Marowsky G. (Ed.) Planar Waveguides and other Confined Geometries. Theory, Technology, Production, and Novel Applications

Springer-Verlag, 2015. — 274 p. — (Springer Series in Optical Sciences 189). — ISBN: 978-1-4939-1178-3 (Print) 978-1-4939-1179-0 (Online).This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical concepts and experimental applications of planar waveguides and other confined geometries, such as optical fibres. Covering a broad array of advanced topics, it begins with a sophisticated discussion of planar waveguide theory, and covers subjects including efficient production of planar waveguides, materials selection, nonlinear effects, and applications including species analytics down to single-molecule identification, and thermo-optical switching using planar waveguides. Written by specialists in the techniques and applications covered, this book will be a useful resource for advanced graduate students and researchers studying planar waveguides and optical fibers.Covers theoretical and practical aspects of planar waveguides and other confined geometries including optical fibers
Discusses applications for confined waveguides in security and life sciences, including visualization of cell structures and Raman identification of gaseous compounds
Written by respected experts and researchers in these specialized subjectsRadiation from a Semi-infinite Unflanged Planar Dielectric Waveguide
Optimizing Second-Harmonic Generation in a Circular Cylindrical Waveguide with Embedded Periodically Arranged Tubelets of Nonlinear Susceptibility
Nanoplasmonic Metal–Insulator–Metal Waveguides
Femtosecond Laser Inscription of Photonic and Optofluidic Devices in Fiber Cladding
Fabrication of Channel Waveguides in Chalcogenide Glass Films by a Focused Laser Beam
Laser Processed Photonic Devices
Advanced Coupling Technologies for Planar and Strip Waveguides
Nonlinear Light Propagation in Laser-Written Waveguide Arrays
Stable Power Compression with Efficient Relativistic UV Channel Formation in Cluster Targets
Fiber-Optical 3D Shape Sensing
Polarized Fiber Lasers and Amplifiers