ISBN 0-89006-775-9
Norio Kashima
342 pages.
Copyright 1995.









Reviews

"Very readable and deserves a place on the bookshelf of all engineers working in this field."
-- Glass Technology, February 1996

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.

Focusing on connection technologies used for both single-mode and multimode fibers, this book explains multifiber connections such as mass-fusion splice and multifiber connectors. Information on fluoride glass fibers, doped fibers (EDFA), and components is included.

Table of Contents

Characteristics of Optical Fibers. Transmission Characteristics of Passive Optical Components. Measurement Method for Passive Optical Components. Fusion Splice by Discharge. Fusion Splice by Gas-Laser and Flame. Mechanical and Adhesive-Bonded Splice. Optical Connectors. Fiber Connection of Special Fibers. Optical Coupler and Branch. Optical Filter. Attenuator, Isorator, and Circulator. Optical Mechanical Switch. Future Technology.