Design Issues in Optical Processing

by John N. Lee

Overview

Modern optical techniques have a huge range of potential applications in signal processing and in the interconnection of digital computing systems. This book provides a detailed review of the key issues that must be addressed in the design, evaluation, and implementation of practical systems for signal processing and optical interconnection. Articles consider in detail such topics as the computer modeling of optical design limitations, the size and noise characteristics of optical modulators, and the relative merits of free-space and guided-wave optical technology in different processing systems. The book will be of great interest to optical researchers and designers, and to anyone wishing to learn about the basic techniques of optical processing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521018517
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/22/2005
Series:	Cambridge Studies in Modern Optics , #16
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.75(d)

Table of Contents

1. How optical computers, architectures and algorithms impact system design; 2. Noise issues in optical linear algebra processing design; 3. Effects of diffraction, scatter, and design on the performance of optical information processors; 4. Comparison between guided-wave and free-space optical interconnects for parallel processing systems; 5. High-speed compact optical correlator design and implementation; 6. Optical and mechanical issues in free-space digital optical logic systems.

Editorial Reviews

Addresses the major issues encountered in applying modern optical techniques as demonstrated in laboratories to designing, evaluating, and implementing practical systems for signal processing, pattern recognition, and optical interconnection. Discusses such considerations as the computer modeling of optical design limitations, the size and noise characteristics of optical modulators, and the relative merits of free-space and guided- wave optical technology in different processing systems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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