Hecht J Understanding Fiber Optics 5ed 2015

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Understanding Fiber Optics is the fifth edition of an intuitive introduction to fiber optics widely used as a textbook, for self study, or in corporate training. Packed with diagrams and descriptions, it explains the how fiber optic components and systems work with minimal math. The goal is to help you understand fiber optics, fiber and related optical components, optical measurements, and how fiber optics are used, particularly in communications. More than 100,000 copies have been sold since the first edition was published in 1987.
An Introduction to Fiber Optics
Fundamentals of Fiber-Optic Components
Fundamentals of Communications
Types of Optical Fibers
Properties of Optical Fibers
Fiber Materials, Structure, and Manufacture
Specialty Fibers
Cabling
Light Sources
Transmitters
Receivers
Amplification, Regeneration, and Wavelength Conversion
Connectors and Splices
Couplers and Other Passive Components
Wavelength-Division Multiplexing Optics
Optical Switches, Modulators, and Other Active Components
Fiber-Optic Measurements
Troubleshooting and Test Equipment
System and Optical Networking Concepts
Fiber System Standards
Single-Channel System Design
Optical Networking System Design
Global Telecommunications Applications
Regional and Metro Telecommunications
Local Telephone or "Access" Networks
Internet Access and Local-Area Networks
Video Transmission
Mobile Fiber-Optic Communications
Fiber-Optic Sensors
Imaging and Illuminating Fiber Optics