Integrated Optics : From fundamentals to recent advances

Edited by two recognised experts, this book provides a comprehensive overview of integrated optics, from modelling to fabrication, materials to integration platforms, and characterization techniques to applications.

The technology is explored in detail, and set in a broad context that addresses a range of current and potential future research and development trends.The book begins with introductory chapters on the history of integrated optics technology, design tools, and modelling techniques.

The next section of the book goes on to discuss the range of materials used for integrated optics, their deposition techniques, and their specific applications, including glasses, plasmonic nanostructures, SOI and SOS, and III-V and II-VI semiconductors.

Later chapters cover photonic devices, their applications and use, and a range of characterisation techniques.

Finally, established and advanced applications of integrated photonics are explored, including devices for sensing, telecommunications, optical amplifiers and lasers, and quantum computing.The introductory chapters are intended to be of use to newcomers to the field, but its depth and breadth of coverage means that this book is also appropriate reading for early-career and senior researchers wishing to refresh their knowledge or keep up to date with recent developments in integrated optics.