The Handbook of Photonics

Photonics plays an important role in such industries as optical communications and information storage. The Handbook of Photonics, Second Edition reflects recent advances and changes that have affected this technology. This edition includes new chapters on optical fiber technology and the economic impact of photonics. Coverage includes emerging technologies in polymeric optical materials. This book is ideal for researchers in photonics as well as for graduate students in applied physics and optics.