Fiber Optics Engineering

Mohammad Azadeh (auth.)1441903038, 978-1-4419-0303-7, 978-1-4419-0304-4

Fiber Optics Engineering discusses the theoretical and practical backgrounds of fiber optics while including insights that are usually gained with experience. The author provides an introduction to the area of fiber optics engineering. The text is straightforward, and complex mathematical equations are kept to a minimum.

Fundamental ideas are discussed in the first few introductory chapters. These include concepts such as the nature of light, foundations of fiber optics, analysis of electrical and optical signals and telecommunication networks. The critical blocks in a fiber optic system, diode lasers, optical fibers, photodetectors, and passive components, each have a dedicated chapter. The text examines optical transceivers from an electronics and circuit perspective. Emphasis is placed on circuit design and signal integrity, as related to optical transmission and reception. Included also are chapters on test and measurement, reliability, and standards.

Fiber Optics Engineering provides a valuable reference point both for those who want to become familiar with fiber optics as a fast evolving technology and for engineers who want to apply the material in an industrial design environment.

Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages i-xii
Fiber Optic Communications: A Review….Pages 1-27
Communication Networks….Pages 29-60
Signal Characterization and Representation….Pages 61-93
Semiconductor Lasers….Pages 95-125
Optical Fibers….Pages 127-155
PIN and APD Detectors….Pages 157-175
Light Coupling and Passive Optical Devices….Pages 177-197
Optical Transmitter Design….Pages 199-234
Optical Receiver Design….Pages 235-264
Reliability….Pages 265-296
Test and Measurement….Pages 297-325
Standards….Pages 327-359
Back Matter….Pages 361-374