Taking the approach that optical fibers are an extension of RF-based communications, the author explains basic optical concepts, applications, and systems; the nature and performance characteristics of optical fibers; and optical sources, connectors and splices.
Taking the approach that optical fibers are an extension of RF-based communications, the author explains basic optical concepts, applications, and systems; the nature and performance characteristics of optical fibers; and optical sources, connectors and splices.
Malcolm Romeiser teaches at Embry Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ, and consults within the industry. Prior to teaching, he managed R&D groups at Bell Laboratories on a wide variety of transmission technologies. Involved in optical fiber technology since its inception, he led an optical fiber systems research group at Bellcore in the late 1980's.
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Chapter 1: From RF to Optical Fibers Chapter 2: Optical Fiber Characteristics Chapter 3: Optical Fiber Performance Chapter 4: Optical Sources for Fibers Chapter 5: Optical Detectors and Receivers Chapter 6: Optical Components Chapter 7: Optical Fiber Systems Chapter 8: Future Directions-Telecommunications Appendix: Review Problems
