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Title: Modern Photonics: Principles and Applications
Authors: Ms. L. Abinaya, Dr. K. Gayathri, Dr. K. Anandan
Publisher: Cogniverse Press, Jorhat, Assam, India
First Edition: August 2026
ISBN: 978-93-47652-69-1 (Print Edition)
e-ISBN: 978-93-47652-72-1 (Digital Edition)
Authors
- Ms. L. Abinaya – Junior Research Fellow, Department of Physics, AMET Deemed to be University, ECR, Kanathur, Chennai, India
- Dr. K. Gayathri – Associate Professor and Dy. Head, Department of Physics; Director – Publications, AMET Deemed to be University, ECR, Kanathur, Chennai, India
- Dr. K. Anandan – Associate Professor and Head, Department of Physics, AMET Deemed to be University, ECR, Kanathur, Chennai, India
Preface
Photonics is one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving fields of modern physics, playing a vital role in communication, computing, healthcare, sensing, and energy technologies. The ability to generate, control, and manipulate light has led to remarkable scientific discoveries and technological innovations that continue to shape our daily lives.
Modern Photonics: Principles and Applications provides a concise introduction to the fundamental concepts of photonics along with an overview of recent developments and emerging technologies. The book covers the principles of light, optical components, optical communication systems, photonic devices, nanophotonics, plasmonics, silicon photonics, quantum photonics, and future trends in the field.
The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students, engineering students, researchers, and readers interested in understanding the foundations and applications of modern photonics. The content is presented systematically to make complex topics accessible while maintaining scientific accuracy.
The book aims to serve as a useful learning resource and inspire readers to explore the exciting world of photonics and its future possibilities.
Key Themes
- Fundamentals of Photonics
- Nature and Properties of Light
- Optical Components and Light Sources
- Lasers and Light Emitting Diodes
- Optical Detectors
- Optical Fibers and Communication Systems
- Photonic Devices and Integrated Photonics
- Nanophotonics
- Plasmonics
- Silicon Photonics
- Quantum Photonics
- Future Directions in Photonics
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Photonics
- 1.1 Introduction to Photonics
- 1.2 Nature of Light
- 1.3 Electromagnetic Spectrum
- 1.4 Properties of Light
- 1.5 Basic Principles and Applications of Photonics
- 1.6 Summary
Chapter 2. Optical Components and Light Sources
- 2.1 Optical Components
- 2.2 Light Sources
- 2.3 Lasers
- 2.4 Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
- 2.5 Optical Detectors
- 2.6 Summary
Chapter 3. Optical Fibers and Communication Systems
- 3.1 Introduction to Optical Fibers
- 3.2 Structure of Optical Fiber
- 3.3 Types of Optical Fibers
- 3.4 Optical Communication System
- 3.5 Advantages and Applications of Optical Fiber Communication
- 3.6 Summary
Chapter 4. Photonic Devices and Integrated Photonics
- 4.1 Photonic Devices
- 4.2 Optical Modulators
- 4.3 Optical Amplifiers
- 4.4 Working Principle
- 4.5 Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
- 4.6 Summary
Chapter 5. Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Photonics
- 5.1 Nanophotonics
- 5.2 Plasmonics
- 5.3 Silicon Photonics
- 5.4 Quantum Photonics
- 5.5 Future Trends in Photonics
- 5.6 Summary
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