Optical Communications
2nd Edition
Published on 29. March 1995
Book
Hardback
368 pages
978-0-471-54287-2 (ISBN)
Description
This updated edition concentrates on modern analysis and design. Includes new material in the key areas of digital communications, fiber optics, lightwave networks, atmospheric channels and space links--all of which are now critical topics in optical applications. Contains brief sections on optical hardware and device descriptions. Features new homework problems and references.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
715 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-54287-2 (9780471542872)
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Previous edition
Robert M. Gagliardi | Sherman Karp
Optical Communications
Book
01/1976
Wiley
€87.73
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Persons
Robert M. Gagliardi is the author of Optical Communications, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. Sherman Karp received his PhD from the University of Southern California, and has gone on to work with both NASA and DARPA as Principal Scientist. The author of several books, he has also been awarded the SECDEF Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service and NOSC Scientist of the Year. He is a Fellow of the IEEE.
Content
The Optical Communication System.
Optical Field Reception.
Photodetection.
Noncoherent (Direct) Detection.
Coherent (Heterodyne) Detection.
Optical Digital Communications.
Fiberoptic Communications.
Fiber Networks.
The Atmospheric Optical Channel.
Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking in Space Optics.
Index.
Optical Field Reception.
Photodetection.
Noncoherent (Direct) Detection.
Coherent (Heterodyne) Detection.
Optical Digital Communications.
Fiberoptic Communications.
Fiber Networks.
The Atmospheric Optical Channel.
Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking in Space Optics.
Index.