
Introduction to Fiber Optics
John Crisp(Author)
Newnes (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 20. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
245 pages
978-0-7506-6756-2 (ISBN)
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.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Electronic engineers/technicians, installation engineers, managers in communications industry, pre-degree students and undergraduates
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-6756-2 (9780750667562)
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Introduction to Fiber Optics
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10/2005
3rd Edition
Elsevier
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John Crisp
Introduction to Fiber Optics
Book
05/2001
2nd Edition
Newnes
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Content
Optic fiber and light; What makes the light stay in the Fiber; The choice of frequency; propagation of light along the fiber;decibels; losses in optic optics; Dispersion and our attempts to prevent it; Real cables; How to specify optical fibers; Connecting optic fibers; Fusion splicing; mechanical splices; connectors;couplers; Light sources and detectors; Testing a sytem; System Design; The transmission of signals; Organizing optical fibers within a building; LANS and topology; Index.