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Understand the cutting edge of fiber technology with this comprehensive guide
Because of their sensitivity and flexible capabilities, functional fibers have an enormous range of applications across many industries. In particular, advanced optical and electronic fibers have been integrated into numerous cutting-edge technologies, and their applications are growing year on year. There is an expanding need for scientists and professionals, particularly in the healthcare and sensor industries, to be familiar with the complex web of factors underlying functional fibers.
Optical and Electronic Fibers builds this familiarity with an up-to-date, highly readable presentation. It introduces both the characteristics and applications of different functional fiber materials before moving to future opportunities for research and development. The result is an accessible overview of an emerging technology with boundless potential.
Optical and Electronic Fibers readers will also find:
* More than 150 figures, many in full color
* Applications in industries ranging from optical waveguides to neural interfaces
* Detailed treatment of fiber materials, including soft glasses, carbon materials, liquids, and semiconductors
Optical and Electronic Fibers is a useful reference for materials scientists, electrical engineers, and semiconductor and sensor professionals.
About the author
Lei Wei is a Professor at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. His main research interests are fiber-based devices, multi-functional fibers, bio-fiber interfaces, and in-fiber energy generation and storage. Dr. Wei has published 1 book, 3 book chapters and over 200 journal and conference papers. He currently serves as the Director of Centre for Optical Fibre Technology (COFT) at Nanyang Technological University. He also serves as the Chair of The Optical Society (OSA) Singapore Section and the Chairman of IEEE Photonics Society Singapore Chapter. He served as TPC chairs and TPC members in many international conferences.
Summary
Understand the cutting edge of fiber technology with this comprehensive guide
Because of their sensitivity and flexible capabilities, functional fibers have an enormous range of applications across many industries. In particular, advanced optical and electronic fibers have been integrated into numerous cutting-edge technologies, and their applications are growing year on year. There is an expanding need for scientists and professionals, particularly in the healthcare and sensor industries, to be familiar with the complex web of factors underlying functional fibers.
Optical and Electronic Fibers builds this familiarity with an up-to-date, highly readable presentation. It introduces both the characteristics and applications of different functional fiber materials before moving to future opportunities for research and development. The result is an accessible overview of an emerging technology with boundless potential.
Optical and Electronic Fibers readers will also find:
* More than 150 figures, many in full color
* Applications in industries ranging from optical waveguides to neural interfaces
* Detailed treatment of fiber materials, including soft glasses, carbon materials, liquids, and semiconductors
Optical and Electronic Fibers is a useful reference for materials scientists, electrical engineers, and semiconductor and sensor professionals.
