Introduction to Fiber Optics, 3/Ed > 광통신

Preface
Optic fiber and light — a brilliant combination
What makes the light stay in the fiber?
The choice of frequency
Propagation of light along the fiber; Decibels
Losses in optic fibers
Dispersion and our attempts to prevent it
Real cables
Connecting optic fibers — the problems
Fusion splicing
Mechanical splices
Connectors
Couplers
Light sources and detectors
Testing a system
System design — or, will it work?
The transmission of signals
Designing an optical system and selecting components
LANs and topology
Some final thoughts
Glossary
Quiz time answers
Index