Introduction to Optical Fiber Communications Systems / Edition 1

by William B. Jones

Overview

For seniors or first-year graduate students, this text is a general introduction to optical electronics with a strong emphasis on underlying physical properties and on the design of optical communications systems. Jones provides balanced coverage of optical fibers, transmitting devices, photodetectors, and systems; and pays special attention to topics of emerging importance, including integrated optical devices, heterodyne detection, and coherent optical systems. The book's practical, engineering orientation satisfies the latest ABET recommendations for more design instruction in electrical engineering courses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195107265
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/08/1995
Series:	The ^AOxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	9.44(w) x 6.28(h) x 0.87(d)

About the Author

Texas A&M University

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Communication Systems3. Light and Electromagnetic Waves4. Dielectric Waveguides and Optical Fibers5. Electroluminescence and Light-Emitting Diodes6. Lasers7. Photodetectors8. Optical Receivers9. Optical Fiber Communication SystemsAppendix A. List of Symbols and AcronymsAppendix B. Physical ConstantsAppendix C. Properties of Semiconductor MaterialsAppendix D. SI UnitsAppendix E. Greek AlphabetAppendix F. Answers to Selected Problems