Nonlinearities and optics, optoelectronics and fiber communications are
discussed systematically in this book. In a unified theoretical
treatment, the book addresses the three categories of materials: fibers,
semiconductors, and nonlinear crystals. In each case emphasis is placed
on the nonlinear character of their refractive indices and optical
absorption. The text also gives an in-depth analysis of the uses and
limitations of phontonic nonlinearities with regard to wavelength
division multiplexing and high-speed fiber communications. It will be of
interest to graduate students as well as researchers and engineers in
the fields of nonlinear optics and optical communications.