / G.P. Djotyan [und weitere] -- Strongly correlated quantum dynamics of multimode light coupled to a two-level atom in a cavity / T. Kumar, A.B. Bhattacherjee and M. Mohan -- Feedback-driven adiabatic quantum dynamics / A.E. Allahverdyan and G. Mahler -- Landau-Zener transition in nonlinear quantum systems / A.M. Ishkhanyan -- Multiple interactions in multilayered structures of nonlinear materials / D.A. Antonosyan and G. Yu. Kryuchkyan -- Integrated photonic device structures with nano-scale features : for sensitive applications / R.M. De La Rue -- One-, two-electronic and excitonic states in a quantum dots with nontrivial geometries : adiabatic description / K.G. Dvoyan, E.M. Kazaryan and H.A. Sarkisyan -- Planar plasmonic structures and non-linear metal-dielectic subwavelength waveguides / A.R. Davoyan, I.V. Shadrivov and Yu. S. Kivshar -- Computer algebra study of structural and symmetry properties of discrete dynamical systems / V.V. Kornyak -- Exotic few-body bound states in a lattice / D. Petrosyan and M. Valiente -- Slow light and phase transition in the array of atomic polaritons / I.O. Barinov [und weitere] -- Formation of narrow optical resonances using submicron-thin atomic vapor layers / D. Sarkisyan and A. Papoyan -- Modelling magneto-optical resonances in atomic rubidium at D1 excitation in extremely thin cells while maintaining a self-consistent set of theoretical parameters / L. Kalvans [und weitere] -- Laser isotope separation in atomic vapour. Photo-chemical methods vs. photo-ionization one / P.A. Bokhan [und weitere] -- Two-dimensional confined terahertz wave propagation in gap plasmon waveguide formed by two cylindrical surfaces / Yu. H. Avetisyan [und weitere] -- Broadband similariton : features and applications / A. Zeytunyan [und weitere]

The Second Edition of this successful textbook provides a clear, well-written introduction to both the fundamental principles of optics and the key aspects of photonics to show how the subject has developed in the last few decades, leading to many modern applications. Optics and Photonics: An Introduction, Second Edition thus provides a complete undergraduate course on optics in a single integrated text, and is an essential resource for all undergraduate physics, science and engineering students taking a variety of optics based courses. Specific changes for this edition include: New material on modern optics and photonics Rearrangement of chapters to give a logical progression, comprising groups of chapters on geometric optics, wave optics and photonics Many more worked examples and problems Substantial revisions to chapters on Holography, Lasers and the Interaction of Light with Matter Solutions can be found at: www.booksupport.wiley.com

Optics and photonics technologies are ubiquitous: they are responsible for the displays on smart phones and computing devices, optical fiber that carries the information in the internet, advanced precision manufacturing, enhanced defense capabilities, and a plethora of medical diagnostics tools. The opportunities arising from optics and photonics offer the potential for even greater societal impact in the next few decades, including solar power generation and new efficient lighting that could transform the nation's energy landscape and new optical capabilities that will be essential to support the continued exponential growth of the Internet. As described in the National Research Council report Optics and Photonics: Essential Technologies for our Nation, it is critical for the United States to take advantage of these emerging optical technologies for creating new industries and generating job growth. The report assesses the current state of optical science and engineering in the United States and abroad-including market trends, workforce needs, and the impact of photonics on the national economy. It identifies the technological opportunities that have arisen from recent advances in, and applications of, optical science and engineering. The report also calls for improved management of U.S. public and private research and development resources, emphasizing the need for public policy that encourages adoption of a portfolio approach to investing in the wide and diverse opportunities now available within photonics. Optics and Photonics: Essential Technologies for our Nation is a useful overview not only for policymakers, such as decision-makers at relevant Federal agencies on the current state of optics and photonics research and applications but also for individuals seeking a broad understanding of the fields of optics and photonics in many arenas.

Dieses Buch ist genau richtig für Einsteiger in das Fachgebiet. Schwierige Effekte werden direkt und leicht verständlich präsentiert. Diese aktualisierte, erweiterte Auflage bietet neue Kapitel zu neuen Themen wie Plasmonik, Frequenzkämme auf Femto-Ebene und Quantenkaskadenlaser

This book provides a cutting-edge research overview on the latest developments in the field of Optics and Photonics. All chapters are authored by the pioneers in their field and will cover the developments in Quantum Photonics, Optical properties of 2D Materials, Optical Sensors, Organic Opto-electronics, Nanophotonics, Metamaterials, Plasmonics, Quantum Cascade lasers, LEDs, Biophotonics and biomedical photonics and spectroscopy.