The Essence of Optoelectronics (Essence of Engineering)

This book provides a concise overview of optoelectronics with extensive examples and a minimum of mathematics.Coverage includes: light and laser light; the fundamentals of optics, including the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution; optical sources; optical fiber; photodetectors, imaging systems, display devices and optoelectronic applications. The book includes extensive self-test questions, case studies, figures, and worked examples.For anyone interested in a basic introduction to optoelectronic technology.