Presents new information on all of the most important areas of photonic materials, devices and optics, and systemsFilled with more than 350 figures, more than 400 tables and structures, and more than 780 equations to communicate key conceptsMajor chapter on optical communication presents cutting edge informationIncludes an extensive list of references for further study The rapidly growing area of photonics plays a critical role in many segments of industry, such as optical communications, information storage, electronic display, and other areas, and is the subject of intense academic and industrial research. The Handbook of Photonics serves as a single-source reference book for this exciting field.The book is divided into three sections:o Photonic Materialso Photonic Devices and Opticso Photonic SystemsEach chapter within these sections is written by well-known and respected authors and covers the latest information in many of the important aspects of photonics. The Handbook of Photonics provides a complete reference for scientists, engineers, and students working in this field.