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Preface. <p>Units and Abbreviations.</p> <p>1. Introduction.</p> <p>2. Light Waves.</p> <p>3. Carrier Wave Communication.</p> <p>4. Optical Users.</p> <p>5. Loss in Optical Fibers.</p> <p>6. Pulse Dispersion in Multimode Optical Fibers.</p> <p>7. Pulse Dispersion in Single-Mode Optical Fibers.</p> <p>8. Fiber Optic Communication Systems.</p> <p>9. Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers and Fiber Lasers.</p> <p>10. Raman Fiber Amplifiers.</p> <p>11. Fiber Bragg Gratings.</p> <p>12. Fiber Optic Components.</p> <p>13. Nonlinear Effects in Optical Fibers.</p> <p>14. Optical Fiber Sensors.</p> <p>References and Suggested Reading.</p> <p>Index.</p>

This is an excellent reference book for anyone interested in gaining basic understanding of fiber optics. (<i>Optics and Photoptics News</i>, May 2008)

<p>K. Thyagarajan, PHD, is Professor in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology at New Delhi. He is a recipient of the 1997 Lucent Technologies Finolex-Voice & Data Fibre Optic Person of the Year Award.</p> <p>Ajoy Ghatak, PHD, is currently Distinguished Research Fellow at Disha Academy of Research and Education in Raipur. Professor Ghatak is a recipient of the 2003 Esther Hoffman Beller Award (instituted by The Optical Society of America) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to optical science and engineering education. Both men are Fellows of the Optical Society of America and have co-authored five previous books.</p>

<p>Provides a clear overview of fiber optics without unnecessary mathematics or overly complex language</p> <p>The field of fiber optics has seen some of the most important technical revolutions of the twentieth century. From the development of low-loss optical fibers to the explosion of the application of lasers in communication systems, understanding the dramatic evolution of optic fibers is relevant to professionals and students in a growing number of disciplines.</p> <p>Fiber Optic Essentials provides a clear overview of the subject, covering the basics and its fascinating progression to where it stands today—crisscrossing the entire Earth under the seas, over land, and across mountains. The book also explores emerging topics, including:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Nonlinear fiber optics</p> </li> <li> <p>Fiber Bragg gratings</p> </li> <li> <p>Fiber-based sensors</p> </li> </ul> <p>Filled with examples, diagrams, and everyday comparisons, this survival guide is an essential resource for engineering professionals, technical managers, and students who are interested in gaining a basic understanding of fiber optics.</p>

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