Understanding Fiber Optics

by Jeff Hecht

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 readers can understand present systems and new developments. Includes an accompanying CD of additional resources. Fundamentals of Fiber-Optic Technology. Fundamentals of Communications. Types of Optical Fibers. Fiber Properties. Fiber Materials and Manufacture. Special-Purpose Fibers. Cabling. Light Sources. Transmitters. Repeaters, Regenerators, and Amplifiers. Connectors and Splices. Couplers and Other Passive Components. Wavelength-Division Multiplexing Optics. Optical Switches, Modulators, and Other Active Components. Optical Measurements. Troubleshooting and Test Equipment. System and Optical Networking Concepts. Fiber System Standards. Single Channel System Design. Optical Networking System Design. Global Telecommunications. Metro and Regional Telecommunications. Local Telephone Systems and Access Networks. Computers and Local Area Networks. Video Transmission. Vehicle and Military Fiber Communications. Fiber-Optic Sensors. Imaging and Illuminating Fiber Optics. For technicians, marketing personnel, applications engineers, fiber-optic sales engineers, manufacturing personnel, quality control technicians, and similar positions at fiber-optics, optical components, and system manufacturers.

Genres: Physics

773 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