Throughout history, light has been a valuable communication tool, and today it is revolutionizing information exchange. From optical networks and amplifiers to broadband lasers and detectors, the 1999 Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC), collocated with the International Conference on Integrated Optics and Optical Fiber Communication (IOOC), presents the latest advances in this rapidly growing field.
The first edition of the Encyclopedia of Optical and Photonic Engineering provided a valuable reference concerning devices or systems that generate, transmit, measure, or detect light, and to a lesser degree, the basic interaction of light and matter. This Second Edition not only reflects the changes in optical and photonic engineering that have occurred since the first edition was published, but also: Boasts a wealth of new material, expanding the encyclopedia’s length by 25 percent Contains extensive updates, with significant revisions made throughout the text Features contributions from engineers and scientists leading the fields of optics and photonics today With the addition of a second editor, the Encyclopedia of Optical and Photonic Engineering, Second Edition offers a balanced and up-to-date look at the fundamentals of a diverse portfolio of technologies and discoveries in areas ranging from x-ray optics to photon entanglement and beyond. This edition’s release corresponds nicely with the United Nations General Assembly’s declaration of 2015 as the International Year of Light, working in tandem to raise awareness about light’s important role in the modern world. Also Available Online This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options Contact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) [email protected]
This book is a detailed description of all the aspects of ultrahigh speed optical transmission technology. Ultrahigh-speed optical transmission technology is a key technology for increasing communication capacity. The devices developed for ultrahigh-speed optical transmission are not limited to communication applications only. They are key devices for high-speed optical signal processing, i.e. monitoring, measurement and control, and will thus give a wide technological basis for innovative science and technology. All these aspects of ultrahigh-speed optical transmission technology are described in detail in this book.
The Procedural Manual of the Codex Alimentarius Commission is intended to help Member Governments participate effectively in the work of the joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. The manual is particularly useful for national delegations attending Codex meetings and for international organizations attending as observers. It sets out the basic Rules of Procedure, procedures for the elaboration of Codex standards and related texts, basic definitions and guidelines for the operation of Codex committees. It also gives the membership of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Also published in French and Spanish.
This up-to-date collection of research papers from the field of optical network design comprises the proceedings of the 11th Tyrrhenian Workshop on Digital Communications held in Italy, September 1999. Contributions from internationally renowned experts provide the reader with an insight into the design aspects of modern optical networking at the protocol, system and device levels. Subjects are self-contained and reflect the focused views of those who participate in active research in this field. Contributors give their personal opinions and answer questions on the following topics: - Boundaries of the Optical Network Layer in Future Communications Networks. - Management of the Optical Network Layer. - Fiber, Optoelectronic and Integrated-Optic Devices and Components for Switched/Unswitched Optical Networks. - System Technologies in the Networking Scenario. - Switching and Access: Switched WANs, Switched/Unswitched LANs. Expertise and experience combine in this volume to provide a current overview of recent advances in the field. This instructive volume will help readers follow the current research literature and improve their own research.
