Introduction to Fiber Optics
- 3rd Edition - October 20, 2005
- Latest edition
- Author: John Crisp
- Language: English
Introduction to Fiber Optics is well established as an introductory text for engineers, managers and students. It meets the needs of systems designers, installation engine… Read more
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Description
Description
Introduction to Fiber Optics is well established as an introductory text for engineers, managers and students. It meets the needs of systems designers, installation engineers, electronic engineers and anyone else looking to gain a working knowledge of fiber optics with a minimum of maths. Review questions are included in the text to enable the reader to check their understanding as they work through the book.The new edition of this successful book is now fully up to date with the new standards, latest technological developments and includes a new chapter on specifying optical components.Whether you are looking for a complete self-study course in fiber optics, a concise reference text to dip into, or a readable introduction to this fast moving technology, this book has the solution.
Key features
Key features
- A practical, no-nonsense guide to fiber optics
- Up-to-date coverage that minimises mathematics
- New material on specifying optical components
Readership
Readership
Electronic engineers/technicians, installation engineers, managers in communications industry, pre-degree students and undergraduates.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Preface; Optic fiber and light — a brilliant combination; What makes the light stay in the fiber?; The choice of frequency; Propagation of light along the fiber; Decibels; Losses in optic fibers; Dispersion and our attempts to prevent it; Real cables; Connecting optic fibers — the problems; Fusion splicing; Mechanical splices; Connectors; Couplers; Light sources and detectors; Testing a system; System design — or, will it work?; The transmission of signals; Designing an optical system and selecting components; LANs and topology; Some final thoughts; Glossary; Quiz time answers; Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: October 20, 2005
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
JC
John Crisp
Affiliations and expertise
Technical Author and Lecturer, Suffolk, UKView book on ScienceDirect
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