Optical Fiber Communication (2nd Edition) (with CD-ROM)

Author: Yuan Rong
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book is a revised and expanded version of the author's previous work, "Fiber Optic Communication" (1st Edition), updated based on the latest advancements in fiber optic communication technology to meet the needs of a broad readership. The book consists of 9 chapters, comprehensively introducing fiber optic communication technology, covering topics such as the fundamentals of light waves, optical fibers and cables, passive and active optical components, optical receiving, transmitting, and amplification, modulation and coding, multiplexing/demultiplexing techniques. It then elaborates on several types of fiber optic transmission systems, including Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) systems, the typical application of Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) in SDH systems, optical TDM systems, Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) systems, Code Division Multiplexing (CDM) systems, as well as coherent optical wave systems and fiber soliton communication systems, which have recently gained attention. Subsequently, it introduces several key considerations for designing fiber optic transmission systems. Finally, it highlights the limitations imposed by fiber dispersion on system performance and the methods for dispersion compensation management. To aid readers in deepening their understanding, each chapter includes examples and exercises, with selected answers provided at the end of the book. This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals engaged in research, teaching, planning, design, operation, management, and maintenance of fiber optic communication systems and networks. It can also serve as a training textbook.