Understanding Fiber Optics by Jeff Hecht (2005, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100131174290
ISBN-139780131174290
eBay Product ID (ePID)43559153

Product Key Features

Number of Pages800 Pages
Publication NameUnderstanding Fiber Optics
LanguageEnglish
SubjectFiber Optics
Publication Year2005
TypeTextbook
AuthorJeff Hecht
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight47.4 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width7.8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2005-003194
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal621.36/92
Table Of Content1. An Introduction to Fiber Optics. 2. Fundamentals of Fiber-optic components. 3. Fundamentals of Communications. 4. Types of Optical Fibers. 5. Properties of Optical Fibers. 6. Fiber materials, structure and manufacture. 7. Specialty Fibers. 8. Cabling. 9. Light Sources. 10. Transmitters. 11. Receivers. 12. Repeaters, Regenerators, and Optical Amplifiers. 13. Connectors and Splices. 14. Couplers and Other Passive Components. 15. Wavelength-Division Multiplexing Optics. 16. Optical Switches, Modulators, and other Active Components. 17. Fiber-Optic Measurement. 18. Troubleshooting and Test Equipment. 19. System and Optical Networking Concepts. 20. Fiber System Standards. 21. Single-Channel System Design. 22. Optical Networking System Design. 23. Global Telecommunications Applications. 24. Regional and Metro Telecommunications. 25. Local Telephone or "Access" Networks. 26. Internet Access and Local-Area Networks. 27. Video transmission. 28. Mobile Fiber-Optic Communications. 29. Fiber-Optic Sensors. 30. Imaging and Illuminating Fiber Optics. Appendices. Glossary.
SynopsisThis book is thorough, up to date, and provides comprehensive and intuitive introduction to fiber optics. With mathematics limited to basic algebra, the book takes a practical approach to understanding fiber optics. It thoroughly describes important concepts for the novice, building up an understanding of optical fibers, their properties, light sources and detectors, and fiber-optic components and their application in fiber-optic systems. It covers the basics of fiber-optic measurement and troubleshooting. Ideal for technicians, entry-level engineers, and other nonspecialists., For Introduction to Fiber Optics, Fundamentals of Fiber Optics, Fiber-optic Communications courses at the undergraduate level. The text is thorough, up to date, and provides comprehensive and intuitive introduction to fiber optics. With mathematics limited to basic algebra, the book takes a practical approach to understanding fiber optics. It thoroughly describes important concepts for the novice, building up an understanding of optical fibers, their properties, light sources and detectors, and fiber-optic components and their application in fiber-optic systems. It covers the basics of fiber-optic measurement and troubleshooting. Interwoven are illustrations show important principles.
LC Classification NumberTA1800.H43 2005

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