Photonics plays an important role in such industries as optical communications and information storage. The Handbook of Photonics, Second Edition reflects recent advances and changes that have affected this technology. This edition includes new chapters on optical fiber technology and the economic impact of photonics. Coverage includes emerging technologies in biophotonics, nanophontoincs, photonics crystals, photon processing, and optoelectronic packaging. The text also features added sections on spintronics, nanocomposites, optical amplifiers, and polymeric optical materials.