Synopsis
This is the second edition of this highly successful book, giving an introduction to the fundamentals, problems and techniques of design and utilisation of optical fiber systems. All the chapters have been updated and many have been extended with extra sections including the most recent developments. In addition, three new chapters have been incorporated. Key Features Include All the major developments in single-mode fibers Current practice in optical fiber couplers and wavelength division multiplexing devices Broad coverage of optical amplifiers and active integrated optic devices Greater emphasis on advanced systems of and techniques, such as coherent transmission Detailed treatment of the application areas such as optical sensors and local area networks A wealth of worked examples, problems, exercises and references This comprehensive second retains its practical orientation combined with a clear readable presentation. It is suitable as a text for use on advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the areas of electrical-electronic, engineering, computing and applied physics, Furthermore, it remains of considerable value and use for practising engineers, technologist and scientist who require and up-to-date refer3ence to this rapidly developing field. About The Professor John Senior is Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and this second edition of the book continues to draw on his wide experience of both teaching and research in his area. Table Of Contents Preface to the second edition Glossary of symbols and abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. Optical fiber waveguides 3. Transmission characteristic of
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