Technician's Guide to Fiber Optics ANNOTATION
Provides an introduction to fiber optic technology for communications, covering the fundamentals in a precise style. Includes an expanded coverage of broadband systems, a clear writing style that makes concepts easy to grasp, and a practical orientation of material that provides valuable perspectives on uses of fiber optics.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
This concise, current text provides an introduction to fiber optic technology for communications, covering the fundamentals in a precise style. An excellent primer for students beginning to study the subject, there is equal emphasis on both the theory of fiber and its applications in communications. There is a thorough explanation and description of how fiber differs from copper wire as well as a useful perspective on how fiber is used.ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-7668-0120-9 (Keywords: Electronic Communication)
SYNOPSIS
An excellent primer for students beginning to study the subject, there is equal emphasis on both the theory of fiber and its applications in communications. There is a thorough explanation and description of how fiber differs from copper wire as well as a useful perspective on how fiber is used.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
Describes the advantages of fiber over copper, the basic components of a fiber-optic system, and how fiber-optics systems are put together. The third edition expands coverage to dense wavelength- division multiplexers and vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
AUTHOR DESCRIPTION
Donald J. Sterling has over 20 years of experience as a technical and ad copy writer in the areas of electronics and high technology.
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