Experiments and theory have
rapidly progressed on nonlinear optical extreme waves, showing that guided wave
nonlinear optics and fiber lasers provide a relatively simple, accessible and
controllable test bed for the observations and accurate statistical studies of
extreme wave phenomena that obey the same universal rules, which apply to a
large ensemble of different physical systems. With introductory material to
make the subject area accessible to non-specialists such as graduate and PhD
students, and researchers working in other areas where extreme waves are
relevant, this book features contributions by prominent scientists in this
emerging field and is a comprehensive treatment of optical extreme wave
research.

Experiments and theory have
rapidly progressed on nonlinear optical extreme waves, showing that guided wave
nonlinear optics and fiber lasers provide a relatively simple, accessible and
controllable test bed for the observations and accurate statistical studies of
extreme wave phenomena that obey the same universal rules, which apply to a
large ensemble of different physical systems. With introductory material to
make the subject area accessible to non-specialists such as graduate and PhD
students, and researchers working in other areas where extreme waves are
relevant, this book features contributions by prominent scientists in this
emerging field and is a comprehensive treatment of optical extreme wave
research.