When first published, Opitcal Electronics was an authoritative forerunnerthat defined the field. Representing the latest in the field of OpticalElectronics, this fifth edition introduces students to the first priniples ofphenomena and devices important in the practice of laser physics, applicationsbased on lasers with emphasis placed on optical fiber communications. The textfeatures real-life examples and extensive problems, and this new editionincludes sections on pulse dispersion and narrowing in fibers, high speedmodulation of semiconductor lasers, vertical cavity lasers, quantam optics,holographic data storage, fiber gratings, and dfb lasers. A solutions manual isavailable for instructors. The text has been widely used both in the classroomand as a working quide to professionals.