Introduction to Fiber Optics, 3/e
內容描述
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.
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