2. Theoretical considerations

2.1 Propagation reminders

There are two approaches to understanding the propagation of electromagnetic radiation in fibers. A comparison of these two approaches will help us to understand the rest of the presentation. The first approach, which is simpler to equate, is based on the Snell-Descartes laws of geometrical optics. The second approach takes into account the fact that light is electromagnetic radiation, and is therefore based on the solution of Maxwell's equations.

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2.1.1 Geometric optical approach

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Bibliography

Theoretical references

Theoretical optics

PÉREZ (J.P.) - Optique géométrique et ondulatoire. - Éditions Masson (1994).
CHARTIER (G.) - Manuel d'optique. - Éditions Hermes (1997).
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Conferences

Optical Fibre Communication : OFC

European Materials Research Society : E-MRS

Workshop on Optical Communications and Computer Sciences : WOCCS

Lasers and Electro-Optics Society : LEOS

Electronic Components and Technology Conference : ECTC

International Electronic Packaging Technical Conference : InterPack...

Standards and standardization bodies

In the field of optical interconnections, we find most of the standardization bodies in the world of electronics and microelectronics. Examples include :

Union technique de l'électricité (UTE);
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC);
Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques...

Financial organizations and players

Manufacturers, national governments and universities are all involved in the development of optical interconnections, over the longer or shorter term depending on the commercial or technological nature of their objectives. R&D is largely focused on the development of complete, integrated systems, using technological options and materials such as VCSELs for transmitters, fibers for box-to-box connectors,...