Fiber Optic Communications
Joseph C. Palais(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 9. February 1998
Book
Hardback
342 pages
978-0-13-895442-0 (ISBN)
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Description
Appropriate for undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Electronics Technology courses covering Fiber Optics.
Provides a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the basics of communicating with optical fiber transmission lines. Readers will learn system design and the operating principles, characteristics, and applications of the components of fiber optic systems.
Provides a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the basics of communicating with optical fiber transmission lines. Readers will learn system design and the operating principles, characteristics, and applications of the components of fiber optic systems.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Width: 243 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
675 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-895442-0 (9780138954420)
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Content
Preface.
1. Fiber Optic Communications Systems.
2. Optics Review.
3. Lightwave Fundamentals.
4. Integrated Optics Waveguides.
5. Optic Fiber Waveguides.
6. Light Sources.
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 Optics Waveguides.
5. Optic Fiber Waveguides.
6. Light Sources.
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.