02880nam a2200349 a 4500 1/44950 140721s2005 ne 001 0 eng 9780750667562 0750667567 9780080473161 (electronic bk.) 0080473164 (electronic bk.) 47907 OPELS eng OPELS OCLCQ OCLCO OCLCQ N$T YDXCP IDEBK MERUC ZCU E7B UMI DEBSZ GR-PeUP Crisp, John. Introduction to fiber optics [electronic resource] / John Crisp, Barry Elliott. 3rd ed. Amsterdam ; Boston : Newnes, 2005. 1 online resource (246 p.) : ill. Introduction to Fiber Optics is well established as an introductory text for engineers, managers and students. It meets the needs of systems designers, installation engineers, electronic engineers and anyone else looking to gain a working knowledge of fiber optics with a minimum of maths. Review questions are included in the text to enable the reader to check their understanding as they work through the book. The new edition of this successful book is now fully up to date with the new standards, latest technological developments and includes a new chapter on specifying optical components. Whether you are looking for a complete self-study course in fiber optics, a concise reference text to dip into, or a readable introduction to this fast moving technology, this book has the solution. * A practical, no-nonsense guide to fiber optics * Up-to-date coverage that minimises mathematics * New material on specifying optical components. 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. Includes bibliographical references (p. 224). License restrictions may limit access. Fiber optic cables. Fiber optics. Electronic books. Elliott, Barry J. INST UNIPILB EBOOKS 20140721 00b47907 00b47907 ONLINE 0 ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780750667562 /webopac/covers/03/47907_9780750667562.jpg /webopac/covers/03/47907_0750667567.jpg /webopac/covers/03/47907_9780080473161.jpg (electronic bk.) /webopac/covers/03/47907_0080473164.jpg (electronic bk.)