Fiber Optic Communications: Fundamentals and Applications

Fiber Optic Communications: Fundamentals and Applications

<p>Fiber-optic communication systems have advanced dramatically over the last four decades, since the era of copper cables, resulting in low-cost and high-bandwidth transmission. Fiber optics is now the backbone of the internet and long-distance telecommunication. Without it we would not enjoy the benefits of high-speed internet, or low-rate international telephone calls.</p> <p>This book introduces the basic concepts of fiber-optic communication in a pedagogical way. The important mathematical results are derived by first principles rather than citing research articles. In addition, physical interpretations and real-world analogies are provided to help students grasp the fundamental concepts.</p> <p>Key Features: </p> <ul> <li>Lucid explanation of key topics such as fibers, lasers, and photodetectors.</li> <li>Includes recent developments such as coherent communication and digital signal processing.</li> <li>Comprehensive treatment of fiber nonlinear transmission.</li> <li>Worked examples, exercises, and answers.</li> <li>Accompanying website with PowerPoint slides and numerical experiments in MATLAB.</li> </ul> <p>Intended primarily for senior undergraduates and graduates studying fiber-optic communications, the book is also suitable as a professional resource for researchers working in the field of fiber-optic communications.</p>