Optoelectronic Technology and Lightwave Communications Systems

The textbook "Optoelectronic Technology and Lightwave Communications Systems" offers a comprehensive analysis of developments in the field of optoelectronics and its application in modern communication systems. It highlights the revolutionary advances made since the invention of the transistor and describes how laser technology and micro-optoelectronics have transformed the information society. The text covers the fundamental principles of optoelectronics, including the interactions of light waves with matter, and explains the significance of optoelectronic devices for the generation, transmission, and processing of lightwave signals. The detailed examination of optical absorption, scattering, amplification, and nonlinear optical effects makes this book a valuable resource for professionals and students in the fields of engineering and physics.