Optical Communications / Edition 2

by Robert M. Gagliardi, Sherman Karp

Overview

This updated edition concentrates on modern analysis and design. Includes new material in the key areas of digital communications, fiber optics, lightwave networks, atmospheric channels and space links—all of which are now critical topics in optical applications. Contains brief sections on optical hardware and device descriptions. Features new homework problems and references.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471542872
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	02/28/1995
Series:	Wiley Series in Telecommunications and Signal Processing , #21
Edition description:	2nd ed
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	6.42(w) x 9.37(h) x 0.89(d)

About the Author

Robert M. Gagliardi is the author of Optical Communications, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley. Sherman Karp received his PhD from the University of Southern California, and has gone on to work with both NASA and DARPA as Principal Scientist. The author of several books, he has also been awarded the SECDEF Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service and NOSC Scientist of the Year. He is a Fellow of the IEEE.

Table of Contents

The Optical Communication System.

Optical Field Reception.

Photodetection.

Noncoherent (Direct) Detection.

Coherent (Heterodyne) Detection.

Optical Digital Communications.

Fiberoptic Communications.

Fiber Networks.

The Atmospheric Optical Channel.

Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking in Space Optics.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

A text that emphasizes the system aspects of optical communications, as opposed to detailed hardware and device description, for advanced students and communication and optical engineers. Unlike many current optics books, it integrates both fiber and space optics. This edition focuses on those specific optical technologies that have emerged since the first edition of 1976, and includes new material in the key areas of digital communications, fiber optics, lightwave networks, atmospheric channels, and space links. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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