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Fiber-Optic Communication Systems

AUTHOR: Govind P. Agrawal
ISBN: 0471175404
SHORT DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive review of fiber optic communication systems -- communication systems that make use of transmission via optical fibers.The second edition has been updated to include advances that have taken place in the field during the past four...

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Fiber-Optic Communication Systems
- Book Review, by Govind P. Agrawal

Book News, Inc.
A textbook for a graduate or senior undergraduate engineering course on optical communications, containing enough material that a selection of topics is required to fit into one semester. Emphasizes the physical understanding of fiber-optic technology, but also discusses engineering aspects. Updated and considerably expanded from the 1992 edition. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved

A Review
"...an excellent introduction...this is undoubtedly one of the best, most comprehensive and technologically advanced textbooks available..."

Glass Technology, December 2000
"...I feel this a must for a researcher in the field of fiber-optic communications"

Book Description
A comprehensive review of fiber optic communication systems--communication systems that make use of transmission via optical fibers.

Book Info
Offers comprehensive, up to date coverage of fiber-optic communication systems with an emphasis on physical understanding and engineering aspects. CD-ROM included.

From the Back Cover
"A complete, up-to-date review of fiber-optic communication systems theory and practiceFiber-optic communication systems technology continues to evolve rapidly. In the last five years alone, the bit rate of commercial point-to-point links has grown from 2.5 Gb/s to 40 Gb/s—and that figure is expected to more than double over the next two years! Such astonishing progress can be both inspiring and frustrating for professionals who need to stay abreast of important new developments in the field. Now Fiber-Optic Communication Systems, Second Edition makes that job a little easier.Based on its author's exhaustive review of the past five years of published research in the field, this Second Edition, like its popular predecessor, provides an in-depth look at the state of the art in fiber-optic communication systems. While engineering aspects are discussed, the emphasis is on a physical understanding of this complex technology, from its basic concepts to the latest innovations. Thoroughly updated and expanded, Fiber-Optic Communication Systems, Second Edition: Includes 30% more information, including four new chapters focusing on the latest lightwave systems R&D Covers fundamental aspects of lightwave systems as well as a wide range of practical applications Functions as both a graduate-level text and a professional reference Features extensive references and chapter-end problem sets.

About the Author
GOVIND P. AGRAWAL, PhD, is a professor at the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester. He is the author or coauthor of nearly 250 research papers, book chapters, and monographs. Dr. Agrawal is a Fellow of both the Optical Society of America and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering."

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Book Review

Fiber-Optic Communication Systems
- Book Reviews, by Govind P. Agrawal

Fiber-Optic Communication Systems

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Although intended primarily as a textbook for graduate students of fiber-optic communications, this book is also a valuable resource for undergraduate courses at the senior level and a valuable professional reference for researchers and engineers working in the fields of telecommunications and lightwave technology.

FROM THE CRITICS

Optik: International Journal for Light and Electron Optics

The first edition of this book is well known all over the world and had a great echo anywhere.... Because of...rapid advances it was necessary to bring out the second edition in order to continue to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of fiber-optic communication systems.

Optik

Glass Technology

...an excellent introduction...this is undoubtedly one of the best, most comprehensive and technologically advanced textbooks available...""...I feel this a must for a researcher in the field of fiber-optic communications.

Booknews

Physical understanding and engineering aspects of fiber optic communication systems are emphasized in this book/CD-ROM text covering both the systems and components of fiber optic communication systems and the physics and technology behind them. This third edition has been updated to reflect the current state of the art in lightwave transmission systems, with particular emphasis on the rapid development of WDM technology and on system design issues pertaining to current topics of research. The companion CD-ROM contains system design software. Although intended as a text for graduate students of fiber optics communications, the book can also be a resource for senior undergraduate courses and a reference for researchers and engineers in telecommunications and lightwave technology. Agrawal teaches at the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

A textbook for a graduate or senior undergraduate engineering course on optical communications, containing enough material that a selection of topics is required to fit into one semester. Emphasizes the physical understanding of fiber-optic technology, but also discusses engineering aspects. Updated and considerably expanded from the 1992 edition. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. Read all 6 "From The Critics" >

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