{"product_id":"silicon-photonics-9780470517505","title":"Silicon Photonics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe creation of affordable high speed optical communications using standard semiconductor manufacturing technology is a principal aim of silicon photonics research. This would involve replacing copper connections with optical fibres or waveguides, and electrons with photons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeries Preface xv  \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Silicon Photonics 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 VLSI: Past, Present, and Future Roadmap 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The Interconnect Problem in VLSI 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The Long-Haul Optical Communication Link 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Data Network 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Conclusions 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Scope of the Book 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Basic Properties of Silicon 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Band Structure 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Density-of-States Function 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Impurities 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Alloys of Silicon and Other Group IV Elements 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Heterojunctions and Band Lineup 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Si-Based Heterostructures 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Direct GAP: Ge\/SiGeSn Heterojunctions 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Quantum Structures 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Quantum Wells 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Quantum Wires and Dots 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Superlattices 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Si-Based Quantum Structures 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Effect of Electric Field 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Optical Processes 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Optical Constants 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Basic Concepts 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Absorption Processes in Semiconductors 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Fundamental Absorption in Direct GAP 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Fundamental Absorption in Indirect GAP 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Absorption and Gain 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Intervalence Band Absorption 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Free-carrier Absorption 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Recombination and Luminescence 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Nonradiative Recombination 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12 Excitonic and Impurity Absorption 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Optical Processes in Quantum Structures 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Optical Processes in QWs 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Intersubband Transitions 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Excitonic Processes in QWs 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Effect of Electric Fields 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Optical Processes in QWRs 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Optical Processes in QDS 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Light Emitters in Si 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Basic Theory of Light Emission 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Early Efforts: Zone Folding 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Band Structure Engineering Using Alloys 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Quantum Confinement 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Imputities in Silicon 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Stimulated Emission: Prospect 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Intersubband Emission 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Tensile-Strained Ge Layers 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Si Light Modulators 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Physical Effects 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Electrorefraction in Silicon 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Thermo-Optic Effects in Si 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Modulators: Some Useful Characteristics 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Modulation Bandwidth under Injection 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Optical Structures 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Electrical Structures 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 High-Bandwidth Modulators 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Performance of EO Modulators 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Silicon Photodetectors 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Optical Detection 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Important Characteristics of Photodetectors 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Examples of Types of Photodetectors 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Examples of Photodiodes in Standard Silicon Technology 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Phototransistors in Standard Silicon Technology 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 CMOS and BiCMOS 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Photodetectors Using Heteroepitaxy 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Raman Lasers 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Raman Scattering: Basic Concepts 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Simplified Theory of Raman Scattering 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Raman Effect in Silicon 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Raman Gain Coefficient 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Continuous-Wave Raman Laser 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Further Developments 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Guided Lightwaves: Introduction 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Ray Optic Theory for Light Guidance 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Reflection Coefficients 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Modes of a Planar Waveguide 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Wave Theory of Light Guides 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 3D Optical Waveguides 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Loss Mechanisms in Waveguides 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Coupling to Optical Devices 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Tapers 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Principle of Planar Waveguide Devices 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Model for Mode Coupling 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Directional Coupler 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Distributed Bragg Reflector 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Some Useful Planar Devices 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Waveguides for Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Systems 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Structure and Operation of AWGs 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 AWG Characteristics 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Methods for Improving Performance 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Applications of AWGs 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 PHASAR-Based Devices on Different Materials 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Echelle Grating 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Fabrication Techniques and Materials Systems 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Planar Processing 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Substrate Growth and Preparation 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Material Modification 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Etching 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Lithography 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Fabrication of Waveguides 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Grating Formation Process 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 Materials Systems for Waveguide Formation 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: k.p Method 355\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Values of Parameters 371\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864630669655,"sku":"9780470517505","price":133.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470517505.jpg?v=1722272812","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/silicon-photonics-9780470517505","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}