Optical Electronics in Modern Communications (Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering) [Hardcover]

Amnon Yariv (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195106261 | ISBN-13: 978-0195106268 | Publication Date: March 13, 1997 | Edition: 5

Now in its fifth edition, Optical Electronics in Modern Communications reflects the latest developments in the field Yariv helped define. The changes to this edition emulate the continuous ascendance of optical communication to the forefront of communication technology, evidenced by the change in title from Optical Electronics in previous editions. The text introduces readers to the first principles of phenomena and devices used in the practice of laser physics, including applications based on lasers with emphasis placed on optical fiber communications, and features real-life examples as well as extensive problems. New to this edition are sections on pulse dispersion and narrowing in fibers, high speed modulation of semiconductor lasers, vertical cavity lasers, quantum optics, holographic data storage, fiber gratings, and dfb lasers. A solutions manual is also available for instructors. Known as the authoritative forerunner on Optical Electronics, this new edition can be used as both a core text in the classroom and as an invaluable reference for practicing engineers.

Editorial Reviews

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"An excellent introduction to optical electronics in modern communication....Very exciting and needed book for undergraduates."--M. Chris Wernicki, New York Institute of Technology

"Excellent on relevant components."--J. Conradi, University of Alberta, Canada

About the Author

Amnon Yariv, Professor of Electronic Engineering, California Institute of Technology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 5 edition (March 13, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195106261
• ISBN-13: 978-0195106268
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Physics > Light

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What is new? Where is the emphasis?, February 5, 2003

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N. Delen (HUMMELSTOWN, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optical Electronics in Modern Communications (Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering) (Hardcover)

Here we go again. Another edition of the same book, without any significant additions or more emphasis. Yariv mostly puts together parts of what he had published decades ago in this book. He pays little attention to pedagogy and does not care to put connections between concepts in different chapters.

I could not find a spirit in the book that ties concepts together. Yariv jumps from one notation or symbol set to another without giving you any notice, which makes me think that he was more concerned with putting together his notes in a book format than trying actually teach you the subject. Publishing essentially the same book as another edition just adds insult to the injury.

Do yourself a favor and check out some other book on the same subject, such as Verdeyen's Laser Electronics. Or if you have to buy it, save yourself a buck or two and buy an older edition used.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Same book, different edition, different title, December 11, 2007

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G. Futia - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optical Electronics in Modern Communications (Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering) (Hardcover)

If your looking for other editions of this book, you should know that the authors/publisher keeps changing its title. The 4th edition of this book was published in 1991 under the title of "Optical Eletronics" and the 6th edition of this book published in 2006 under the title Photonics: Optical Electronics in Modern Communications (The Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering). All editions are essentially the same, with modifications to the material at the end.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best advanced optics book., April 2, 2003

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wangxin (Albuquerque.NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Optical Electronics in Modern Communications (Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering) (Hardcover)

This book is one of the best investments you can do, it is worth every penny and then some. This text has the perfect mix of mathematics and amusement. It gives outstanding overview of all optics, photonics and fiber optic communication basics.The figures are good, as are the problems at the end of each chapter. As an optical graduate, I recommend this text highly to graduates and optical engineers. Yariv has a clear style and is a very good writer. The format is also great!