Physics of Photonic Devices

This fully updated edition includes the latest developments in the growing field of optoelectronics. New topics covered here include a brief history of the invention of semiconductor lasers, the Lorentz dipole model and metal plasmas, matrix optics, surface plasma waveguides, and optical ring resonators. All problem sets have been updated and a new Solutions Manual is available. This is an ideal introduction to the subject for graduate students and professionals alike.