Understanding fiber optics / Jeff Hecht.
By: Hecht, Jeff.
Material type: BookSeries: Sams understanding series.Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind. : H.W. Sams, c1987Description: v, 450 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.ISBN: 0672270668 .Subject(s): Fiber opticsDDC classification: 621.3692Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 621.3692 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00027587 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This 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.
Includes index.
Introduction to fiber optics -- Fundamentals of fiber optics -- Applications of fiber optics -- Types of fibers -- Cabling -- Transmitters -- Receivers -- Connectors -- Splicing -- Couplers -- Tools and accessories -- Integrated optics -- Measurements -- System design considerations -- Long-distance telecommunication applications -- Short-haul and subscriber telecommunications -- Video transmission -- Computers and local-area networks -- Auto, aircraft and military communications -- Non-communication fiber optics.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 1 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 and Manufacture
- 7 Special-Purpose 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-Optical Measurements
- 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 Computers and Local-Area Networks
- 27 Video Transmission
- 28 Mobile Fiber Optic Communications
- 29 Fiber-Optic Sensors
- 30 Imaging and Illuminating Fiber Optics
- Appendix A Important Constants, Units, Conversion Factors, and Equations
- Appendix B Decibels and Equivalent Power Ratios
- Appendix C Standard Time Division Multiplexing Rates
- Appendix D ITU Frequencies and Wavelengths for L- and C-Bonds
- Appendix E Laser and Fiber Safety
- Appendix F Fiber-Optic Resources
- Glossary