Understanding Fiber Optics

by Jeff Hecht

This book is thorough, up to date, and provides comprehensive and intuitive introduction to fiber optics. With mathematics limited to basic algebra, the book takes a practical approach to understanding fiber optics. It thoroughly describes important concepts for the novice, building up an understanding of optical fibers, their properties, light sources and detectors, and fiber-optic components and their application in fiber-optic systems. It covers the basics of fiber-optic measurement and troubleshooting. Ideal for technicians, entry-level engineers, and other nonspecialists.

Genres: Physics

Hardcover

First published November 1, 1986

About the author

Jeff Hecht has written extensively about lasers, light and optics for a wide range of publications, including New Scientist magazine, Laser Focus World, Optics & Photonics News, High Technology, Technology Review, and Bulletin of the American Scientists.

Reviews

[Faraz Ali]

i wana read this book because i complete my assignment

[Troy]

A fairly decent book about fiber optic technology.

[Derrick]

If you can fight through actually reading it, it will make it actually easier to use as a reference, for which it is best suited for.

[Laurynas Lesickas]

THis book is very good forr learnig optical teleminication

[Rav]

Understanding Fiber Optics

[Ali Najafi Sohi]

A concise well-written textbook for beginners