Fiber-optic communication systems have advanced dramatically over the last four decades, since the era of copper cables, resulting in low-cost and high-bandwidth transmission. Fiber optics is now the backbone of the internet and long-distance telecommunication. Without it we would not enjoy the benefits of high-speed internet, or low-rate international telephone calls.
This book introduces the basic concepts of fiber-optic communication in a pedagogical way. The important mathematical results are derived by first principles rather than citing research articles. In addition, physical interpretations and real-world analogies are provided to help students grasp the fundamental concepts.
Key Features:
Intended primarily for senior undergraduates and graduates studying fiber-optic communications, the book is also suitable as a professional resource for researchers working in the field of fiber-optic communications.
Chapter 1 Electromagnetics and Optics
Chapter 2 Optical Fiber Transmission
Chapter 3 Lasers
Chapter 4 Optical Modulators and Modulation Schemes
Chapter 5 Optical Receivers
Chapter 6 Optical Amplifiers
Chapter 7 Transmission System Design
Chapter 8 Performance Analysis
Chapter 9 Channel Multiplexing Techniques
Chapter 10 Nonlinear Effects in Fibers
Chapter 11 Digital Signal Processing
