Title :
Applications ´90: Soviet optoelectronics
Author_Institution :
IEEE Spectrum, New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
Significant developments during 1989 are reviewed. The use of fiber optics to increase telecommunication capacity in the USSR is growing. In the area of lasers, a Soviet-Austrian venture is marketing Soviet lasers; the Soviets are testing hundreds of laser materials; and an excimer laser that excises bronchial blockages has been developed. Also noteworthy is that the USSR offers the world´s greatest menu of optical glasses.<>
Keywords :
lasers; optical fibres; optical glass; optoelectronic devices; AD 1989; Soviet optoelectronics; USSR; excimer laser; fiber optics; laser materials; lasers; optical glasses; telecommunication capacity; Glass; Laboratories; Laser fusion; Laser theory; Materials testing; Optical materials; Optical network units; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Ultrafast optics;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
