Overview

The major thrust of this book is the realisation of an all optical computer. To that end it discusses optoelectronic devices and applications, transmission systems, integrated optoelectronic systems and, of course, all optical computers. The chapters on 'heterostructure light emitting devices' 'quantum well carrier transport optoelectronic devices' present the most recent advances in device physics, together with modern devices and their applications. The chapter on 'microcavity lasers' is essential to the discussion of present and future developments in solid-state laser physics and technology and puts into perspective the present state of research into and the technology of optoelectronic devices, within the context of their use in advanced systems. A significant part of the book deals with problems of propagation in quantum structures. 'soliton-based switching, gating and transmission systems' presents the basics of controlling the propagation of photons in solids and the use of this control in devices. The chapters on 'optoelectronic processing using smart pixels' and 'all optical computers' are preceded by introductory material in 'fundamentals of quantum structures for optoelectronic devices and systems' and 'linear and nonlinear absorption and reflection in quantum well structures'. It is clear that new architectures will be necessary if we are to fully utilise the potentiality of electrooptic devices in computing, but even current architectures and structures demonstrate the feasibility of the all optical computer: one that is possible today.

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Author:   M. Balkanski ,  Nikolai Andreev
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1998
Volume:   42
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.486kg
ISBN:  

9789048149643

ISBN 10:   9048149649
Pages:   292
Publication Date:   15 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Fundamentals on Quantum Structures for Electro-Optical Devices and Systems.- 1.1 Electron State Symmetries and Optical Selection Rules in the (GaAs)m(AlAs)n Superlattices Grown Along the [001], [110], and [111] Directions.- 1.2 Modeling Quantum Well Laser Diode Structures.- 1.3 Microcavity Semiconductor Lasers.- 2. MQW Optoelectronic Devices and Systems.- 2.1 Exciton Absorption Saturation and Camer Transport in Quantum Well Semiconductors.- 2.2. Integrated Optoelectronics — the Next Technological Revolution.- 2.3. Opportunities of Vertical — Cavity — Surface — Emitting Lasers (VCSEL) in display and optical communication systems.- 2.4. New Integrated Photoreceiver Systems — Charge Coupled Devices (CCD).- 2.5. Optical Switches and Modulators for Integrated Optoelectronic Systems.- 3. Soliton-Based Switching, Gating and Transmission Systems.- 3.1 Soliton-Based Logic Gates and Soliton Transmission Systems.

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