Introduction to fiber optics / John Crisp, Barry Elliott.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Crisp, John.

Contributor:

Elliott, Barry J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fiber optic cables.

Fiber optics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (255 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Other Title:

Fiber optics

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Newnes, 2005.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

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 co

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Preface; 1 Optic fiber and light - a brilliant combination; 2 What makes the light stay in the fiber?; 3 The choice of frequence; 4 Propagation of light along the fiber; 5 Decibels; 6 Losses in optic fibers; 7 Dispersion and our attempts to prevent it; 8 Real cables; 9 Connecting optic fibers - the problems; 10 Fusion splicing; 11 Mechanical splices; 12 Connectors; 13 Couplers; 14 Light sources and detectors; 15 Testing a system; 16 System design - or will it work?; 17 The transmission of signals; 18 Designing an optical system and selecting components; 19 LANs and topology

20 Some final thoughtsBibliography; Glossary; Quiz time answers; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 224).

ISBN:

9786611016203

9781281016201

1281016209

9780080473161

0080473164

OCLC:

476042975