Optical Fibers and RF: A natural combination

by Malcolm Romeiser

Overview

The optical fiber industry has experienced a period of consolidation and reorganization and is now poised for a new surge in growth. To take advantage of that growth, and to respond to the demand to use fiber more efficiently, designers need a better understanding of fiber optics. Taking the approach that optical fibers are an extension of RF-based communications, the author explains basic optical concepts, applications, and systems; the nature and performance characteristics of optical fibers; and optical sources, connectors and splices. Subsequent chapters explore current applications of fiber optic technology. Appropriate for use as a college text, this is an accessible and thorough treatment of fiber optics, without an intimidating amount of mathematical derivations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781884932342
Publisher:	The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Publication date:	06/30/2004
Series:	Electromagnetic Waves
Pages:	271
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Malcolm Romeiser teaches at Embry Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ, and consults within the industry. Prior to teaching, he managed R&D groups at Bell Laboratories on a wide variety of transmission technologies. Involved in optical fiber technology since its inception, he led an optical fiber systems research group at Bellcore in the late 1980's.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: From RF to Optical Fibers
• Chapter 2: Optical Fiber Characteristics
• Chapter 3: Optical Fiber Performance
• Chapter 4: Optical Sources for Fibers
• Chapter 5: Optical Detectors and Receivers
• Chapter 6: Optical Components
• Chapter 7: Optical Fiber Systems
• Chapter 8: Future Directions-Telecommunications
• Appendix: Review Problems