Abstract

Optoelectronic technology is making an ever-increasing impact on home and social life, with the ubiquitous TV set being a feature in almost every dwelling. Far more optoelectronic devices and systems are now being used in the home, and the major application areas are described briefly in this chapter. Naturally, most readers will be familiar with the majority of these, as they will probably be present in their own homes, but we hope that nonspecialists will still be able to gain useful knowledge and insights from the chapter.