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MATLAB® for Photomechanics- A Primer

  • 1st Edition
  • December 10, 2002
  • A. Asundi
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 3 5 9 7 - 5
The term "photomechanics" describes a suite of experimental techniques which use optics (photo) for studying problems in mechanics. The field has been in existence for some time, but has always lagged behind other experimental and numerical techniques. The main reason for this is that the interpretation of data, which whilst providing whole-field visualization, is not in a form readily amenable to the end-user. Digital image processing has become common within the photomechanics community. However, one approach does not fit all, and subtle variations in technique and method have been developed by different groups working on specific applications.This primer enables the user to get started with their experimental analysis quickly. It is based on the universally popular MATLAB® software, which includes dedicated and optimized functions for a variety of image processing tasks. These can readily scripted, along with the necessary mathematical expressions, for particular experimental techniques. The book provides an introduction to some of the optical techniques, and then introduces MATLAB® routines specific to the image processing in experimental mechanics. There are also case studies on particular techniques.As part of the book, a collection of M-files is provided on CD-ROM, which also contains example images and test code. This provides a starting point for the user, who can then easily add or edit statements or function for their own images.MATLAB® is a registered trademark of The MathWorks, Inc. For product information, visit http://www.mathworks.comhttp://www.mathworks.com

Smart Inspection Systems

  • 1st Edition
  • December 9, 2002
  • Duc T. Pham + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 4 1 2 7 - 3
Smart Inspection Systems: Techniques and Applications of Intelligent Vision will enable engineers to understand the various stages of automated visual inspection (AVI) and how artificial intelligence can be incorporated into each stage to create "smart" inspection systems. The book contains many examples that illustrate and explain the application of conventional and artificial intelligence techniques in AVI. The text covers the whole AVI process, from illumination, image enhancement, segmentation and feature extraction, through to classification, and includes case studies of implemented AVI systems as well as reviews of commercially available inspection systems. Each chapter concludes with exercises. This book will be of interest to users and developers of commercial industrial inspection systems as well as researchers in the fields of machine vision, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing engineering.

WDM Technologies: Active Optical Components

  • 1st Edition
  • September 27, 2002
  • Masahiko Fujiwara + 2 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 8 1 6 9 - 2
WDM Technologies: Active Optical Components is an excellent resource for engineers and researchers engaged in all aspects of fiber optics communication, such as, optoelectronics, equipment/system design, and manufacturing. The book is also a resource for graduate students and scholars interested in these rapidly growing fields.

Optoelectronics and Fiber Optic Technology

  • 1st Edition
  • May 1, 2002
  • Ray Tricker
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 1 3 2 6 - 3
Topical areas such as optoelectronics in LANs and WANs, cable TV systems, and the global fiber-optic highway make this book essential reading for anyone who needs to keep up with the technology of modern data communications.

Diode Laser Materials and Devices - A Worldwide Market and Technology Overview to 2005

