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Fiber optics standard dictionary / Martin H. Weik.
LIBRA TK5102 .W45 1997
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Weik, Martin H.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Optical communications--Dictionaries.
- Optical communications.
- Fiber optics--Dictionaries.
- Fiber optics.
- Genre:
- Dictionaries.
- Physical Description:
- xxiii, 1218 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition:
- Third edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Chapman & Hall, [1997]
- Summary:
- This invaluable reference dictionary covers every facet of fiber optics science and technology, a rapidly expanding area of interest. Coverage includes: the basic sciences related to all aspects of fiber optic signal generation, transmission and reception, including lightwave pulsing, modulation, propagation, dispersion, attenuation, and modal distribution; the full spectrum of life-cycle cradle-to-grave technology of fiber optic light sources, cables, and photodetectors, including design, development, manufacture, installation, operation, and maintenance of fiber optic systems and components; and the application of fiber optic systems to implement multimedia systems, including digital, analog, graphic systems, and their interconnection to wire, coaxial cable, microwave, radio, satellite and video transmission systems.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 0412122413
- OCLC:
- 36461640
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