Polymers in telecommunication devices [electronic resource] / G.H. Cross.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cross, Graham Harry, 1964-

Series:

Rapra review report. Report 153 ; v. 13, no. 9.

Rapra review report. Report 153, 0889-3144 ; v. 13, no. 9

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plastics.

Communication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Place of Publication:

Shawbury, U.K. : Rapra Technology Ltd., 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Communication today is increasingly reliant on the manipulation of optical signals. Where previously electronic circuits manipulated such signals, photonic circuits now take their place. With photonic technology, devices are no longer limited only to the silicon wafer and often require broader functionality than can be offered on this traditional platform. This report discusses the use of polymers instead of, and in conjunction with, traditional platforms such as indium phosphide and ferroelectric ceramic lithium niobate. Critical comparisons are made between use of polymers and alternative ma

Contents:

Introduction; Basic Polymer Material Requirements; Waveguide Fabrication; Passive Polymer Applications; Functional Polymer Applications; Conclusions and Outlook; Abbreviations; Additional References; Abstracts from the Polymer Library Database; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-77473-1

9786611774738

1-85957-429-7

OCLC:

560577170