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Optics and Photonics: Key Enabling Technologies.

Authors :
Willner, Alan E.
Byer, Robert L.
Chang-Hasnain, Constance J.
Forrest, Stephen R.
Kressel, Henry
Kogelnik, Herwig
Tearney, Guillermo J.
Townes, Charles H.
Zervas, Michalis N.
Source :
Proceedings of the IEEE; Jun2012, Vol. 100 Issue Special Cen, p1604-1643, 40p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The fields of optics and photonics have experienced dramatic technical advances over the past several decades and have cemented themselves as key enabling technologies across many different industries. This paper explores past milestones, present state of the art, and future perspectives of several different topics, including: lasers, materials, devices, communications, bioimaging, displays, manufacturing, and industry evolution. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00189219
Volume :
100
Issue :
Special Cen
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
75233740
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/JPROC.2012.2190174