Contents of this text include: integrated optics; silicon nitride films on silicon for optical waveguides; new technology for reduction in cost and size of silica guided-wave component; and silicon based fibre pigtailed 1x16 power splitter.

SPIE Milestones are collections of seminal papers from the world literature covering important discoveries and developments in optics and photonics.

In the past 10 years, there have been many developments in the field of infrared transmitting fiber optics. This is highlighted by the many different fiber compositions that have been studied around the world for numerous practical applications. This book reviews different fiber systems, describing material properties, techniques used to prepare the fibers and fiber properties with particular emphasis on optical properties. These fibers possess unique optical, mechanical, and physical properties, enabling many technologies. Examples of applications are described within given chapters, allowing an engineer or scientist to choose the most appropriate fiber for a desired application. The introduction gives the reader an overview of transmission theory so that the basic concepts are clearly understood by someone new to the field. The next several chapters describe the different types of infrared transmitting fibers, including glass fibers such as those based on silica, fluoride, and chalcogenide glasses; the crystalline fibers based on single or polycrystalline materials; and hollow waveguides. The commercial chemical sensing applications of some of these new fibers are described. The final chapter summarizes the properties of the fibers and highlights future prospects.

Updates the advancements made in the level of achievable integration of optical circuits and components in the last ten years--highlighting the commercial success of particular devices as well as introducing multiple facets of integrated optics.

SPIE Milestones are collections of seminal papers from the world literature covering important discoveries and developments in optics and photonics.

SPIE Milestones are collections of seminal papers from the world literature covering important discoveries and developments in optics and photonics.

Topics in this volume include: beam attenuation; optical properties of turbidity standards; optical absorptions of light and heavy water by laser optoacoustic spectroscopy; and refractive index fluctuations in seawater.

Topics in this volume include: comparison of interferometric contouring techniques; comparison of visibility of standard scratches; and near-grazing illumination and shadowing of rough surfaces.

SPIE Milestones are collections of seminal papers from the world literature covering important discoveries and developments in optics and photonics.