
Fiber Optic Communications
International Edition
Joseph C. Palais(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 20. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-13-129350-2 (ISBN)
Description
Introductory book for undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Electronics Technology courses covering Fiber Optics.
This new and revised Fifth Edition of Fiber Optic Communications incorporates coverage of significant advances made in the fiber industry in recent years to present a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the basics of communicating using optical fiber transmission lines. Students will learn system design as well as operating principles, characteristics, and application of the components that comprise fiber-optic systems.
This new and revised Fifth Edition of Fiber Optic Communications incorporates coverage of significant advances made in the fiber industry in recent years to present a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the basics of communicating using optical fiber transmission lines. Students will learn system design as well as operating principles, characteristics, and application of the components that comprise fiber-optic systems.
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
662 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-129350-2 (9780131293502)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface.
1. Fiber Optic Communications Systems.
2. Optics Review.
3. Lightwave Fundamentals.
4. Integrated Optic Waveguides.
5. Optic Fiber Waveguides.
6. Optical Sources and Amplifiers.
7. Light Detectors.
8. Couplers and Connectors.
9. Distribution Networks and Fiber Components.
10. Modulation.
11. Noise and Detection.
12. System Design.
Bibliography.
Answers.
Index.
1. Fiber Optic Communications Systems.
2. Optics Review.
3. Lightwave Fundamentals.
4. Integrated Optic Waveguides.
5. Optic Fiber Waveguides.
6. Optical Sources and Amplifiers.
7. Light Detectors.
8. Couplers and Connectors.
9. Distribution Networks and Fiber Components.
10. Modulation.
11. Noise and Detection.
12. System Design.
Bibliography.
Answers.
Index.