ISBN 0-89006-328-1 Henry F. Taylor 367 pages. Copyright 1988. Description Artech House is pleased to offer you this title in a special In-Print-Forever® (IPF®) hardbound edition. This book is not available from inventory but can be printed at your request and delivered within 2-4 weeks of receipt of order. Please note that because IPF® books are printed on demand, returns cannot be accepted.
Preface. Introduction. Reviews. Fiber Fabrication. Propagation in Fibers. Fiber Buffering and Cables. Connectors and Splicing Techniques. Light Sources and Transmitters. Photodetectors and Receivers. Multiplexing Components and Switches. System-related Noise Effects. System Design and Experimental Systems. Field Trials and Operational Systems. Coherent Systems. LANs. Integrated Optic Technology. Analog Applications.