Understanding Fiber Optics

Jeff Hecht (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

617 Seiten

1998 | 3rd edition
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-13-956145-0 (ISBN)

Infos

A practical introduction to fiber optics. Using a non-theoretical/mathematical approach, this book begins with the technical details of optical fibers, moves through the tools and techniques used to work with them, the devices used to connect fiber network, and concludes with applications showing how fibers are used.

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Ideal for technicians, entry-level engineers, and other nonspecialists, this practical, thorough, and accessible introduction to fiber optics reflects the expertise of an author who has followed the field for over 20 years. Using a non-theoretical/mathematical approach, it begins with the technical details of optical fibers, moves through the tools and techniques used to work with them, the devices used to connect fiber network, and concludes with applications showing how fibers are used.

Inhalt

*Introduction *Fundamentals of Fiber Optics *Applications of Fiber Optics *Types of Optical Fibers *Properties of Optical Fibers *Fiber Materials and Manufacture *Special-Purpose Fibers *Cabling *Light Sources *Transmitters *Receivers *Repeaters, Regenerators, and Optical Amplifiers *Connectors *Splicing *Passive Components *Active Components *Measurements *Introduction to System Concepts *Fiber System Standards *System Design *Global Telecommunications Applications *National and Regional Telecommunication Networks *Video Transmission *Local Telephone Networks *Computer and Local-Area Networks *Vehicle and Military Fiber Communications *Fiber-Optic Sensors *Imaging and Illuminating Fiber Optics Appendix: Laser Safety Glossary Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.11.1998
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 195 x 239 mm
• Gewicht: 1143 g
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Nachrichtentechnik
• ISBN-10: 0-13-956145-5 / 0139561455
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-956145-0 / 9780139561450
• Zustand: Neuware