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Understanding fiber optics / written by Jeff Hecht.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Indianapolis, Ind : H.W. Sams, c1993.Edition: 2nd edISBN:
  • 0672303507
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 621.382/75 20
LOC classification:
  • TA1800 .H43 1993
Contents:
1. Introduction to Fiber Optics -- 2. Fundamentals of Fiber Optics -- 3. Applications of Fiber Optic -- 4. Types of Fiber -- 5. Cabling -- 6. Light Sources -- 7. Transmitters -- 8. Receivers -- 9. Repeaters, Regenerators, and Optical Amplifiers -- 10. Connectors -- 11. Splicing -- 12. Couplers and Switches -- 13. Other Components, Tools, and Accessories -- 14. Measurements -- 15. System Concepts -- 16. System Design -- 17. Long-Distance Telecommunication Applications -- 18. Regional and Local Telephone Systems -- 19. Video Transmission -- 20. Computers and Local Area Networks -- 21. Mobile and Military Fiber communications -- 22. Fiber-Optic Sensors -- 23. Noncommunication Fiber Optics -- Appendix: Laser Safety -- Glossary -- Index -- Answers to Quizzes.
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Includes index.

1. Introduction to Fiber Optics -- 2. Fundamentals of Fiber Optics -- 3. Applications of Fiber Optic -- 4. Types of Fiber -- 5. Cabling -- 6. Light Sources -- 7. Transmitters -- 8. Receivers -- 9. Repeaters, Regenerators, and Optical Amplifiers -- 10. Connectors -- 11. Splicing -- 12. Couplers and Switches -- 13. Other Components, Tools, and Accessories -- 14. Measurements -- 15. System Concepts -- 16. System Design -- 17. Long-Distance Telecommunication Applications -- 18. Regional and Local Telephone Systems -- 19. Video Transmission -- 20. Computers and Local Area Networks -- 21. Mobile and Military Fiber communications -- 22. Fiber-Optic Sensors -- 23. Noncommunication Fiber Optics -- Appendix: Laser Safety -- Glossary -- Index -- Answers to Quizzes.