Chapter 1
Introduction to Telecommunications and Fiber Optics
1.1 Telecommunications
1.2 A Fiber-Optic Communications System: The Basic Blocks
1.3 A Look Back and a Glance Ahead
Problems
References
Chapter 2
Physics of Light:A Brief Overview
2.1 Electromagnetic Waves
2.2 Beams(Rays)
2.3 a Stream of Photons
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 3
Optical Fibers-Basics
3.1 How Optical Fibers Conduct Light
3.2 Attenuation
3.3 Intermodal and Chromatic Dispersion
3.4 Bit Rate and Bandwidth
3.5 Reading a Data Sheet
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 4
Optical Fibers-A Deeper Look
4.1 Maxwell's Equations
4.2 Propagation of EM Waves
4.3 More About Total Internal Reflection
4.4 More About Modes
4.5 Attenuation in Multimode Fibers
4.6 Dispersion in Multimode Fibers
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 5
Singlemode Fibers-Basics
5.1 How a Singlemode Fiber Works
5.2 Attenuation
5.3 Dispersion and Bandwidth
5.4 Reading a Data Sheet
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 6
Singlemode Fibers-A Deeper Look
6.1 Mode Field
6.2 More About Attenuation in a Singlemode Fiber
6.3 Coping with Dispersion in a Singlemode Fiber
6.4 Nonlinear Effects in a Singlemode Fiber
6.5 Trends in Fiber Design
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 7
Fabrication,Cabling,and Installation
7.1 Fabrication
7.2 Fiber-Optic Cables
7.3 Installation-Placing the Cable
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 8
Fiber Cable Connectorization and Testing
8.1 Splicing
8.2 Connectors
8.3 Installation Hardware
8.4 Design of Local-Area-Network Installation
8.5 Testing,Troubleshooting,and Measurement
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 9
Light Sources and Transmitters-Basics
9.1 Light-Emitting Diodes(LEDs)
9.2 Laser Diodes(LDs)
9.3 Reading Data Sheets-The Characteristics of Laser Diodes
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 10
Light Sources and Transmitters-A Deeper Look
10.1 More About Semiconductors
10.2 Efficiency of a Laser Diode
10.3 Characteristics of Laser Dioder
10.4 Transmitter Modules
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 11
Receivers
11.1 Photodiodes
11.2 Reading the Data Sheets of Photodiodes
11.3 More About Photodetectors
11.4 Receiver Units
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 12
Components of Fiber-Optic Networks
12.1 Fiber-Optic Networks:An Overview
12.2 Transceivers for Fiber-Optic Networks
12.3 Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers
12.4 Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 13
Passive Components,Switches,and Functional Modules of Fiber-Optic Networks
13.1 Couplers/Splitters
13.2 Wavelength-Division Multiplexers and Demultiplexers
13.3 Filters
13.4 Isolators,Circulators,and Attenuators
13.5 Optical Switches and Functional Modules
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 14
An Introduction to Fiber-Optic Networks
14.1 The "What"and "How"of Data Transmission
14.2 Elements of the Architecture of Fiber-Optic Networks
14.3 Network Management and the Future of Fiber-Optic Networks
Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 15
Conclusion
15.1 Bandwidth:The Industry's 'Holy Grail'
15.2 Deployment of New Fiber-Optic Lines
15.3 Optical Fiber:Problems Galore,Solutions Sought
15.4 Fiber-Optic Components
15.5 Wavelength-Division Multiplexing:A Dire Need Met
15.6 Networks
15.7 Wireless Communications and Fiber-Optic Networks
Peferences
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Index