Understanding Fiber Optics

by Jeff Hecht

Ideal for technicians, entry-level engineers, and other nonspecialists, 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, and well-illustrated 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. Fundamentals of Fiber Optics; Applications of Fiber Optics; Types of Fibers; Cabling; Light Sources; Transmitters; Receivers; Repeaters, Regenerators, and Optical Amplifiers; Connectors; Splicing; Couplers and Switches; Other Components, Tools, and Accessories; Measurements; System Concepts; System Design; Long-Distance Telecommunication Applications; Regional and Local Telephone Systems; Video Transmission; Computers and Local Area Networks; Mobile and Military Fiber Communications; Fiber-Optic Sensors; Noncommunication Fiber Optics; and Laser Safety. For anyone wanting to understand fiber optics.

Genres: Physics

617 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1986

About the author

Jeff Hecht has written extensively about lasers, light and optics for a wide range of publications, including New Scientist magazine, Laser Focus World, Optics & Photonics News, High Technology, Technology Review, and Bulletin of the American Scientists.

Reviews

[Faraz Ali]

i wana read this book because i complete my assignment

[Troy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fairly decent book about fiber optic technology.

[Derrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you can fight through actually reading it, it will make it actually easier to use as a reference, for which it is best suited for.

[Laurynas Lesickas · Rating 5 out of 5]

THis book is very good forr learnig optical teleminication

[Rav · Rating 4 out of 5]

Understanding Fiber Optics

[Ali Najafi Sohi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A concise well-written textbook for beginners