Integrated Optics: Theory and Technology

1. Introduction.- 2. Optical Waveguide Modes.- 3. Theory of Optical Waveguides.- 4. Waveguide Fabrication Techniques.- 5. Losses in Optical Waveguides.- 6. Waveguide Input and Output Couplers.- 7. Coupling Between Waveguides.- 8. Electro-Optic Modulators.- 9. Acousto-Optic Modulators.- 10. Basic Principles of Light Emission in Semiconductors.- 11. Semiconductor Lasers.- 12. Heterostructure, Confined-Field Lasers.- 13. Distributed Feedback Lasers.- 14. Direct Modulation of Semiconductor Lasers.- 15. Integrated Optical Detectors.- 16. Applications of Integrated Optics and Current Trends.- References.