Fundamentals of Electro-Optic Systems Design
Communications, Lidar, and Imaging

Presents practical electro-optical applications in the context of the fundamental principles of communication theory, thermodynamics, information theory and propagation theory.

Sherman Karp (Author), Larry B. Stotts (Author)

9781107021396, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 20 December 2012

318 pages, 145 b/w illus. 6 tables
25.3 x 17.9 x 1.9 cm, 0.77 kg

'The first feature of the book which astounds is its compactness. The authors have addressed an astonishing range of topics in a few hundred pages. … The second feature of this book which causes amazement is the breadth of the coverage. Arguably the secret of this success is the fact that the authors are highly accomplished and greatly experienced. This strength enables the authors to make judicious choices of subject matter and have the confidence to convey the essence of each topic in a convincing manner. … The depth and breadth of this volume together with the care that the authors have taken to present their material in a digestible form lead one to strongly recommend this book to as wide an audience as possible.' K. Alan Shore, Contemporary Physics

Using fundamentals of communication theory, thermodynamics, information theory and propagation theory, this book explains the universal principles underlying a diverse range of electro-optical systems. From fiber optics and infra-red imaging to free space communications and laser remote sensing, the authors relate key concepts in science and device engineering to practical systems issues. A broad spectrum of coherent and incoherent imaging and communications systems is considered, accompanied by many real-world examples. The authors also present new insights into LIDAR and free space communications and imaging, providing practical guidance on identifying the fundamental limitations of transmission and imaging through deleterious channels. Accompanied by online examples of processed images and videos, this uniquely tailored guide to the fundamental principles underlying modern electro-optical systems is an essential reference for all practising engineers and academic researchers in optical engineering.

1. Genesis of electro-optic systems
2. Role of electromagnetic theory in electro-optics systems
3. Photo-detection of electromagnetic radiation
4. Metrics for evaluating photo-detected radiation
5. Contrast, visibility and imaging
6. Signal modulation schemes in optical communications
7. Forward error correction coding
8. Modern communications designs for FOC/FSOC applications
9. Light detection and ranging (LIDAR)
10. Communications in the turbulent channel
11. Communications in the optical scatter channel.

Subject Areas: Signal processing [UYS], Imaging systems & technology [TTBM], Laser technology & holography [TTBL], Fibre optics [TTBF], Applied optics [TTB], Communications engineering / telecommunications [TJK], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ], Optical physics [PHJ]