Introduction to Fiber Optics: A Straightforward Guide

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Suitable for engineers, technicians, students, hobbyists, and installers who are intending to use optical fibers or need to understand how they are used. Since no mathematical or technical background is assumed, calculations are always accompanied by a fully worked answer. Furthermore, when dealing with equipment such as cleavers, splicers, and OTDRs, a representative example of each type is given. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved


Review
'a concise reference text to dip into, a must-have for systems designers, installation engineers, electronic engineers and anyone else who wants to gain a working knowledge of fiber optics with a minimum of maths. Every chapter ends up with some review questions.'
Electronic Product News, March 2002

...meets the needs of systems designers, installation engineers, electronic engineers and anyone else who wants to gain a working knowledge of fiber optics with a minimum of maths.
-Electronic Servicing & Technology

Whether you are looking for a complete self-study course in fiber optics, a concise reference text to dip into or a course text that is readable and straightforward, John Crisp has the solution.
-Electronic Servicing & Technology

...a must-have for systems designers, installation engineers, electronic engineers and anyone else who wants to gain a working knowledge of fiber optics with a minimum of maths.
-Electronic Product News


Book Description
At last, here we have a book that provides a thoroughly readable introduction to fiber optics. It does not assume previous knowledge of the subject, nor a technical or mathematical background. It is suitable for engineers, technicians, students, hobbyists and installers, and covers the full range of fiber types.


Book Info
Provides a thoroughly readable introduction to fiber optics without assuming a previous knowledge of the subject or technical background. Introduces the theory and practical knowledge necessary to use and understand this new technology. Includes many examples and questions and answers. Paper.


From the Publisher
After a thorough introduction to the subject, ideas are developed so as to ensure that new knowledge is built on firm foundations, and with emphasis on the areas that have proved the most difficult. In keeping with this approach, new terms are never used without being properly introduced and the main terms used in specifications and catalogues are described and typical values quoted. Furthermore, when dealing with equipment such as cleavers, splicers, OTDRs etc., a representative example of each type is used, thus concentrating on the principles involved which can then be transferred to another model as appropriate. At the end of each chapter there are multiple-choice questions, the answers to which are at the back of the book and where calculations are involved, a fully worked answer will be provided. There is a useful glossary included at the end of the book.


About the Author
John Crisp is an experienced lecturer in fiber-optics, microprocessors, mathematics, and electronics.


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At last, here we have a book that provides a thoroughly readable introduction to fiber optics. It does not assume previous knowledge of the subject, nor a technical or mathematical background. It is suitable for engineers, technicians, students, hobbyists and installers, and covers the full range of fiber types.

After a thorough introduction to the subject, ideas are developed so as to ensure that new knowledge is built on firm foundations, and with emphasis on the areas that have proved the most difficult. In keeping with this approach, new terms are never used without being properly introduced and the main terms used in specifications and catalogues are described and typical values quoted. Furthermore, when dealing with equipment such as cleavers, splicers, OTDRs etc., a representative example of each type is used, thus concentrating on the principles involved which can then be transferred to another model as appropriate. At the end of each chapter there are multiple-choice questions, the answers to which are at the back of the book and where calculations are involved, a fully worked answer will be provided. There is a useful glossary included at the end of the book.

About The Author
John Crisp is an experienced lecturer in fiber-optics, microprocessors, mathematics, and electronics.


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