[内容简介]
This book aims to provide expert guidance to researchers experienced in classical technology, as well as to those new to the field. A variety of perspectives on Photonic Crystal Fibres (PCFs) is presented together with a thorough treatment of the theoretical, physical and mathematical foundations of the optics of PCFs. The range of expertise of the authors is reflected in the depth of coverage, which will benefit those approaching the subject for a variety of reasons and from diverse backgrounds.
[目录]
1.  Introduction
2.   Electromagnetism - prerequisites
3.   Finite element method
4.   The multipole method
5.   Rayleigh method
6.   A la Cauchy path to pole finding
7.   Basic properties of microstructured optical fibres
8.   Conclusion
App. A  A formal framework for mixed finite element methods
App. B  Some details of the multipole method derivation