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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457955303321

Autore

Crisp John

Titolo

Introduction to fiber optics [[electronic resource] /] / John Crisp, Barry Elliott

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Newnes, 2005

ISBN

1-281-01620-9

9786611016203

0-08-047316-4

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (255 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ElliottBarry J

Disciplina

621.36/92

Soggetti

Fiber optic cables

Fiber optics

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 224).

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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



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