by Gerd Keiser
2003 (372 pages)
ISBN:9780071412049
Instructive and easy to understand, this text is a powerful learning tool for those eager to master this cutting edge field and get substantial answers to technical and applications questions without getting buried in theoretical details.
Table of Contents
Optical Communications Essentials
Preface
Chapter 1
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Basic Concepts of Communication Systems
Chapter 2
Optical Communication Systems Overview
Chapter 3
The Behavior of Light
Chapter 4
Optical Fibers
Chapter 5
Optical Fiber Cables
Chapter 6
Light Sources and Transmitters
Chapter 7
Photodiodes and Receivers
Chapter 8
Connectors and Splices
Chapter 9
Passive Optical Components
Chapter 10
Active Optical Components
Chapter 11
Optical Amplifiers
Chapter 12
Wavelength Division Multiplexing
Chapter 13
Constructing the WDM Network Puzzle
Chapter 14
Performance Measures
Chapter 15
Performance Impairments
Chapter 16
Optical Link Design
Chapter 17
Optical Networks
Chapter 18
Network Management
Chapter 19
Test and Measurement
Chapter 20
Manufacturing Issues
Appendix A
Units, Physical Constants, and Conversion Factors
Appendix B
ITU-T Frequency and Wavelength Grid
Appendix C
Acronyms
