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**** The first edition, 1981, is cited in BCL3. Verdeyen (electrical and computer engineering, U. of Illinois, Urbana) has prepared this textbook to meet the needs of upper-division undergraduate students. Features new to this edition include: a chapter on semiconductor lasers, including quantum-size effects; and, an introduction to the formal quantum description of a laser using the density matrix. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This is a practical approach to introductory laser electronics that emphasizes real-world applications and problem-solving skills over theory, providing an understanding of both optical and microwave frequencies.

This fourth edition has been revised to include the latest developments in fiber optics as well as coverage of a variety of new topics. It also presents expanded discussions of many additional issues, including system design, operating principles, characteristics, and applications of components that comprise fiber-optic systems.

Vol. 13 (index) prepared by Wm. J. Richardson Associates, Inc. Includes bibliographical references.