Fiber Optic Communications

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Focusing on the essential principles of optical fiber technology, this book delves into the foundations necessary for grasping modern high-capacity lightwave telecom networks, which are crucial for everyday services like web browsing and healthcare diagnostics. It provides an in-depth exploration of optical fiber structures and photonic components, followed by key design principles for both digital and analog transmission links. The final chapters address the architectures and performance characteristics of optical networks, emphasizing the importance of careful engineering in ensuring reliable service availability.