| Description |
216 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Optic fiber and light - a brilliant combination -- 2. What makes the light stay in the fiber? -- 3. The choice of frequency -- 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. Some final thoughts |
| Summary |
The purpose of this book is to provide a worry-free introduction to fiber optics. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, it introduces the theory and practical knowledge that is necessary to use and understand this new technology |
| Analysis |
Fiber optic cables |
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Fiber optics |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Fiber optic cables.
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Fiber optics.
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Fiber Optic Technology.
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| LC no. |
97121914 |
| ISBN |
0750624671 |
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