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Annotation MASTER OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THIS INFO-PACKED RESOURCE! FASTER. CHEAPER. GREATER CAPACITY. These are the promises of optical communications. "Optical Communications Essentials is a powerful learning tool for readers eager to master this cutting edge field and get substantial an...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Keiser, Gerd (Author)
Corporate Author: McGraw-Hill Companies
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2003]
Edition:First edition.
Series:McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Subjects:
Optical communications.
Laser communication systems.
Optical fibers.
Fiber optics.
Light sources.
Radio > Transmitters and transmission.
Optical amplifiers.
Integrated optics.
Photodiodes.
Wavelength division multiplexing.
Optoelectronic devices > Design and construction.
Optical data processing.
Optical interconnects.
Computer networks > Management.
Optoelectronic devices > Testing.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Ch. 1. Basic Concepts of Communication Systems
  • Ch. 2. Optical Communication Systems Overview
  • Ch. 3. Behavior of Light
  • Ch. 4. Optical Fibers
  • Ch. 5. Optical Fiber Cables
  • Ch. 6. Light Sources and Transmitters
  • Ch. 7. Photodiodes and Receivers
  • Ch. 8. Connectors and Splices
  • Ch. 9. Passive Optical Components
  • Ch. 10. Active Optical Components
  • Ch. 11. Optical Amplifiers
  • Ch. 12. Wavelength Division Multiplexing
  • Ch. 13. Constructing the WDM Network Puzzle
  • Ch. 14. Performance Measures
  • Ch. 15. Performance Impairments
  • Ch. 16. Optical Link Design
  • Ch. 17. Optical Networks
  • Ch. 18. Network Management
  • Ch. 19. Test and Measurement
  • Ch. 20. Manufacturing Issues
  • App. A. Units, Physical Constants, and Conversion Factors
  • App. B. ITU-T Frequency and Wavelength Grid.