Taking the approach that optical fibers are an extension of RF-based communications, the author explains basic optical concepts, applications, and systems; the nature and performance characteristics of optical fibers; and optical sources, connectors and splices.
- Chapter 1: From RF to Optical Fibers
- Chapter 2: Optical Fiber Characteristics
- Chapter 3: Optical Fiber Performance
- Chapter 4: Optical Sources for Fibers
- Chapter 5: Optical Detectors and Receivers
- Chapter 6: Optical Components
- Chapter 7: Optical Fiber Systems
- Chapter 8: Future Directions-Telecommunications
- Appendix: Review Problems
Chapter 1: From RF to Optical Fibers