
Optical Fiber Telecommunications IIIA (Volume 3A)
Author(s): Thomas L. Koch (Author)
- Publisher: Academic Press
- Publication Date: 14 April 1997
- Language: English
- Print length: 608 pages
- ISBN-10: 0123951704
- ISBN-13: 9780123951700
Book Description
Updated to include the latest information on light wave technology, Optical Fiber Telecommunication III, Volumes A & B are invaluable for scientists, students, and engineers in the modern telecommunications industry. This two-volume set includes the most current research available in optical fiber telecommunications, light wave technology, and photonics/optoelectronics. The authors cover important background concepts such as SONET, coding device technology, andWOM components as well as projecting the trends in telecommunications for the 21st century.
- One of the hottest subjects of today’s technology
- Includes the most up-to-date research available in optical fiber telecommunications
- Projects the trends in telecommunications for the 21st century
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From the Back Cover
Fully updated to address the recent advances in lightwave systems, Optical Fiber Telecommunications III, Volumes A & B, provide definitive coverage of the most important aspects of today’s optical fiber communications technology and give insight into developing research in what has become a multi-billion dollar global industry.
Volume A, written by world-renowned experts in the field, is the first of two expansive and comprehensive volumes to provide a complete overview of lightwave systems and components, in both the commercial and research arenas. A thorough coverage of important background concepts such as SONET and coding device technology are covered, as are the latest breakthroughs in the design and processing of fiber and cable, as well as new designs in terrestial and undersea systems.
About the Author
Thomas L. Koch has received the Distinguished Lecturer Award and the William Streifer Award for Scientific Achievement from IEEE LEOS, holds 23 patents, has authored or co-authored more than 120 journal publications and 120 conference presentations. Dr. Koch is currently Vice President of Research and Development at SDL, Inc.
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