Introduction to Fiber Optics

by Crisp

• ISBN13: 9780750667562
• ISBN10: 0750667567
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-12
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

Introduction to Fiber Optics is well established as an introductory text for engineers, managers and students. It meets the needs of systems designers, installation engineers, electronic engineers and anyone else looking to gain a working knowledge of fiber optics with a minimum of maths. Review questions are included in the text to enable the reader to check their understanding as they work through the book. The new edition of this successful book is now fully up to date with the new standards, latest technological developments and includes a new chapter on specifying optical components. Whether you are looking for a complete self-study course in fiber optics, a concise reference text to dip into, or a readable introduction to this fast moving technology, this book has the solution. * A practical, no-nonsense guide to fiber optics * Up-to-date coverage that minimises mathematics * New material on specifying optical components

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Optic fiber and light -- a brilliant combination	1	(9)
What makes the light stay in the fiber?	10	(8)
The choice of frequency	18	(5)
Propagation of light along the fiber	23	(17)
Decibels	40	(12)
Losses in optic fibers	52	(9)
Dispersion and our attempts to prevent it	61	(10)
Real cables	71	(16)
Connecting optic fibers -- the problems	87	(10)
Fusion splicing	97	(11)
Mechanical splices	108	(5)
Connectors	113	(20)
Couplers	133	(14)
Light sources and detectors	147	(9)
Testing a system	156	(19)
System design -- or, will it work?	175	(17)
The transmission of signals	192	(9)
Designing an optical system and selecting components	201	(11)
LANs and topology	212	(8)
Some final thoughts	220	(4)
Bibliography	224	(1)
Glossary	225	(7)
Quiz time answers	232	(11)
Index	243