This non-mathematical, non-theoretical exposition explores fiber optics and related technologies. The importance of fiber optics can not be overstated. It is the backbone of the Internet and global voice/data communication. Its importance is also related to the emergence of photonic switches, wave division multiplexing technologies and optical logic circuits from academic and corporate research institutions. These are the precursors of optical computers and completely fiber-optic data transmission services. This publication explains the principles (not the implementation details) of fiber optics, related technologies and its applications. For best understanding, students should be familiar with electronic concepts and electronic data communication.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Introduction ..... 1
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Fiber Optics ..... 17
Chapter 3 Applications of Fiber Optics ..... 39
Chapter 4 Types of Optical Fibers ..... 55
Chapter 5 Properties of Optical Fibers ..... 81
Chapter 6 Fiber Materials and Manufacture ..... 105
Chapter 7 Special-Purpose Fibers ..... 123
Chapter 8 Cabling ...... 141
Chapter 9 Light Sources ..... 163
Chapter 10 Transmitters ..... 187
Chapter 11 Receivers ..... 207
Chapter 12 Repeaters, Regenerators, and Optical Amplifiers ..... 231
Chapter 13 Connectors ..... 251
Chapter 14 Splicing ..... 271
Chapter 15 Passive Components ..... 285
Chapter 16 Active Components ..... 315
Chapter 17 Measurements ..... 333
Chapter 18 Introduction to System Concepts ..... 367
Chapter 19 Fiber System Standards ..... 389
Chapter 20 System Design ..... 405
Chapter 21 Global Telecommunications Applications ..... 435
Chapter 22 National and Regional Telecommunication Networks ..... 461
Chapter 23 Video Transmission ..... 479
Chapter 24 Local Telephone Networks ..... 499
Chapter 25 Computes and Local-Area Networks ..... 517
Chapter 26 Vehicle and Military Fiber Communications ..... 539
Chapter 27 Fiber-Optic Sensors ..... 553
Chapter 28 Imaging and Illuminating Fiber Optics ..... 567
