Fiber Optic Communications, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (September 10, 2004) © 2005

  • Joseph C. Palais
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  • A print edition

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Title overview

Introductory book for undergraduate Electrical Engineering and Electronics Technology courses covering Fiber Optics.

This new and revised Fifth Edition of Fiber Optic Communications incorporates coverage of significant advances made in the fiber industry in recent years to present a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the basics of communicating using optical fiber transmission lines. Students will learn system design as well as operating principles, characteristics, and application of the components that comprise fiber-optic systems.

Table of contents



Preface.


 1. Fiber Optic Communications Systems.


 2. Optics Review.


 3. Lightwave Fundamentals.


 4. Integrated Optic Waveguides.


 5. Optic Fiber Waveguides.


 6. Optical Sources and Amplifiers.


 7. Light Detectors.


 8. Couplers and Connectors.


 9. Distribution Networks and Fiber Components.


10. Modulation.


11. Noise and Detection.


12. System Design.


Bibliography.


Answers.


Index.

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