Optical Sources, Detectors, and Systems: Fundamentals and Applications / Edition 1

by Robert H. Kingston

Overview

Optical Sources, Detectors, and Systems presents a unified approach, from the applied engineering point of view, to radiometry, optical devices, sources, and receivers. One of the most important and unique features of the book is that it combines modern optics, electric circuits, and system analysis into a unified, comprehensive treatment.

The text provides physical concepts together with numerous data for sources and systems and offers basic analytical tools for a host of practical applications. Convenient reference sources, such as a glossary with explanatory text for specialized optical terminology, are included. Also, there are many illustrative examples and problems with solutions. The book covers many important, diverse areas such as medical thermography, fiber optical communications, and CCD cameras. It also explains topics such asD *, NEP, f number, RA product, BER, shot noise, and more.

This volume can be considered an essential reference for research and practical scientists working with optical and infrared systems, as well as a text for graduate-level courses on optoelectronics, optical sources and systems, and optical detection. Aproblem solution manual for instructors who wish to adopt this text is available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780124086555
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	06/20/1995
Series:	Optics and Photonics
Pages:	198
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Blackbody Radiation, Image Plane Intensity, and UnitsInteraction of Radiation with MatterAbsorption, Emission, and LasersThe Semiconductor LaserThe Ideal Photon Detector and Noise Limitations on Optical Signal MeasurementReal DetectorsVacuum Photodiode and Photomultiplier, Photoconductor, Junction Photodiode, Avalanche PhotodiodeHeterodyne or Coherent Detection and Optical AmplificationSystems I: Radiometry, Communications, and RadarSystemsII: Imaging. ReferencesAppendix: Problem Solutions

Editorial Reviews

"While the book emphasizes the fundamentals, it succeeds in covering a broad scope of topics well. Nearly every reader will find something new and useful here....In short, Optical Sources, Detectors, and Systems: Fundamentals and Applications is an excellent guide to designing and understanding radiometric systems and will be useful for students and systems engineers alike. It is practical, thorough, and a pleasure to read." —OPTICS AND PHOTONICS NEWS

From the Publisher

Treats the fundamentals of noise in fiber optic systems such as communications devices, camcorders, and supermarket checkout counters, describing it as the fluctuation or uncertainty in a signal voltage that can lead to transmission errors. Explains techniques that systems engineers can use to develop quantitative predictions for overall system performance. Assumes a knowledge of probability densities, electrical systems, Fourier transforms, complex notation, and the principles of semiconductor devices. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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