Understanding Fiber OpticsIdeal for technicians, entry-level engineers, and other non specialists, this practical, thorough, and accessible introduction to fiber optics reflects the expertise of an author who has followed the field for over 20 years. Using a non-theoretical/mathematical approach, it begins with the technical details of optical fibers, moves through the tools and techniques used to work with them, the devices used to connect fiber network, and concludes with applications showing how fibers are used. *NEW-Provides full explanations of fiber types, characteristics, and materials. *NEW-Offers up-to-date explanations of fiber amplifiers and fiber gratings. *NEW-Explains wavelength-division multiplexing and dense WDM (DWDM) systems. *NEW-Discusses optical switching and networks. *NEW-Explores fiber-optic systems for distribution to subscribers - including fiber to the curb and hybrid fiber-coax. *Describes the evolution of fiber-optic technology and its applications to communications. *Considers the characteristics, manufacture, operation, and function of major types of fibers. *Demonstrates basic splicing concepts, loss mechanisms, fusion splicing, and mechanical splicing. *Reviews long-distance |
Contents
1 INTRODUCTION | 1 |
Reducing Fiber Loss | 7 |
FIBER MATERIALS | 8 |
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absorption acceptance angle attenuation bandwidth cable carry signals Chapter chromatic dispersion circuits connectors core and cladding core diameter core-cladding couplers data rate dB/km decibels depends detector devices different wavelengths digital signals diode dispersion-shifted fiber distance doped electrical electronic emit erbium erbium-doped fiber amplifiers fiber core fiber ends fiber gratings fiber laser fiber optics fiber systems fiber-optic communications fiber-optic systems frequency function glass fibers graded-index fibers important input power input signal installation large-core light rays light source light waves loss material dispersion measured modal dispersion modes modulation multimode fiber noise operating optical amplifiers optical fibers optical signal photodiode photon plastic fibers polarization pulse pure silica range of wavelengths receiver refractive index require scattering semiconductor laser shown in Figure silica fibers single-mode fiber speed splice standard step-index fiber step-index single-mode fiber stimulated emission switches transmission capacity transmit types typically voltage waveguide dispersion wavelength-division multiplexing