Updates the advancements made in the level of achievable integration of optical circuits and components in the last ten years--highlighting the commercial success of particular devices as well as introducing multiple facets of integrated optics.

This book updates the advancements made in the level of achievable integration of optical circuits and components in the last ten years-highlighting the commercial success of particular devices as well as introducing multiple facets of integrated optics. Written by experts from companies and countries around the world and indexed for easy reference with nearly 800 citations, Integrated Optical Circuits and Components explores factors involved in moving technology from concept to end use provides an overview of the close coupling between drive technology capability and requirements for successful systems applications describes the fabrication process and the design and performance of the multiplexer discusses the creation and behavior of erbium doped waveguide devices in glass and in lithium niobate explains the use of silicon in the hybrid integration of optical devices considers the employment of integrated optics in chemical and biochemical sensors examines the layout and operation of complex devices such as optical switch arrays and dynamic wavelength routing devices analyzes the problem of optimal crosstalk in depth and applies crosstalk analysis to semiconductor amplifier switch matrices includes descriptions of currently available device modeling software and more Containing over 400 illustrations, tables, figures, and equations, and focusing on established commercial technologies applicable for on-the-job challenges, Integrated Optical Circuits and Components is a comprehensive multidisciplinary reference suitable for optical, electrical, and electronics engineers; research and applied physicists; quality and technical managers in the optoelectronics industry; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines. Here are some of the prestigious companies representing an international view of integrated optical circuit and component design and application: Akzo Nobel Central Research, Arnh