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Discover the foundations of quantum mechanics, and explore how these principles are powering a new generation of advances in quantum engineering, in this ground-breaking undergraduate textbook. It explains physical and mathematical principles using cutting-edge electronic, optoelectronic and photonic devices, linking underlying theory with real-world applications; focuses on current technologies and avoids historic approaches, getting students quickly up-to-speed to tackle contemporary engineeri...

Photodetection techniques are becoming increasingly necessary for electronics design workThis reference provides a practical "rules of thumb" approach to making accurate optical measurements with equipment commonly found in labs and companies. Considers the full chain of equipment: photodetectors, amplifiers, LED sources, electronic drives, basic optics, interference screens, and data acquisition systemsHow to make use of the simplest detector in every situationNoise reduction techniques...

This work provides access to the principles that make optics useful for microwave/millimeter wave studies and illustrates these principles by describing specific applications. The author reviews current short optical pulse generation techniques and describes the interactions between optical pulses and materials that are relevant to optoelectronic methods for high-speed studies. The book features a detailed description of ultrafast optical measurement techniques, and reviews optical mixing in two...

This comprehensive text provides an understanding of the physical phenomenon behind electrooptics. It describes in detail modern electrooptic materials and operative physical mechanisms, and devotes a full chapter tothe new materials engineering that is contributing to the development of low-dimensional systems. The book also reviews device applications in both bulk and waveguide technologies.

Coined as the third revolution in electronics is under way; Manufacturing is going digital, driven by computing revolution, powered by MOS technology, in particular, by the CMOS technology and its development.In this book, the scaling challenges for CMOS: SiGe BiCMOS, THz and niche technology are covered; the first article looks at scaling challenges for CMOS from an industrial point of view (review of the latest innovations); the second article focuses on SiGe BiCMOS technologies (deals with hi...

The development and application of low-dimensional semiconductors have been rapid and spectacular during the past decade. Ever improving epitaxial growth and device fabrication techniques have allowed access to some remarkable new physics in quantum confined structures while a plethora of new devices has emerged. The field of optoelectronics in particular has benefited from these advances both in terms of improved performance and the invention of fundamentally new types of device, at a time when...

This volume sets out to provide professionals with a comprehensive survey of current and emerging intelligent telecommunications networks, including underlying software, implementation, deployment and standards. It assesses the influence of mobile networks and IP technology on the directions that IN is taking now, and discusses the role of IN in tomorrow's network. It also focuses on emerging software architectures for programming and deploying value-added services, and proposes a vision of valu...