Understanding Fiber Optics, Volume 43

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Prentice Hall, 2002 - Computers - 773 pages

For courses in Introduction to Fiber Optics and Introduction to Optical Networking in departments of Electronics Technology and Electronics Engineering Technology. Also suitable for corporate training programs.

Ideal for technicians, entry-level engineers, and other nonspecialists, this best-selling practical, thorough, and accessible introduction to fiber optics reflects the expertise of an author who has followed the field for over 25 years. Using a non-theoretical/non-mathematical approach, it explains the principles of optical fibers, describes components and how they work, explores the tools and techniques used to work with them and the devices used to connect fiber network, and concludes with applications showing how fibers are used in modern communication systems. It covers both existing systems and developing technology, so students can understand present systems and new developments.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION TO FIBER Plastic Fibers 140 Exotic Fibers and Light
144
A Personal View 1 The Roots of Fiber CHAPTER 7 SPECIALPURPOSE FIBERS
153
Optics 2 Fibers in Communications 6 Basic
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