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.

Lei Wei, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Director of the Centre for Optical Fibre Technology at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He is also the Chair of the Singapore sections of both the Optica (formerly OSA) and the IEEE Photonics Society, and has published very widely on fiber-based devices and related research subjects.