  • 1st Edition
  • December 20, 2001
  • R. Szweda
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 8 5 6 1 7 - 3 8 6 - 5
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 3 0 4 3 - 7
This report examines the development of the diode laser industry over a six-year period, 2000 to 2005, incorporating analysis of trends in markets, technologies and industry structure. It is designed to provide key information to users and manufacturers of substrates, epitaxial wafers (epiwafers) and devices.The coverage includes components, laser diodes, and the semiconducting (SC) wafers and epiwafers on which most of these devices are made. The geographical coverage of the report includes North America, Japan and Europe, which together will account for over 90% of the production and consumption of diode laser materials and devices over the next five years. However, many other countries have activities in this field including South-East Asia (Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia etc), China, India, Australia and Eastern Europe (Russia, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic) amongst others. Activities in these countries are commented on in the text where relevant, but are not quantified in the market data. Chapter 1 is an introduction to the market study.Chapter 2 contains an executive summary.Chapter 3 overviews materials markets. The size, quality, and particularly the price, of substrates and wafers are key factors in determining the ability of companies to produce competitive laser products. Chapter 3 also examines trends in materials technologies for laser diodes, the impact of the device markets on wafer demand, and the main suppliers. This chapter introduces the semiconductor materials that are presently or will likely become important to the fabrication of diode laser devices. The principal distinguishing properties of these materials are explained with reference to their application.Chapter 4 chapter examines the basic application sectors for laser diode devices as well as the basic commercial opportunities, changes and forces acting within each sector. The chapter also examines the market for the basic types of device as well as the promising newer types. For each type of device, market data and forecasts are provided and future prospects described. The application data are presented for the following industrial groups:• Automotive• Computers• Consumer• Industrial• Military and Aerospace• Telecommunications• OthersA full 5-year forecast and analysis is provided by application and region.Chapter 5 is a technology overview. In this chapter a background and overview of developments in the principal technological R&D and production processes for devices is provided. The main focus is on the most important enabling technology for the production of the present and future generations of laser diodes and related devices. This process is crystal growth and involves the following sequence:• Bulk growth of single crystals• Epitaxial growth of semiconductor single crystal layers• Ion implantation• Device fabrication, ie gate and contact formation, etc• Packaging & testChapter 6 profiles substrate suppliers, epiwafers suppliers and merchant and captive producers of GaAs devices.Chapter 7 lists universities and selected industrial labs involved in the areas of diode laser research.Chapter 8 is a directory of suppliers.Chapter 9 provides acronyms and exchange rates.

Fiber Optic Cabling

  • 2nd Edition
  • December 5, 2001
  • Barry Elliott + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 0 6 2 8 - 9
Essential reading for anyone involved in fiber optic cable applications, from installation engineers to IT professionals. Fiber Optic Cabling is a practical guide to all aspects of designing, specifying and installing systems for LANs and other data communications applications. The second edition has been completely revised and updated by Barry Elliott, taking into account the major developments in LAN and transmission technology over the past 10 years. The latest legislation is also dealt with, including standards relating to flammability. Cutting edge topics such as photonic switching, wavelength division multiplexing and plastic fiber, and their implications for the future are also explored.An international perspective of the subject is taken, with the author looking at all the practical implementations for fiber optic cabling, using American, European and International ISO standards. Barry Elliott has twenty years experience in the telecommunications business and became one of the first BICSI Registered Cabling Distribution Designers in Europe in 1999. He currently specializes in optical fiber and structured cabling with Brand-Rex Ltd. In 1991 Mike Gilmore established The Cabling Partnership, a leading cabling design consulting and training organization. Mike is chairman of the UK BSI Premises Cabling Experts Panels and Convenor of the equivalent CENELEC Working Group. Mike also acts as both the Technical and Standards Director of the UK Fibreoptic Industry Association.

Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 119
  • October 18, 2001
  • Peter W. Hawkes + 2 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 2 2 2 3 - 4
Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics merges two long-running serials-Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy. The series features extended articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science and digital image processing, electromagnetic wave propagation, electron microscopy, and the computing methods used in all these domains.

Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 118
  • September 25, 2001
  • Peter W. Hawkes + 2 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 2 5 4 6 - 4
Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics merges two long-running serials—Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy. The series features extended articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science and digital image processing, electromagnetic wave propagation, electron microscopy, and the computing methods used in all these domains.

Introduction to Information Optics

  • 1st Edition
  • September 4, 2001
  • Francis T.S. Yu + 2 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 0 9 2 9 - 7
While there are books treating individual topics contained in this book, this will be the first single volume providing a cohesive treatment on this subject as a whole. This goes beyond optical communications in that it includes related topics such as sensing, displays, computing, and data storage.

Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 117
  • May 23, 2001
  • Peter W. Hawkes
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 2 5 4 5 - 7
Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics merges two long-running serials-Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy. This series features extended articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science and digital image processing, electromagnetic wave propagation, electron microscopy, and the computing methods used in all these domains.